Toxic Waste from Bhopal Gas Tragedy Sparks Protests in Pithampur
337 tonnes of toxic waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory, responsible for the 1984 gas tragedy, arrived in Pithampur, India, three weeks ago for disposal, causing protests due to fears of environmental contamination and health risks; officials maintain the process is safe and court-ordered.
Toxic Waste from Bhopal Gas Tragedy Sparks Protests in Pithampur
337 tonnes of toxic waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory, responsible for the 1984 gas tragedy, arrived in Pithampur, India, three weeks ago for disposal, causing protests due to fears of environmental contamination and health risks; officials maintain the process is safe and court-ordered.
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40% Bias Score
China Urges India to Prioritize Cooperation for Mutual Development
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called for China and India to prioritize development and cooperation, responding to Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's emphasis on the long-term importance of their bilateral relationship for both nations and the global order.
China Urges India to Prioritize Cooperation for Mutual Development
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called for China and India to prioritize development and cooperation, responding to Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's emphasis on the long-term importance of their bilateral relationship for both nations and the global order.
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44% Bias Score
Life Imprisonment for Murder of Kolkata Doctor Highlights India's Violence Against Women
A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor at a government hospital last August, sparking protests and highlighting India's ongoing struggle with violence against women, with reported rape cases increasing by 20% in 2022.
Life Imprisonment for Murder of Kolkata Doctor Highlights India's Violence Against Women
A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor at a government hospital last August, sparking protests and highlighting India's ongoing struggle with violence against women, with reported rape cases increasing by 20% in 2022.
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36% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Kolkata Doctor's Murder Highlights India's Sexual Violence Crisis
A 31-year-old hospital volunteer in Kolkata, Sanjay Roy, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a female doctor in August; the case sparked widespread protests in India due to its reflection of the country's pervasive problem with sexual violence and low conviction rate of 27 ...
Life Sentence for Kolkata Doctor's Murder Highlights India's Sexual Violence Crisis
A 31-year-old hospital volunteer in Kolkata, Sanjay Roy, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a female doctor in August; the case sparked widespread protests in India due to its reflection of the country's pervasive problem with sexual violence and low conviction rate of 27 ...
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44% Bias Score
Premature Puberty Surge in Indian Girls: Health and Societal Implications
A recent study in India reveals a concerning rise in premature puberty among six-year-old girls, with menstruation onset and physical changes similar to teenagers; possible causes include pesticide exposure, environmental factors, and obesity.
Premature Puberty Surge in Indian Girls: Health and Societal Implications
A recent study in India reveals a concerning rise in premature puberty among six-year-old girls, with menstruation onset and physical changes similar to teenagers; possible causes include pesticide exposure, environmental factors, and obesity.
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20% Bias Score
Kolkata Police Volunteer Guilty in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A Kolkata police volunteer was found guilty of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor on duty in August; the crime sparked widespread protests and led to an expedited trial, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence against women in India.
Kolkata Police Volunteer Guilty in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A Kolkata police volunteer was found guilty of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor on duty in August; the crime sparked widespread protests and led to an expedited trial, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence against women in India.
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32% Bias Score
False Fire Alarm on Indian Train Causes 12 Deaths
A false fire alarm on India's Pushpak Express train in Maharashtra led to passengers jumping onto the tracks, resulting in a collision with the Karnataka Express and at least 12 deaths; the incident highlights the dangers of misinformation and aging railway infrastructure.
False Fire Alarm on Indian Train Causes 12 Deaths
A false fire alarm on India's Pushpak Express train in Maharashtra led to passengers jumping onto the tracks, resulting in a collision with the Karnataka Express and at least 12 deaths; the incident highlights the dangers of misinformation and aging railway infrastructure.
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24% Bias Score
Journalist Murder Highlights Deteriorating Press Freedom in India
Indian freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was murdered in Chhattisgarh, India, after reporting on corruption; his death highlights the deteriorating press freedom environment in India, where the killers of other journalists remain largely unpunished.
Journalist Murder Highlights Deteriorating Press Freedom in India
Indian freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was murdered in Chhattisgarh, India, after reporting on corruption; his death highlights the deteriorating press freedom environment in India, where the killers of other journalists remain largely unpunished.
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56% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Kolkata Doctor's Murder
An Indian court sentenced police volunteer Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata; the judge rejected the death penalty, while the victim's family and protesting doctors demand further investigation into potential accomplices.
Life Sentence for Kolkata Doctor's Murder
An Indian court sentenced police volunteer Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata; the judge rejected the death penalty, while the victim's family and protesting doctors demand further investigation into potential accomplices.
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48% Bias Score
Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability
Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.
Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability
Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Sanctions Push India to Diversify Away from Russian Oil
Following new U.S. sanctions targeting Russian oil shipments, India, which sources 40% of its oil from Russia, is actively seeking alternative suppliers from countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman, after utilizing 'shadow' tankers to circumvent prior sanctions.
U.S. Sanctions Push India to Diversify Away from Russian Oil
Following new U.S. sanctions targeting Russian oil shipments, India, which sources 40% of its oil from Russia, is actively seeking alternative suppliers from countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman, after utilizing 'shadow' tankers to circumvent prior sanctions.
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32% Bias Score
Kolkata Court Convicts Volunteer in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A court in Kolkata, India, found a 33-year-old volunteer hospital worker guilty of raping and murdering a 31-year-old female doctor last year, sparking protests for safer working conditions and an end to violence against women in the country's medical profession; sentencing is set for Monday.
Kolkata Court Convicts Volunteer in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A court in Kolkata, India, found a 33-year-old volunteer hospital worker guilty of raping and murdering a 31-year-old female doctor last year, sparking protests for safer working conditions and an end to violence against women in the country's medical profession; sentencing is set for Monday.
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40% Bias Score