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Jantar Mantar: Why Delhi is losing its iconic protest site
After decades of being the epicenter for Indian activism, the historic site near parliament is being shut down by police.
India cyber agency: AI agents accessed private data without permission
Unauthorized AI agents snooped on sensitive business files in India after finding exposed credentials, according to a new government advisory.
Nike India: Why the sneaker giant is betting big on a new global campus
Nike is pivoting to India as it battles a revenue slump and struggles to reclaim its footing in China.
Nepal asks India and China to join forces against Himalayan climate threats
The Himalayan region is heating up, and Nepal’s leader is calling for a major team-up to stop cross-border disasters before they hit.
Vasuki indicus: Meet the 50-foot prehistoric snake from India
A massive, ancient predator just shook up the history books, and it’s giving major Titanoboa vibes.
India: Cockroach party leaders jailed for defying Jantar Mantar protest ban
Two youth movement leaders are headed to Tihar prison after jumping barricades at a historic protest site that authorities just banned.
India electoral roll changes spark massive protests
Over 130 million voters have been removed from Indian rolls, sparking nationwide outrage and claims of deliberate disenfranchisement.
India: Opposition marches to Supreme Court over voter roll fraud claims
Rahul Gandhi and thousands of protesters are demanding the election chief's resignation, alleging systemic voter suppression in the world's largest democracy.
India: Rahul Gandhi leads protest demanding election chief's resignation
Thousands marched through Delhi to demand the exit of election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over controversial voter list purges.
Delhi lockdowns: Inside the 'cockroach' protest bracing for impact
The Gen Z-led movement is clashing with police in Delhi today as tens of thousands of security personnel lock down the capital to block a major rally.
Elon Musk vs. Mukesh Ambani: The battle for India's internet
Elon Musk is calling out billionaire Mukesh Ambani in a spicy X thread, accusing him of blocking Starlink's launch in India to protect his telecom monopoly.
Neha Bora: The PhD student leading India's Gen Z protest wave
As protests against PM Narendra Modi intensify, 29-year-old activist Neha Bora has become a viral face of the movement.
India's Cockroach Party faces mass detentions before Delhi protest
The youth-led movement claims 10,000 members were detained as tensions peak over controversial changes to national voter lists.
HYBE brings Weverse Con Festival to India for a global music takeover
The massive K-pop powerhouse is expanding its signature festival to New Delhi next March, and honestly, the vibes are going to be immaculate.
Starlink India launch: Elon Musk vs. government regulators
Elon Musk is calling out "oligarchs" for blocking Starlink in India, but the government says the service is just stuck in standard security reviews.
Australia migration plan: Coalition's visa cuts spark trade fears
New plans to slash graduate visas could trigger a treaty breach with India and hit the economy, experts warn.
India stocks are tanking despite the country's massive economic growth
Why the world's fastest-growing major economy is seeing its stock market hit a 25-year losing streak.
India vs. China trade: Why the $112B deficit is a massive vibe check
India is cutting dependence on Chinese toys, but the broader industrial trade gap is blowing up and it's giving major economic dependency energy.
India police accused of harassing journalists during Delhi protests
Protesters and journalists are calling for the election chief's resignation over controversial voter roll revisions, leading to tense clashes in the capital.
Bitchat removed from Indian app stores following government order
Jack Dorsey’s mesh-networking app is officially ghosting the Indian market after officials cited security concerns over its offline capabilities.
India cricket team secures historic Asian Games gold against Pakistan
In a high-stakes final in Japan, India fended off a late surge from Pakistan to finish their Asian Games campaign with a golden double.
Flydubai pilot details cockpit struggle that saved flight to Tel Aviv
Captain Smit Machchhar shares the terrifying moment he fought off a co-pilot mid-air to stop a 17,000-foot descent.
Jagtar Singh Johal released from Indian prison after nine-year ordeal
The British Sikh activist walked free after a high court judge threatened Indian officials with contempt charges for stalling his release.
Doraemon is hitting Indian cinemas with an undersea adventure
The iconic anime franchise is leveling up from TV screens to theaters across India starting October 2.
India: Why a remote tribal region is seeing a surge in child deaths
A heartbreaking outbreak in India's Balaghat district is raising questions about healthcare access, traditional beliefs, and systemic poverty.
Google Fitbit Air: The screen-less tracker arrives in India
Google is bringing its distraction-free Fitbit Air to India, but the price tag is giving major 'premium' vibes.
Maharashtra anti-conversion law sparks concern for religious freedom
Churches in Mumbai are taking extra precautions as a new state law against forced religious conversions creates an environment of surveillance and anxiety.
Google Gemini: Buying on Flipkart via AI is being tested in India
Google is bringing e-commerce directly into its AI interface, starting with Walmart-owned Flipkart.
Hanle: Meet the young women guiding tourists through India’s dark sky
These four astro-ambassadors are transforming their Himalayan village into a stargazing hotspot while gaining financial independence.
India Election Commission: Chief faces calls to resign over voter database
The ECI is in the hot seat after internal leaks reveal the Chief Election Commissioner has been bypassing his own colleagues on critical voter roll changes.
India's green energy glow-up is major, but there's a huge catch
India is hitting clean energy goals way ahead of schedule, but the grid can't handle the vibes.