India Coverage

Billboard that collapsed in Mumbai storms killed at least 14 and injured 75

MUMBAI, India (AP) — A large billboard that collapsed amid raging thunderstorms in Mumbai killed at least 14 people and injured 75 others, reports said on Tuesday.

What Happened When India Pulled the Plug on TikTok

NEW DELHI — In India, a country of 1.4 billion, it took TikTok just a few years to build an audience of 200 million users. India was its biggest market. Then, on June 29, 2020, the Indian government banned TikTok, along with 58 other Chinese apps, after a simmering conflict between India and China flared into violence at their border.

Alex Travelli and Suhasini Raj, New York Times

It's India's time: Prime Minister's visit to US highlights ongoing transformation

The transformation of the Indian economy did not happen overnight.   It took bold vision and decisive action to get India moving in the right direction.  Expect more market leading companies to join the likes of Apple and Cisco to invest in India in the very near future.   I am sure many CEOs across many industries will be interested in what Prime Minister Modi has to say about his plans for India’s economy as he visits the United States.   

Fact check: Biden claims credit for alliance between U.S., Japan, India, Australia

During a trip to Asia for the G7 summit in May, President Joe Biden took credit for improving ties with three allies in the region: Australia, India and Japan.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporters

Raw: Rescuers search for survivors in train crash that killed over 260 in India

Rescuers in India ended the search for survivors as the death toll from a train crash rose to more than 260 people. Hundreds of people were also injured.

Cisco bets on India, to invest $1 billion in manufacturing

Tech giant Cisco is going to invest $1 billion in expanded manufacturing capabilities in India, saying the move will further diversify its supply chain as well as help meet what it says is growing customer demand in that country.

The India-NC connection: Here's why Triangle is best place for an Indian American small business event? 

The Research Triangle region in North Carolina is thriving thanks in large part to the success of Indian-American entrepreneurs.  Indian-American businesses are creating jobs in North Carolina. Much of this job creation is in the technology, life science sectors, along with health care, retail and hospitality.  Let's take a look.

India is the apple of Tim Cook's eye - more investment, jobs, manufacturing

"From education and developers to manufacturing and the environment, we're committed to growing and investing across the country," Cook wrote about India on Twitter following a meeting with India's prime minister.

Tim Cook’s power play: Apple opens first retail store in India

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook is in India this week to open its first physical stores in the country, marking a milestone for the iPhone maker in the world’s second largest smartphone market.

Apple retail store in Mumbai reflects strategy to embrace India as manufacturing base, market

Apple is finally getting ready to open its first physical store in the country as it bets on India as a market and manufacturing base. Here's what's happening.

Guest column: Festival of lights, non-profit group Hum Sub seek to share India culture in Triangle

For the thousands of Indian Americans who live in the Triangle, October is the month when they can bring the time honored traditions of Diwali from their motherland to the Carolinas. It is also Hindu Heritage Month, and a time to recognize the remarkable contributions of Hindu Americans to the Triangle and North Carolina.  Diwali  is the  festival of lights and is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs. The Triangle's big event is Saturday.

Guest opinion: Securing a direct flight to India from RDU: Here are the next steps

After a meeting to discuss a possible direct flight to India from RDU International, I spoke to RDU CEO Michael Landguth and we both agreed that this meeting has resulted in short term, medium term and long term goals to address the needs for a quicker route to India. Here they are.

Apple begins making new iPhones in India to augment China supply chain

Apple has started making its new iPhone 14 in India, as the technology giant looks to diversify its supply chain away from China.

At least 4 people killed from cyclone in India

A severe cyclone is roaring in the Arabian Sea off southwestern India with winds of up to 90 miles per hour, already causing heavy rains and flooding that have killed at least four people.

Triangle community raising money, gathering supplies to combat India COVID crisis

In the Triangle, The Hindu Society of North Carolina is among many groups trying to provide aid as India struggles with a new peak of cases and a shortage of hospital beds and critical supplies.

'This is not just an India problem:' Triangle families relay COVID crisis, raise money for aid

As India surpasses 20 million cases of COVID-19, help is pouring in from across the globe, with oxygen and medical supplies arriving from various countries, including the U.S.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

COVID spike leads to oxygen shortage in India

The oxygen shortage is leading to more COVID-related deaths.

8 die, more than 300 rescued in India avalanche

At least eight people died and 384 were rescued after a glacier broke triggering an avalanche close to the Indo-China border in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, a government official said on Saturday.

Baby elephant rescued from well in India

Forest officials in the rural area of southeastern India rescued an elephant calf yesterday from a narrow dug well.

Air India Jet With More Than 180 Passengers Skids and Cracks in Half

NEW DELHI — An Indian jetliner trying to land during a torrential downpour in southern India on Friday night skidded off a slick runway, crashed into a wall, tumbled into a valley and split in half, killing at least 11 people and injuring scores.

Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times

Air India plane crashes after skidding off the runway

Air India plane crashes after skidding off the runway. Several people are injured in the crash.

Rare yellow turtle rescued

The brightly colored turtle was first spotted by villagers in the coastal Indian state of Odisha on Sunday and handed over to the forest department. Wildlife experts say the yellow turtle is likely an albino mutation of a common turtle.

In India, military light up to salute health care heroes

The Indian Navy illuminated ships and fired flares as part of the armed forces' efforts to thank doctors, nurses and emergency service workers who have been at the forefront of the country's battle against the coronavirus pandemic.

Graffiti in India shows colorful safety messages

Artists have joined the fight against the deadly contagion by making murals, creating awareness about coronavirus and urging people to stay at home to prevent the pandemic from spreading.

Goldsboro man stuck in India

WRAL's Ken Smith provides updates on Thomas Moran.