Police say a Swiss national was gang-raped whilst on a camping holiday with her husband in the Datia district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Madhya Pradesh Police arrested five men yesterday in connection with the attack on the couple, which took place Friday evening. A gang allegedly beat the woman and her husband, as well as […]
Five men have pleaded not guilty to the accused rape and murder of a 23-year-old Delhi student yesterday. They face 13 charges and the death penalty in a specially set up “fast track court”. The accused, Vinay Sharma, Pawan Kumar, Ram Singh, Mukesh Singh and Akshay Thakur, signed statements in the court declaring that they […]
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra departed for New Delhi today to join the ASEAN–India Commemorative Summit focusing on enhanced economic cooperation and partnerships in developing land, sea and air infrastructure among member countries. She said the twoday summit is to mark the 20th anniversary of relations between Asean and India. The theme of the summit is […]
BANGKOK, 29 November (NNT) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has said Thailand could soon overtake India as the world’s largest rice exporter. Bloomberg reported that the IRRI forecast Thailand will surpass India as the world’s largest rice exporter as the country accelerates sales from state stockpiles. However, the IRRI said the U.S. Department […]
Tens of thousands have been displaced and at least 25 people killed in southern India due to torrential rains and heavy flooding during the last week. According to officials in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, almost 100,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to severe weather, with 95,000 people in government-run […]
WEST BENGAL, INDIA — Child marriage is an ancient practice in India, and despite being illegal, it continues today in mostly rural areas. Nearly half of women in India are married before the age of 18 and many of those become brides much younger. But one group in eastern India is looking to change this […]
BANGKOK, 9 May 2012 (NNT) – With an increased trend in Thai food product export, the government is set to transform Thailand into Asia’s largest food trade and distribution center. Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) Director-General Nantawan Sakuntanak has revealed the government’s determination to elevate and promote the Thai food product and food service […]
A double-decker ferry capsized late Monday in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati, India. The ferry was over capacity when a storm caused it to overturn and break in half. The ferry passengers were mostly women and children. Officials estimate there are at least 200 casualties. Inclement weather hindered rescue attempts and as of Tuesday, 103 […]
