India must legalize same-sex marriage
India is clearly lagging behind, so much so that the country’s courts took close to 25 years to merely decriminalize consensual and private same-sex activity.
India's COVID-19 vaccination drive had a successful start with more than 224,000 people receiving their first jabs and just three people hospitalized for experiencing side effects, the health ministry said Sunday, as reports emerged about concerns over a homegrown vaccine. Authorities have given emergency-use approval ...
Two of India’s richest men caught in crossfire over farming
The fight between the government and the farmers has revived the debate on what Modi’s critics call the cozy nexus between the magnates and the popular leader.
One of the world’s biggest vaccine campaigns starts in India
"These vaccines will help India win the battle against the virus,” Narendra Modi said, adding that Indians should get the shots and not pay heed to any anti-vaccine propaganda.
India's friction with U.S. rises over planned purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems
Washington has told New Delhi it is unlikely to get a waiver on its planned acquisition of Moscow's S-400 air defense systems, raising the risk of sanctions.
Tigers stalk as storms and poverty force Indians deep into mangrove forests
Local media, which closely follow tiger attacks, have reported up to 21 deaths last year, from 13 both in 2018 and 2019.
Unappeased by court ruling, Indian farmers vow to continue protest
The Supreme Court has halted market-friendly laws until a committee of experts can consult with government officials and the protesting farmers.
Australia skipper Paine calls draw with India 'tough to swallow'
Australia skipper Tim Paine admitted a draw was "tough to swallow" and rued his series of dropped catches as India escaped defeat in the third test on Monday. India started day five on 98-2 but despite losing Ajinkya Rahane in the second over, India batted ...
World shouldn’t laugh at U.S. too soon
It’s OK to have a fun few days laughing at America’s discomfiture and at the breast-beating exaggerations of its pundits and politicians.
In the cold and rain, India’s farmers press their stand against Modi
For six weeks now, tens of thousands of farmers have choked the city’s four main entry points, in one of the largest sustained protests the country has seen in decades.
Australia-India Boxing Day test declared possible COVID-19 hotspot
A spectator at Australia's showpiece Boxing Day test against India has tested positive for the new coronavirus, authorities said Wednesday, warning fans seated nearby that they must get tested and isolate. State health authorities said the man in his thirties was not infectious while at ...
As pandemic persists, Asia's hot spots simmer on
While the region continues to focus on battling COVID-19, long-running tensions around North Korea, the South China Sea, Taiwan and others have not gone away.
