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How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deaths

A new study links the vulture decline in India to deadly bacteria spread, causing about 500,000 deaths.

26 Jul 2024 2:47 am
Rahane thrived on 'nerves' in Leicestershire debut

Ajinkya Rahane says he used the nerves he had about his Leicestershire debut to thrive in their One-Day Cup opener.

25 Jul 2024 6:11 pm
Debt-ridden India labourer digs up diamond worth $95,000

Raju Gound, who has been diamond-hunting for over a decade, finally got lucky this week.

25 Jul 2024 2:09 pm
India pins hopes of Olympic glory on star athletes

India will be looking to top its previous medal tally of seven as its best athletes compete in Paris.

25 Jul 2024 8:59 am
Lammy aims to reset UK-India ties with early trip

The foreign secretary wants to boost relations amid instability among American and European allies.

24 Jul 2024 10:30 pm
David Lammy arrives in India for trade talks

Britain's foreign secretary wants to secure a free trade agreement with India, among other things.

24 Jul 2024 12:43 pm
The tiny Indian village claiming Kamala Harris as its own

Thulasendhrapuram, a tiny village in South India, is where Kamala Harris maternal grandparents are from.

24 Jul 2024 9:12 am
Surge in attacks brings fear to calmer parts of scenic Kashmir

An uptick in violence, particularly in Jammu, has stoked fears of a resurgence of militancy in the region.

24 Jul 2024 2:14 am
Six takeaways from Indian PM Modi's new budget

Indian PM Narendra Modi's new budget aims to tackle a deepening jobs crisis - but can he deliver?

23 Jul 2024 3:12 pm
India court blocks order for eateries to display owners' names

Critics say ordering restaurants to prominently display names of owners is discriminatory towards Muslims.

22 Jul 2024 4:16 pm
India alert after boy dies from Nipah virus in Kerala

The virus is transmitted from animals such as pigs and fruit bats to humans.

22 Jul 2024 2:12 pm
Modi's new budget faces jobs crisis test in India

Mr Modi's biggest challenge in his third term will be bridging the rich-poor divide.

22 Jul 2024 6:09 am
In photos: Colonial India through the eyes of foreign artists

A show in Delhi showcases colourful, rare artworks of colonial India by well-known foreign artists.

21 Jul 2024 6:44 am
Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos

The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies.

20 Jul 2024 10:12 am
What Covid revealed about gender inequality in India

A new study shows women in the country experienced a life expectancy decline of one year greater than men.

20 Jul 2024 6:46 am
Crowdstrike and Microsoft: What we know about global IT outage

A mass IT outage has caused chaos around the world, with major airlines among the victims.

19 Jul 2024 3:25 pm
US policeman who joked about India woman's death fired

Officer Daniel Auderer's body cam recorded him saying Jaahnavi Kandula's life had limited value.

19 Jul 2024 11:07 am
'No-one can change fate': India preacher on deadly crush

More than 120 people died in the crush which occurred at an event led by the self-styled godman.

18 Jul 2024 3:58 pm
Backlash after job quota bid for locals in India IT hub

The Karnataka cabinet recently approved a bill that mandated quotas for locals in private sector jobs.

18 Jul 2024 12:44 pm
Indian man stuck in lift for 42 hours thought he would die

Ravindran Nair entered a hospital lift on Saturday afternoon. He was rescued on Monday morning.

17 Jul 2024 3:32 pm
Search for crew after oil tanker capsizes off Oman coast

The vessel, with 13 Indian and three Sri Lankan crew members, capsized off the coast of Oman.

17 Jul 2024 2:28 pm
Four Indian soldiers killed in gunfight in Kashmir

The relatively peaceful Jammu region has witnessed increasing violence in recent months.

16 Jul 2024 11:10 am
Who is Usha Vance, lawyer and wife of Trump's VP pick?

Mrs Vance - ne Chilukuri, the child of Indian immigrants - was born and raised in the suburbs of San Diego, California.

16 Jul 2024 8:02 am
Dozens of Indian workers freed from 'slavery' in Italy

The workers were promised a better future. But they were made to work long hours and paid poorly.

