Report: India Asks Canada to Withdraw 41 Diplomats India has asked Canada to withdraw 41 of its 62 diplomats in India by Oct. 10, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.... Politics
Afghan Embassy in India Ends Operations The embassy of Afghanistan in India's capital New Delhi has suspended operations from Sunday 'due to the lack of diplomatic support in India and the absence of a legitimate functioning government in Kabul.'... Politics
India: Manipur Remains on Edge Despite Curfew On Thursday, at least ten people were injured in clashes between security officials and protesters in India's strife-hit northeastern state of Manipur.... Military
Report: China Bars 3 Indian Athletes From Asian Games On Thursday, China reportedly denied entry to three Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh — a northeastern state in India, much of which Beijing claims as its own — for the Hangzhou Asian Games.... Sports
India Suspends Visas for Canadians as Row Escalates On Thursday, India stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens and asked Ottawa to reduce its diplomatic presence in New Delhi amid an escalating diplomatic row over the murder of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil.... Crime & justice
Indian State Rushes to Contain Nipah Virus Indian authorities in the southern state of Kerala are taking several measures to contain a recent outbreak of the Nipah virus, which has killed two people in the state’s Kozhikode district.... Health
India: Speculation Mounts About Potential Name Change to 'Bharat' Invitations for guests at the G20 summit dinner refer to Indian Pres. Droupadi Murmu as the 'President of Bharat,' while a senior spokesman for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called Prime Minister Narendra Modi the 'prime minister of Bharat' in a recent tweet.... Politics
Biden and Modi Meet Privately Ahead of G20 Summit US Pres. Joe Biden traveled to the residence of Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday shortly after arriving in New Delhi for the G20 summit this weekend, where the two leaders discussed joint plans on technology, infrastructure, and strengthening democracy.... Politics
India's Opposition Parties to Jointly Contest 2024 Elections The INDIA, formed in June by 28 opposition parties, announced on Friday that they will contest the 2024 national elections together "as far as possible" to avoid splitting votes in favor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP. India
China's Xi May Skip G20 Summit Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping is likely to miss the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, between Sept. 9-10, according to multiple anonymous government officials.... Politics
Chess: Carlsen Beats Praggnanandhaa to Win FIDE World Cup Norway's Magnus Carlsen on Thursday defeated India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa to win the FIDE World Cup of Chess — earning him the only major tournament win missing from his trophy cabinet. Sports
India's Chandrayaan-3 Lands on Lunar Surface On Wednesday, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully landed a spacecraft near the south pole of the moon in a historic moment that drew cheers from watching parties around the country. India
BRICS Leaders Meet in South Africa On Tuesday, leaders of the BRICS nations met in Johannesburg where, according to South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor, they agreed on expanding membership. The bloc already represents 40% of the globe's population and around 25% of the world's GDP. Politics
India: Educator Fired Over 'Vote for Educated' Remark Unacademy, an Indian learning platform, has sacked one of its educators after his classroom video urging students to vote for educated leaders went viral on social media. Social issues
India's Supreme Court Issues Guidance on Terminology Used for Women India's Supreme Court has released a handbook advising against using words and terms used to describe women that are considered stereotypical or prejudicial. This is part of an attempt to tackle sexism in the judicial system. Social issues
India to Scrap Colonial-Era Laws, Repeal Penal Code On Friday, India's federal government presented three bills to repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act, many of which were implemented during the British rule. Politics
India Passes Landmark Data Protection Bill On Wednesday, Indian lawmakers approved a data protection bill to manage how tech companies utilize users' data despite concerns that the law could give more surveillance power to the government. Politics
India: Rahul Gandhi Reinstated as MP India's senior opposition leader Rahul Gandhi returned to Parliament on Monday, after India's Supreme Court overturned his disqualification as a member of Parliament last week. Politics
India Bars Military Drone Makers From Using Chinese Parts According to four defense and industry officials as well as documents accessed by Reuters, India has in recent months barred domestic manufacturers of military drones from using components made in China. Military
India: Court Asks if Home Demolitions are "Ethnic Cleansing" On Monday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court demanded a stop to the multi-day demolition of Muslim homes and businesses in India's Haryana state. The court questioned if the demolition was occurring to uphold the law or as a means of state-sanctioned ethnic cleansing. Social issues
India: Top Court Suspends Rahul Gandhi's Conviction India's Supreme Court on Friday stayed senior opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's two-year prison sentence in a criminal defamation case over his remarks about PM Narendra Modi's surname. Politics
Report: Major Indian Rivers Causing Cancer in Over 100 Villages High toxicity levels in the Hindon, Yamuna, and Kali rivers are causing cancer and death in over 100 villages, Indian MP Vijay Pal Singh Tomar recently told the Parliament. Tomar also urged the central government "to intervene and direct the state government to take strict action." India
India's Supreme Court Hears Challenges on Kashmir Special Status Removal India’s Supreme Court has begun hearing challenges to a 2019 law that stripped the Muslim-majority Kashmir region of its semi-autonomy. This drove the region into two territories that are directly run by the central government. Politics
Morgan Stanley: India Market Upgraded to 'Overweight' On Wednesday, Morgan Stanley upgraded its evaluation of Indian markets, moving the nation from the “equal weight” category to “overweight,” which suggests the brokerage firm believes that India’s economy will perform well in the future. India
Imam Killed During Mosque Attack in India's Gurugram On Tuesday, a deputy imam — identified as Maulana Saad — was killed during an attack on a mosque in a suburb of India's New Delhi by a group of Hindus, according to the police. Social issues
