NEW DELHI—Three years after the bloody Galwan Valley clash, experts say China’s upgrade of two sparsely populated areas in Tibet is intended to bolster its military status along the hotly contested India–China border. The Galwan Valley clash in June 2020 was the first deadly bloodshed between the two superpowers in 45 years. Fought with sticks…
Three Years After Galwan Valley Clash, Towns Along India–China Border Get an Upgrade
Airbus Wins Largest Aircraft Order in History From India’s IndiGo
An Indian airline signed a deal for the largest ever aircraft order in the history of the airline industry with French aerospace firm Airbus this week. The aircraft manufacturing firm announced on June 19 that discount Indian airline IndiGo had placed an order for 500 of its family of A320 commercial jets, which are to be…
Sikh Leader Who Advocated for Separate Sikh State Shot Dead Outside Surrey, BC, Temple
The president of a Sikh temple in Surrey, B.C., who advocated for a Sikh state independent of India, was found murdered in his vehicle outside in the parking lot after evening prayers at his place of worship. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent member of the Sikh community, was fatally shot in what police have said…
Days of Sweltering Heat, Power Cuts in Northern India Overwhelm Hospitals as Death Toll Climbs
BALLIA, India—A scorching heat wave in two of India’s most populous states has overwhelmed hospitals, filled a morgue to capacity, and disrupted power supply, forcing staff to use books to cool patients, as officials investigate the number of deaths that has reached nearly 170. In the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, 119 people have died…
At Least 9 Killed in Ethnic Clashes in India’s Northeast, Where 100 Have Died in Month of Violence
GUWAHATI, India—Rival ethnic groups fired at each other in fresh violence in India’s remote northeast that left at least nine people dead and some injured, officials said Wednesday. Security forces rushed to Khamenlok village in Manipur state’s Kangpokpi district after clashes broke out Tuesday night between the Kuki and Meitei communities, said L. Sushindro, a…
India-Controlled Kashmir Hit by a 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake, No Damage Reported, Officials Say
NEW DELHI—An earthquake struck the eastern India-controlled Kashmir region Tuesday, sending tremors throughout New Delhi and parts of northern India. The quake was also felt in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan. The quake had a 5.4 magnitude and its epicenter was in Doda, a small town in India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir, according to India’s National Center…
7 Die as Cyclone Barrels Towards Western India, Pakistan
AHMEDABAD/MUMBAI—Four boys drowned in rough seas off the western Indian financial hub of Mumbai on Tuesday as India and Pakistan began evacuating people from coastal areas, two days before a cyclone is expected to make landfall. Classified as a very severe cyclonic storm, Biparjoy is expected to land around Thursday evening between Mandvi in India’s…
IN-DEPTH: Can India Replace China as Global Manufacturing and Economic Powerhouse?
Amidst increasing aggression by communist China that threatens the existing global order, India is one democratic nation that’s widely seen as an emerging power and a balancer against China. The resilient Indian economy has created hope and, with manufacturing companies looking for factory floors outside of China, there’s a lot of buzz in the global…
India, Pakistan Brace for Severe Cyclone, Deploy Rescuers to Coastal Regions
BENGALURU, India—India and Pakistan braced for the first severe cyclone this year expected to hit their coastal regions later this week, as authorities on Monday halted fishing activities, deployed rescue personnel, and announced evacuation plans for those at risk. From the Arabian Sea, Cyclone Biparjoy is aiming at Pakistan’s southern Sindh Province and the coastline…
Australian Wine Producers Set to Tap into India’s $24 Billion Market
Australia’s wine producers are being prepped by the sector into exporting wine to India—a market worth $24 billion. This follows successful talks that were held at the Australia-India Joint Dialogue in New Delhi between Australian and Indian wine sector representatives. The news also comes as Australian wine won the “the best in the world” at this…
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