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Nine killed in fireworks factory blast in southern India

Nine killed in fireworks factory blast in southern India

At least nine people were killed and 10 injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Fri May 10 2024
Hundreds stranded as parts of India's Tamil Nadu flooded after heavy rain

Hundreds stranded as parts of India's Tamil Nadu flooded after heavy rain

Parts of several districts remained submerged, with houses appearing like lonely islands surrounded by murky, brown water.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Penang barber Singgara Vello overcomes early hardships to receive Asia's outstanding award

Penang barber Singgara Vello overcomes early hardships to receive Asia's outstanding award

S. Singgara Vello was awarded the Asia's Outstanding Barber Award at the Asia Awards ceremony held in Trichy in Tamil Nadu, India.
Sat Dec 09 2023
Drought-hit Indian farmers protest against sharing of river water

Drought-hit Indian farmers protest against sharing of river water

Street protests began after the court directed Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of river water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days this month.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Women force change at Indian iPhone plant, sick from bad food, crowded dorms

Women force change at Indian iPhone plant, sick from bad food, crowded dorms

Crowded dorms without flush toilets and food sometimes crawling with worms were problems endured by the women for the paycheck.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Helicopter crash kills India's military chief, 12 others

Helicopter crash kills India's military chief, 12 others

India's military chief General Bipin Rawat and 12 others were killed in a helicopter crash in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Indian village cheers for Harris during swearing-in as US VP

Indian village cheers for Harris during swearing-in as US VP

Her maternal grandfather was born in the village of Thulasendrapuram, about 350 kilometers from the southern coastal city of Chennai.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Pongalo Pongal! - The harvest festival begins

Pongalo Pongal! - The harvest festival begins

The usual excitement of Pongal has been replaced with hushed celebrations this year due to the increase of Covid-19 cases in the country.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Indian film star Rajinikanth ends political bid over health fears

Indian film star Rajinikanth ends political bid over health fears

The announcement came a day after the 70-year-old Tamil action hero left hospital where he was treated for high blood pressure.
Tue Dec 29 2020
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 2021 Budget passed at policy stage, Cyclone Nivar slams into Southern India

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 2021 Budget passed at policy stage, Cyclone Nivar slams into Southern India

A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Powerful cyclone buffets southern India pushing tens of thousands into shelters

Powerful cyclone buffets southern India pushing tens of thousands into shelters

Cyclone Nivar made landfall between Karaikal in Puducherry territory and Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu state.
Thu Nov 26 2020
UK hands over to India statues stolen from Hindu temple in 1978

UK hands over to India statues stolen from Hindu temple in 1978

Britain has returned three antique bronze sculptures to Indian authorities more than 40 years after they were stolen from a Hindu temple in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Thu Sep 17 2020
Malaysian consulate in talks with Indian government to assist stranded Malaysians

Malaysian consulate in talks with Indian government to assist stranded Malaysians

Consul-general of Malaysia in Chennai, K Saravanan, said he is currently working on the matter to assist those stranded in the country.
Wed Mar 18 2020
Kashmir: Self-determination is the solution

Kashmir: Self-determination is the solution

It is a pity that some groups and individuals are urging palm oil importers in India to refrain from buying the commodity from Malaysia.
Sat Oct 26 2019
India's southern leader Jayalalithaa dies, supporters grieve in streets

India's southern leader Jayalalithaa dies, supporters grieve in streets

One of India's most popular politicians, Jayalalithaa Jayaraman, died on Monday following a massive cardiac arrest.
Mon Dec 05 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024