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India's post office turned stamps, postcards and letters into tools for counting a nation after independence in 1947.

Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again stars in the Indian Premier League with a brilliant 96 off 47 balls in the second qualifier.

Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.

As temperatures peak, Delhis informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.

Students blame the CBSE's newly-launched digital evaluation system used for marking this year's Grade 12 exams.

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produces his latest extraordinary innings by hitting 97 from just 29 balls in the Indian Premier League eliminator.

A giant statue of Argentina legend Lionel Messi is set to be taken down in India over safety concerns after it is spotted swaying in the wind.

Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.

The British-era Gymkhana Club is facing eviction, triggering a legal battle and a wave of nostalgia.

The top US diplomat has made statements offering to support Indias energy needs - but should Delhi give in?

Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.

The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.

Indias newest political movement started with an insult - and led to people proudly dressing up as cockroaches.

Journalist Helle Lyng faced an online backlash after asking Modi why he does not take questions from the press.

The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

The move comes days after the billionaire settled a civil fraud case filed by the US securities regulator.

The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied.

Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.

Nearly 2.28 million candidates will now have to reappear in a test to secure a place in India's top medical colleges.

Nearly 2.28 million students had appeared for the highly competitive medical entrance test last week.

Himanta Biswa Sarma is seen as one of the architects of BJP's rapid growth in India's northeast.

He said the austerity measures would reduce India's fuel use and help save foreign exchange.

Though Vijay campaigned only briefly, his fan club-turned-digital warriors amplified him online tirelessly.

A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengals next chief minister.

Film star Vijay's party has won 108 seats - leaving him 10 short of a majority in the Tamil Nadu assembly.

Chandranath Rath was personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, front runner to become West Bengal's new chief minister.

Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.

West Bengals verdict could reshape not just the states politics, but the future trajectory of Modis BJP.

The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.

New York's mayor made the comments hours before meeting King Charles, but it's unclear if he brought up the diamond.

A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger.

Anant Ambani - son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani - says he can take care of the animals roaming free since the drug lord's death.

Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.

With Rai's passing, India has lost a visual historian who was a chronicler of its most defining and often painful moments.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits an explosive 36-ball century - a second Indian Premier League ton in the 15-year-old's fledgling career - but it was not enough to prevent Rajasthan Royals slipping to a defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Punjab Kings produce a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.

India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.

Trump shared a transcript of remarks made by podcaster Mark Savage, who criticised birthright citizenship in the US.

UN experts speak out in suport of Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton who was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017.

The poll is taking place against a controversy over a sweeping revision of electoral rolls.

Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.

A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their losses.

Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.

Southern Indian leaders urge mass mobilisation over concerns about redrawing electoral boundaries.

The trawler eportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding, the United Nations said.

Veteran leader Nitish Kumar, who moved to the upper house of parliament, resigned as chief minister on Tuesday.

Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.

The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.