India
Indian village prays for Kamala Harris' win
“From Thulasenthirapuram to America. US vice presidential candidate contestant from the native Thulasenthirapuram, Kamala Harris. We wish her great success,” read posters put up in the US politician's ancestral village in southern India.
Kashmir shuts down to protest India’s new land laws
Shops and businesses were shut in several parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Saturday as separatists challenging Indian rule called for a general strike to denounce new laws that allow any Indians to buy land in the disputed region.
Indian HC condemns hacking attacks
The India High Commission in Dhaka has condemned all intemperate language that attacks religious or national identity.
India lodges protest with Saudi Arabia over 'faulty' banknote
India on Thursday lodged a strong protest with Saudi Arabia over the issuance of a banknote with an "incorrect depiction" of this country's "external territorial boundaries".
Indian agency raids home of journalist, activists in Kashmir
India’s premier investigating agency on Wednesday said it raided nearly a dozen locations in Indian-controlled Kashmir, including the offices and residences of a journalist and two prominent activists, reports AP.
India suspends Delhi University VC
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has suspended the Vice Chancellor of the country's prestigious Delhi University, following allegations of "misconduct" and "dereliction of duty" against him.
The man behind India's largest bank hangs up his boots
Aditya Puri, popularly known as the (Amitabh) Bachchan of Banking in India, is hanging up his boots after being at the helm of the country's largest private sector bank for a good 25 years.
Bharat Biotech to begin phase-3 trials of Covid vaccine soon
Bharat Biotech is likely to start the phase-3 trial of its coronavirus vaccine in India next month after receiving approval from the drug regulatory authority.
India issues air transport bubble guidelines
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Thursday issued guidelines on ‘air transport bubble’ for travelling to India with immediate effect.
India allows entry of foreign visitors after 8 months
India on Thursday allowed the entry of international visitors by relaxing the visa restrictions, imposed in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, for all foreigners except tourists.