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analysis:Modi said he was 'sent by God'. It didn't win him the election

The Indian prime minister won the election but lost his majority — even losing ground in his own seat. Has the spell broken?
An older Indian man with a Hindi decoration on his forehead, looking serious.

How do you sum up the experiences of Australia's second-largest population group in one book?

How do you sum up the experiences of Australia's second-largest migrant population in one book? Growing Up Indian In Australia editor Aarti Betigeri speaks on the dangers of assuming all Indians had the same upbringing. 
A woman wearing a traditional Indian outfit drinking a glass of champagne

How a bug in a little-known piece of software caused a global meltdown

Seemingly all at once, millions of computers around the world became unusable and unable to be rebooted, showing what's known in the industry as the "Blue Screen of Death".
People move around below a blank sign in a Berlin airport

Blood thinner could revolutionise treatment for cobra venom

Cobra venom could potentially be treated with a commonly prescribed blood thinner, new research has indicated. 
A Cobra spitting venom.

Some Mumbai residents angry as the son of Asia's richest man gets married in the year's most extravagant wedding

The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, marries his longtime girlfriend in what many dubbed the wedding of the year, attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians, highlighting the billionaire's staggering wealth and rising clout.
A man and a woman holding hands at Indian wedding.

Rahul Mishra one of the most famous designers in India.

Rahul Mishra one of the most famous designers in India and has a very ethical approach to fashion believing the production process and the ethics of the garment are just as important as the end product.
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Duration: 30 seconds

Push for more eco-friendly fashion opens up new market opportunities for Aussie farmers

As more eco-conscious fashionistas move away from fast fashion, a new trade deal with India has created more market potential for Australia's sustainable cotton and wool industry.
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Marty Dillon works for NC John Garments a century old manufacturing company in India.

Marty Dillon works for NC John Garments a century old manufacturing company in India.
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Duration: 18 seconds

Rihanna and Justin Bieber kick off Ambani-Merchant wedding festivities with star-studded pre-parties

With pre-parties featuring performances by pop stars Rihanna and Justin Bieber, the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant was never going to be a low-key affair.
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Flooding in India and Bangladesh kills 79, with thousands of people displaced

Tens of thousands of people have been displaced as flash flooding continues to worsen across the Indian subcontinent. 
Women and children move from one canoe to another on top of a flooded farm area with a house visible

Severe floods continue to devastate India's Assam state

Food and drinking water are scarce in parts of north-east India ravaged by floods, with houses and fields submerged.
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A woman holds a small boy with floodwaters in a field behind them.
Duration: 44 seconds

India swelters through hottest summers on record

India’s capital New Dehli hit a record breaking temperature in early June and the punishing conditions have left the Delhi fire services under massive strain.
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Unbearable Summer, Services Strained: Smoke billowing from a fire in an urban area at twilight.
Duration: 2 minutes

US concerned about India’s growing relationship with Russia

On his first trip to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, India’s prime minister has been welcomed by president Vladimir Putin as a "dear friend".
Closer Relationship, India and Russia: Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi walking and talking.
Duration: 2 minutes 29 seconds

Indian PM tells Putin deaths of children 'terrifying' a day after deadly hospital strike in Ukraine

Narendra Modi's pointed remarks came just moments after he was welcomed to the Kremlin by Vladimir Putin.
Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin shake hands while smiling in front of an Indian and Russian flag

50C heatwaves across the northern hemisphere drive global temps to 1.5 degrees above average

Earth hits a concerning climate milestone, with data showing global temperatures at or above the Paris Agreement threshold for 12 months in a row. The year-long streak saw thousands of people across Asia, Europe and America facing extremely high temperatures during June — in some cases, over 50C.
A man covers his face using a cloth to shield himself from the sun as he inspects railway tracks

Extravagant parties, Bollywood stars and Justin Bieber: How Asia's richest heir is celebrating his wedding

Anant Ambani, son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, is expected to marry Radhika Merchant on July 12.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant smile while wearing lavish outfits.

Organiser of Indian event where 121 were killed surrenders to police

A deadly stampede in India earlier this week left 121 people dead and one of the main organisers has now surrendered to the police.  
Relatives mourn the death of stampede victims

Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit President Vladimir Putin in first bilateral meet since re-election

The Indian prime minister's visit will be his first one to the Kremlin in five years.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shaking hands

Police say six arrested after 121 killed in stampede at Indian religious event

About 250,000 people had gathered despite event organisers having approval for only 80,000.
A woman is sitting down and crying while people try to comfort her.

How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly stampede that killed 121?

At least 121 people die in a stampede after a large religious gathering in northern India. Here is what we know about what happened.
Relatives mourn the death of stampede victims

Over 100 killed during Hindu festival stampede in India

A deadly crowd surge broke out when a religious event in Uttar Pradesh exceeded capacity by three times.
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Deadly Stampede, Northern India: A man squatting holds his head in his hands on the street.
Duration: 1 minute 28 seconds

Chaos at hospital after Hindu festival stampede in India

Bodies are transported to a Uttar Pradesh hospital after over 100 people were killed in a stampede in a village in Hathras district.
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A crowd of people standing outside a pink building with Hindi script on it.
Duration: 1 minute 9 seconds

More than 100 killed during stampede at religious gathering in India

A deadly stampede broke out at a religious festival in north India, killing at least 100 people and hospitalising more than 150.
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Man with head in hands crying

India Cotton: New opportunities for Australian cotton

A bilateral trade agreement with India has created new opportunities for Australian producers and strengthened industry relationships between the two countries.
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Duration: 12 minutes 52 seconds

Roof collapses at Delhi Airport, one dead, several injured

A roof collapses at a departure terminal at the main airport in India's capital, New Delhi, killing one person and causing authorities to cancel flights from one terminal.
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A car crushed by a fallen roof.