India
Hindu nationalists push boycott of Bollywood 'Forrest Gump' remake
It is the latest example of how Bollywood actors, particularly minority Muslims like Khan, are feeling increased pressure under Hindu nationalist Prime Minister...
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Twitter reportedly challenging Indian government orders to block content
The suit is the latest showdown between Twitter and Indian authorities, which have been accused of muzzling criticism both on and offline.
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England set 378 to win fifth Test against India
India were dismissed for 245 in their second innings shortly after lunch on the fourth day.
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: Brics partnership has great value for South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the Brics Leaders’ Summit later this week and says that is a valuable platform for South Africa to strengthen ties with its partner countries in support of our own growth and employment creation.
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Indian police fire on crowd protesting army recruitment plan
Authorities are reeling from a sudden and violent backlash after this week announcing a plan to modernise India's 1.4 million-strong armed forces that would strip benefits and job security from aspiring soldiers.
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Amnesty International urges India to end 'vicious' Muslim protesters crackdown
Two demonstrators were killed and hundreds of others arrested last week in nationwide protests over the comments, which embroiled India in a diplomatic furore and caused widespread outrage in the Islamic world.
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Death of three sisters spotlights India dowry violence
Kalu, Kamlesh and Mamta Meena were victims of a dispute over dowries, the often hefty sums Indian parents pay to marry off their daughters.
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Indian Supreme Court frees convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case
A bench headed by Justice L. Nageswara Rao invoked extraordinary powers to grant relief to A.G. Perarivalan, 50, who was already granted parole in March.
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India slams WHO over report claiming 4 million COVID deaths
The New York Times reported last week that New Delhi had stalled the study's release after disputing that India's true fatality count was eight times higher than official figures.
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Biden, Modi in 'candid' Ukraine war talks as Indian stance frustrates US
India's Modi has tried to walk a tightrope between maintaining relations with the West and avoiding alienating Russia, but has raised concerns in Washington by continuing to buy Russian oil.
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India's top multiplexes to merge to survive 'streaming onslaught'
Bollywood, India's Hindi-language film industry, was worth $2.5 billion in 2019 and is the world's most prolific. Movies in English and other regional languages are also big business.
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Expanded IPL returns to India but crowds under COVID-19 curbs
Crowds in the cricket-mad nation will, initially at least, be limited to 25% capacity with group games restricted to four venues, one in Pune and three in Mumbai.
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Hong Kong to lift ban on flights from nine countries in April
The finance hub has struggled to maintain China's zero-Covid policy during an Omicron-fuelled outbreak.
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2008 India bombings: 38 people sentenced to death
An Indian court sentenced 38 people to death on Friday over a string of bomb blasts in 2008 that killed dozens in the western city of Ahmedabad.
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De Kock hits century as South Africa seek clean sweep
De Kock, who handed over the white ball captaincy last March to Temba Bavuma, made 124 off 130 balls as South Africa, seeking a clean sweep in the three-match series, scored 287 all out after being sent in to bat.
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India begins vaccinating teens as Omicron fears rise
More than 200,000 people around India died in a huge spring virus wave that overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums.
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India saw record 126 tiger deaths in 2021: data
The most recent death was recorded on Wednesday in the central state of Madhya Pradesh, according to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
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India take first innings lead against South Africa
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami took five for 44, his sixth five-wicket haul in Tests and took his tally of Test wickets to 200 in his 55th Test.
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Rahul gives India ideal start in quest to conquer South Africa
Rahul made 122 not out as India reached 272 for three at the close after Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to bat on a green-tinged pitch.
