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Worried families in India urge return of crew on ship seized by Iran

Iran seized the oil tanker with 18 crew members, including 16 Indians, in December alleging it had illegal diesel.

30 Jan 2026 3:52 pm
Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors

Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.

29 Jan 2026 1:47 pm
Indians pay tribute after Arijit Singh retires at 38 as Bollywood singer

Singh has been one of the most loved and recognisable voices of Bollywood for more than a decade.

29 Jan 2026 7:24 am
The politician whose death leaves a vacuum in India's richest state

Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, reshaped Maharashtra's politics in surprising ways.

28 Jan 2026 7:08 pm
Maharashtra deputy chief minister dies in plane crash

The plane had five people on board, and no-one is believed to have survived, India's aviation regulator says.

28 Jan 2026 10:59 am
Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings

Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.

27 Jan 2026 10:36 pm
Trump's shadow looms over India-EU trade deal

Despite strong relations between India and EU, trade talks were stuck for two decades. So what changed now?

27 Jan 2026 10:00 pm
India and EU set to announce landmark trade deal

The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.

27 Jan 2026 11:59 am
Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully

Sir Mark Tully's cremation will be held on Monday in Delhi, where he lived even after leaving the BBC.

26 Jan 2026 2:45 pm
Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies aged 90

Tully covered some of the defining moments in India's history in a career that spanned decades.

25 Jan 2026 4:29 pm
What India's Republic Day red carpet means for its foreign policy

Who sits beside Indias president on Republic Day signals Delhis diplomatic priorities to the world.

25 Jan 2026 7:33 am
Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup

Bangladesh decide to boycott next month's T20 World Cup and their place at the tournament will be taken by Scotland.

24 Jan 2026 8:02 pm
India and EU set for 'mother of all deals' as Trump's tariff uncertainty looms

Trade negotiations are nearing the finish line after nearly two decades of hard bargaining on both sides.

24 Jan 2026 6:36 am
Luxury watchmaker designs $1.5m model with Indian billionaire's statue

With statues of a lion and white tiger, the watch is modelled off the private zoo owned by Anant Ambani.

23 Jan 2026 7:58 pm
Indian state investigates killings of hundreds of stray dogs

Police say they have confirmed at least 354 killings so far and arrested nine people.

23 Jan 2026 3:41 pm
Indian woman arrested after suicide of man she accused of sexual misconduct

Deepak U's family alleged that he faced online harassment after the woman posted a video that went viral.

22 Jan 2026 4:08 pm
Outrage after Indian man drowns in open pit after begging for help for hours

Yuvraj Mehta drowned after his car fell into an unmarked construction pit in Noida last week.

22 Jan 2026 12:19 pm
India's thriving online delivery platforms face a year of reckoning

Gig workers are bargaining for more safety nets, but platforms say over-regulation will hurt the industry.

19 Jan 2026 8:18 am
NZ beat India to claim historic ODI series win

New Zealand clinch their first one-day international series win in India with a 41-run victory in the deciding third match.

18 Jan 2026 11:15 pm
India's astrotourism boom draws urban stargazers beyond city limits

Stargazing, once a niche hobby for astronomers and science clubs, has gone mainstream and is boosting astrotourism.

17 Jan 2026 6:42 am
Investigation after Air India jet engine sucks in cargo container at Delhi airport

No-one was hurt, but the aircraft's engine was damaged and it has been grounded for repairs.

16 Jan 2026 12:53 pm
Bangladesh cricketers stage T20 league boycott

Bangladesh's players begin a boycott of all cricket after comments made by a national board director about T20 World Cup money, which have led to his removal.

15 Jan 2026 6:08 pm
In pictures: Fog and frozen lakes as cold weather sweeps northern India

A severe cold snap tightens its grip, leaving millions shivering across northern India.

15 Jan 2026 4:02 pm
Hand-stitched Indian ship arrives in Oman to rousing welcome

The ship, which has no engine and moves under square sails, retraced the ancient route in 17 days.

15 Jan 2026 12:25 pm
India asks e-commerce apps to stop '10-minute' delivery service

The decision comes amid a growing debate over safety concerns and pressure on delivery riders.

