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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.
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.
India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
Trump shared a transcript of remarks made by podcaster Mark Savage, who criticised birthright citizenship in the US.
UN experts speak out in suport of Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton who was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017.
The poll is taking place against a controversy over a sweeping revision of electoral rolls.
Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.
A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their losses.
Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.
Southern Indian leaders urge mass mobilisation over concerns about redrawing electoral boundaries.
The trawler eportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding, the United Nations said.
Veteran leader Nitish Kumar, who moved to the upper house of parliament, resigned as chief minister on Tuesday.
Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.
The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.
Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.
A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Rainas comedy career. Now hes back, reclaiming his voice.
Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to expand into regions where it has struggled to gain a foothold.
Indias aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.
Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.
Experts say the court's decision will have far-reaching consequences for women's religious freedoms in India.
India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.
A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.
Yashoda and Krishna, painted by Raja Ravi Varma, beat a record set by an MF Husain work last year.
The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.
The crew members, whose ship was seized in December, got their release order a day before the war began.
Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.
Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't.
The royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time.
The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.
Analysts say current stocks are enough for the upcoming sowing season, but this may change if the war stretches on.
The coroner ruled that there was no evidence of foul play in the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg.
Harish Rana, 31, had been in a comatose state since 2013 after he fell from a fourth-floor balcony.
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
In 1912, Jamini Sen became the first woman Fellow of Glasgows Royal College, founded in 1599 and long closed to women.
India was a major buyer of Iranian crude, peaking at about 11.5% of its total purchase, before 2018 sanctions tightened.
Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.
Manufacturers stopped operations after supplies of propane and natural gas reduced sharply in recent days.
Indias educational enrolment has surged but jobs, especially good ones, are not keeping pace, a new report finds.
With Indias semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.
The Iran war has already rattled LPG users. Will Indias piped gas network face the next squeeze?
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told FT there was no lanket arrangement for Indian ships to pass through the strait.
All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.
The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.
The survey was commissioned by the BBC and Collective Newsroom as part of the Indian Sportswoman of the Year initiative.
The shockwaves of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran are being felt in India's kitchens.
Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.
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.
The airline has said Peiter Elbers stepped down for personal reasons, without sharing further details.

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