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WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers

The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

30 Jun 2026 2:46 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
India out after defeat by Australia, England to play SA

India are knocked out of the T20 World Cup at the group stage by a six-wicket defeat by Australia, meaning South Africa will play England in the semi-finals.

28 Jun 2026 10:47 pm
Ireland stun India in dramatic T20 series by one run

Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont.

28 Jun 2026 10:24 pm
India beat Bangladesh to keep semi-final hopes alive

Shafali Verma's 53 leads India to a five-wicket over Bangladesh at Old Trafford, setting up a must-win encounter against Australia on Sunday.

25 Jun 2026 10:33 pm
No India players will compete in Hundred - Ashwin

Legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not think India players will compete in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues any time soon.

25 Jun 2026 7:31 pm
Beaten and starved: Shock in India as police rescue men from bonded labour

Bonded labour was outlawed in India in 1975, but it still continues in villages and small towns.

25 Jun 2026 2:02 pm
This Indian state is trying to ensure no one grows old alone

Kerala is searching for new ways to care for its ageing population as migration leaves more elderly people living alone.

25 Jun 2026 8:08 am
Inquiry ordered after building fire kills 15 in north India city

Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.

23 Jun 2026 12:07 pm
WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back

WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.

22 Jun 2026 9:27 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
Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad

A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.

22 Jun 2026 3:25 am
Brilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India

Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

21 Jun 2026 10:51 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
Indian teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York

The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.

18 Jun 2026 8:09 am
Trump says he will visit India as frosty relationship with Modi thaws

Trump made the announcement during chat where he also vowed to protect India.

17 Jun 2026 10:13 pm
Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a mistake, arguing it would punish millions of users.

17 Jun 2026 12:26 pm
India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.

16 Jun 2026 2:53 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
Arrest made after seizure of Russian oil tanker in Channel

National Crime Agency officers detain an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences.

15 Jun 2026 8:31 am
Why Delhi feels hotter than what temperatures show

We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

15 Jun 2026 7:34 am
Mandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan

Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.

14 Jun 2026 11:06 pm
More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say

A statement said significant progress had been made into investigating the crash which left 260 people dead a year ago.

12 Jun 2026 7:28 pm
Families mark a year since Air India crash with vigils and prayers

Family members of victims visited the crash site, carrying portraits of the loved ones they lost last year.

12 Jun 2026 6:59 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
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker

The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.

11 Jun 2026 12:48 pm
Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman

India's government said three Indian sailors were missing and 21 crew had been rescued after the hit on the Settebello off the coast of Oman.

10 Jun 2026 11:18 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
All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike

Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.

9 Jun 2026 11:45 am
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