15 Jul 2024 5:56 pm
Meet the tycoons behind the grand Indian wedding

For Mukesh Ambani, his son's wedding is not just a wedding - it's a display of his clout and power.

13 Jul 2024 6:37 am
Former PMs, film and sports stars join Ambani wedding

Tony Blair and Boris Johnson were among guests to arrive at the wedding of a billionaire's son.

13 Jul 2024 2:40 am
Lavish Ambani wedding divides opinions in India

The noise around the lavish wedding has drawn public fascination - and ire.

12 Jul 2024 6:35 pm
In photos: Kim Kardashian, Bieber and Rihanna at grand India wedding

Photos from the months-long wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani, son of Asia richest man Mukesh Ambani.

12 Jul 2024 1:48 pm
Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system

Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers.

12 Jul 2024 2:44 am
India tycoons son to marry after months of festivities

Anant Ambani, son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, will tie the knot with Radhika Merchant in Mumbai.

12 Jul 2024 2:39 am
Russia promises release of Indians fighting in its army

India says Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue with President Putin during his visit to Russia.

10 Jul 2024 12:01 pm
Gautam Gambhir's journey from feisty batter to tactical coach

At 42, Gautam Gambhir is the youngest head coach in the history of the Indian cricket team.

10 Jul 2024 3:07 am
Modi's balancing act as he meets Putin in Moscow

Mr Modi's visit coincides with a Nato summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be a major theme.

9 Jul 2024 4:10 pm
Five Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir ambush

The attack marks a month of increasing violence in the relatively peaceful Jammu region.

9 Jul 2024 11:37 am
Indian wrestlers eye Olympics after sex harassment scandal

Over a year after Indian wrestlers' protests, female athletes prepare for 2024 Paris Olympics.

9 Jul 2024 2:43 am
Floods kill six rhinos in India national park

Kaziranga National Park is experiencing its worst inundation in years as floods devastate Assam state.

8 Jul 2024 4:05 pm
Fatal India gathering organiser 'surrenders' to police

Nearly 121 people died in a crush at a religious gathering in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

8 Jul 2024 12:33 pm
Massive floods affect millions across South Asia

Swathes of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh have been inundated in recent days, killing scores of people.

8 Jul 2024 10:56 am
How fetching water is holding back India's women

Indian women and girls nearly always collect water for families - leaving them no time to work.

8 Jul 2024 5:02 am
Tata talks under way but no full jobs guarantee - Reynolds

The new business secretary says job guarantees will form part of its negotiations with Tata about its Port Talbot site.

7 Jul 2024 10:13 pm
India preacher denies blame for crush deaths

Bhole Baba, who led the festival where some 120 people died, will co-operate with investigations.

4 Jul 2024 2:58 pm
India's X alternative Koo to shut down services

The homegrown app, which once had ambition of rivalling X in India, has faced a shortage of funding.

4 Jul 2024 11:18 am
WATCH: Families mourn victims of deadly India crush

At least 121 people, mostly women, were killed in the crush at a religious event in northern India.

3 Jul 2024 3:12 pm
Grief and anger after India crush kills 121

Most of the dead were women - killed as crowds left a packed religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh state.

3 Jul 2024 3:07 pm
What we know about the India crush that killed 121

The incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade.

3 Jul 2024 12:34 pm
Dozens killed in stampede at India religious event

At least 27 people have been killed in a stampede at a religious event in India's Uttar Pradesh state.

2 Jul 2024 5:29 pm
India state battling floods braces for heavy rains

Severe floods in the north-eastern state of Assam have displaced hundreds of thousands of people.

2 Jul 2024 1:02 pm
The contentious exam deciding the fate of Indias doctors

The NEET exam has triggered nationwide protests, with students saying it has jeopardised their future.

2 Jul 2024 2:43 am
World Cup glory a vindication for India cricket legends

India defeated South Africa by seven runs on Saturday to bring home a World Cup after 13 years.

1 Jul 2024 3:08 pm
Kohli, Rohit and Jadeja retire from T20 internationals

India legends Virat Kohl, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja retire from T20 internationals following their World Cup triumph in Barbados.

30 Jun 2024 6:07 pm