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Hindu Hardline groups are demanding restrictions on wearing the hijab in classrooms in more Indian states after a court upheld a ban on the traditional Islamic head-scarf in Karnataka state. The Karnataka High Court choice on Tuesday,…

India's capital Delhi and financial hub Mumbai have reported a big fall in COVID-19 infections in the past two days and most of those who contracted the virus have recovered at home, authorities said on Monday. Mumbai’s daily new…

India has extended COVID-19 vaccinations to teens aged 15-18 on Monday after officials tightened restrictions in big cities to avoid a repeat of last year’s devastating outbreak. READ ALSO: India states to be vigilant as Omicron cases…

New Delhi and Islamabad on Saturday, exchanged a list of civilian prisoners and fishermen languishing in each other's jails. Indian's foreign ministry said. The ministry said in a statement that, the exchange was carried out through…

India is struggling to export its surplus of COVID-19 vaccines as logistical hurdles delay their use in many countries despite low levels of inoculation. The world's biggest vaccine maker that produces the AstraZeneca, Novavax…

India has held funeral rites for 15 civilians mistakenly killed by its security forces in the northeastern state of Nagaland, amid intense security aimed at damping fresh unrest in the remote region. Security and government officials…

Russian President, Vladimir Putin will arrive in India on Monday, for his second overseas trip since the pandemic, seeking to bolster military and energy ties with a traditional ally being courted by the United States. Washington has set…

India has reported its highest single-day COVID-19 deaths since July after two states revised their death tolls. According to the federal health ministry, “The eastern state of Bihar added 2,426 unrecorded deaths while the southern state…

India’s health ministry says the states should ramp up COVID-19 testing as the world battles the new coronavirus variant Omicron. The ministry on Tuesday said, “The Omicron variant doesn’t escape RT-PCR and RAT testing, appeasing some…

India issued an advisory to all states to test and screen international travellers from South Africa and other at risk countries amidst concerns over a new COVID-19 variant, after easing some of its travel restrictions earlier this month.…