35 die due to monsoon rains in western India this week

SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) - Thirty-five people have lost their lives due to continuous monsoon rains since Sunday in Gujarat, a state in western India, the Indian Express reported. Local officials stated that the cumulative death toll has risen due to the heavy rains that have continued in various parts of the state as of Thursday, adding that a wall near the runway of Rajkot International Airport collapsed. Around 18,000 residents in the affected areas have been evacuated, and abou

August 30, 2024

Google's AI Overview struggles in India with translation, search issues

SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - Google's AI Overview is encountering issues in India, with problems identified in the Hindi translation feature and search result consistency. AI Overview is a generative AI solution designed to improve search results and provide detailed insights using advanced artificial intelligence. According to American online newspaper TechCrunch, the AI solution has been showing several issues in its Indian service, indicating a need for upgrades. Google recent

August 29, 2024

At least seven villagers die in wolf attack in India

SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - At least seven villagers lost their lives to wild wolves in Bahraich, in India’s Uttar Pradesh state, over the past two months. Residents in several villages in Uttar Pradesh have been living under the threat of continuous wolf attacks for the past two months, according to Reuters Thursday. On Wednesday, district authorities, along with forest officials and security forces, used drones to track the wolves' movements and set up nets and traps in

August 29, 2024

Modi urges peaceful resolution to Ukraine conflict in call with Putin

SEOUL, August 28 (AJP) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine during a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi said Tuesday on X (formerly Twitter) that during his call with President Putin, he "reiterated India's firm commitment to support an early, abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict." He also added that the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen the partnership betwe

August 28, 2024

Former Bollywood star highlights safety concerns for Indian women

SEOUL, August 27 (AJP) - Former Bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna has gained attention for stating that Indian women are safer with ghosts than with men, referring to a recent sexual assault incident at a hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. Earlier this month, a 31-year-old female resident doctor was sexually assaulted and then murdered at the national hospital after entering a seminar room to rest following dinner. The suspect has been identified as a volunteer who was taking care of

August 27, 2024

Sarvam AI launches voice-activated AI chatbots supporting 10 Indian languages

SEOUL, August 27 (AJU PRESS) - Sarvam AI, frequently referred to as India's version of OpenAI, has launched a new voice-based AI chatbot that supports at least 10 Indian languages, catering to over one billion people. Bloomberg reported Monday that the Indian company recently unveiled a range of voice-based AI products that support 10 native Indian languages. These languages include Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Odia, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada and Bengali. One o

August 27, 2024

At least 27 Indians die in Nepal bus crash

SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - A tragic bus accident in Nepal has resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people while carrying dozens of Indian Hindu pilgrims. The accident occurred on Friday when the tourist bus, carrying 43 Indian nationals, fell off a highway in the Tanahun district of central Nepal. The bus plunged approximately 150 meters down into the Marsyangdi River. According to AP report, 27 passengers were killed, and 16 others were injured. The injured were airlifted

August 26, 2024

Indian PM Modi calls for peace prior to Ukraine visit

SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the Ukraine war should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy during his meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw, ahead of his visit to Ukraine, AFP reported. "It is India's strong belief that no problem can be resolved on a battlefield," Modi said on Thursday (local time) in Warsaw. He also expressed his country's support for "dialogue and diplomacy for the r

August 23, 2024

Blast at Indian pharmaceutical plant claims 17 lives

SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - An explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Andhra Pradesh, southern India, has resulted in 17 fatalities and injured nearly 40 people. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday at Escientia Advanced Sciences' 40-acre facility in Anakapalli district, marks the state's worst such event in recent years. As of Thursday, rescue operations have concluded, according to a senior state official. The blast is believed to have originated in a chemical re

August 22, 2024

India continues to increase imports from China while exports decline

SEOUL, August 16 (AJU PRESS) - India's imports from China are increasing in July while its exports to China have declined, The Economic Times reported Wednesday, citing data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. India's exports to China in the month totaled $1.05 billion, marking a 9.44 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. Imports from China reached $10.28 billion, up 13.05 percent from a year ago. From April to July, data shows that India&rsq

August 16, 2024