India
Chinese Blogger Charged Under Hero and Martyr Law Confesses on State Media
The confession by Qiu Ziming, the 38-year-old Weibo blogger and former journalist accused of "defaming" soldiers killed in last summer's border skirmish with India, was aired on a prime time segment.
China Arrests Six for Disputing Regime's Account of India Border Clash
One of the men held is a blogger with 2.5 million followers on social media site Weibo, which has suspended his accounts for a year.
Fact Check: Did India Ban the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine?
Speculation and Google searches increased after a conspiracy theory website claimed India had banned the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine due to safety concerns.
Meeting the Challenge of our Times: Deepening the India-U.S. Partnership
Beyond being natural partners, cooperation between the world's oldest and largest democracies impacts real lives by creating prosperity, securing our peoples and advancing shared democratic values.
Twitter Rejects India's Order to Block Accounts Amid Farmer Protests
Twitter indicated it will not fully comply with the Indian government's request to block accounts amid farmer protests, citing a commitment to defending free speech.
Reimagining Diplomacy in the Post-COVID World: An Indian Perspective
Despite its many benefits, the world has also seen strong reactions to globalization. Much of that arises from unequal benefits, between and within societies.
India Drafts Bill to Create Government Cryptocurrency, Ban Private Crypto
India's Parliament is expected to consider a bill to ban "private" cryptocurrencies, with some as yet unspecified exceptions, which would allow the government to create a state-sanctioned digital alternative.
Rihanna and Greta Thunberg Highlight Farmers' Protests in India
Ongoing farmers' protests against contentious agriculture laws in India have gained international attention due to tweets from Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg.
Man Found Alive 18 Days After Funeral
The family were informed that their relative's death was an error. The buried body belonged to another family, which was later contacted and informed of the death by the hospital.
India's Foreign Investment Grew 3 Times Faster Than China's on Tech Bets
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell 42% worldwide in 2020, but rose 13% in India, eclipsing China's 4% gain, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported on Sunday.
China Cries 'Fake News' After Reports 20 Troops Hurt in India Border Clash
Tensions are high along the Himalayan border after last summer's deadly hand-to-hand fighting there.
Indian City Deploys Facial Recognition To Detect Harassed Women
An Indian city is planning on deploying facial recognition to detect harassment based on women's expressions.
Fire Breaks Out At World's Biggest COVID Vaccine Plant in India
The Serum Institute of India is manufacturing millions of doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Three Men Arrested for Beating Dolphin to Death in Vicious Attack
In the footage, at least three men can be seen beating the critically endangered freshwater Ganges river dolphin as one man pins the animal down.
Vaccine Vacation: Hundreds in India Sign Up for Tenuous Tour Package to US
A tour agency in Kolkata is offering a package to people in India wanting to be one of the first to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
China Military Assets 'Fully Deployed' on Disputed Border: India Air Chief
Indian and Chinese forces have been locked in a stalemate along the 2,100-mile Line of Actual Control since deadly skirmishes claimed the lives of at least 20 soldiers in the summer.
Pair of Lions Maul Teenage Girl to Death in Nighttime Attack
Two girls left their home in Dhanfuliya village in Gujarat's Junagadh district, India, to use the toilet when the lions struck.
Walmart Triples India Exports as Major U.S. Companies Pivot From China
China is the U.S.'s largest supplier of goods imports. However trade fell by 16.2 percent last year following the imposition of tariffs, leaving U.S. companies looking to diversify their imports.
'Mystery Illness' Kills One and Hospitalizes Hundreds in India
Health experts are now hunting for the source of the sickness, with officials so far ruling out links to COVID.
India COVID Vaccine Could be Ready 'Within Weeks,' Says PM Modi
Three Indian-made COVID-19 vaccines are currently at different stages of clinical trials.
Taiwan Woos India As China Border Clash Boosts Taipei-New Delhi Relations
Taiwan's new envoy to India said Monday that it was time for Taipei and New Delhi to "redefine" their relationship amid both countries' tensions with China.
From Greece To India, via Israel: A New Middle East Alliance Is Expanding
This arc of transnational partnerships from Greece to India is part of an alliance that includes economic ties and geostrategic discussions about common interests and security, as well as the need for stabilization in the face of terror and extremist threats.
Netflix Faces Boycott in India Over Muslim Boy Kissing Hindu Girl by Temple
The controversy centres on British-made series, "A Suitable Boy," which follows the story of university student, Lata, in her search for a husband in North India in 1951.
China's PLA Orders More Stealth Fighter Jets amid India Border Tensions
A new batch of J-16 multirole warplanes has been ordered for the Chinese military's western front, where a territorial stand-off with New Delhi continues, Chinese state media reported Tuesday.
Man Fighting Second Bout of COVID Bitten by Cobra, Paralyzed and Blinded
The charity worker had already survived malaria and dengue fever infections before contracting COVID-19.
Pakistan Sees Chance in Biden to Balance US in Asia, Shift on India, China
"If there is a balanced policy from Washington towards the continent, I think Washington would find Pakistan a willing partner," Pakistani permanent representative to the United Nations Munir Akram told Newsweek.
Happy Diwali 2020 Wishes for Friends and Family
Though Diwali may look a little different this year, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate the festival.
India's Modi Calls for 'Respecting…Territorial Integrity' at Event With Xi
At the virtual summit hosted by Russia on Tuesday, Narendra Modi also appeared to criticize Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan over a renewed border dispute in Kashmir.
Indian Right-Wing Group Tries to Set Up Hindu Prayers for Trump in U.S.
Indian right-wing group, Hindu Sena, has reportedly been holding prayers for Donald Trump across India.
US, Quad Partners Begin Navy Drills, China Defends Claims Ahead of Election
As the U.S. Navy trains with Australia, India and Japan to "deter all who challenge a free and open Indo-Pacific," China hopes these drills are "conducive to regional peace and stability, instead of working in the opposite way."