India

Modernization Linked to Increased Mercury Poisoning Near India's Capital

Three years ago, a number of deaths in small villages near the Indian capital of New Delhi appeared to be linked but only recently has the cause been determined: mercury.

12 Women Die In India After Undergoing Sterilization

Twelve women died in India after undergoing sterilization, reports showed on Wednesday. Twelve women died in India after undergoing sterilization, reports showed on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka News 2014: Rescue Operations 'Temporarily Halted,' Villagers Discouraged From Looking for Survivors Following Landslide

The aftermath of a deadly landslide in Sri Lanka has pitted victims' families against disaster-management authorities.

Nobel Peace Prize Winners 2014: Muslim Teen From Pakistan, Hindu Man From India Receive 95th Award

The two activists advocate children's rights and education in their home countries as well as the rest of the world.

Coca-Cola Continues Fight with Farmers over Groundwater in India

More than 15 years after the beginning of the fight for shrinking groundwater supplies between Coca-Cola and farmers in India, the situation continues to worsen with no solution.

Narendra Modi: Indian PM Receives Warm Welcome After Previously Being Barred from U.S.

Indian PM receives warm welcome, after previously being barred from U.S. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, who was once unwelcome in the U. S.

India's Mars Orbiter Mission Test Launch A Success, Spacecraft Ready to Enter Mars' Orbit

After launching a successful test run on Monday, India scientists are ready to dispatch its first spacecraft to Mars later on this week.

India & Pakistan News 2014: Clashes in Kashmir Leave 2 Dead

The incident comes after talks between India and Pakistan were called of by the Indian government. Pakistan and India exchanged shots across the disputed Kashmir region during the past couple of days, killing four.

Best-Performing Markets: Investors Should Keep Their Eyes on India, Experts Say

India is the best performing market this year and the country is setting a pace that won't slow

India Landslide 2014: Deadly Disaster Leads to 30 Deaths; 150 People Trapped

Most recent reports state 30 dead out of the more than 150 who were buried by a landslide at the foot of hills in a remote village in western India Wednesday.

BRICS Nations Agree on $100B Bank to Help Developing Countries

The countries will also have a reserve fund with $100 billion The leaders of the five BRICS countries have signed a deal to form a new $100 billion development bank and a reserve fund with equal money, according to BBC.

India News: Girl Raped as Punishment for Her Brother’s Alleged Sexual Assault

A 14-year-old girl was raped by orders of a village counsel in a remote portion of India Sunday. A 14-year-old girl was raped by orders of a village counsel in a remote portion of India Sunday.

India Election News: Narendra Modi Becomes New Prime Minister; Congress Party Leader Concedes Defeat

A shift in power is seen in India as the world's largest democracy elects Narendra Modi prime minister and give the BJP a grand majority in parliament.

U.S. Doctors Warn They Are Wary Of Quality Of Generic Meds Made In India After Recent Bans, Drug Recalls By FDA

A growing number of doctors in the United States have been voicing an increased concern over the quality of generic medications imported from India, according to a recent in-depth report from Reuters. The concerns weighing on the minds of many doctors in the U.S. come from an increasing trend of recalls and import bans put in place recently by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on drugs made in India.

Indian Women Gives Birth To Two-Headed Baby Girl

Imagine your wife or partner is pregnant and she's expecting to give birth to a beautiful baby boy or girl.

Doomsday Clock 2014: Is Five Minutes to the End of Civilization Accurate?

On Tuesday, the Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists announced that the Doomsday Clock is now set at five minutes to midnight.

BRICS: Industrialized Countries with Growing Economic Power

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are five countries that comprise BRICS, a network of nations with major emerging national economies. These newly industrialized countries set themselves apart with their budding nominal growth, and their great influence on global and local affairs. Also G-20 members (group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governor from 20 major economies), the five countries represent an estimated $4 trillion (US) in foreign reserves and a combined grossed domestic product (GDP) of $16.039 trillion (US).

Apple iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Sales, News and Updates: 5s Selling Out In India, 5c Falters

The iPhone 5s was expected to find global success and it has done just that. The popular Apple smartphone has sold out in India, the India Times reports

iPhone 5C Price in China, UK, India Compared to U.S.: New Apple Phone Sold Cheaper in other Countries

The much-awaited iPhone 5C, touted to be the affordable version of the iPhone, has finally been revealed. However, much to the dismay of consumers, the "cheap" iPhone 5C price was far from what they expected and what they were led to believe.

Sonia Gandhi Health Scare: India Political Leader Released from Hospital After Debate

According to the health minister, Sonia Gandhi, who fell ill during a debate in Parliament on Monday night, was discharged from the hospital today.
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