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Indonesian customs officials with drugs allegeldy confiscated from a Malaysian pilot. Photo: AFP

Malaysian pilot ‘high on drugs’ lands in Indonesia with 70,000 ecstasy pills

The pilot tested positive for methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine after arriving from Kuala Lumpur, Indonesian officials said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File photo: Hindustan Times

Modi calls for forgiving 'misguided youth' over Jantar Mantar protests

The face and body of Sahil Lochab, who appeared with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi at a press conference, are peppered with tiny holes. Photo: Congress Party

Independent experts say Delhi protest injuries consistent with pellet gun fire

A man carries an LPG cylinder on his shoulder at a wholesale market in the old quarters of Delhi, India, on 7 June 2023. File Photo: Reuters

India slashes commercial LPG prices, hikes jet fuel rate

Former security chiefs face court after Easter bombings negligence conviction. Photo: Collected

Former Sri Lankan defence official, ex-police chief sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin speaks to reporters following her return to Kolkata today (31 July). Photo: Collected

Taslima Nasrin returns to Kolkata after 19 years

People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, 20 September, 2023. Photo: Reuters

Meta India head named in police case over Facebook videos targeting Modi

moke and fire rise from a mall after it was vandalised following a clash between two communities in Siraha, Nepal, 30 July 2026.Photo: REUTERS

Several towns in Nepal under curfew after sectarian violence

A boy's face is seen through the Indian national flag during Independence day celebrations in Mumbai, India, August 15, 2018/ Reuters

India launches indigenous diesel that withstands temperatures as low as -42°C

A view shows India's new (L) and old parliament buildings during the first day of the five-day long special session in New Delhi, India, on 18 September 2023. File Photo: Reuters

Indian parliament clears anti-paper leak law

Photo: Collected

Coal mine blast kill at least 34 in southern Pakistan

File photo of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. Photo: Collected

Rejected IIT applicant hacks institute websites, gets chance to prove cybersecurity skills

People chant slogans in support of peaceful protesters in Pakistani Kashmir, during a demonstration in Islamabad, Pakistan, July 29, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Salahuddin

Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote marred by deadly clashes