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Climate change and severe drought in India have driven global sugar prices up by 15 percent, threatening food supplies, farmers' livelihoods, and the nation's ethanol energy goals.

India confirmed that the famous Green Boots body on Mount Everest belongs to Indo-Tibetan Border Police officer Dorje Morup, who died in a 1996 blizzard. Authorities now face complex diplomatic and physical hurdles to recover his remains.

Train passengers in India panicked after a snake slithered into an air-conditioned carriage on the Gondia-Barauni Express, with the dramatic moment caught on video.

An IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Chennai made an emergency landing in Hyderabad after a power bank caught fire in an overhead compartment, causing no injuries.

A 35-year-old father died in Gorakhpur, India, after a banned sharp kite string slashed his throat while he rode a scooter, prompting a police crackdown.

A 27-year-old Indian widow running barefoot in a traditional green sari completed a 1,600-meter test in seven minutes, inspiring millions and sparking hopes for her recruitment.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk accused Indian telecom oligarchs of blocking Starlink's market entry, calling it a crime against the people by preventing affordable internet access.

A viral video from a luxury New Delhi hotel sparked an online debate in India after staff allegedly denied a woman restroom access, raising questions about hotel policies.

A massive 5-meter python swallowed a 25-kilogram dog in an Indian sugarcane field, later regurgitating it during a rescue before being safely released into the wild.

Rescue teams in western India saved a 70-year-old man trapped in a narrow 30-centimeter gap between two houses by breaking through a wall.

India's strengthening strategic alliance with Israel has triggered a diplomatic pushback from Palestinian representatives in New Delhi, focusing on the historical legacy of the 1918 Battle of Haifa.

An Indian police officer clung to the roof of a speeding smuggling car for nearly 40 kilometers during a dramatic high-speed chase in Coimbatore.

Amazon plans to invest 3 billion dollars by 2030 to expand its quick commerce operations in India, targeting a market expected to exceed 41 billion dollars despite strong local competition.

A 91-year-old woman in India died after a monkey attacked her in her courtyard, causing a fatal fall. The incident highlights a growing series of dangerous monkey encounters across the country.

Newlyweds Anita and Dashraj Chauhan were found dead in India just a day after their wedding, prompting a police investigation into potential foul play or suicide amid dowry disputes.

A prisoner serving a life sentence in India tried to escape Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal by sliding down a fourth-floor pipe, but was recaptured within an hour.

Shifting US foreign policies prompt Israel and Middle Eastern nations to diversify security alliances, looking toward India and Germany amid rising regional tensions and the ongoing Iranian threat.

The Delhi High Court ordered authorities to respond by September 30 to a petition enabling pregnant women to book lower train berths online easily.

An 85-year-old woman in India traveled through a dense forest and across rough terrain to reunite with her 105-year-old mother after nearly twenty years apart.

A woman in India suffered severe scalp injuries after her hair got caught in a Ferris wheel mechanism at a local fair, sparking renewed safety concerns following a separate fatal accident.

Villagers in India's Uttar Pradesh tied a cellular technician to a communications tower to protest two years of poor network service, prompting a police investigation.

The Reserve Bank of India rejected Tata Sons' request to avoid an IPO, bringing the Indian conglomerate closer to a historic public market listing valued over $120 billion.

India's Financial Intelligence Unit launched legal proceedings against 15 foreign crypto exchanges and moved to block their sites for failing to comply with local anti-money laundering laws.

Reality winners Ori Banai and Anna Gofman closed a 13-year circle when an old photo from India resurfaced, bridging an ancient breakup and their recent victory.

India's SFIO has recommended probing tech giant Xiaomi over foreign investment and business model irregularities, compounding the firm's ongoing regulatory and market challenges.

A 32-year-old Indian man suffered severe leg fractures after jumping 30 feet into a shallow dam to film an Instagram reel. Doctors inserted metal rods, and he vowed never to repeat the dangerous stunt.

An Indian father who boarded an Indigo flight did not suspect that his daughter was part of the flight attendant crew. When he realized this, he could not contain his excitement. Watch the moment that moved millions.

A six-year-old boy collapsed and died at a private school in India shortly after a teacher was recorded slapping him in the face. Police have opened an investigation, though a causal link between the incident and his death has not yet been established.

An 11-year-old and a 7-year-old from India secretly left their home after watching "Secret House" videos in which participants hide for 24 hours. About two hours later, they were located safe and sound and returned to their families.

