Trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump
THE trade pact with the United States was delayed because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make a telephone call to President Donald Trump to close a deal they were negotiating, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.
India arrests environmental activist for anti-fossil fuel work
A global environmental activist working on an effort to coordinate a global treaty to phase out fossil fuels was detained and released by Indian authorities as part of their probe into the use of foreign funds to undermine Indian energy policies, Indian officials said.
Historic unveiling of Buddha gems
Sacred ancient gems linked to the Buddha were unveiled in India for the first time since their colonial-era removal.
Air India to probe pilot reporting for duty drunk
Canada's transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident of a pilot reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol and failing two breathalyser tests, a person familiar with the matter said.
Greenwashing grey skies
Recent remarks about pollution from two Indian officials have increased frustration among residents who say policymakers are unwilling to acknowledge the severity of India's air quality crisis.
Voyage linking past with present
THE nation's navy boasts aircraft carriers, submarines, warships and frontline vessels of steel as it spreads its maritime power worldwide.
Spanish family missing after boat sinks
A Spanish family of four is missing after a tourist boat sank in Indonesia, state news agency Antara reported.
Space agency launches its heaviest satellite
THE country's space agency has launched its heaviest ever payload, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the deployment "a significant stride" for the space sector.
The high cost of Bollywood stardom
From fleets of private trailers to personal chefs and sprawling entourages, Bollywood stars' "obnoxious" demands are driving up production costs and putting a strain on the Indian film industry's finances, insiders say.
Train hits herd, kills seven elephants
Seven wild Asiatic elephants were killed and a calf was injured when a high-speed passenger train collided with a herd crossing the tracks in the country's state of Assam, local authorities said.
