Articles tagged with "india"
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Nearly 74% of Odisha schoolgirls miss classes during menstruation: Study
Inadequate menstrual hygiene facilities and persistent stigma continue to cause high absenteeism among adolescent girls in Odisha and across parts of India.
June 8, 2026
India hikes fuel prices as Middle East war strains supplies
India raised petrol and diesel prices by over 3% for the first time since the Iran war began, as disrupted oil supplies and sanctions pressure fuel costs and strain the economy.
May 15, 2026
Delhi administration accused of targeting Muslim-owned businesses
Crackdown draws criticism online, with claims that the enforcement drive selectively impacted businesses run by members of the Muslim community.
May 3, 2026
Pakistan condemns India’s ‘weaponization of water’, defends Indus Waters Treaty at UN
Pakistan’s Second Secretary Aleena Majeed condemned India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty at the UN, accusing it of “weaponizing water” and rejecting its terrorism allegations.
March 20, 2026
India reports 622 sewer cleaning deaths since 2017 amid safety concerns
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on March 17, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale presented state-wise data on fatalities linked to hazardous sanitation work; the response came to a question raised by Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Choudhary.
March 20, 2026
Bill Gates cancels India summit speech to 'ensure focus' on AI
'After careful consideration, and to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit's key priorities, Mr. Gates will not be delivering his keynote address,' the foundation said; it added that the president of its Africa and India offices would speak in his place.
February 19, 2026
Pakistan 'always ready' for India despite late green light: Agha
Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed strong confidence ahead of the sold-out T20 World Cup clash against India at R. Premadasa Stadium, highlighting team momentum, spin strength, and readiness despite rain.
February 14, 2026
Pro-Khalistan leader says India running global assassination campaign to kill Sikh activists on Western soil
In a blistering exclusive interview with Pakistan TV, Gurpatwant Singh points to Modi government’s direct involvement in targeting activists in the US, Canada and UK
February 14, 2026
Explosion in illegal Indian coal mine kills 18: police
At least 18 people were killed after an explosion at an illegal coal mine in India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya. Police said all bodies were recovered during rescue operations at the site on Thursday.
February 5, 2026