India

Protests spread over Indian doctor's rape and murder

"My daughter is gone but millions of sons and daughters are now with me," the father of the victim, who cannot be identified under Indian law, told reporters on Saturday, referring to the protests.

By REUTERS
18/08/2024

Indian rape and murder case shows doctors' vulnerability, medics say

As news of her murder spread, doctors took to the streets alongside women's groups and Bollywood stars, demanding enhanced safety measures for doctors on duty.

By REUTERS
15/08/2024

US Sikhs fear Modi’s government is going after them

The Sikhs Reuters spoke to described experiencing online harassment; surveillance at their homes and places of worship; and doxxing.

By WA LONE , SARAH N. LYNCH , JORGE GARCIA
15/08/2024

Queenie Hallegua, second-to-last Jewish resident of historic Indian Jewish community, dies at 89

Queenie Hallegua was the warden and managing trustee of the Paradesi Synagogue, a 450-year-old landmark, from 2012 to 2018.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
13/08/2024
  India’s Gold Industry Establishes Self-Regulatory Organization

India’s Gold Industry Establishes Self-Regulatory Organization with WGC Support

Overview of India's Gold Industry Developments

By PR
06/08/2024
  Gold bracelets for sale at a store in Mumbai

India Cuts Gold Import Tax to Fight Smuggling, Boost Demand

India, the world's second-largest consumer of gold, slashed import duties on the precious metal along with silver in an effort to curb smuggling and revive retail demand.

By PR
23/07/2024

Mini Israel in India: Awaiting the return of Israeli tourists

"As the world watches the unfolding events in Israel, there is a collective hope for peace and stability," the author writes.

By HRIDAY SARMA
21/07/2024
 An AI-made illustrative image of leaning towers.

Top 10 tilted sites to visit that aren't Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa isn't the only one of its kind. Here are 10 other towers that fit the description, too.

REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo

Death toll rises to 54 in India liquor tragedy

Nearly 200 people have been treated since Wednesday for vomiting, stomach aches and diarrhea, after drinking liquor spiked with methanol.

By REUTERS
22/06/2024
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