India

Three workers die at Tata's India iPhone parts factory in latest safety incident

The deaths, which occurred late on Monday, will be investigated by Apple, Tata and the state authorities, state officials and two industry sources with direct knowledge said.

A security guard stands at the boundary of a Tata Electronics' components factory for Apple’s iPhone in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India June 15, 2026.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina takes oath as the country's Prime Minister at the Bangabhaban in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 11, 2024.

Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina seeks new passport in clearest sign of Bangladesh return

People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Indian man suspected of faking Bondi Beach mass shooting injury to receive victim compensation

Jabalpur, Jewish Cemetery.

India's Bene Israel wins fight to preserve Jabalpur Ranital Jewish Cemetery


India's 'cockroach' movement founder arrested after detention ahead of protest, media reports say

Dipke called Friday's protest in support of two CJP leaders detained and sent to jail this week for five days for demonstrating at a protest site in violation of a ban.

A supporter of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) poses while holding the Indian national flag at a protest site, a day after thousands of protesters marched toward parliament demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in India, July 21, 2026.

Dan Hotels’ Bengaluru property joins Hilton’s LXR brand in India debut

The 226-room hotel, opened in 2017 as Dan’s first property outside Israel, joins Hilton’s collection of independent luxury hotels.

The outdoor swimming pool at The Den Bengaluru in Bengaluru, India.

Indian police detain Cockroach Janta Party leaders demanding election chief stand down

Nearly 150 journalists gathered at the Press Club of India in New Delhi to march in protest against the detention of reporters covering events over the weekend.

Security personnel and police detain a journalist during a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) seeking the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, near the protest site in New Delhi, India, October 11, 2026.

UK Maritime confirms tanker struck by drone in vicinity of Oman's Sohar port

Local authorities are assisting with the crew's evacuation, UKMTO said, adding that the extent of the damage and the environmental impact are currently unknown.

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam

Herzog invites Captain Smit Machchhar, Indian pilot who helped subdue flydubai hijacker, to Israel

"I look forward, once you have regained strength, to welcoming you to Jerusalem and expressing the appreciation and the love of our grateful nation,” Herzog wrote, wishing Machchhar a full recovery.

Captain Smit Machchhar reads a letter from President Isaac Herzog in the hospital, October 10, 2026.

India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil 'Cockroach' youth movement protests

The protest was aimed at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over a revision of voter lists that critics say benefits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Protest against India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi Saturday, 10th October 2026

'Thank you, hero': Highway 4 billboard honors Indian pilot who saved Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight

Machchhar's actions after he was struck with an emergency crash axe by Omani terrorist co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami prevented the death of hundreds of Israelis.

A billboard at the Ad Halom Junction featuring a photo of pilot Smit Machchhar that reads, "Thank you, hero!"

Indian police detain Israeli for staying without valid travel documents following drug charges

Driham was dubbed an “Israeli drug baron” but was cleared after claiming that police had planted drugs. The arrest is an immigration-related detention rather than an arrest for a new drug offense.

Police personnel stand outside a closed lab following an advisory from the local authority to close shops and other establishments at Connaught Place in New Delhi on July 23, 2026.

'I gave everything that I had': Flydubai captain tells Netanyahu about co-pilot's hijacking attempt

The prime minister thanked Machchhar for his "remarkable" actions, saying that he "saved the spirit of the world."

Flydubai pilot, capt. Smit Machchhar.

Indian flydubai pilot who opened cockpit door shares story with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

According to the wounded pilot, Capt. Smit Machchhar, he had opened the cockpit door while on the floor of the plane and actively being attacked by his Omani copilot.

Flydubai pilot, capt. Smit Machchhar.