
Child labourers at India's Som liquor unit worked 11 hours a day, government says
Child labourers, some aged between 13 and 17, were made to fill and pack liquor bottles and worked long hours.
Tue Jul 02 2024

Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May
Over 5,000 cases of heatstroke were detected in the central state of Madhya Pradesh alone.
Mon Jun 03 2024

Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media
At least 174 people were rescued and rushed to hospitals, said divisional commissioner Pawan Kumar Sharma.
Wed Feb 07 2024

Indian opposition lawmaker arrested for calls to murder PM
Raja Pateria was heard goading a group of people to "be ready to kill" Modi in order to "save" the constitution.
Tue Dec 13 2022
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Tue Sep 07 2021

Pollution likely to cut 9 years of life expectancy of 40% of Indians
Air quality has significantly worsened in the western state of Maharashtra and the central state of Madhya Pradesh.
Wed Sep 01 2021

Factbox: Some of the world's worst stampedes
Here is a list of some of the worst stampedes over the last three decades.
Fri Apr 30 2021

India gas cylinder blast death toll hits 104
The death toll rose after rescuers recovered dozens more bodies from the debris of the destroyed restaurant and neighbouring structures.
Sat Sep 12 2015

Temple stampede in central India kills at least 10
A stampede killed at least 10 people and injured more than 60 in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh early Monday as pilgrims gathered at a temple, reports said.
Mon Aug 25 2014

India funeral stampede kills 18
At least 18 people are killed in a stampede before the funeral of a Muslim spiritual leader in the western Indian city of Mumbai.
Sat Jan 18 2014

Six men in court over gang-rape of Swiss cyclist in India
Six men appeared in court on Monday over the gang-rape and robbery of a Swiss cyclist holidaying in India, an assault which has rekindled alarm about the safety of tourists and rising sex crimes.
Mon Mar 18 2013
12,000-year-old rock paintings found in India
Experts have found a pre-historic cave with rock paintings dating back to 12,000 years in the Satpura mountain ranges on the border of the Indian states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Wed Feb 06 2013

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025