What is special about the 'royal bath' at India's Maha Kumbh festival?
Hindus believe that taking a dip at the confluence of three sacred rivers absolves them of sins.
Sat Feb 01 2025
Moments before deadly stampede at India's Maha Kumbh, devotees pleaded to open more routes
Police say the path leading to main bathing area is only 50 metres wide and barricaded on either side to avoid people spilling over.
Fri Jan 31 2025
What caused the stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival that killed dozens?
Here are some details about the incident and the situation on the ground.
Thu Jan 30 2025
India orders probe into Kumbh festival stampede that killed dozens
The government has decided that a judicial inquiry of the incident will be done, says Uttar Pradesh state Chief Minister.
Thu Jan 30 2025
India sends navigation satellite into orbit on ISRO rocket in landmark launch
India successfully launched into orbit a new navigation satellite aboard a home-grown rocket.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Nearly 40 bodies at morgue after India's Kumbh stampede, police sources say
Witnesses say devotees trying to escape an initial stampede were caught in another stampede at an exit.
Wed Jan 29 2025
OpenAI asks Indian court to throw out book publishers challenge in copyright battle
OpenAI argues that its ChatGPT service only disseminates public information.
Wed Jan 29 2025
OpenAI to face Indian digital news firms of Ambani, Adani in copyright battle
Digital news units of Adani, Ambani, Indian Express, and Hindustan Times sue OpenAI for alleged misuse of copyrighted content.
Mon Jan 27 2025
India turns to geo-tagging to conserve Kashmir's iconic 'Chinar' trees
Under the geo-tagging process, QR codes are attached to each surveyed tree, recording information about 25 characteristics.
Sun Jan 26 2025
A tech-savvy Maha Kumbh: India aims for a safer religious festival
Police say they are using AI-based software to count the number of people and prevent stampedes.
Sun Jan 26 2025
Kashmir's saffron growers experiment with indoor farming as climate pressures mount
Pampore is known for its farms that grow the world's most expensive spice - the red-hued saffron.
Sat Jan 25 2025
Indian state contests life sentence of murder, rape convict, seeks death, source says
West Bengal state launches an appeal to overturn a life sentence in favour of the death penalty for the convicted police volunteer.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Indian police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of Kolkata junior doctor
The Indian court rejects demands for a death penalty saying it was not a rare crime.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Suspected Bangladeshi arrested in stabbing of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan
Primary evidence suggests that the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen and after entering India illegally he changed his name, police says.
Mon Jan 20 2025
India's ISRO carries out successful space docking mission
Two ISRO satellites successfully latched onto each other and unlatched after a series of complex orbital maneuvers.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Police use latest tech to assist in renewed investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's case
Police says the technology could produce a clearer picture of the location where Teoh Beng Hock was found dead 15 years ago digitally.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Family of American killed on Malaysian Airlines flight can sue Russian bank, US court rules
The flight was shot down over DPR-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine by a surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people on board.
Wed Feb 05 2025
FLOODCOM: M'sia's first floating flood disaster command centre using nuclear technology
The floating flood disaster command centre incorporates nuclear technology to accelerate emergency response and coordination during floods.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Saudi Arabia says it won't establish ties with Israel without creation of Palestinian state
Saudi Crown Prince affirms kingdom's stance in a "clear, explicit manner" with no room for interpretation, says foreign ministry.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What are five new critical metal exports restricted by China?
China announced sweeping export restrictions targeting five metals used across defence, clean energy and other industries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump, in shock announcement, says US wants to take over Gaza Strip
The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too, says US President Donald Trump.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Air Busan to disallow power banks in overhead bins after plane fire
Any power banks should be kept with passengers so any overheating, smoke or fire can quickly be spotted and dealt with.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Can the US Congress intervene on Trump's tariffs?
The US Constitution gave Congress tariff powers, but for 70 years, it has passed laws shifting that authority to the president.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump proposes permanent displacement of Gazans with Netanyahu at White House
Trump repeated his call for Jordan, Egypt and other Arab states to take in Gazans.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Sweden's deadliest attack leaves 10 dead at Orebro adult school
Police said the gunman was believed to be among those killed.
Wed Feb 05 2025