Grieving families waited Saturday for news after one of the deadliest air disasters in decades, with the toll rising to 279 people killed in the Indian passenger jet crash. The…
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Joy and grief for lone India crash survivor’s family
The UK-based family of the lone survivor of the Air India crash were torn on Friday between joy at his miracle escape and grief at the loss of his brother.…
Indian man sentenced to life for rape and murder of Irish tourist
A court in India’s western resort state of Goa sentenced a 31-year-old man to life in prison on Monday for raping and murdering an Irish tourist eight years ago. The…
18 dead in India stampede to catch trains to Hindu mega-festival
At least 18 people died during a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital late Saturday when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to the world’s largest religious gathering,…
India sacks head coach after World Cup hopes dashed
India’s head coach Igor Stimac has been sacked after the team’s poor performance in World Cup qualifiers, the football federation said Monday. India’s 2-1 defeat to Qatar earlier this month dashed…
Modi: The tea seller’s son who became India’s populist hero
Once shunned and now eagerly courted by the West, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has steered his country away from its secular traditions and towards the Hindu-first politics he has…
Two arrested for firing at Bollywood superstar’s home
Two members of a notorious criminal gang were arrested by Indian police Tuesday for firing at the home of Bollywood actor Salman Khan in retaliation for the superstar’s killing of…
Deadliest bridge collapses of the past 20 years
A major rescue effort is underway in the US city of Baltimore after a container ship struck a key bridge, sending several vehicles plummeting into the Patapsco River. Here is…