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Indian politician with Bollywood ties shot dead in Mumbai weeks before key state election

Baba Siddique, 66, a senior politician in India’s financial capital Mumbai, has been fatally shot weeks before a key state election, according to authorities.

Joe Biden September 22

Biden loses track of event, yells 'Who's next?' at press conference with India PM

President Biden lost track of events and forgot he was introducing the Prime Minister of India this weekend, leading to an uncomfortable moment.

Joe Biden September 21

Biden begins private meetings with world leaders at Delaware home ahead of secretive Quad meeting

Biden has met with the leaders of Japan, India and Australia privately at his Wilmington, Delaware home ahead of the secretive Quadrilateral Security Dialogue meeting this weekend.

Christianity September 6

Mother Teresa's last message, written on day she died, reveals deep faith in Christ

Mother Teresa's last letter to her religious congregation, penned on the day that she died in 1997, provides an important and insightful message about living for others.

World August 28

India's tallest waterfall, Kunchikal Falls, is a picturesque oasis, cascades nearly 1,500 feet

Kunchikal Falls is the highest waterfall in all of India, measuring nearly 1,500 feet. For the best views, visit during the rainy season, when waterflow will be abundant.

India August 22

Explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical plant in India kill at least 18 workers

At least 18 workers were killed and more than 30 others were injured after an explosion caused a fire at a pharmaceutical plant in India's Andhra Pradesh state.

India August 22

Indian PM Modi to visit Ukraine after controversial Moscow meeting

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the first visit by an Indian PM to Ukraine on Friday.

India August 19

Protests intensify across India over rape and murder of medic, disrupting hospital services

Protests have swept India following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old medic, with some medics refusing to end their demonstrations until their demands are met.

Asia August 17

Minority groups in Bangladesh detail violence, mistreatment following government's collapse: 'scapegoats'

Bangladesh will hold fresh elections in November to pick a new government after the previous prime minister fled the country in the face of nationwide protests.

India August 15

Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor

The rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in India has sparked nationwide protests, with hundreds of thousands of women marching in cities across the South Asian country.