India October 17, 2023 Supreme Court of India refuses to legalize same-sex marriage The Supreme Court of India ruled this week that it was not within its scope to legalize same-sex marriages.
Asia October 13, 2023 Arrests made in connection to mosque attack targeting anti-India militant in Pakistan Pakistan announced that law enforcement has apprehended several individuals connected to the recent murder of a member of a banned anti-India militant organization during an assault within a mosque.
Asia October 12, 2023 Indian and Canadian officials in diplomatic dialogue amid Sikh leader assassination controversy Indian and Canadian officials have talked "at various levels" following a clash sparked by Canadian allegations suggesting Indian involvement in the assassination of a Sikh leader.
India October 11, 2023 At least 4 dead, 50 injured after passenger train derails in India The derailment of a passenger train in eastern India reportedly left at least four people dead Wednesday night, with 50 others believed to be injured.
India October 6, 2023 31 dead in India’s Himalayan northeast after lake bursts through major dam Flooding caused by an overflowing glacial lake that broke through a major dam in India has caused 31 deaths. Relief camps have been set up to assist the thousands of people affected.
Russia October 6, 2023 Putin suggests adding India, other countries to UN Security Council Russian President Vladimir Putin pitched changes to international law during a speech at the Valdai Discussion Club, including adding members to the U.N. Security Council.
India October 6, 2023 6 dead, 38 injured in Mumbai after fire engulfs 6-story residential building A fire has erupted at a six-story residential building in Mumbai, the financial and entertainment hub of India. The blaze caused six deaths and dozens of injuries.
India October 5, 2023 India arrests administrator, editor of Modi-critical news site Police in India's capital have reportedly arrested NewsClick's founder and editor, Prabir Purkayastha and its human resources chief, Amit Chakravarty.
India October 5, 2023 Afghan embassy in New Delhi still operating after scheduled closure The Afghan embassy in New Delhi is reportedly still operating, contradicting the Taliban government's claims that it would close it on Oct. 1.
India October 4, 2023 Heavy rainfall triggers sudden flooding in northeastern India, resulting in fatalities and submerging towns Flash floods struck northeastern India following a sudden heavy rainfall, inundating multiple towns, sweeping away a bridge, and submerging army camps.
India October 3, 2023 Loss of 12 newborns sparks outrage and inquiry in Indian hospital Twelve newborns lost their lives in a single day at the Shankarrao Chavan Government Hospital, situated in the Nanded district, approximately 600 km from Mumbai.