A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life
HINGLAJ, Pakistan (AP) — The ascent of steep mud volcanoes marks the start of Hindu pilgrims’ religious rituals in southwestern Pakistan.
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Singapore Airlines ordered to pay Indian police officer for ‘mental agony’ after seat fails to recline: reports
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Hyderabad ruled in favour of Ravi Gupta and his wife Anjali Gupta, media outlets in India reported on Thursday.
Weeks before India election, political merchandise sales pick up
NEW DELHI — Weeks before India heads into a two-month-long election with nearly a billion voters, political party merchandise and flag makers are expanding operations and working overtime to meet a surge in demand.
Political merchandise sales spike days before nearly a billion Indians vote
Ahead of the first voting day of the seven-phase election on April 19, garment makers are temporarily converting factories into production hubs for election flags and banners.
India’s electoral bonds laundry: ‘Corrupt’ firms paid parties, got cleansed
From PM Modi’s BJP to the opposition Trinamool Congress, parties gained from donations that activists say carry the stink of coercion and quid pro quo.
India beat England by five wickets to bag Test series in Ranchi
Gill and Jurel guide the hosts home in a tense chase to win the fourth Test after England set India a target of 192.