Apr 23 Security increased in disputed Kashmir as India vows to punish perpetrators of attack that killed 26 By Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press As investigators began probing the attack, many shops and businesses in Kashmir closed to protest the killings. Tens of thousands of armed police and soldiers fanned out across the region and erected additional checkpoints. Continue reading
Apr 22 Vance calls for greater ties with India, praises progress on trade deal By Sheikh Saaliq, Rajesh Roy, Associated Press U.S. Vice President JD Vance has called for greater collaboration with India in sectors such as defense, energy and technology. Continue reading
Apr 22 Indian police say gunmen kill at least 20 tourists, wound dozens of others at a Kashmir resort By Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press Police officers also say at least three dozen others were injured, with many in serious condition. Continue reading
Apr 21 Vance meets with Modi during India visit to discuss trade deal By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press U.S. Vice President JD Vance held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as New Delhi looks to avoid American tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration. Continue reading
Apr 11 U.S. extradites key suspected conspirator behind 2008 Mumbai terror attacks to India By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press The extradition comes after the issue was raised during talks in Washington between the U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February. Continue reading
Apr 03 India's Lower House passes controversial bill that would change Muslim land endowments By Aijaz Hussain, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Indian parliament's Lower House has passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments. Continue reading
Mar 18 Curfew set in Indian city after Hindu groups demand demolition of Muslim ruler's tomb By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Officials say Monday's clashes in Nagpur city injured 34 police personnel and five other people. Continue reading
Mar 14 Millions celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors By Associated Press Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets prepared for the occasion. Continue reading
Feb 16 Stampede at New Delhi railway station in India leaves at least 18 people dead By Associated Press Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj in northern India, according to Delhi’s caretaker chief minister. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Trump and India's Modi hold joint news conference at the White House By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump met Thursday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has heaped praise on him in hopes of avoiding the additional tariffs that the new administration has slapped on other countries in its opening weeks. Continue reading