Canada falsely blames foreign students for its housing, health-care woes
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a new cap on international students.
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Survey finds mosque in India's Varanasi was built over temple: Hindu petitioners
LUCKNOW — The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found that a 17th century mosque in one of Hinduism's holiest cities was built after destroying a Hindu temple that existed there, a lawyer for Hindu petitioners said, a possible new flashpoint in a decades-long dispute.
Tamil Nadu: Chennai’s 'last Jew' fights for place in India’s history
Davvid Levi claims to be the last Jew who lived in the southern Indian city of Chennai.
Assassination scandal threatens India’s relations with Five Eyes
Since mid-2023, a series of assassination plots have strained India’s relations with Canada and the US.
A decade after India's 'gun for women,' safety debate far from settled
NEW DELHI -- On a cold and foggy December morning, 55-year-old Shahana Begum -- affectionately known as "Aunt With a Gun" -- sat with a rifle across her lap.
India parades domestic weapons amid China border tensions
NEW DELHI -- India showcased domestically produced weapons during a military parade on Friday, an apparent show of strength toward China amid a border dispute.
'India Out' campaign heats up in Bangladesh after lopsided election
DHAKA -- A campaign accusing India of interference in Bangladesh politics is gaining traction, pushed by members of the Bangladeshi diaspora and embraced by some opposition circles within the country.
Japan and Bangladesh eye economic partnership pact
Japan and Bangladesh are ready to start negotiations aimed at finalizing an Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of 2025.