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Hinduism January 13, 2025

World's largest religious gathering begins in India, hundreds of millions of Hindus expected to attend

The Maha Kumbh Mela, or Hindu pitcher festival, begins Monday in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj. Officials expect at least 400 million attendees over the next 45 days.

Seattle January 8, 2025

Seattle police officer fired for fatally hitting graduate student with car

A Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India with his vehicle while responding to an overdose call in 2023 has been fired.

India January 7, 2025

At least 9 miners are trapped in a coal mine in India's northeastern Assam state

Indian authorities have summoned the army to help rescue at least nine workers who are trapped inside a flooded coal mine in the country's northeastern Assam state.

Immigration January 4, 2025

Bernie Sanders hits out at H-1B visa program for replacing American jobs with 'indentured servants'

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is weighing on the H-1B visa debate amid a fight within the GOP about the controversial visa program and how it is being used.

India December 19, 2024

13 die as an Indian navy speedboat crashes into a passenger ferry off Mumbai

At least 13 people were killed after an Indian navy speedboat crashed into a ferry that was carrying more than 100 people; the ferry was on its way to a tourist destination off Mumbai.

India December 17, 2024

11 Indian citizens dead in Georgian ski resort accident, embassy says

Eleven Indian citizens were among 12 victims of a deadly accident at an Indian restaurant in the Georgian ski resort of Gudauri, the Indian Embassy said.

Border security December 1, 2024

US sees surge in Indian immigrants at border with Canada

The United States has seen a surge in attempts by Indian nationals to illegally cross the country's northern border with Canada in recent years, CBP data shows.

World November 23, 2024

Man in India regains consciousness before his cremation on funeral pyre: reports

A 25-year-old man who was declared dead in India regained consciousness shortly before he was set to be cremated this week, according to reports.

World November 22, 2024

A look inside the most expensive house in the world — the home of the UK’s monarch

Buckingham Palace in London is worth about $4.9 billion and has about 775 rooms, including royal and guest rooms, offices and bathrooms.

India November 16, 2024

10 newborn babies die in India after fire rips through hospital neonatal unit

Ten newborn babies were killed in northern India after a fire swept through a neonatal intensive care unit on Friday; 38 newborns were reportedly rescued from the ward.

India November 14, 2024

India's capital introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as toxic smog hides Taj Mahal

To combat worsening air quality, India's government has banned non-essential construction and encouraged residents to avoid burning coal for heating.