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Vilification of Indian Muslims: The method in the madness

In addition to the Hindutva ideology, the demonisation of Muslims is a useful distraction for those in power.

Scores killed in landslides, monsoon flooding in western India

At least 120 killed as rescue operations to evacuate people stranded by flooding were hampered by landslides blocking roads, including the main highway between Mumbai and Goa.

Scores killed by landslides in India's Mumbai

Heavy monsoon rains triggered deadly landslides in Mumbai's Mahul and Vikhroli neighbourhoods.

Mumbai building collapse in monsoon rain kills at least 11, mostly children

Building collapses are common in India during the June-September monsoon season, when heavy rains weaken the foundations of structures that are poorly built.

Mass evacuations as India braces for second cyclone in week

Cyclone Yaas is set to turn into a “very severe cyclonic storm” on east coast, likely to come ashore near the border between Odisha and West Bengal states early on Wednesday.

In pictures: Indian Navy searches for dozens missing after Cyclone Tauktae

Pummeling India’s western coast, Cyclone Tauktae has been the latest in what experts say is a growing number of ever-bigger storms in the Arabian Sea because of climate change warming its waters.

Dozens dead, missing as cyclone batters India amid Covid catastrophe

At least 33 people are dead and more than 90 are missing after a monster Cyclone Tauktae slammed India, compounding the country's woes as it posted a new record number of Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours.

India: the deadliest wave

As case loads and deaths jump by record margins, a brutal second wave raises fears about the ability of the country’s health services to cope.

India braces for stricter pandemic curbs as infections hit six-month high

India's Maharashtra state chief minister warns citizens of a lockdown if cases continue to rise at their current rate, saying the state's medical infrastructure will be inadequate in a couple of weeks.

In pictures: Holi celebrations amid Covid-19 pandemic

One of the most popular Hindu festivals, Holi, was celebrated across India despite coronavirus measures imposed by the government.

Several dead in India as fire engulfs building with Covid-19 hospital

Officials are investigating the cause of the fire that killed at least 10 people in a building that housed a private hospital treating Covid-19 patients in Indian financial hub of Mumbai.

Asian markets shaken as US Fed ends emergency measures

Battle between economic optimism and fears about inflation and possible rate hikes that recovery will fuel has continued to play out on trading floors.