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Sri Lanka ex-minister ordered to publish apology for taking disaster response truck

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court called the misappropriation of the Toyota Land Cruiser a “textbook betrayal” of the public trust.

Delhi’s ‘chonkiest’ dogs battle for hearts and a crown

(From left) Tara, Googoo and Hero are among the top contenders in the competition.

Nepal suspends search after 16 swept away by avalanche

Rescue workers searching for survivors after an avalanche buried the Himlung base camp in Nepal on Sept 27.

India court quashes order asking Red Bull to drop ‘energy drink’ label

Red Bull’s India unit said ⁠banning the label, without changes to the product’s underlying standard, “introduces substantial regulatory uncertainty”.

India poll chief Gyanesh Kumar under pressure over alleged manipulation of electoral rolls

The calls come barely a month after US President Donald Trump praised Gyanesh Kumar.

New Delhi to ban construction for six weeks to tackle air pollution

Delhi is regularly ranked among the world’s most polluted capitals.

India’s top court calls for accountability over recent rape cases: Media reports

Sexual violence is a major problem across India, with more than 80 rapes reported to police every day.

India’s top court rebukes government over timeline for food warning labels

The food regulator has proposed a red hexagon warning label system to mark high salt, sugar or fat in packaged items.

Two dead, 14 missing after avalanche on Nepal’s Himlung peak

The two deceased were both guides, while the 14 missing were kitchen staff working at the expedition camp.

Ten missing on Nepal’s Himlung peak after avalanche

The 7,126m tall Himlung peak, located near the border with Tibet, had several days of heavy snowfall ahead of the avalanche.

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