Yaniv Benaim, nicknamed "Atala", who was at the center of a drug affair that shook Goa in 2010, did not appear for a hearing in a new case against him after being released on bail. Indian authorities have declared him a fugitive, issued an arrest warrant and a border alert - 16 years after he first disappeared from Goa and was extradited from Peru.

The girlfriend of a young man from India spent 3.5 hours imprinting thousands of lipstick kisses on his car. Traffic police tracked the vehicle via social media and fined the owner. He was allowed to drive only after the marks were removed and the car was washed.

Indian sources told Reuters that the visit is in advanced stages of coordination. President Xi may arrive at the head of a 400-person delegation for the BRICS summit in New Delhi, signaling a potential turning point in bilateral relations.

The principal took over 150 students on a trip to the Bhadaj dam, located about 2 km from the school. From the group, about 20 to 25 female students entered the water in the reservoir alongside the principal. Documentation of the event went viral and led to calls to fire the educator.

India has sufficient sugar stocks to meet demand during the holiday season, and the price surge is due to speculative buying rather than an actual supply shortage. The government has permitted the duty-free import of one million tons of raw sugar.

A 50-year-old woman died in Ongole, India, after being trapped in an elevator that suddenly began to descend while its doors were still open. While her daughter and grandson managed to exit safely, the woman sustained critical injuries and later succumbed to them in the hospital.

A classroom security camera captured a teacher slapping a 6-year-old boy for failing to complete his homework. Shortly after, the child collapsed and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The family claims the boy was healthy and is demanding accountability for his death.

An 18-year-old named Kunal climbed a cliff and threatened to commit suicide following an argument over payments for an iPhone he purchased. For about three hours, his parents and residents tried to convince him to come down, but when the father lunged at his son to pull him from the edge, they both fell. The mother jumped immediately after them.

A rare collection of 688 handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi was sold at an auction in Mumbai for $1.69 million. The documents, dating from 1944 to 1946, provide an intimate look at the personal life and philosophy of India's independence leader.

Two 15-year-old youths were arrested in India on suspicion of stabbing a 35-year-old principal to death during a robbery that went wrong at her home. In her final moments, she whispered "Babu" to her aunt during a phone call — a common term of endearment for a student — thereby leading police to advance the investigation and arrest the boys.

After nearly a decade, the chairman of the Tata Group has announced he will step down amid power struggles at the top. The battle over his successor comes as the group faces difficulties at Air India and turmoil in its technology business. The companies within the Indian business empire are worth a combined total of approximately $320 billion.

Indian Major General (Ret.) Gagan Deep Bakshi has issued a sharp critique of Israel, stating that New Delhi will not sacrifice its interests regarding Iran. He also expressed concern over the formation of a "Sunni NATO" and the nuclear arsenal of Pakistan.

A scandal at a government primary school in India: a fifth-grade student is suspected of mixing urine into the water of two students and causing them to drink it. When they approached the principal, he allegedly told them to eat chocolate to get rid of the bad taste. Angry parents locked the school gates. Authorities have opened an investigation and the principal has been required to provide...

The Hind Rajab Foundation claims an Israeli currently traveling in India was involved in the destruction of civilian property in the Khan Yunis area. Exceptionally, the organization did not release the soldier's name or unit. This is the second such complaint filed in India in less than three months.

Two young men were fatally injured in the neck while riding motorcycles in the Delhi area during Independence Day celebrations. The incidents involved 'Manjha,' a sharp kite string, the synthetic versions of which are prohibited. Police have launched a crackdown, seizing hundreds of spools and arresting suspects.

Young customers at a Blinkit branch in Kalyan filmed a rodent near packaged products. The incident follows a series of sanitary inspections at quick-delivery facilities that resulted in license suspensions and corrective orders.

Mass youth protests in New Delhi have highlighted the severe labor market crisis in India. With youth unemployment at 16%, university graduates are struggling to find work that matches their educational qualifications.

The Jerusalem Municipality illuminated the Chords Bridge with the flags of Israel and India to mark 79 years of Indian independence, highlighting the strategic bond between the two nations.

A 42-year-old woman died in India after losing control of her vehicle and plunging into a lake about 3.5 meters deep. The driver, who was practicing driving without supervision ahead of her licensing test, was extracted from the submerged vehicle after a complex operation; her death was pronounced at the hospital.

A moving end to decades of wondering: Mina and Minal were abandoned as infants in India, adopted by different families in the Netherlands, met by chance as teenagers, and then lost touch. A recent genetic test they conducted reunited them and proved what the heart had always felt.

A 42-year-old woman in India died during a complex rescue operation after driving alone to practice for her license test. Investigators suspect she panicked and accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake.