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Authorities said Adani and seven other defendants agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contracts.

The state of 3.2 million people, which borders Myanmar, has been hit by a fresh spate of violence over the last week.

Many buildings were barely visible, including Delhi's iconic India Gate.

The new measures entail a ban on diesel trucks in Delhi, the closure of educational institutions and a shift to remote working.

Delhi battles severe pollution every winter as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from farm fires set off illegally.

About 128 witnesses are to be examined in the trial with daily hearings, as authorities aim to fast-track the high-profile case.

The temple ceremony was organised by local villagers and attended by more than a dozen of them and a few tourists.

New Delhi is the world's most polluted major city, Swiss group IQAir said in its live rankings.

The prime minister also emphasised coordinating efforts to cater to the needs of Indian villages, says Gobind Singh.

Deepavali, meaning "Festival of Lights" in Sanskrit, is when Hindus light clay lamps called "diyas" to illuminate their homes.

The birth rate hit a record low last year in China, which has a population of 1.4 billion, as fellow Asian giant India outpaced it to become the world's most populous nation.

The Indian government on Saturday directed social media platforms to prevent the dissemination of hoax bomb threats targeting airlines, schools, hospitals and hotels across the South Asian country.

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia for their first formal talks in five years.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra files her papers for the Wayanad seat in the southern state of Kerala for the Nov 13 vote.

Some strike participants suffered severe dehydration and had to be admitted to hospital.

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.