Jun 10 Watch 9:23 The risky and costly journey Indian migrants face to reach the U.S. By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Richard Coolidge India is one of the largest sources of immigrants to the U.S. with nearly 150,000 arriving each year. While the majority of Indians arrive legally, an estimated 200,000 are now believed to be improperly documented. Many come from relatively affluent… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 7:20 American violinist Ariana Kim visits India to explore Carnatic music By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster The violin has a storied place in so much of European classical music. But sometime in the 17th century, it began to intrigue maestros from a very different and ancient music tradition. Fred de Sam Lazaro has the story of… Continue watching
May 13 India disputes Trump's claim that U.S. trade incentives led to ceasefire with Pakistan By Rajesh Roy, Associated Press The spokesman for India’s foreign ministry said top leaders in New Delhi and Washington were in touch last week following the Indian military’s intense standoff with Pakistan, but that there was no conversation on trade. Continue reading
May 12 Modi says India has only 'paused' military action and will retaliate against further attacks By Rajesh Roy, Associated Press The escalating hostilities between the two nuclear-armed rivals after a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir had threatened regional peace. Continue reading
May 11 Overnight clashes in Kashmir shake ceasefire between India and Pakistan By Munir Ahmed, Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press India’s military strikes into Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan earlier this week killed more than 100 militants including their prominent leadership, India's director general of military operations said on Sunday. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 5:16 Tensions remain high in India and Pakistan after apparent breaches to ceasefire By Laura Barrón-López India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbors in decades. But just hours later, multiple explosions were heard in India-controlled Kashmir and India’s foreign secretary accused Pakistan of breaching the… Continue watching
May 10 India and Pakistan trade accusations of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal By Riazat Butt, Aijaz Hussain, Rajesh Roy, Associated Press India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades but accused each other of violating the deal just hours later. Continue reading
May 09 Watch 7:11 India's U.S. ambassador discusses the escalating conflict with Pakistan By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi Tensions are escalating between India and Pakistan after both sides exchanged heavy cross-border shelling along the de facto border in Kashmir. We spoke earlier this week with the Pakistani ambassador. To get India’s perspective, Geoff Bennett spoke with Indian Ambassador… Continue watching
May 09 At least five civilians killed after latest exchange of gunfire between India and Pakistan By Aijaz Hussain, Munir Ahmed, Sheikh Saaliq, Rajesh Roy, Associated Press Tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals have soared since an attack on a popular tourist site in India-controlled Kashmir left 26 civilians dead, mostly Hindu Indian tourists, on April 22. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 2:58 U.S. pushes for de-escalation as India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Tensions in South Asia are running high after India and Pakistan accused each other of firing at their respective military sites. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called leaders in both countries and pushed for what he called immediate de-escalation and… Continue watching