India fines IndiGo record $2.45 million over mass flight cancellations
World 11:05 18/01/2026NEW DELHI - India's aviation regulator on Saturday fined IndiGo a record $2.45 million, issued warnings to senior executives and directed the airline to remove the head of its operations control from his duties after mass flight cancellations last month.
India's landmark tax ruling on investments via Mauritius rattles global investors
World 15:14 17/01/2026Over decades, foreign investors have poured $180 billion into India via the tax haven of Mauritius. Now, an Indian court ruling is spooking investors as it could potentially reshape the M&A and investment landscape by strengthening New Delhi's hand against tax evasion.
Germany's Merz heads to India to bolster trade, security ties
World 13:14 12/01/2026German Chancellor Friedrich Merz left for India on Sunday for a visit to bolster economic and security ties between the top EU economy and the Asian population giant.
Contaminated water kills 9 and hospitalises 200 in India's Indore city
World 15:26 02/01/2026NEW DELHI - At least nine people have died and more than 200 have been hospitalised in the central Indian city of Indore after a diarrhoea outbreak that officials said was linked to contaminated drinking water, according to a lawmaker and local health authorities.
India imposes excise duty on cigarettes effective February 1
World 10:51 01/01/2026NEW DELHI -- India has imposed an excise duty on cigarettes in a range of 2,050-8,500 rupees ($22.8-$94.5) per thousand sticks based on the length of the products, effective February 1, the finance ministry said in an order late on Wednesday.
India's water crunch brews risks for beverage giants
World 15:40 26/12/2025ALWAR, India -- Foreign companies operating in India have long grappled with complex regulations and confusing tax laws.
India gives two new airlines initial go-ahead to begin operations, weeks after IndiGo crisis
World 16:13 25/12/2025India has granted initial clearance to two airlines to begin operations, weeks after mass cancellations by the country's largest airline IndiGo brought into focus the lack of competition in the world's fastest-growing aviation market.
India space agency launches its heaviest satellite
World 10:46 25/12/2025India's space agency launched its heaviest ever payload on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the deployment "a significant stride" for the space sector.
India tightens pollution curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens
World 16:59 14/12/2025NEW DELHI - India tightened anti-pollution measures in Delhi and adjoining areas after the capital's air quality deteriorated to the season's worst.
Police detain organiser of Messi visit after Indian fans rip up seats
World 12:28 14/12/2025KOLKATA - Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.
At least 23 people dead after fire in India's Goa state, chief minister says
World 11:13 07/12/2025At least 23 people died after a fire at a nightclub in India's Goa state, the chief minister of the state said on Sunday as videos on social media showed ambulances lining up to help the injured.
India ready to change state-run security app order after outcry
World 17:08 03/12/2025India is willing to amend an order requiring smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run cybersecurity app, the telecoms minister said on Wednesday, signalling a softening government stance following a backlash over surveillance fears.
