Twelve infants die in a day at Indian hospital, opposition alleges negligence
The neo-natal unit was crowded with four to five babies in one incubator, which was designed to hold just one, said Yogesh Solanki.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Crane collapse kills 16 workers in India's Maharashtra state
The crane collapsed during the construction of a bridge in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, officials said.
Tue Aug 01 2023
A day after landslide likely trapped more than 100, Indian rescuers look for survivors
Thick fog and heavy rain hampered already difficult rescue efforts even further today.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Indian farmers march to demand higher prices for onions
Farmers fear the cost incurred on harvesting the onion crop and taking it to the market was much higher than return on its sale.
Fri Mar 17 2023
India records 17,336 new coronavirus cases, a four-month high
The number of daily deaths from COVID-19 went up by 13, the ministry said, taking total mortalities to 524,954.
Fri Jun 24 2022
India reports 347,254 new coronavirus cases, 703 deaths in last 24 hours
This is the second consecutive day when over 300,000 daily cases were registered in more than eight months.
Fri Jan 21 2022
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
India's worst-hit Maharashtra eases COVID curbs as infections abate
Maharashtra has been the worst-affected state in India's COVID outbreak, accounting for more than 6 million of the 31.7 million cases.
Tue Aug 03 2021
At least 112 killed in India as rains trigger floods, landslides
Torrential monsoon rains causes landslides and floods low-lying areas, cutting off hundreds of villages.
Sat Jul 24 2021
India says new COVID variant is a concern
India declared a new coronavirus variant "Delta plus" which showed increased transmissibility and advised states to increase testing.
Wed Jun 23 2021
As COVID-19 rages in India, scientist warns further waves 'inevitable'
Raghavan warns that even after infection rates subside, India should be ready for a third wave.
Thu May 06 2021
India posts record daily rise in coronavirus deaths
India's daily infections rose by 382,315 cases.
Wed May 05 2021
Young and infected: COVID-19's new patients as India battles huge surge
An alarming number of young Indians, including children are falling victim to the new coronavirus wave sweeping the country.
Mon Apr 19 2021
India's new coronavirus cases hit record; Mumbai prepares for lockdown
The rise in cases comes as India's richest state, Maharashtra, the epicentre of the national second wave, is due to enter a full lockdown.
Wed Apr 14 2021
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Wed Apr 14 2021
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024