India August 19, 2024 Protests intensify across India over rape and murder of medic, disrupting hospital services Protests have swept India following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old medic, with some medics refusing to end their demonstrations until their demands are met.
Asia August 17, 2024 Minority groups in Bangladesh detail violence, mistreatment following government's collapse: 'scapegoats' Bangladesh will hold fresh elections in November to pick a new government after the previous prime minister fled the country in the face of nationwide protests.
India August 15, 2024 Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor The rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in India has sparked nationwide protests, with hundreds of thousands of women marching in cities across the South Asian country.
Crime August 13, 2024 Authorities sound alarm on 'gold bar scam' thats swindled millions from seniors The FBI and authorities in Maryland are calling on seniors to be vigilant for scammers who have swindled millions of dollars from people in what's being described at the “gold bar scam."
Asia August 7, 2024 Bangladesh protests threaten safety of religious minorities as temples burned, homes ransacked Student protests against economic turmoil in Bangladesh led to the resignation of the prime minister, who then fled to India for safety as riots spread throughout the country.
Asia August 6, 2024 Bangladesh student protesters to meet with military chief after ousting country's PM Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old sociology student, led a movement against job quotas that grew into a campaign to remove Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power.
India July 31, 2024 Death toll from landslide in southern India reaches 151 as search operations continue At least 151 people have been confirmed dead after multiple landslides devastated Kerala state’s Wayanad district in southern India this week, according to police.
India July 30, 2024 More than 50 dead, many missing after landslides devastate India's Kerala district More than 50 people have been confirmed dead after landslides swept through tea estates in southern India's Kerala state on Tuesday, according to authorities.
CRIME July 29, 2024 Man from India arrested in Texas for allegedly selling fake cancer treatment drugs to people in the US An Indian national is accused of selling and shipping counterfeit cancer drugs worth tens of thousands of dollars to people in the U.S., the Justice Department said.
India July 23, 2024 India's Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget In a budget aimed at winning back voters following PM Modi's election setback, India's government has set aside billions of dollars to create jobs as well as for rural programs.
India July 8, 2024 Indian PM Modi visits Russia visit for first time since start of Ukraine war Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his first visit to Russia since Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, complicating the relationship between India and Russia.