Stampede on crowded pedestrian bridge in India kills at least 22
Deadly stampedes are fairly common in densely populated India. Continue reading
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Indian guru’s rape conviction prompts outrage, riots kill 28
More than 1,000 of the guru’s supporters have been detained on charges of arson and destruction of public property. Continue reading
Law allowing men to instantly divorce their wives suspended by India’s Supreme Court
The Indian Supreme Court has ruled that the controversial practice of instant divorce is unconstitutional. Continue reading
Train derails in India leaving at least 23 dead, 81 injured
Six coaches of a passenger train derailed in northern India on Saturday, killing 23 people and injuring at least 81. Continue reading
China-India tensions heat up as soldiers hurl stones at each other in Kashmir
Indian and Chinese soldiers yelled and hurled stones at one another high in the Himalayas in Indian-controlled Kashmir, Indian officials said Wednesday. Continue reading
60 children die in northern Indian hospital, blamed on lack of oxygen supplies
Local media reports have said some of the deaths were caused due to an oxygen shortage, though this has not been confirmed. Continue reading
India kills 5 militants trying to enter Kashmir region from Pakistan
“A major infiltration attempt by terrorists has been foiled,” an Indian Defence Ministry spokesman said. Continue reading
Armed guards watch over Indian vegetable market after tomato heist, amid price rise fears
The unusual sight was prompted by the theft of some 300 kilograms of tomatoes in Mumbai, amid rapidly skyrocketing prices. Continue reading
Video shows Indian musician playing guitar during brain surgery
A musician in India underwent a medical procedure that required him to remain awake and play the guitar during brain surgery. Continue reading
Indian village takes on Trump’s name to raise awareness for better toilet access
None of the funding for the village’s new toilets is coming from President Donald Trump or the U.S. Continue reading
