India

Coal's share of power generation increased to 77% in the first week of April, +2% from the same period in 2023; increased coal use is offsetting lower power generation from hydropower resources

In Ladakh, thousands are protesting in sub-zero temperatures with the region's youth concerned about employment and the recruitment process for state jobs

At least four foreign students were injured after a far-right Hindu mob allegedly stormed a university hostel in India's western Gujarat state and attacked the group for offering prayers during Ramadan

Indian e-scooter manufacturer Ola Electric, backed by SoftBank, is considering bidding for the extraction rights to lithium blocks auctioned by the Indian government, in a move that could boost its EV battery production plans

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate today a large Hindu temple in Ayodhya symbolising the country's growing Hindu cultural nationalism, a movement also known as Hindutva, which stands on the site of a mosque demolished in the 16th century

The JADA system, a postpartum hemorrhage control device, will be launched this year; data from the National Health Mission indicate that postpartum hemorrhage is responsible for about 20% of maternal deaths with 12.000 deaths per year

Although the Christian community is in the minority (third after Hinduism and Islam), there are many Christmas markets in the country's cities, while Santas, Christmas trees and illuminations decorate shopping centres and children set up cribs

PM Modi will inaugurate today the 'Surat Diamond Bourse', reportedly the largest corporate office centre in the world; it will serve 'as a hub for trade, innovation and collaboration further boosting economy and creating job opportunities' he said in July