Bajinder Singh, a self-styled pastor with millions of followers, was convicted for raping a woman in 2018.

India is one of the countries which is most vulnerable to heat, with hundreds dying each year.

A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India's Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother's unwavering support.

The IPL 2025 is in full swing, but who is leading the race for the orange and purple cap? BBC Sport looks at the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in the 18th edition.

Mohanlal agrees to remove some scenes from L2 Empuraan after criticism from Hindu nationalist groups.

India feeds over a billion people, yet low yields and poor infrastructure keep agriculture lagging.

Mitchell Starc takes his first five-wicket haul in T20 cricket as Delhi Capitals cruise to a seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League.

The 14-foot-wide mural by MF Husain sold for an unprecedented $13.8m (10.6m) in New York last week.

The Indian conglomerate had halved the supply to the country's eastern neighbour over unpaid dues.

Affluent, urban Indians indulging their dogs and cats have led to the growth of India's pet care sector.

The charges against Amit Gupta, who heads Tech Mahindra's operations in Qatar and Kuwait, haven't been made public.

Weak domestic consumption and muted export demand are restricting expansion plans, according to a report.

Conservative Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Mark Carney were both asked on the campaign trail about allegations of foreign meddling.

The lower court had said breaking the drawstrings of a girl's lower garment was not attempted rape.

The talks come ahead of Trump's 2 April deadline to impose eciprocal tariffs on countries, including India.

She was called a gold digger and a murderer after the death of her actor boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput.

Kunal Kamra's jokes, which went viral, outraged supporters of Maharashtra leader Eknath Shinde.

From highways to hospitals and funeral grounds - here's how we covered the pandemic that ravaged India.

BBC reporters reflect on their experiences covering the pandemic while living through it.

Friends and family of Badar Khan Suri in India say they are shocked by the terror charges against him.

India and China are natural competitors but developments in strained ties can help with easing diplomatic tensions.

England fast bowler Jofra Archer achieves an unwanted record for the most expensive bowling figures in the history of the Indian Premier League - with 0-76 from four overs.

Dhoni, who turns 44 in July, is playing his 18th straight IPL season. Will this be his swansong?

Virat Kohli and Phil Salt's opening stand of 95 helps Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the 2025 IPL.

Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin advises her five-year-old on how to navigate the pressure to appear beautiful.

Players have used saliva and sweat to polish one side of the ball in order to make it swing in the air.

Immigration officials accuse Badar Khan Suri, an Indian academic on a student visa, of spreading Hamas propaganda, an allegation he denies.

The chatbot has become an unfiltered and unhinged digital sensation in India.

Could this be a chance for the worlds fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further?

In 1981, 24 people from the Dalit community were shot dead by members of a gang in Uttar Pradesh state.

The care workers, who paid thousands of pounds for UK visas, are in deep debt and without work.

Police have been searching for the missing University of Pittsburgh student, who was on spring break in Punta Cana, for the past two weeks.

Police in Nagpur city say the situation is now under control and are asking people to maintain peace.

The Indian prime minister is one of the few world leaders on Trump's social media platform.

Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley in 2018, is likely to face another trial.

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

Trade talks had previously stalled due to differences over issues such as market access.

Dhaka and Islamabad are growing closer after years of mistrust, but what does this mean for India?

A fashion show in a snowy town has sparked a controversy in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Teen photographers showcased the backbreaking work done by India's 400 million labourers.

The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.

The indefinite protest in Kerala state is continuing, despite assurances from the government.

Aleksej Besciokov is wanted by the US for allegedly laundering money and violating sanctions.

The move has caught most analysts by surprise, as Musk has publicly clashed with both companies recently.

Indian Americans are optimistic about Indias future, but wary of US-India ties under a second Trump term.

A war of words has erupted over a policy that deals with what languages children are taught in schools.

The plane's toilets broke down as they were clogged by plastic bags and clothes, causing discomfort to all.

A man was killed and two women, including an Israeli tourist, were allegedly gang-raped last week.

Lalit Modi is wanted by Indian authorities in connection with corruption allegations, which he denies.

Across India anxiety is growing about the early onset of summer and its impact on the economy.