India Says Air Exercise Not Connected to Border Clash with China

 India's air force (IAF) said it will hold a training exercise on Thursday and Friday in the country's east but it is not connected to last week's border scuffles with China in the region.

Beijing Raises Concern Over US-Indian Military Exercises Near Chinese Border

Beijing has expressed concern to New Delhi over the US-Indian joint military exercises near the Chinese border, since such actions do not contribute to building mutual confidence, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday.

India successfully test-fires interceptor missile

India on Wednesday successfully conducted the maiden flight test of Phase-2 Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor "AD-1 missile", local media reported.

Cable bridge collapsed in India, hundreds plunged into river, 141 dead, 177 still missing

 

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Google: India orders Google to pay another $113m fine

India's competition regulator has fined Google 9bn rupees ($113m; £98m) for anti-competitive practices, in a second such penalty in less than a week.

India says submarine-launched ballistic missile test a success

India has successfully tested a ballistic missile fired from its first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arihant, the defence ministry said, in what is seen as a boost to the country’s growing military capabilities.

Deadly bus-truck collision in western India’s Maharashtra state

At least 12 people were killed in India when a bus caught fire after hitting a truck on a highway in western India early on Saturday, an official said.

Lightning, heavy rains kill at least 36 in India

Hazardous weather has killed at least 36 people in northern India over the past 24 hours, including 12 who died after being struck by lightning.

Reflection of its 'double standards': Russia on West's criticism of India for Russian oil imports | India News | Zee News

The criticism of India by the Western countries on its imports of Russian crude oil while exempting themselves from their "own illegitimate sanctions" is a reflection of their unprincipled position and double standards, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said on Sunday.

US Wants China, India to Pay Russia Less for Crude | Farsnews Agency

The US State Department believes that China and India, the two current major buyers of Russian oil, should be part of the proposed oil price cap mechanism, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Molly Montgomery stated.

New Coronavirus Mutant Raises Concerns in India and Beyond

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States.

Floods have left at least 24 dead in the Indian state of Assam and 60 in Bangladesh.

 

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Intense heat causes water scarcity in many parts of India

The early heatwave sweeping across India has brought water and power crises in many cities.

Extreme heat kills 25 in India's western state of Maharashtra

At least 25 people have died of heat stroke in India’s western state of Maharashtra since the end of March, officials said Tuesday.

India defends Russian energy purchases, says Europe buys far more

India sought to defend its purchases of Russian oil and gas Monday amid a US push for nations around the world to curb acquisitions, saying Europe's consumption far surpasses India's.

China-India border peace highlighted - China.org.cn

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar agreed on Friday that restoring peace and tranquillity in the China-India border area conforms to the common interests of both countries.

Russian oil sale to India complicates Biden’s efforts | Al Jazeera

United States President Joe Biden’s campaign to unite the globe against the Russian invasion of Ukraine is being challenged not only by adversaries such as China but also by the world’s most populous democracy, India.

India test fires advanced version of supersonic cruise missile

India successfully tested the accuracy of an extended-range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile launched from the stealth destroyer Indian Navy Ship (INS) Chennai, said an official statement on Saturday.

US considering sanctions against India — RT World News

Washington is looking at the possibility of sanctioning India over New Delhi’s purchases of Russian weapons, a senior State Department official has told Congress. The US is also pushing India to disavow Moscow over the current conflict in Ukraine.

Fire Kills Two in High-Rise Building in Mumbai, 15 Injured - Other Media news - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – At least two people were killed and over 15 injured when a large fire broke out in a multi-storey residential building in India's financial capital Mumbai on Saturday, authorities said.