The Latest Breaking News from India

Sikh separatism long strained Canada-India ties. Now it's sunk them to their lowest point in years

Canada-India relations have sunk to their lowest point in years as the two countries swap allegations after the killing of a Sikh activist, but experts said it remains to be seen if it will create a lasting rift between the two U.S. allies

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

U.S. in active talks with India to look at producing military systems: Pentagon official

U.S. & India in talks to produce military systems, establish defence procurement agreement. Pentagon committed to accelerating India's military modernisation. GE engine deal a testament to significance of relationship. Progress expected in months ahead. #IndoPacific #MilitaryModernisation #DefenceProcurement

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Canada tried to get Five Eyes allies to agree joint condemnation of India over Sikh leader’s killing – report

Western leaders reportedly didn’t want to spoil India’s ‘coming-out party’ at G20

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Are export ban, stocking limits on rice and wheat curbing inflation? | Data

Government’s "knee-jerk" steps to curb inflation, such as export bans and duties, are ineffective. A rational trade policy is needed to consider both consumers and producers.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

‘We play as one’: Bas de Leede on Total Cricket, Cruyff and the World Cup

All-rounder praised by Durham’s director of cricket was instrumental in his country qualifying for India in October

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023

Udhayanidhi Stalin’s journey from CM’s son to national news

A few weeks ago, your average BJP supporter north of the Vindhyas had likely never even heard of Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Newslaundry · Sep 20, 2023

Trudeau says he is ‘not looking to provoke’ with claim of India link to Sikh leader’s murder

‘India and the government of India needs to take this matter with the utmost seriousness’

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

T.N. CM Stalin welcomes women’s reservation Bill; seeks assurance from PM Modi on Lok Sabha seats for south India

DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin welcomed the Women’s Reservation Bill but made a strong call to defeat the “political conspiracy” to reduce the number of Lok Sabha seats from South India.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

How reliant is the world on Indian rice exports?

Rice is the most eaten food globally with half a billion metric tonnes consumed a year.

Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2023

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Sikh activist whose killing has divided Canada and India?

Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh independence advocate, was called a human rights activist by Sikh organisations and a criminal by India's Government. He was killed in June, sparking tension between India and Canada.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023