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Left for dead again: Ancient Indian skeleton still waiting for permanent address

The find could shed light on how Indians lived 1,000 years ago - but is without a museum because of red tape.

5 May 2025 4:03 pm
Jewels linked to Buddha remains go to auction, sparking ethical debate

Buddhas sacred jewels, unearthed in 1898, head to auction at Sothebys, raising ethical concerns.

4 May 2025 8:45 am
Shepherd smashes 14-ball 50 in thrilling RCB win

Romario Shepherd hits the second-fastest half-century in IPL history as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by just two runs to go top of the table.

4 May 2025 12:16 am
Rabada serving provisional ban for positive drug test

The 29-year-old left the Gujarat Titans early last month during the IPL to handle an important personal matter.

3 May 2025 7:29 pm
India and Pakistan are in crisis again - here's how they de-escalated in the past

The way events unfolded after the Pulwama bombing and Pahalgam killings is strikingly similar, says a former diplomat.

3 May 2025 7:41 am
'We are too scared to go back': Kashmiris in India face violence after deadly attack

The militant attack last week has sparked a wave of violence and harassment against Kashmiris across India.

2 May 2025 2:15 pm
Apple says most US-bound iPhones will be made in India

The technology giant says US tariffs will add around $900m to its costs this quarter.

2 May 2025 11:59 am
Children fall ill in India 'after dead snake found in school meal'

The cook reportedly still served the lunch after removing the snake, India's human rights body says.

2 May 2025 6:58 am
US urges India and Pakistan to defuse tensions after Kashmir killings

India accuses Pakistan of supporting militants behind the Kashmir attack, which Islamabad denies.

1 May 2025 1:21 pm
Pakistan army chief's Kashmir remarks cause anger in India

Days before a militant attack, the army chief made a speech seen as inflammatory, that has deepened mistrust.

1 May 2025 3:14 am
'What is our fault?': Families separated at India-Pakistan border

As new visa restrictions by India and Pakistan take effect, cross-border families risk separation.

30 Apr 2025 5:03 pm
Fourteen people killed in India hotel fire

Videos showed hotel guests trying to escape by climbing onto the ledges outside their windows.

30 Apr 2025 10:45 am
Pakistan claims 'credible intelligence' India is planning an imminent military strike

India has accused Pakistan of supporting militants behind an attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

30 Apr 2025 9:12 am
'Why hit a single when you can hit six?' - the making of a teen IPL star

The story of Vaibhav Suryavanshi's journey from a small village in India to hitting the IPL's second-fastest century, aged just 14.

29 Apr 2025 6:13 pm
Hope and fear as tourists trickle back to Kashmir town after attack

The escalation in tensions means it could be years before tourism and businesses thrive again in Kashmir.

29 Apr 2025 2:40 am
Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with stunning IPL century

Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes history as the youngest player to score a century in men's T20s.

28 Apr 2025 11:19 pm
What the world is looking for in Canada's election

Assassinations, spies and taxes... as Canadians head to the polls, several other countries are closely watching.

28 Apr 2025 7:15 pm
India hunts suspects days after deadly Kashmir attack

Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir demolish houses of alleged militants after last week's attack.

28 Apr 2025 3:07 pm
Can India really stop river water from flowing into Pakistan?

After a deadly militant attack in Kashmir, India suspended a key water treaty with neighbouring Pakistan.

25 Apr 2025 12:48 pm
'I'm alive but three in my group didn't make it' - Kashmir attack survivor

Tourists are returning home after a deadly gun attack killed 26 visitors in Indian-administered Kashmir.

25 Apr 2025 9:15 am
Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after attack on tourists in Kashmir

It comes after India's retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Kashmir killed 26 tourists on Tuesday.

24 Apr 2025 7:10 pm
What will India do after the Kashmir attack on tourists?

India will respond but it's not clear how - or at what cost, experts say.

24 Apr 2025 3:14 am
India closes main border crossing with Pakistan after Kashmir attack

Visas held by some Pakistanis are also cancelled after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.

23 Apr 2025 11:14 pm
Rage and despair after brazen attack kills 26 in Kashmir

Families are mourning loved ones killed by gunmen in one of India's most popular tourist destinations.

23 Apr 2025 8:58 pm
'Uneasy calm' in Indian-administered Kashmir a day after tourist killings

Schools, business are shut and security has been tightened across the region after a deadly attack that killed 26 people.

