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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
In photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C

India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.

24 Apr 2026 2:37 pm
India condemns remarks shared by Trump calling it a 'hellhole'

Trump shared a transcript of remarks made by podcaster Mark Savage, who criticised birthright citizenship in the US.

24 Apr 2026 12:27 pm
Detained Scot enduring 'psychological torture' in Indian jail

UN experts speak out in suport of Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton who was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017.

23 Apr 2026 12:50 pm
High-stakes West Bengal election begins in India amid voter roll row

The poll is taking place against a controversy over a sweeping revision of electoral rolls.

23 Apr 2026 6:22 am
Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days

Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.

22 Apr 2026 11:25 am
A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a deadly bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable

A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their losses.

22 Apr 2026 2:44 am
At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India

Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.

20 Apr 2026 11:46 am
India to decide women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies

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

16 Apr 2026 1:50 pm
250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean

The trawler eportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding, the United Nations said.

15 Apr 2026 12:24 pm
Indian PM Modi's party gets first chief minister in Bihar state

Veteran leader Nitish Kumar, who moved to the upper house of parliament, resigned as chief minister on Tuesday.

15 Apr 2026 11:25 am
Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.

13 Apr 2026 3:53 pm
Tributes pour in for legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle

The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.

13 Apr 2026 11:22 am
Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights

Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.

13 Apr 2026 5:29 am
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

12 Apr 2026 1:54 pm
India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it

Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.

12 Apr 2026 5:46 am
An inappropriate joke nearly ended his career. Now he's back with more humour

A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Rainas comedy career. Now hes back, reclaiming his voice.

11 Apr 2026 7:15 am
Key state polls begin in test for Modi's party

Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to expand into regions where it has struggled to gain a foothold.

9 Apr 2026 7:30 am
India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief

Indias aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.

8 Apr 2026 3:09 pm
Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount

Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.

7 Apr 2026 3:40 pm
India's top court hears challenges to ruling on women's entry into temple

Experts say the court's decision will have far-reaching consequences for women's religious freedoms in India.

7 Apr 2026 12:25 pm
India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock

India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.

7 Apr 2026 6:51 am
How Bombay went from a fort city to a bustling metropolis

A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.

4 Apr 2026 5:39 am
Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale

Yashoda and Krishna, painted by Raja Ravi Varma, beat a record set by an MF Husain work last year.

2 Apr 2026 6:00 pm
IndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEO

The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.

1 Apr 2026 12:03 pm
'Felt close to death': Indian seafarers detained in Iran return home

The crew members, whose ship was seized in December, got their release order a day before the war began.

31 Mar 2026 2:42 pm
South Korea to Sri Lanka: How the Iran war impacts you if you live in Asia

Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

31 Mar 2026 2:41 pm
How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator in the Iran war

Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't.

31 Mar 2026 8:03 am
India restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food

The royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time.

29 Mar 2026 4:55 am
New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests

The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.

26 Mar 2026 2:31 pm
India's fertiliser supplies under strain as war disrupts shipments

Analysts say current stocks are enough for the upcoming sowing season, but this may change if the war stretches on.

26 Mar 2026 12:10 pm
Indian singer's drowning was accidental - Singapore coroner

The coroner ruled that there was no evidence of foul play in the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg.

25 Mar 2026 6:10 pm
Indian man whose life support was removed after court go-ahead dies

Harish Rana, 31, had been in a comatose state since 2013 after he fell from a fourth-floor balcony.

25 Mar 2026 12:15 pm
Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help

The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

23 Mar 2026 5:33 am
The forgotten Indian woman trailblazer in British medicine

In 1912, Jamini Sen became the first woman Fellow of Glasgows Royal College, founded in 1599 and long closed to women.

21 Mar 2026 6:12 am
US hints at easing Iran oil curbs - what it means for India

India was a major buyer of Iranian crude, peaking at about 11.5% of its total purchase, before 2018 sanctions tightened.

20 Mar 2026 12:42 pm
Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels

Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.

20 Mar 2026 6:29 am
India's ceramic hub grinds to a halt as Iran war chokes gas supply

Manufacturers stopped operations after supplies of propane and natural gas reduced sharply in recent days.

19 Mar 2026 2:18 pm
India's young are more educated than ever. So why are so many jobless?

Indias educational enrolment has surged but jobs, especially good ones, are not keeping pace, a new report finds.

19 Mar 2026 5:32 am
India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

With Indias semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

18 Mar 2026 6:00 am
Gas on the line: will the Iran war squeeze India's piped gas next?

The Iran war has already rattled LPG users. Will Indias piped gas network face the next squeeze?

17 Mar 2026 12:17 pm
India hopeful Iran talks will ease Hormuz route for its ships

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told FT there was no lanket arrangement for Indian ships to pass through the strait.

16 Mar 2026 2:11 pm
Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit

All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.

16 Mar 2026 11:11 am
'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition

The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

13 Mar 2026 5:17 pm
More Indian women play cricket now than in 2020 - BBC study

The survey was commissioned by the BBC and Collective Newsroom as part of the Indian Sportswoman of the Year initiative.

13 Mar 2026 5:07 pm
'The situation is dire': War on Iran squeezes India's cooking-gas supplies

The shockwaves of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran are being felt in India's kitchens.

12 Mar 2026 1:21 pm
Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician

Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.

12 Mar 2026 12:01 pm
Windies book own flights after 'distressing' wait in India

The West Indies team is to return home via commercial flights from India after a distressing wait following their exit from the men's T20 World Cup.

11 Mar 2026 2:25 pm
India's IndiGo airline CEO resigns months after mass cancellation crisis

The airline has said Peiter Elbers stepped down for personal reasons, without sharing further details.

11 Mar 2026 2:10 pm