Capital gasps for breath: Delhi’s air turns poisonous as AQI breaches 700 mark
New Delhi — The Indian capital woke up to an apocalyptic scene on Friday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) breached the 700 mark in several areas, turning the air...
Unsettled Ground in Bihar: Modi’s BJP Confronts Rising Discontent as State Goes to Vote
As the polls open in Bihar on November 6 and 11 for its 243-seat assembly, the election is more than a state-level contest—it is a barometer for the strength and...
Northern Afghanistan Hit by 6.3 M Earthquake; Tens Killed, Hundreds Injured as Rescue Teams Rush In
In the pre-dawn hours of Monday, a powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 6.3 struck northern Afghanistan, leaving at least 20 people dead and about 320 injured, according to official figures. The...