23 Apr 2025 12:45 pm
Where not walking your dog can land you in the doghouse

A total of 370 out of 882 Indian laws criminalise 7,305 acts - from missed dog walks to murder.

23 Apr 2025 3:42 am
Indian yoga guru agrees to delete ads disparaging rival sweet drink

Ramdev had alleged that an unnamed rival brand used its profits to build mosques and madrassas.

22 Apr 2025 6:34 pm
At least five killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir

The region's chief minister said the attack was much larger than anything we've seen directed at civilians in recent years.

22 Apr 2025 6:19 pm
Modi, Vance praise progress in trade talks as higher tariffs loom

US Vice-President JD Vance is currently on a four-day visit to India with his wife and three children.

22 Apr 2025 11:53 am
Vance to meet Modi in Delhi amid tariff tensions

The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

21 Apr 2025 12:25 pm
A death every three minutes: Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest

India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes.

21 Apr 2025 5:45 am
India's sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82

At 82, Meenakshi Amma is possibly the oldest woman to practise an ancient Indian martial art.

20 Apr 2025 5:15 am
14-year-old becomes youngest player in IPL history

Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits his first ball for six having become the youngest player to feature in the Indian Premier League.

19 Apr 2025 11:46 pm
Buttler's 97 not out leads Gujarat to top of IPL table

Jos Buttler's 97 not out leads Gujarat Titans to an impressive seven-wicket victory against Delhi Capitals.

19 Apr 2025 8:38 pm
The forgotten Indian explorer who uncovered an ancient civilisation

Rakhaldas Banerjee is credited with discovering Mohenjo-daro, but his legacy is tainted by controversy.

19 Apr 2025 7:06 am
PM Modi and Elon Musk talk India-US tech collaboration

Modi said he discussed with Musk India's potential to collaborate with the US on technology.

18 Apr 2025 5:42 pm
Indian man accused of grenade attacks held in the US

Harpreet Singh is wanted by Indian authorities for his alleged role in terror attacks in Punjab state.

18 Apr 2025 2:48 pm
The rise and wobble of India's EV pioneer Ola

Ola, once a rising star, is facing falling sales amid rising competition and regulatory scrutiny.

18 Apr 2025 3:19 am
BluSmart breakdown - how Uber's EV rival in India collapsed

The company has halted taxi bookings after allegations of fund diversion by India's market regulator.

17 Apr 2025 4:00 pm
Scientists find 'strongest evidence yet' of life on distant planet

Indian-origin astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan is leading the research at Cambridge University.

17 Apr 2025 3:48 pm
Vance to visit India as Trump intensifies tariff war with China

The visit comes as India and US continue high-stakes talks to finalise a bilateral trade deal.

17 Apr 2025 12:37 pm
The endless legal battles over Muslim-donated lands in India

Thousands of Muslim charitable and religious properties in India are tangled in long-running disputes.

17 Apr 2025 2:49 am
India's Gandhis charged in money laundering case amid opposition outcry

India's financial crimes agency has accused the Gandhis of illegally acquiring properties of a newspaper.

16 Apr 2025 1:33 pm
The Indian airport that halts flights for a divine procession

Twice a year, the Thiruvananthapuram airport shuts operations for a few hours for a temple procession.

15 Apr 2025 12:27 pm
Indian billionaire jeweller Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium

Mehul Choksi, who left India in 2018, has been accused of defrauding an Indian bank.

14 Apr 2025 3:30 pm
ICC forms taskforce to help Afghan female players

The ICC announces the formation of a dedicated taskforce to support displaced female cricketers from Afghanistan.

13 Apr 2025 11:31 pm
Indian pot belly: From status symbol to silent killer

Indias obesity crisis is surging - and the humble pot belly may be a bigger villain than it seems.

13 Apr 2025 6:06 am
Abhishek hits superb 141 in Sunrisers victory

Opener Abhishek Sharma hits a superb 141 as Sunrisers Hyderabad complete the second-highest chase in Indian Premier League history to beat Punjab Kings.

13 Apr 2025 12:29 am
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs

As much as 80% of Apple's iPhones intended for US sale are made in China, with the remaining 20% made in India.

12 Apr 2025 8:14 pm
ICC urged to consider future status of T10 format

The International Cricket Council is being lobbied to make T10 an officially recognised format in the future.

12 Apr 2025 7:33 pm