14 Jan 2026 1:10 pm
Fans bid farewell to Indian Idol winner who was 'pride' of Gorkha community

Prashant Tamang, who won the popular Indian Idol reality show in 2007, died this week at the age of 43.

13 Jan 2026 11:56 am
India and US 'actively engaged' in trade negotiations, says new ambassador

Sergio Gor tells reporters in Delhi eal friends can disagree but will always resolve differences.

12 Jan 2026 1:12 pm
Elephant kills 20 in Indian state as rescue efforts continue

The deaths occurred between 1 and 9 January in a part of one of Asia's largest Sal forests.

12 Jan 2026 12:54 pm
'An attack on women's dignity': Walls whitewashed after silhouettes defaced in Indian city

The brightly coloured murals in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh state were part of a project to beautify the city.

10 Jan 2026 6:27 am
India pushes back at Trump aide's claim about US trade deal breakdown

India said the US commerce secretary's claims surrounding discussions with Trump were ot accurate.

9 Jan 2026 6:18 pm
Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups

Among the 66 bodies is the International Solar Alliance, jointly led by India and France.

8 Jan 2026 12:18 pm
Gang rape survivor back home after a week in hospital

The 26-year-old was taken to hospital with serious head and facial injuries and several fractures.

6 Jan 2026 2:38 pm
No bail for Indian activists after five years in jail without trial

Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam were arrested under anti-terror laws for their alleged roles in the deadly 2020 Delhi riots.

5 Jan 2026 12:27 pm
India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?

Indias aviation boom, delivery delays and a Russia tie-up revive the long-running question of building planes at home.

5 Jan 2026 5:18 am
Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for World Cup

Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup next month under current conditions and request their matches be moved elsewhere.

4 Jan 2026 6:06 pm
Families grieve toxic tap water deaths in India city

Officials in Indore say four people have died after drinking contaminated water but families allege the toll is higher.

2 Jan 2026 2:58 pm
2026 Men's T20 World Cup - squads

Find out who is in each squad for the Men's T20 World Cup which begins on 7 February.

31 Dec 2025 4:33 pm
Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80

Zia became the country's first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years.

30 Dec 2025 9:58 am
India top court orders ex-lawmaker to stay in jail over rape

A Delhi high court order suspending the life sentence of former lawmaker Kuldeep Singh Sengar had led to outrage.

29 Dec 2025 3:41 pm
India's first gene-edited sheep just turned one. How's it doing?

Born on 16 December last year in Indian-administered Kashmir, the sheep has been named Tarmeem.

27 Dec 2025 7:11 am
Why India's Aravalli hills are at the centre of growing protests

A new definition of what constitutes as the Aravalli hills could dilute environmental protections, say activists.

22 Dec 2025 3:00 pm
India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks

The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.

21 Dec 2025 6:48 am
Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list

Lucknow recently joined a select list of global cities recognised for their fine food.

20 Dec 2025 7:11 am
Parents in India devastated as children with thalassemia test HIV positive

The five cases in Madhya Pradesh state come weeks after a similar incident was reported in Jharkhand state.

19 Dec 2025 12:41 pm
Violence breaks out in Bangladesh after death of youth protest leader

Sharif Osman Hadi was a prominent figure in the movement that ousted former prime minister Sheik Hasina.

19 Dec 2025 3:25 am
In pictures: Toxic haze covers Delhi as air quality worsens

Exposure to this level of pollution can cause serious health problems, experts say.

18 Dec 2025 3:37 pm
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns

India's foreign ministry has conveyed its concerns about the actions of extremist elements in Dhaka.

18 Dec 2025 12:46 pm
India v SA T20 abandoned because of 'excessive fog'

The fourth T20 between India and South Africa is abandoned on Wednesday because of excessive fog at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

17 Dec 2025 11:05 pm
Childhood friends find '$55,000 diamond' in India

The friends dug up the 15.34-carat gem-quality diamond in central India.

17 Dec 2025 12:15 pm
Green becomes most expensive overseas IPL player

Kolkata Knight Riders sign Australia all-rounder Cameron Green for 25.2 crore (2.1m) for next year's Indian Premier League.

17 Dec 2025 12:31 am