Nineteen children died in India's West Bengal so far this year after suffering from acute respiratory infections, and thousands remain hospitalised as the nation fights an adenovirus outbreak.

Adenovirus outbreak hits India's West Bengal, 19 children die and thousands hospitalised

In what comes as astonishing news for the wildlife conservation projects in India, the government has agreed to another sanctuary for the Asiatic lions, apart from the current Gir National Park in the western Indian state of Gujarat.

THIS Indian state is opening up another sanctuary for Asiatic lions as numbers grow exponentially

For years the strategically important archipelago of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANIs) situated at the juncture of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea to India's southeast remained a dormant landmass.

EXPLAINED: How India developing a naval base at Andamans chokes China in the region

Taliban officials are set to receive a crash course from India on its legislation, culture and business climate, underscoring the continued interest of New Delhi in staying engaged with the new government of Afghanistan.

India to give crash course to Taliban on culture, leadership and economics

Over the past few weeks, India has been witnessing a rise in influenza cases. Flu cases in the country's national capital are also witnessing a spike. As per a PTI report, hospitals in New Delhi are witnessing a close to 150 per cent spike in cases of the H3N2 virus.

Third person reportedly dies in Mumbai as H3N2 cases rise in India

Compensation plea for Bhopal gas tragedy rejected by SC; four decades later wait for fair redressal continues

More than half the world's top 100 most polluted cities are in India; check if your city made the list

It was a frightening night 38 winters ago, when Bhopal, a central Indian city located approximately 850 km south of national capital New Delhi, suffered one of the most catastrophic industrial disasters the world has ever seen.

EXPLAINED: What is Bhopal gas tragedy? Why was more compensation demanded by Indian govt?

The ground station of the jointly developed India-Bhutan satellite has been inaugurated in Thimpu, the capital city of Bhutan. It is a ground-based facility that helps communicate with and receive information sent by the satellite.

ISRO officials and Bhutan government inaugurate ground station of Indo-Bhutan satellite

Indians topped the list of foreign nationals arrested in Nepal for “various criminal activities” this financial year alone, said a report by Kathmandu Post citing Nepal police data.

Indians top the list of foreigners arrested for crimes in Nepal; China a close second: Report

The 22-year-old Japanese woman who was harassed on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi during the Holi celebration has finally opened up about the incident.

Japanese woman who was molested on Holi opens up after leaving India

As India's top court readies to hear a batch of pleas seeking validation for same-sex marriages, the nation's central government has submitted an affidavit opposing the step.

Centre opposes same-sex marriages, says those between a man and a woman 'the norm throughout history'

After India, Singapore is also reporting a rising number of Influenza A H3N2, a subtype of a virus that causes flu. According to the weekly bulletin from the Ministry of Health for February 19 to 25, of the 96 specimens that tested positive for influenza on January, 37 had influenza A H3N2, reports The Straits Times newspaper.

After India, Singapore too reports rising cases of H3N2 influenza

India reported its first two deaths from the H3N2 influenza on Friday, with one each from northern Haryana state and southern Karnataka state, PTI news agency reported quoting official sources.

India reports first two deaths from H3N2 influenza: One each in Haryana, Karnataka

The Indian space agency has successfully conducted a hot test of its CE-20 Cryogenic Engine for the soon-to-be third mission to Moon, Chandrayaan-3. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is in the midst of carrying out some of the most crucial tests for the upcoming lunar mission.

Explained | India: ISRO tests cryogenic engine for Chandrayaan-3. Significance and tech

"In the post-pandemic world and with increasing natural calamities, it has become important to prepare for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief(HADR) operations", Major Kalfon, Commander, Embedded Tactical Group, French Army told WION.

French Army major speaks to WION on uniqueness of Indo-French Army exercise 'FRINJEX-23'

An Indian student travelling on an American Airlines flight from New York, United States to New Delhi allegedly urinated on a fellow passenger mid-air while he was intoxicated.

American Airlines bans unruly, inebriated Indian student for urinating on co-passenger: Report

More than 150 litres of liquor was found hidden inside a pond in the Indian state of Bihar on Friday (March 3), said the local police, as per news agency ANI. According to the Bihar police, at least 17 cartons of liquor marked “Holi special” were found hidden in the state’s Vaishali district.

India: Police find more than 150 litres of ‘Holi special’ liquor hidden inside a pond in Bihar

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make his maiden visit to India from March 8 to 11 along with several other senior ministers from his administration, said the Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, on Saturday (March 4).

Australian PM to arrive in India next week; Japanese PM plans 3-day visit to New Delhi

In pics | ‘Ex Dharma Guardian’: India-Japan participate in joint military exercises

Leader of Indian National Congress Sonia Gandhi was admitted to a prominent hospital in New Delhi 'on account of fever', said a doctor on Friday (March 3). Gandhi has been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the Indian capital.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital due to fever

Denmark's foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has highlighted that India is in a "perfect situation" to bridge the gap between the North and the South. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal on India's G20 Presidency, Rasmussen praised India's ability to interpret the needs of the poorest countries while also recognizing its development in lifting hundreds of people out of poverty.

Denmark's foreign minister sees India as 'perfect bridge builder' between north and south

Holi is a colourful and joyous festival celebrated in India and Nepal during spring. It is also known as the Festival of Colours. Holi, celebrated in late February or early March, varies according to the Hindu calendar.

Travelling to India this Holi season? Here are 7 places to celebrate Holi 2023 this year

Three Indian states in the country’s northeast region held their assembly elections on Monday (February 27). The exit polls began hours later after Meghalaya and Nagaland finished their voting, earlier Monday while Tripura had finished polling on February 16.

India: Exit polls suggest BJP, allies to win in Nagaland, Tripura; uncertainty looms over Meghalaya

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