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Sooryavanshi, 15, gets first India call-up

Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first international call-up by making the India T20 squad to tour England and Ireland.

6 Jun 2026 5:26 pm
Trump confident of India trade deal despite new tariff threat

This week, the US proposed new tariffs on dozens of countries including India over concerns of forced labour.

5 Jun 2026 11:33 am
Indian film union drops boycott call against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh

The producers of Don 3 had earlier complained that Singh's alleged exit from the film had caused major financial losses.

4 Jun 2026 11:58 am
Stokes warns players could quit England over strict IPL stance

Captain Ben Stokes warns that players could abandon international cricket if England take a hardline stance on the Indian Premier League.

3 Jun 2026 8:22 pm
Indian killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport

Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.

3 Jun 2026 7:32 pm
Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.

3 Jun 2026 2:49 pm
US announces new tariffs on India and others over forced labour concerns

US proposes extra 12.5% tariff on India over forced-labour concerns, complicating trade talks.

3 Jun 2026 2:08 pm
Delcy Rodrguez visits India - will Venezuelan oil earn permanent place in Delhi's energy mix?

Delcy Rodrguez's India visit highlights Venezuela's growing role in Delhi's oil diversification.

3 Jun 2026 1:25 pm
Convenience or entitlement? Indian start-up offers people to carry shopping bags

CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters.

3 Jun 2026 8:21 am
Why Myanmar president's India visit is being closely watched

Myanmar is seeking to broaden diplomatic engagement after years of international criticism and isolation.

2 Jun 2026 1:59 pm
India's 'unsafe' 70ft Messi statue taken down

A 70ft statue of Lionel Messi in India is taken down after it was spotted swaying in the wind in May.

1 Jun 2026 5:52 pm
'I could not see him one last time': A family's grief a year after Air India crash

There were 242 people on board the flight on 12 June 2025, and all but one died in the crash.

1 Jun 2026 11:18 am
How stamps and postcards helped India count its people

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

31 May 2026 5:17 am
Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing

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

30 May 2026 4:34 am
Wonderkid Sooryavanshi recovers from head blow to hit 96

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

29 May 2026 9:57 pm
Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested

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

29 May 2026 12:17 pm
Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C

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

29 May 2026 5:26 am
Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in India

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

28 May 2026 11:05 am
Sooryavanshi, 15, stuns again in IPL eliminator

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

27 May 2026 11:46 pm
India's 'unsafe' 70ft Messi statue to be moved

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.

27 May 2026 5:13 pm
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard

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

27 May 2026 4:28 pm
Major film union in India calls for boycott of superstar Ranveer Singh

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

27 May 2026 12:28 pm
Delhi's most exclusive club is under threat of shutdown - can it survive?

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

26 May 2026 4:47 am
Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists

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

23 May 2026 9:25 am
An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy

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

22 May 2026 5:11 pm
Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears

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

22 May 2026 1:26 pm
India has a new political superstar - a cockroach

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

21 May 2026 2:22 pm
Norwegian journalist's question to Modi sparks controversy in India

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

20 May 2026 1:30 pm
UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise

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

20 May 2026 7:28 am
US justice department drops criminal fraud charges against Adani

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

19 May 2026 1:03 pm
India's Adanis agree to pay $18m to settle civil fraud case in the US

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

15 May 2026 12:11 pm
Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays

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

15 May 2026 5:19 am
India's aspiring doctors heartbroken by exam paper leak

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

13 May 2026 2:00 pm
Protests in India after medical entrance test scrapped over leak claims

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

12 May 2026 4:38 pm
BJP leader back to head India's Assam state for second time in a row

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

12 May 2026 12:56 pm
Modi urges Indians to WFH and limit foreign travel as Iran war continues

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

11 May 2026 11:32 am
How social media turned Indian film star Vijay into a political force

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

11 May 2026 5:04 am
From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari set to become West Bengal chief minister

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

9 May 2026 5:17 am
Political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu as Vijay falls short of majority

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

8 May 2026 12:40 pm
Top BJP leader's aide shot dead in violence after Indian state election

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

7 May 2026 1:33 pm
Superstar Vijay stuns rivals and reshapes politics in Tamil Nadu state

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

5 May 2026 1:02 pm
Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers

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

4 May 2026 5:29 pm
A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty

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

30 Apr 2026 6:49 pm
Mamdani says he would ask King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor

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

30 Apr 2026 2:26 pm
Outrage after Indian man carries his sister's skeleton to a bank to prove her death

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

29 Apr 2026 2:24 pm
Indian billionaire's son offers to save Escobar's hippos

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.

28 Apr 2026 10:14 pm
Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash

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

28 Apr 2026 11:47 am
Remembering Raghu Rai: The photographer who showed India to itself

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

27 Apr 2026 2:00 pm
Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 36-ball ton but Royals lose

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.

25 Apr 2026 11:54 pm
Punjab pull off record T20 chase to defeat Delhi

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.

25 Apr 2026 8:19 pm