India is likely to begin conducting a long-delayed population census in September, two government sources said, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to plug important data gaps in his third term after years of criticism.

India to begin delayed population census in September, to be completed in 18 months

At least 14 people were killed in a blast at a pharma company unit in India's Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. The incident took place in Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of the state, catching employees of ‘Escientia’ off guard.

Top 10 world news: Blast at pharma company kills 14 in India; Gaza truce talks suffer setback, and more

Amid the ongoing controversy between the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Madhabi Puri Buch, and Hindenburg Research over the probe into Adani Group; parallels are being drawn with a 1998 UK case involving Chilean dictator General Pinochet.

Hindenburg vs Buch: How the 1998 General Pinochet case serves as a lesson for SEBI

The school at the centre of the Badlapur sexual assault controversy in Maharashtra state tried to cover up the incident instead of helping parents seek justice, a state official revealed Wednesday (Aug 21).

Badlapur case: School admin ‘covered up’ sex abuse of two girls, brushed off parents’ concerns

An Indian doctor in Michigan, US, was detained by police and held in jail on a $2 million bond on charges related to serious sexual offences, including recording nude images and videos of children and women.

‘13,000 videos in single drive,’ Indian doctor jailed in US for recording nude videos of children, women

Chocolate is a beloved food savoured by millions worldwide. It is widely used to make a variety of sweets and desserts. However, a recent study has unveiled the presence of heavy metals in chocolates.

The surprising journey of heavy metals in chocolate

A close aide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan extremist killed last year in Canada, was targeted and fired upon in the US. The incident took place on August 11 when Satinder Pal Singh Raju was travelling in a pick-up truck on a California highway, reported Hindustan Times.

Top aide of Hardeep Nijjar, organiser of Khalistan Referendum, attacked in US: Report

Internet services were suspended in Badlapur of Thane district in India’s Maharashtra state on Tuesday (Aug 20) amid massive protests following the alleged sexual assault of two girls at a kindergarten.

Badlapur sexual assault case: Internet suspended amid heavy protests, police lathi-charge protesters

Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged India to extradite ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial for ‘plotting to thwart the country's revolution.

‘India not fulfilling commitment…,’ BNP wants Hasina extradited, new case filed against ex-PM

A former mayor of a Philippine town being investigated for her alleged ties to Chinese criminal syndicates has fled the country, prompting the Philippine president's office to order the cancellation of her passport on Monday.

Philippines ex-mayor facing probe for China crime links flees country

Hindu groups in Canada have expressed their anguish at what they call “blatant Hinduphobia” in the country as lawmakers conveniently look the other way. The outrage came after Toronto’s India Day Parade, held to mark India’s Independence Day, was disrupted by a pro-Khalistan protest on Sunday (Aug 18).

‘Blatant Hinduphobia,’ Hindu groups in Canada blast Khalistanis for disrupting India Day Parade

Pakistani lawmakers are in a tight spot. However, it has nothing to do with political instability, soaring inflation, heightened ethnic tensions, rising terrorism or economic disaster but rats.

Pakistan to deploy hunter cats to tackle rat problem in parliament; allocates budget

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