India reopens tourist visas for Bangladeshis after nearly two years
Star Online Report
25 June 2026, 15:22 PM Bangladesh
Rebels ‘remove’ Mamata from TMC helm
Agencies
23 June 2026, 00:00 AM India
Renaming of Kolkata road sparks debate
A Correspondent, Kolkata
22 June 2026, 00:00 AM India
Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app
Agencies
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM India
Five killed in India military transport plane crash
AFP, New Delhi
13 June 2026, 14:47 PM India
‘Working to stop water flowing into Pakistan’
AFP, New Delhi
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM India
Another blow to Mamata
Agencies
9 June 2026, 00:00 AM India
‘Cockroach Party’ leads India exam fiasco protests
AFP, New Delhi
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM India
India tightens security ahead of 'Cockroach Party' protest
AFP, New Delhi
6 June 2026, 12:15 PM India

Indian govt to crack down on social media over Blue Whale game suicides

The killer online ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ game has led to suicides around India. The government of the country claims it has set in motion strict measures to leash Blue Whale gamers.
17 August 2017, 05:20 AM

Delhi fastest growing Asian city in 5yrs: Study

GDP growth forecast for 30 Asian cities predicts Indian cities are set to grow the most across the region, with Delhi being the fastest growing city in Asia over the next five years.
16 August 2017, 07:07 AM

India can defend itself

India is strong enough to defend its borders against any threat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an Independence Day speech as
15 August 2017, 18:18 PM

Modi urges India to reject violence in name of religion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges India to reject religious violence, after a series of attacks against minorities sparked debate about whether a surge of Hindu nationalism is undermining the country's secular ideals.
15 August 2017, 08:56 AM

India's Kovind praises notes ban, GST

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind yesterday pitched for a partnership between citizens and the government to create a 'New India' by
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Landslide kills 46 in India

At least 46 people are killed and an several others wounded as a massive landslide buries two passenger buses in northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, local media reports.
14 August 2017, 05:19 AM

India military steps up operational readiness on China border

India's military has increased operational readiness along the eastern Indian border with China, sources say, as neither side shows any sign of backing off from a face-off in a remote Himalayan region near their disputed frontier.
12 August 2017, 05:56 AM

Another ‘Ansarullah militant’ held in India

A Bangladeshi, suspected member of banned militant outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), is detained in a joint operation in New Delhi of India.
11 August 2017, 08:53 AM

Son of BJP politician jailed for stalking after uproar

An Indian court sends the son of a leading politician to police custody for harassing and trying to abduct a woman, in a case that has embarrassed the ruling party as it runs a campaign on women's safety.
11 August 2017, 05:29 AM

Talks the only way to resolve dispute

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama yesterday said India and China must resolve their tense border standoff through talks, as the
9 August 2017, 19:14 PM

Qatar waives visas for 80 nationalities amid Gulf boycott

Qatar announces a programme to allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries to encourage air transport and tourism amid a two-month boycott imposed on the Gulf state by its neighbors.
9 August 2017, 17:42 PM

Diplomacy hits roadblock

India's diplomatic efforts to end a seven-week military standoff with China have hit a roadblock, people briefed on the talks said,
8 August 2017, 18:00 PM

India's Naidu elected vice president in another boost for Modi

India's ruling party candidate M Venkaiah Naidu is elected vice president in a parliamentary vote, enabling the party to boost its political standing in his southern home region where it lacks a broad support base.
5 August 2017, 14:58 PM

3 Kashmir rebels killed in fighting with Indian troops

A gunbattle between Indian troops and Kashmiri rebels kills three insurgents in the disputed Himalayan region and triggers a new round of anti-India protests and clashes.
5 August 2017, 10:14 AM

Rahul Gandhi's car attacked, shown black flags in Gujarat

Congress vice president of India, Rahul Gandhi's car is pelted with stones during his visit to the flood-affected town but he escapes unhurt.
4 August 2017, 12:42 PM

Paranormal activity!

Police yesterday said they were investigating an outbreak of "braid chopping" that is spooking Indian villagers and has seen a woman
3 August 2017, 19:01 PM

Half of Indian languages may die out in 50 yrs

More than half of the languages spoken by India's 1.3 billion people may die out over the next 50 years, scholars said yesterday, calling
3 August 2017, 18:18 PM

Dengue fever kills dozens in Kerala

Doctors in the Indian state of Kerala have warned about a "significant" outbreak of the Dengue virus which led to deaths of 86 people in
27 July 2017, 18:33 PM

Floods kill 25 more in Gujarat

The bodies of 25 people, including 17 members of a single family, were pulled from the mud yesterday as the death toll from major
26 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of India's big northern state Bihar and once seen as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, quit yesterday in a move that could shake up national politics.
26 July 2017, 18:00 PM