Air India fires three officials as probe into Ahmedabad continues
India’s aviation regulator orders Air India to fire three staff over major safety failures amid probe into Ahmedabad crash.
Travel
News
India and Pakistan agree to full ceasefire, President Trump confirms
India and Pakistan have agreed to a full ceasefire after US-mediated talks, President Trump announced on Truth Social.
Lifestyle
2024 Diwali: Here’s why the Festival of Lights is celebrated
Here’s a look at the religious significance of Diwali and how to celebrate the Festival of Lights in 2024.
Crime
Wanted-in-SA Gupta brothers arrested: Here’s everything we know
Ajay and Anil Gupta, wanted in South Africa, were arrested in India for their alleged involvement in a suicide case.
International
Rihanna reportedly paid R171 million to perform at a private wedding in India
Pocket watchers report that Rihanna clocked an estimated R171 million (max. $9 million) to perform at a private wedding in India.
International
Poonam Pandey dies: Cause of death, biography, reaction
Poonam Pandey, known for her bold persona and controversies, has died at 32.
Viral
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi: Brazen assassination of India right-wing political leader caught on CCTV [video]
Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena leader Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi’s assassination in Jaipur was caught on CCTV and leaked on social media.
Viral
India launches rocket to the moon: Here’s everything you need to know
This ambitious mission, known as Chandrayaan-3, demonstrates India’s growing prowess as a major space power.
Viral
India train crash death toll rises: Here are the latest updates
According to Indian officials, the death toll has risen to at least 261 people, with around 1 000 others treated for serious injuries.
Lifestyle
India’s population will surpass China by June 2023 – UN report
India’s population growth poses challenges to the country’s development, including providing sufficient resources and job opportunities, while China faces a looming demographic decline due to a shrinking workforce and ageing population.
Viral
Dalai Lama says ‘suck my tongue’ to kid was a joke
The Dalai Lama says gesturing the boy to suck his tongue was an innocent tease.
Viral
Watch: India amusement park ride crash caught on camera [video]
At least 50 riders, including children as young as 10, plummeted on board a drop tower ride at an amusement park in India.
Technology
Twitter unblocks accounts of Indian politicians: Here’s why
Twitter blocked party leader, Rahul Gandhi, after he tweeted a photo with the parents of a child who was raped and murdered.
News
Is India COVID-19 variant in SA? – Here’s what we know
Worries have grown after a number of travellers from India tested positive for COVID-19 in KZN and Gqeberha.
News
Watch: Inside a Covid-bloated hospital ward in India [video]
India is dealing= with the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. This clip from a recent BBC report shows the horros faced by healthcare workers in ICU wards.