Indian security forces raided a Maoist camp in the eastern state of Jharkhand Monday, arresting three rebels and recovering a large cache of weapons. Local police said the raid, which was part of a three-day “Operation Thunder,” took place near Garhwa, a dense forest area located near the border with Chhattisgarh state. The weapons cache […]
Indian Forces Raid Maoist Camp in the East
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 8:20 pm (UTC-5)
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Strike-Hit Indian Automaker Resumes Some Production
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
India’s largest automaker has resumed limited production at its plant in the north, which had been shut by labor disputes. Maruti Suzuki on Monday said it hopes to begin talks with workers to end strikes that have cost more than $330 million in lost production at its Manesar plant in the state of Haryana. Maruti’s […]
Passengers Stuck on Air India Jet at London Airport for 8 Hours
Posted October 16th, 2011 at 8:00 pm (UTC-5)
British police were called to London’s Gatwick Airport Sunday to calm almost 200 angry passengers stuck on the runway aboard an Air India flight for more than eight hours. The Mumbai to Heathrow Airport flight was diverted to Gatwick because of heavy fog Sunday. The crew left the plane, leaving the passengers on board until […]
India, Burma Strengthen Economic Ties
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
The leaders of India and Burma have pledged to strengthen economic ties and take their countries’ friendship to a new level. During Friday’s talks in New Delhi, Burmese President Thein Sein and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh agreed to increase cooperation in oil and gas exploration. The Burmese leader said he would encourage more Indian […]
Indian Villagers Demand Closure of Nuclear Plant
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 1:00 pm (UTC-5)
Villagers living near a nuclear power plant in southern India have staged a protest to demand closure of the facility due to safety concerns. The villagers blocked roads leading to the Kudankulam plant in Tamil Nadu state on Thursday. Fishermen joined the protest out of fear that wastewater from the plant will pollute their fishing […]
Indian Villagers Demand Closure of Nuclear Plant
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Villagers living near a nuclear power plant in southern India have staged a protest to demand closure of the facility due to safety concerns. Local media reported the villagers blocked roads leading to the Kudankulam plant in Tamil Nadu state on Thursday. Fishermen joined the protest out of fear that wastewater from the plant will […]
India, Vietnam Sign Deal to Explore South China Sea
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
India and Vietnam have announced plans to search for oil and gas in the South China Sea, risking new tensions with China. India and Vietnam signed the deal Wednesday during Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang’s visit to New Delhi. It calls for cooperation between India’s state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and PetroVietnam to increase […]
Indian Supreme Court Lawyer Beaten
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
Two men burst into the office of an Indian Supreme Court lawyer and anti-corruption activist in an attack caught on video. Senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan was giving a television interview in his chambers, across from the Supreme Court in New Delhi, Wednesday when the assailants stormed in. They then pushed him to the […]
Vietnamese President in India for State Visit
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang is in the Indian capital, New Delhi, as part of a four-day state visit aimed at deepening trade and defense ties. The Vietnamese leader is expected to hold a series of high level talks, starting Wednesday, which include meetings with Prime minister Manmohan Singh and Indian President Pratibha Patil. Mr. […]
Vietnamese President in India for State Visit
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 4:15 am (UTC-5)
Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang is in India for a four-day state visit aimed at deepening trade and defense ties. Mr. Sang arrived in the southern city Bangalore Wednesday where he met with the governor of Karnakata state, H. R. Bhardwaj, and visited the headquarters of information technology company Infosys. Later, he left for the […]
