The Latest Breaking News from India

Thrilled to find so many Australians in WPL, confident Indians will keep playing in WBBL: CA CEO Nick Hockley

NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley is thrilled that as many as 14 Australians will be taking part in the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) to be held in Mumbai next month.

The Times of India · Feb 20, 2023

What is India's caste system? Is it contentious in U.S.?

Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Seattle considers historic law barring caste discrimination

Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant wants to add caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

France says global talks on taxing tech giants being blocked by US, India

International talks aimed at taxing global tech giants that declare profits in only a few jurisdictions have hit a standstill due to opposition from countries including the US and India, France's finance minister said on Monday. This week's G20 meeting will attempt to get the ball rolling again.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 20, 2023

Investigation finds faulty renovation led to deadly Gujarat bridge collapse

Broken corroded wires, improper welding and changes to the walking surface of a hanging bridge in India contributed to its collapse.

The New Daily · Feb 20, 2023

India's sugar output could fall further, benefitting Thai exports

SANGLI/SATARA/SOLAPUR: India is set to produce lesser sugar than previously estimated by industry bodies and government agencies, with the cane crop maturing early and losing weight due to weather conditions in key growing regions, farmers and traders told Reuters.

Bangkok Post · Feb 20, 2023

Top India wrestlers opt out of another international meet

NEW DELHI: Star India wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia among others will not be participating in the upcoming 2nd Ranking Series Ibrahim-Moustafa tournament.

The Times of India · Feb 20, 2023

A year into the Ukraine war, the world's biggest democracy still won't condemn Russia

As the West isolates Russian President Vladimir Putin, India has doubled down on buying Russian oil. India's prime minister calls his country's friendship with Moscow "unbreakable."

WEKU · Feb 20, 2023

What ChatGPT thinks of George Soros and Indian anchors who love to hate on him

With artificial intelligence giving us such comprehensive answers to basic questions, and AI news anchors making debuts in some places, these could be warning signs for an impending performance pressure for our desi news anchors. And maybe that won’t be a bad thing after all – consider the frenzied ‘news…

Newslaundry · Feb 20, 2023

Broken wires, faulty renovation caused deadly India bridge collapse, probe finds

Broken corroded wires, improper welding and changes to the walking surface of a 145-year-old hanging bridge in India contributed to its collapse last year that killed 135 people, an investigation has found.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2023