NewsAsiaChinaIndiaIndian opposition MPs detained in protest against election chiefOpposition leaders have alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party during elections.14 hrs agoIndiaFive reasons India's stock market is sinking even when its economy is growingThe world's fastest growing major economy has one of the worst performing major equity markets in 2026. 1 day agoIndiaFlydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official saysThe man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.3 days agoMiddle East'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilotCapt Smit Machchhar tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi he opened the cockpit door to let others in during the attack.5 days agoIndiaMandhana replaces Harmanpreet as India captainIndia batter Harmanpreet Kaur leaves her role as national team captain across all three formats, replaced by fellow batter Smriti Mandhana.7 hrs agoIndiaHow India became dangerously addicted to Chinese importsIndia’s toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.2 days agoAsiaIndian police accused of sexually harassing journalists at protestThe allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.2 days agoAsiaFeaturesInside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deathsAt least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.The vanishing world of India's street magiciansIndia's street performers are struggling to survive as audiences shrink and public spaces become harder to access. How India's election chief became embroiled in a crisis of trustPraised as a tough administrator, Gyanesh Kumar now finds himself at the centre of election-related controversy.Why some Indian civil servants become heroes for doing their jobsIn a system often marked by red tape and exhausting delays, officers seen to be following the rules get adulation.'He will never walk free': Indian judge's letter promises child sex abuse survivorIn the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as "the bravest little girl this court has ever seen".WatchWatch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attackHe has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot. Women protest in the streets of Delhi after string of sexual assaultsBBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi, where hundreds of women are protesting.India's 'cockroaches' want to fix schoolsIndia's 'cockroaches' party is focusing its attention on the poor conditions in schools.People pulled from mud in Nepal after deadly flash floodsAt least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone.Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequalityPriyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.Latest updates1 hr agoA beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research showsA sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.1 hr ago7 hrs agoMandhana replaces Harmanpreet as India captainIndia batter Harmanpreet Kaur leaves her role as national team captain across all three formats, replaced by fellow batter Smriti Mandhana.7 hrs ago14 hrs agoIndian opposition MPs detained in protest against election chiefOpposition leaders have alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party during elections.14 hrs ago1 day agoFive reasons India's stock market is sinking even when its economy is growingThe world's fastest growing major economy has one of the worst performing major equity markets in 2026. 1 day ago2 days agoHow India became dangerously addicted to Chinese importsIndia’s toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.2 days ago2 days agoIndian police accused of sexually harassing journalists at protestThe allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.2 days ago4 days agoIndia beat Pakistan to take Asian Games goldAbhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma set India on their way to victory as they beat Pakistan to win gold at the Asian Games.4 days ago4 days agoThe vanishing world of India's street magiciansIndia's street performers are struggling to survive as audiences shrink and public spaces become harder to access. 4 days ago4 days agoFlydubai pilot describes cockpit attack by co-pilotThe Indian pilot, who was stabbed mid-flight, says he "was not going to let others die".4 days ago...
