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Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

6 Aug 2026 8:00 pm
Meredith Kercher's sister criticises Amanda Knox's Edinburgh comedy show

Stephanie Kercher asks Amanda Knox to think about Meredith's family ahead of staging a show in Edinburgh.

6 Aug 2026 6:46 pm
Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence

The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

6 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Prashant Kishor: How India's best-known poll strategist finally became a lawmaker

Prashant Kishor stages an unexpected comeback, winning a by-election to become a lawmaker for the first time.

4 Aug 2026 2:22 pm
India's ex-wrestling chief cleared in sexual harassment case

A group of female wrestlers had accused Singh of sexually harassing them - he denied the allegations.

3 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts

Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.

1 Aug 2026 5:28 am
'I won't stop fighting,' says 'cockroach' protester after alleged detention

Mohammad Junaid has moved court alleging he was unlawfully detained by police due to his role in the protests.

31 Jul 2026 3:31 am
'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament

From delulu to FOMO, Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.

29 Jul 2026 2:32 pm
'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?

The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

27 Jul 2026 11:29 am
India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits

The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.

25 Jul 2026 11:14 pm
Watch: Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister

25 Jul 2026 7:14 pm
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming

The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?

25 Jul 2026 6:56 pm
Struggle to even get inside: BBC reports from celebration at 'cockroach' protest site in India

Crowds at Delhi's Jantar Mantar are elated after India's education minister stepped down. The BBC's Vikas Pandey reports.

25 Jul 2026 6:27 pm
Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained

India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.

24 Jul 2026 1:58 pm
'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg

Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.

23 Jul 2026 12:07 pm
'Momentum is still there': The BBC at India's 'cockroach' protest

Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters are continuing to protest in the capital, Delhi, despite heavy rains overnight.

22 Jul 2026 7:14 pm
India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify

The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.

22 Jul 2026 1:32 pm
Crowds return to 'cockroach' protest after India police crackdown

Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been protesting for education reforms.

21 Jul 2026 2:29 pm
India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown

Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded. Police said 118 of their men were also injured.

21 Jul 2026 2:14 pm
Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament

Some protesters demanding education reforms said they were injured in clashes with police who banned the march.

20 Jul 2026 6:01 pm
From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown

BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.

20 Jul 2026 2:11 pm
India's Cockroach protesters set to march to parliament

The Cockroach Janta Party has organised the march to demand reforms in India's education system.

20 Jul 2026 3:30 am
England seal series with record Lord's ODI total

England hit the highest one-day international total at Lord's to beat India by 27 runs and seal a thrilling 2-1 series victory.

20 Jul 2026 12:47 am
India's Ganesh idol makers count the cost of devastating floods

Weeks before the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, floods washed away months of work for idol makers in Maharashtra.

19 Jul 2026 6:07 am
Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': The rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions

India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1 on Saturday.

18 Jul 2026 6:09 am
Root's 99 not out helps England win to level series

An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.

17 Jul 2026 1:47 am
England's one-day woes continue with India defeat

Brendon McCullum's reduced role as England's white-ball coach begins with a reminder of how much work there is to do on a one-day team beaten by India.

14 Jul 2026 11:33 pm
How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers

India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test.

14 Jul 2026 1:42 pm
England facing defeat in Knight & Beaumont's farewell

Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight fall cheaply in their final innings for England as India close in on victory at Lord's.

12 Jul 2026 11:35 pm
Australia's BBL to stage season opener in India

The opening match of next season's Big Bash League will take place in India on 12 December.

10 Jul 2026 12:41 pm
India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations

Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.

7 Jul 2026 11:53 am
Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy

The dispute has revived one of Punjab's most sensitive political and religious issues ahead of state elections next year.

6 Jul 2026 2:05 pm
India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones

NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.

30 Jun 2026 9:12 am
Indian journalists condemn 'denial' of voting and passport rights of prominent editor

Rajagopal has alleged that he has been unable to renew his passport after his name was deleted from the electoral rolls.

29 Jun 2026 1:28 pm
Protest led by India's 'cockroach party' enters its third day

The group has said the protest will continue until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan steps down.

22 Jun 2026 2:16 pm
Asia's richest man Ambani announces what could be India's biggest share sale

India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (3.02bn), according to media reports.

19 Jun 2026 3:43 pm
'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash

A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.

16 Jun 2026 12:35 pm
'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him

Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.

12 Jun 2026 2:22 pm
Air India crash pilot's father vows to defend son's reputation

Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.

10 Jun 2026 6:07 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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