10-year-old ‘Bal Sant’, India’s youngest spiritual influencer, faces scrutiny and threats
However, Abhinav Arora’s rise to prominence has also drawn scrutiny, raising questions about child celebrity, faith and his family’s motives.
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India presses Musk's Starlink for more clues in $5.6b drug smuggling case: Sources
BENGALURU — The Indian police have sent a legal demand to Elon Musk's Starlink company seeking details of who purchased its internet device that can help in sea navigation after smugglers with more than US$4.2 billion (S$5.6 billion) worth of meth were caught in the biggest such Indian seizure.
India to boost defence ties with ‘trusted partner’ Russia amid efforts to diversify arms imports
India’s defence minister on Monday kick-started an official visit to Russia aimed at maintaining the decades-old arms partnership, even as New Delhi continues to pivot away from Russian weapons imports towards greater reliance on Western suppliers.
India questions Musk’s Starlink for clues in US$4.2 billion drug smuggling case
Indian police have sent a legal demand to Elon Musk’s Starlink seeking details of who bought its internet device that helps in sea navigation when smugglers with US$4.2 billion worth of meth were caught in the biggest such Indian seizure.
Ding’s comeback win over Gukesh ties World Chess Championship final
Chinese titleholder forces India’s teenaged challenger to resign in game 12 and tie the scores at six points each.
India appoints Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra as new central bank governor
India has appointed Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra as governor of the country's central bank for a three-year period, according to CNBC TV18.
South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table
Maharaj’s five-for helps South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs and leap ahead of Australia and India on the WTC table.
South Africa vs Pakistan – T20 series: When, where, teams, head-to-head
Klaasen leads South Africa in Markram’s absence as they meet Rizwan-led Pakistan in three-match T20 series from Tuesday.
Most Asia-Pacific firms unprepared for AI governance amid uncertainty: report
Asia-Pacific companies are stumbling in their push to realise the transformative promise of artificial intelligence, analysts say, as inadequate governance structures, mounting security risks and evolving regulations sow uncertainty.