At least 39 people, including nine children, have died in a stampede at a political rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur district, officials said. Tens of thousands had gathered on Saturday for a campaign event by actor-turned-politician Vijay, which was delayed for several hours. Local media reported chaotic scenes, with manyContinue Reading
India said on Monday, May 12, 2025, that it has reopened 32 airports that were shut during clashes with neighbour Pakistan, after a ceasefire over the weekend. The 32 airports are now available for civil aircraft operations with immediate effect, the Airports Authority of India said in a statement. Pakistan’sContinue Reading
A ceasefire between India and Pakistan appears to have held overnight into Sunday, after the two nations accused each other of “violations” just hours after a deal was reached. Days of cross-border military strikes had preceded the US-brokered deal, marking the worst military confrontation between the two rivals in decades.Continue Reading
Authorities in India are racing against time to get the city of Prayagraj ready to host the Hindu festival Kumbh Mela, described as humanity’s biggest gathering. About 400 million pilgrims are expected to attend the 45-day spectacle, which is so large it can be seen from space. The event –Continue Reading
The body of an Indian journalist who had reported on alleged corruption in the country has been found in a septic tank in Chhattisgarh state. Mukesh Chandrakar, 32, went missing on New Year’s Day and his family registered a complaint with the police. His body was found on Friday inContinue Reading