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India steps up diplomatic relations with the Taliban as rival Pakistan loses influence in Afghanistan

India and Afghanistan have taken a significant step in securing their first high-level bilateral engagement. No foreign government, including India, officially recognizes the Taliban regime.

Hinduism January 13

World's largest religious gathering begins in India, hundreds of millions of Hindus expected to attend

The Maha Kumbh Mela, or Hindu pitcher festival, begins Monday in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj. Officials expect at least 400 million attendees over the next 45 days.

Seattle January 8

Seattle police officer fired for fatally hitting graduate student with car

A Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India with his vehicle while responding to an overdose call in 2023 has been fired.

India January 7

At least 9 miners are trapped in a coal mine in India's northeastern Assam state

Indian authorities have summoned the army to help rescue at least nine workers who are trapped inside a flooded coal mine in the country's northeastern Assam state.

Immigration January 4

Bernie Sanders hits out at H-1B visa program for replacing American jobs with 'indentured servants'

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is weighing on the H-1B visa debate amid a fight within the GOP about the controversial visa program and how it is being used.

India December 19

13 die as an Indian navy speedboat crashes into a passenger ferry off Mumbai

At least 13 people were killed after an Indian navy speedboat crashed into a ferry that was carrying more than 100 people; the ferry was on its way to a tourist destination off Mumbai.

India December 17

11 Indian citizens dead in Georgian ski resort accident, embassy says

Eleven Indian citizens were among 12 victims of a deadly accident at an Indian restaurant in the Georgian ski resort of Gudauri, the Indian Embassy said.

Border security December 1

US sees surge in Indian immigrants at border with Canada

The United States has seen a surge in attempts by Indian nationals to illegally cross the country's northern border with Canada in recent years, CBP data shows.

World November 23

Man in India regains consciousness before his cremation on funeral pyre: reports

A 25-year-old man who was declared dead in India regained consciousness shortly before he was set to be cremated this week, according to reports.

World November 22

A look inside the most expensive house in the world — the home of the UK’s monarch

Buckingham Palace in London is worth about $4.9 billion and has about 775 rooms, including royal and guest rooms, offices and bathrooms.