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# India

This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
All 41 workers trapped in collapsed tunnel in India for 17 days have been rescued
They got trapped on 12 November and all 41 have been freed, according to an Indian minister.
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19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
New delay in rescue of 41 workers from collapsed tunnel in India
The rescue operation in Uttarakhand state has stretched into a 13th day.
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Nov 24th 2023, 9:13 PM
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November 2023
Drill bores into tunnel rubble in India to create escape for 40 trapped workers
Drilling with a new machine started yesterday and needs to reach about 195 feet.
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Nov 17th 2023, 9:23 AM
Rescuers prepare to drill through rubble to reach 40 people trapped in collapsed tunnel
Rescuers planned to insert wide steel pipes to create a passage to free the workers trapped since early on Sunday in the mountainous Uttarakhand state.
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Nov 16th 2023, 10:48 AM
Rescuers trying to free 40 workers trapped under collapsed tunnel in India
The tunnel, which was under construction, collapsed on Sunday.
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Nov 14th 2023, 8:34 AM
Schools shut across India's capital as toxic smog engulfs the city
Levels of the most dangerous PM2.5 particles – so tiny they can enter the bloodstream – are almost 35 times the daily maximum recommended by the WHO.
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Nov 3rd 2023, 7:34 AM
October
October 2023
'I miss my baby': Healthcare assistants from non-EU countries demand family status in Ireland
Migrant healthcare assistants cannot bring their spouses or children here unless they are earning over 33,000.
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Oct 17th 2023, 5:54 PM
India's top court refuses to legalise same-sex marriages, leaving campaigners 'disheartened'
Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government has staunchly opposed same-sex marriage.
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Oct 17th 2023, 10:19 AM
77 people die in floods in India after glacial lake bursts
Scientists warn that similar disasters will become an increasing danger across the Himalayas due to climate change.
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Oct 8th 2023, 2:21 PM
At least 31 people dead and nearly 100 others missing after devastating flash floods in India
The flood began on Wednesday when the waters of a glacial lake breached a hydroelectric dam, cascading through towns in the Lachen Valley.
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Oct 6th 2023, 8:45 AM
At least 10 people dead and 102 others missing after devastating flash floods in India
Authorities said roads had been “severely” damaged and that 14 bridges had been washed away.
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Oct 5th 2023, 11:19 AM
This year
2023
India suspends visa services in Canada as rift widens over killing of Sikh Canadian citizen
India’s National Investigation Agency said yesterday that it has intensified its crackdown on Sikh insurgents operating in India.
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Sep 21st 2023, 11:40 AM
Canada warns India to treat Sikh slaying allegation with 'utmost seriousness'
Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down in June outside a Sikh cultural centre.
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Sep 19th 2023, 10:00 PM
Ukraine says G20 statement on Russian war 'nothing to be proud of'
G20 make weakly worded statements on sovereignty and climate goals to paper over deep divisions.
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Sep 9th 2023, 3:48 PM
India launches spacecraft to study the sun after successful moon mission
The Aditya-L1 spacecraft took off on board a satellite launch vehicle from the Sriharikota space centre in southern India.
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Sep 2nd 2023, 1:39 PM
India’s moon rover confirms presence of sulphur and other elements near lunar south pole
The Chandrayan-3 Rover is expected to conduct experiments over 14 days, the ISRO has said.
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Aug 29th 2023, 9:30 PM
India's lunar rover to carry out experiments over 14 days on the moon
The Chandrayan-3 Rover will analyse the mineral composition of the lunar surface.
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Aug 25th 2023, 10:06 AM
India makes history by becoming first country to land on the Moon's little-explored south pole
Chandrayaan-3, which means ‘Mooncraft’ in Sanskrit, has touched down near the little-explored lunar south pole.
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Aug 23rd 2023, 2:17 PM
India's low-budget Moon mission set for touchdown tonight
The latest mission comes just days after Russia’s first Moon mission in almost 50 years crashed on the lunar surface.
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Aug 22nd 2023, 10:53 PM
Disappointment for Ireland as India seal T20 win
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 58 and Rinku Singh’s explosive debut cameo eased the tourists to a 33-run victory in Dublin.
