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Protests grow in Jharkhand over alleged exam irregularities

The protesters demand that an exam held in April be cancelled and a federal agency investigate alleged irregularities in other tests.

6 Aug 2026 3:00 pm
Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal convicted in rape case

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a 2021 trial court verdict clearing Tejpal of all charges.

6 Aug 2026 11:30 am
Youth protests have weakened Modi, Sonam Wangchuk tells BBC after hunger strike

The Cockroach movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.

6 Aug 2026 12:08 am
Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast

All 14 people on board the Indian-flagged vessel were safely rescued, India's ministry of external affairs says.

5 Aug 2026 2:54 am
India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

31 Jul 2026 3:34 am
US announces tariffs on dozens of countries over forced labour concerns

The tariffs target around 60 trading partners, including India, over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.

24 Jul 2026 3:16 am
India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days

Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert possible violence.

24 Jul 2026 2:57 am
Tunnel collapse in India kills 12 workers

Rescue operation is ongoing but hazardous conditions have hampered efforts to reach those still inside.

22 Jul 2026 11:08 am
Why are thousands of people protesting in Delhi?

Thousands of mostly young people have marched on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.

20 Jul 2026 6:03 pm
The hunger-striking engineer demanding education reforms in India

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has a long history of challenging the status quo and refusing food to highlight his causes.

20 Jul 2026 5:55 pm
Sonam Wangchuk forcibly taken to hospital after 20 days of hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk had urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July.

18 Jul 2026 9:24 am
WCA concerned about ODI World Cup format

The World Cricketers' Association says it is concerned by the changes made to the structure of the men's 50-over World Cup.

17 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
Sonam Wangchuk refuses to end 20-day hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk has urged people to join the protest march to parliament on 20 July.

17 Jul 2026 11:16 am
Indian activist urged to end hunger strike as he loses 9.1kg in 19 days

The environmental activist has been on a hunger strike for 19 days and has visibly weakened.

16 Jul 2026 9:46 am
Air India crash report likely to be ready in October, say investigators

The crash killed 260 people, including 241 on board, with only one passenger surviving.

15 Jul 2026 3:15 pm
Indian sailor killed in Iran missile strike on tankers

An Indian crew member was killed and six others injured after Iranian cruise missiles struck two UAE tankers, the UAE said.

14 Jul 2026 10:20 am
England outplayed by India in crushing Test defeat

England are bowled out for 186 before lunch on the final day of the Lord's Test as India win by 270 runs.

13 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
Indian tourists among 15 killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam

Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam.

11 Jul 2026 6:13 pm
Ecclestone makes history as England fight back

Sophie Ecclestone becomes England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fight back late on day one against India of the first women's Test at Lord's.

10 Jul 2026 11:34 pm
England seal first T20 series victory over India

England seal their first-ever T20 series victory over India as their opponents suffer a record fifth straight defeat in completed 20-over matches.

10 Jul 2026 1:49 am
Tensions erupt in West Bengal after 11-year-old raped and murdered

A child's rape and murder - and the subsequent killing of a suspect - has snowballed into a political row.

9 Jul 2026 4:39 pm
US prosecutors charge Indian crime boss with murder of Sikh activist in Canada

The US charges against came as part of a sweeping series of arrests in the US, Canada and Europe.

8 Jul 2026 5:52 pm
Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India

England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

8 Jul 2026 1:15 am
India orders Meta to remove ads promoting child sexual abuse

The order comes days after the BBC published an investigation about the platform showing such ads to users.

6 Jul 2026 11:22 am
Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu

West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.

4 Jul 2026 6:25 am
India arrest after allegations of crche putting toddlers in washing machine

The arrest came after videos allegedly showing crche workers assaulting crying children surfaced online.

3 Jul 2026 2:53 pm
Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

The ads use terms including rape and child video and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.

3 Jul 2026 9:20 am
India asks WhatsApp to pause username feature rollout over fraud concerns

WhatsApp says the feature is not yet live and that it has built in safeguards against potential scams and impersonation.

2 Jul 2026 12:50 pm
First England-India T20 abandoned because of rain

Englands attempt to move on from a dreadful start to the summer is hit by the weather as their first T20 against India is abandoned because of rain.

2 Jul 2026 12:49 am
Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade

Weaker monsoon rains are likely to impact farm output but the government says it has enough grain stocks to deal with any shortages.

1 Jul 2026 12:45 pm
WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers

The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

30 Jun 2026 2:46 pm
India out after defeat by Australia, England to play SA

India are knocked out of the T20 World Cup at the group stage by a six-wicket defeat by Australia, meaning South Africa will play England in the semi-finals.

28 Jun 2026 10:47 pm
Ireland stun India in dramatic T20 series by one run

Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont.

28 Jun 2026 10:24 pm
India beat Bangladesh to keep semi-final hopes alive

Shafali Verma's 53 leads India to a five-wicket over Bangladesh at Old Trafford, setting up a must-win encounter against Australia on Sunday.

25 Jun 2026 10:33 pm
No India players will compete in Hundred - Ashwin

Legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not think India players will compete in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues any time soon.

25 Jun 2026 7:31 pm
Beaten and starved: Shock in India as police rescue men from bonded labour

Bonded labour was outlawed in India in 1975, but it still continues in villages and small towns.

25 Jun 2026 2:02 pm
This Indian state is trying to ensure no one grows old alone

Kerala is searching for new ways to care for its ageing population as migration leaves more elderly people living alone.

25 Jun 2026 8:08 am
Inquiry ordered after building fire kills 15 in north India city

Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.

23 Jun 2026 12:07 pm
WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back

WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.

22 Jun 2026 9:27 pm
Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad

A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.

22 Jun 2026 3:25 am
Brilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India

Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

21 Jun 2026 10:51 pm
Indian teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York

The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.

18 Jun 2026 8:09 am
Trump says he will visit India as frosty relationship with Modi thaws

Trump made the announcement during chat where he also vowed to protect India.

17 Jun 2026 10:13 pm
Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a mistake, arguing it would punish millions of users.

17 Jun 2026 12:26 pm
India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.

16 Jun 2026 2:53 pm
Arrest made after seizure of Russian oil tanker in Channel

National Crime Agency officers detain an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences.

15 Jun 2026 8:31 am
Why Delhi feels hotter than what temperatures show

We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

15 Jun 2026 7:34 am
Mandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan

Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.

14 Jun 2026 11:06 pm
More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say

A statement said significant progress had been made into investigating the crash which left 260 people dead a year ago.

12 Jun 2026 7:28 pm
Families mark a year since Air India crash with vigils and prayers

Family members of victims visited the crash site, carrying portraits of the loved ones they lost last year.

12 Jun 2026 6:59 pm