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In Pakistan, descendants of lower-caste Hindus who converted to Christianity centuries ago still find themselves marginalized, relegated to dirty jobs and grim fates. ( read original story ...)

This video of a monkey trying to drag a baby across the alley in a bid to kidnap it went viral on the internet. A small child surrounded by grown-ups was attacked by a monkey in broad daylight, but ... ( read original story ...)

India has asked migrants seeking to return to their home states to pay their own train fare, in a move that has caused outrage in the country. Millions of daily-wage earners were stranded with no ... ( read original story ...)

However, like its rivals, Xiaomi's sales have taken a hit during the lockdown to contain the coronavirus. Stores in India are closed and online sales have dropped as e-commerce we ... ( read original story ...)

State-built Aarogya Setu has had record downloads but critics warn of civil liberties implications ... ( read original story ...)

Businesses are reopening in the capital New Delhi, but health experts warn that India's virus curve has yet to peak ... ( read original story ...)

With shutdowns devastating a nation where millions were already barely surviving, one official says it's time to learn to "live with the virus." ... ( read original story ...)

Indian consumer goods giant ITC has warned some workers of disciplinary action and pay cuts for missing work during the coronavirus epidemic, leading to a showdown with at least two unions, according ... ( read original story ...)

Labourers’ plight contrasts with affluent Indians flown home from abroad in coronavirus crisis ... ( read original story ...)

Delhi was among several states that reopened liquor shops, but similar scenes are being reported from other parts of the country. In the southern state of Karnataka, queues formed ... ( read original story ...)