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Aug 20th 2023, 8:27 PM
At least 72 people killed after landslides and flash flooding in India
Rescue operations are underway to save people trapped under mud and debris in the Himachal Pradesh state.
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Aug 17th 2023, 11:32 AM
At least 22 dead as heavy rain triggers floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region
The landslides in Shimla occurred near a Hindu temple, and officials said the death toll could rise as they work to pull out those still trapped.
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Aug 14th 2023, 11:10 AM
Three critically endangered red panda cubs born at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork
The park’s new arrivals bring continued hope for the species, which is under threat due to human interference,
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Aug 3rd 2023, 12:18 PM
G20 environment ministers prepare for fresh bid for climate deals
Campaigners were dismayed earlier this year when the group failed to agree on a roadmap to cut fossil fuel use.
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Jul 27th 2023, 9:34 PM
Women in India burn down house of man accused of parading women naked in street
The state’s chief minister has said the death penalty may be considered for men who paraded two women naked in a street.
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Jul 21st 2023, 3:07 PM
India 'shamed' after video shows mob parading women naked, Prime Minister says
“The Manipur incident is shameful for any civilised society,” Narendra Modi told reporters.
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Jul 20th 2023, 1:47 PM
Cerberus heatwave: Forest fires in Greece as temperatures reach new highs
China today said the mercury hit 52.2 degrees in the northwest over the weekend, setting a record for mid-July.
In Japan, authorities issued heatstroke alerts for tens of millions of people in 20 of its 47 prefectures.
California's Death Valley, often among the hottest places on Earth, reached a near-record 52 degrees yesterday afternoon.
Temperatures are likely to hit 40 degrees in Rome today and 42-43 degrees tomorrow.
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Jul 17th 2023, 5:31 PM
India launches spacecraft on month-long mission to the moon
It’s a follow-up bid to its failed effort nearly four years ago to land a rover softly on the lunar surface.
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Jul 14th 2023, 1:21 PM
Seven killed in Indian village election clashes
Footage aired by local broadcasters showed rival party workers roaming streets with batons, as well as ballot boxes being set alight outside polling stations.
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Jul 8th 2023, 12:52 PM
Twenty-five dead after bus crashes and catches fire in India
Eight survivors were taken to hospital.
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Jul 1st 2023, 3:14 PM
Latest World Bank report offers dim outlook for global economy in 2023
The bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, which it issued today, marks an upgrade from its previous forecast in January.
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Jun 6th 2023, 4:19 PM
Trains resume service at site of India's deadliest train disaster in decades
There is concern that the death toll of 275 could still rise with medical centres overwhelmed by the number of casualties, many in serious condition.
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Jun 5th 2023, 9:22 AM
Official links deadly Indian train crash to signal system
The death toll of the three-train crash currently stands at 275, with 900 injured.
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Jun 4th 2023, 5:54 PM
More than 280 dead and hundreds injured in India triple train crash
Doctors and medical staff were rushed to the accident site.
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Jun 3rd 2023, 6:35 PM
India expected to pass China as world's most populous nation this week
Surpassing China shines a spotlight on the challenge facing Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Apr 24th 2023, 6:21 PM
One dead as violence between Hindus and Muslims rock parts of India
Authorities shut mobile internet services in some areas and clamped down on public movement in reaction to sectarian violence.
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Apr 2nd 2023, 2:08 PM
Death toll from India temple collapse rises to 35
Women, children and an 18-month-old baby were among those standing on the grill covering the well when it buckled and gave way.
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Mar 31st 2023, 7:24 AM
Strong quake causes people to flee their homes in Afghanistan and Pakistan
The region is frequently hit by earthquakes – especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range.
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Mar 21st 2023, 9:55 PM
Ukraine war set to dominate G20 meeting of top diplomats
India appealed for all members of the fractured Group of 20 to reach consensus on issues of deep concern to poorer countries.
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Mar 2nd 2023, 7:57 AM
Ireland suffer defeat as Mandhana guides India into T20 World Cup semi-finals
A strong, swirling wind made conditions difficult,
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Feb 20th 2023, 6:29 PM
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