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Storm Kills 5 in India

Apr 1, 2024

A severe storm, tornado, and hail caused damage to at least 800 houses, and trees and electric poles were toppled in the Jalpaiguri region of West Bengal state in eastern India yesterday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated…

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Hazrat Ali’s Martyrization Commemorated in Kashmir

Apr 1, 2024

On the twenty-first day of Ramadan, Muslims commemorated the Martyr Day of Prophet Muhammad's cousin Hazrat Ali at the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir. The crowd prayed while the head priest presented some…

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Under-Construction Bridge Collapses in India: 1 Worker Dies

Mar 22, 2024

A section of a 10.2-kilometer-long under-construction bridge in India's Supaul region collapsed at 07:00 local time. One of 10 workers, who were trapped under the rubble and taken to the hospital after being rescued by teams and volunteers,…

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12-Year-Old Averts Leopard Encounter in India

Mar 7, 2024

Mohit Ahire, a 12-year-old boy in Maharashtra, India, demonstrated remarkable composure when he encountered a leopard while playing games on his phone in a wedding hall office. Ahire calmly exited the office, promptly closing the…

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Indian Farmers Protest Low Incomes

Feb 16, 2024

Indian farmers from various organizations and trade unions staged a protest in Bangalore in support of a strike called by Samyukta Kisan Morcha, a farmers union coalition. The protesters are battling low income and demand a law that…

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New Delhi Paint Workshop Fire Claims 11 Lives, Injures 4

Feb 16, 2024

A fire at a New Delhi paint workshop resulted in 11 casualties and left 4 injured. The blaze, starting on the ground floor, trapped workers on higher levels. Despite a 5-hour effort by 22…

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Indian Police Block Farmers’ Entry to Delhi Amid Protests

Feb 13, 2024

Indian farmers, dissatisfied with unsuccessful negotiations with the government, attempted to march to New Delhi for a protest. Police implemented barricades, including concrete barriers, to prevent their…

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Demolition of Mosque Triggered Deadly Protest in India

Feb 9, 2024

A conflict broke out between Muslims and Indian police after the demolition of a mosque in the Haldwani city of Uttarakhand state led to a violent protest. The protesters set fire to nearby vehicles and threw rocks at police, while police…

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At Least 11 Killed After Explosion at India Fireworks Factory

Feb 6, 2024

In India's Madhya Pradesh state, an explosion rocked an illegal fireworks factory in the Harda region, resulting in 11 fatalities and 65 injuries. The incident caused extensive damage to surrounding houses and shops, with…

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Istanbul Taxi Driver’s Cross-Cultural Wedding

Jan 29, 2024

In a heartwarming tale, Istanbul taxi driver Mustafa İyigün found love with Meenakshi Patel, an Indian customer. The couple, after a year of courtship, tied the knot in a traditional ceremony in Mumbai on December…

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