Iran says it has recovered the bodies of six Indian divers who were trapped underwater when their support boat sank in an Iranian oil field in the Persian Gulf. Iran said rescue workers saved 60 of the 73 people on board the ship after it sank Thursday. Iran says it found the bodies of six […]
Bodies of Indian Divers Recovered in Iran Oil Field
Posted October 23rd, 2011 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
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Pakistan Releases Indian Helicopter Hours After Crossing Border
Posted October 23rd, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan has released an Indian military helicopter, hours after it strayed into Pakistani airspace and was forced to land. The helicopter entered Pakistani airspace Sunday in the northern Skardu region, near Indian-administered Kashmir. The Pakistani military detained the four-member Indian crew immediately after the chopper landed, but released them after senior military officials from both […]
Pakistan Forces Indian Helicopter to Land
Posted October 23rd, 2011 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan says it has forced an Indian military helicopter to land for allegedly violating Pakistani airspace and has detained the four-member Indian crew. Pakistani authorities say the helicopter entered Pakistani airspace Sunday in the northern Skardu region, near Indian-administered Kashmir. Investigations are underway as to why the helicopter flew across the border. A Pakistani army […]
Pakistan Forces Indian Helicopter to Land
Posted October 23rd, 2011 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan says it has forced an Indian military helicopter to land for violating Pakistani airspace and has detained the four-member Indian crew. Pakistan authorities say the helicopter intruded into Pakistani territory Sunday in the northern Skardu region. Pakistan and India are archenemies and have fourth three major wars since they gained independence from Britain in […]
31 Dead in Indian Bridge Collapse
Posted October 23rd, 2011 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
Authorities in northeastern India say a wooden bridge has collapsed, killing at least 31 people who fell into a swirling river. Rescuers say at least 50 people were injured. Officials say the people had gathered on the bridge Saturday to watch a cultural festival in Bijanbari in West Bengal state, about 30 kilometers from Darjeeling. […]
Suspected Maoist Rebels Kill 6 Indian Police
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
Suspected Maoist rebels have killed six Indian police officers in central India. Friday’s attack took place in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, one of the states worst affected by the Maoist insurgency. Police say at least three other officers were wounded when the rebels opened fire on 16 policemen traveling on motorcycles. The police officers […]
India to Relax Impunity Laws in Kashmir
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 8:45 am (UTC-5)
Authorities in Indian-Kashmir plan to partially withdraw controversial laws that allow security forces to act with near impunity in the disputed Himalayan region. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act and the Disturbed Areas Act give Indian army and paramilitary forces sweeping powers to detain people without warrants, use deadly force and destroy property. On Friday, […]
Nepal PM to Begin Visit to India
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 9:10 pm (UTC-5)
Nepal’s prime minister arrives in India Thursday for a visit aimed at increasing economic and political ties between the two South Asian nations. During Baburam Bhattarai’s visit to India, he is expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, President Pratibha Patil, and members of the Indian business community. In an editorial published Wednesday […]
India Warns of Slow Economic Growth
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
India’s foreign minister says India’s economic growth will be slower than expected due to the global financial crisis and a series of interest rate hikes. Pranab Mukherjee said Wednesday India’s growth rate will not reach the 9 percent predicted for the current fiscal year. The finance minister said “we must not lose perspective of the […]
HRW: India Should Repeal Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 7:40 pm (UTC-5)
Human Rights Watch says Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should keep his promise and repeal the Armed Forces Special Power Act, despite the objections of the country’s army to even minor amendments. In a statement issued Tuesday, the New York-based group said there is broad recognition in India that the law should be abolished because […]
