The crime sparked widespread anger and fears over the safety of healthcare workers in India.

Police say the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen staying illegally in India, which he denies.

Irawati Karve, India's first female anthropologist, led a fascinating life that challenged patriarchal norms.

Sanjay Roy faces life imprisonment or the death penalty over the charges he denies.

The Cholas were a powerful south Indian dynasty known for military conquests, grand temples and shaping global trade and culture.

The actor was attacked by an unidentified man at his house in India's Mumbai city on Thursday.

Five Indian sportswomen have been nominated for this year's BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award. Now the public can have their say in who will lift the prestigious award on 17 February.

Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced his decision to disband the company.

India is only the fourth country in the world with such technology after United States, Russia and China.

The actor was taken to the city's Lilavati hospital where he is undergoing surgery.

Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are set to start their tours to sell-out crowds in the country.

There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.

The BBC's Samira Hussain describes what she saw at the world's largest religious gathering.

Police say that the woman was alleged sexually abused and gangraped when she was a minor.

The BBC is at the Mahakumbh Mela, the Hindu festival expected to draw 400 million visitors over six weeks.

The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.

A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.

Jasprit Bumrah will miss India's five-match T20 series against England but fellow fast bowler Mohammed Shami returns from injury.

Several flights and trains have been delayed as visibility reached zero in many areas.

Indias six losses in eight Tests raise doubts over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and their red-ball future.

He was stopped by airport officials during a security check at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The Tirupati temple is one of the richest in India and attracts millions of devotees every year.

Visa woes and an immigration row are sparking uncertainty for Indians who want to work in the US.

Rescuers are racing against time to bring out coal miners trapped inside a flooded pit.

Mukesh Chandrakar, who was found dead last week, told important stories from a violence-prone region in India.

Nine men were trapped on Monday morning after water flooded the narrow hole manually dug to extract coal.

Doctors say that the 70-year-old's health has deteriorated but he has refused medical aid so far.

Mukesh Chandrakar's corpse was found with severe injuries consistent with a blunt-force attack, police say.

Australia race to victory on day three of the Fifth Test in Sydney with Scott Boland taking 6-45 to help regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017.

Australia opener Sam Konstas has affected Test opponents India by getting under their skin, according to team-mate Scott Boland.

Australia dismiss India for 185 on day one of their series decider but a fired-up Jasprit Bumrah strikes with the final ball of the day to boost the tourists late on.

Several flights and trains were delayed as a thick blanket of fog engulfed Delhi and surrounding areas.

The Lijjat co-operative, run by women, employs more than 45,000 people and is famous for its crispy poppadoms.

The deadly gas leak at the Union Carbide factory in central India killed thousands in 1984.

People are lining up to meet the 10-year-old internet sensation, but will fame guarantee opportunities to her?

From a viral tea moment to chess glory, a long wedding and popcorn tax - Indian social media had plenty to offer in 2024.

The rocket, which took off from a site north of Chennai, places two satellites in orbit.

Australia bowl India out for 155 in the fourth Test to take a 2-1 lead in the series with one match remaining.

Women-led Indian films have made a splash across the world this year, including at major festivals.

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk argue for skilled visas, but not all Trump supporters are pleased with their immigration views

Mourners gathered across Delhi to pay respects to a former PM many credit for India's economic reform.

Nitish Kumar Reddy hits a superb first Test century to keep India in the fourth Test - but Australia remain in a strong position at the end of day three.

The economist and political leader, who died this week, has made many memorable public speeches.

Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, led India through both good and bad times.

Waack Girls tells the story of six women who discover themselves as they learn the dance form waacking.

Manmohan Singh was instrumental in bringing India out of economic and nuclear isolation.

Australia Test debutant Sam Konstas hits a pulsating half-century on a thrilling opening day of the fourth Test against India.

A BBC reporter looks back to the day in 2004 when the tsunami hit while she was on the Andaman and Nicobar islands.