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At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India

Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.

18 Oct 2026 12:49 am
A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site

Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.

17 Oct 2026 6:11 am
Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India after participating in protest

The Bollywood actor had been detained and released while participating in a protest in Mumbai on 10 October.

15 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
Indian woman and boyfriend get death sentence in 'blue drum' murder case

The body was recovered from a large blue plastic storage container - locally called a drum.

15 Oct 2026 12:55 pm
Chris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges change

The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.

14 Oct 2026 10:41 am
One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves

Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.

14 Oct 2026 10:31 am
Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft

Investigations reporter NJ Convery has been out on a nighttime hunt for vehicle thieves.

14 Oct 2026 10:30 am
World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey

Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

14 Oct 2026 10:30 am
Not building third runway would be 'huge missed opportunity', warns Heathrow boss

Thomas Woldbye tells the Today progamme it would be good to know the government's position on the project, after comments made by the prime minister.

14 Oct 2026 10:29 am
Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says

The Ukrainian president says the ballistic missile strikes came with o early warning from our partners.

14 Oct 2026 10:06 am
India's 'cockroach' leaders jailed after holding protest

The youth leaders were sent to custody on charges of trespassing at Jantar Mantar, a now denotified protest site.

14 Oct 2026 9:55 am
India 'cockroach' leaders detained after entering barricaded protest site

Protesters climbed over barricades in central Delhi to demand the election chief resign over revised voter lists.

13 Oct 2026 12:28 pm
Boardroom feud tests trusted Indian business empire

The dispute raises questions about the Indian conglomerate's governance, succession plans and future.

13 Oct 2026 4:40 am
Indian opposition leaders to march to top court to demand election chief resign

The march follows a chaotic weekend in Delhi which saw thousands of protesters being detained by police.

12 Oct 2026 12:12 pm
Delhi braces for more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released

The leaders, including CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, had been detained when they arrived in Delhi on Saturday.

11 Oct 2026 11:32 am
'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest

Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded ahead of the demonstration.

10 Oct 2026 5:59 pm
Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi

Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.

9 Oct 2026 12:49 pm
Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink

Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.

9 Oct 2026 12:12 pm
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.

8 Oct 2026 9:11 am
India's first bank rate hike since 2023 signals growing inflation concerns

The hike reflects a global shift towards tighter monetary policy as central banks battle inflation fuelled by Middle East conflict.

7 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet as India captain

India batter Harmanpreet Kaur leaves her role as national team captain across all three formats, replaced by fellow batter Smriti Mandhana.

6 Oct 2026 11:01 pm
Indian opposition MPs detained in protest against election chief

Opposition leaders have alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party during elections.

6 Oct 2026 3:35 pm
How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports

Indias toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.

5 Oct 2026 7:12 am
India beat Pakistan to take Asian Games gold

Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma set India on their way to victory as they beat Pakistan to win gold at the Asian Games.

3 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
I opened cockpit door of plane while being attacked, Indian pilot tells Modi

Capt Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed on the Israel-bound flight, has been hailed as a hero.

2 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
India's 'cockroach' protesters are back - this time asking poll chief to resign

The Cockroach Janta Party has asked supporters to turn out for a protest in Mumbai to demand electoral reforms.

2 Oct 2026 9:55 am
England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw

England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

1 Oct 2026 10:01 pm
'He's taught us courage': Friend on Indian pilot hailed as a hero

Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

1 Oct 2026 6:13 pm
Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?

Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

1 Oct 2026 11:31 am
Gill hits 223 not out as India chase down Windies' record total

Shubman Gill hits a career-best 223 not out as India sensationally chase down West Indies' 405-7 in the second ODI in Guwahati.

30 Sep 2026 10:23 pm
'He will never walk free': Indian judge's letter promises child sex abuse survivor

In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as he bravest little girl this court has ever seen.

30 Sep 2026 2:15 pm
The race to crown the 'fattest dog of Delhi'

The contest to crown the Indian capital's chonkiest dog has attracted thousands of votes.

29 Sep 2026 4:36 pm
How a rape rumour sent an Indian university into turmoil and emptied hostels

Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU).

29 Sep 2026 1:42 pm
Sign before praying: A new conversion law is affecting churchgoers in Indian state

A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra is raising questions about faith, choice and freedom.

29 Sep 2026 6:20 am
Why India's Election Commission is in the eye of a storm - again

India's polling monitor is facing yet another crisis of credibility with fresh allegations against its chief.

24 Sep 2026 1:56 pm
Outrage in India over viral video of teen molested and her friend beaten

Three minors were arrested after videos capturing the assault went viral in India, sparking anger.

22 Sep 2026 10:44 am
Why a new Pakistan-China border pact has irked India

A China-Pakistan border pact challenges India's territorial claims and deepens strategic concerns over disputed Kashmir.

21 Sep 2026 4:39 am
Mum's viral barefoot race sparks debate over India's education crisis

Unprepared and in flip-flops, the 47-year-old widow ran 3km to try secure her daughter's future.

20 Sep 2026 4:48 am
Man acquitted in gruesome India murder case found dead

The 50-year-old was freed of all charges by the Indian top court in November last year.

18 Sep 2026 4:05 pm
Tata Sons extends Chandrasekaran's term as chairman but a battle looms

Tata Trusts, the majority shareholder of Tata Sons, has called the reappointment illegal, indicating uncertainty ahead.

17 Sep 2026 5:36 pm
India's biggest stock exchange launches mega share sale

The National Stock Exchange's listing is expected to raise more than $2bn as it goes public on Thursday.

17 Sep 2026 1:43 pm
India and Pakistan summon diplomats after ships collide in international waters

Both sides accuse each other of causing the collision which happened in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday.

17 Sep 2026 11:56 am
India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote

Trumps tariff threat puts Indias Russian oil strategy- and its access to the US market - in a new bind.

17 Sep 2026 11:03 am
The small fee raising big questions for India's payments revolution

Since its launch in 2016, UPI has become a central part of India's digital payments economy.

16 Sep 2026 1:16 pm
Meta to report child abuse material directly to Indian authorities

The move follows a BBC investigation about paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material on Metas platforms.

15 Sep 2026 3:58 pm
Indian police detain driver who hit female biker in viral video

The incident has sparked a broader discussion about the harassment and hostility faced by female motorcyclists.

15 Sep 2026 2:46 pm
Why Asian gold is within reach for India's women hockey team

The team's fifth-place finish at the World Cup has raised hopes of a medal at the upcoming Asian Games

15 Sep 2026 10:36 am
Why cash continues to thrive even as India's digital payments grow

Digital payments are booming, yet cash remains deeply embedded in the economy in India, central bank data shows.

15 Sep 2026 4:45 am
Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisons

Brics members agree they need a new global order but it's harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there.

13 Sep 2026 4:53 pm
Oxford museum agrees to return Naga remains to ancestral home

Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum will return more than three dozen sets of human remains to the Naga people.

11 Sep 2026 7:36 pm