Pakistan demands India stop suppressing political activists, intimidating Kashmiris
FO spox addresses weekly press briefing
At least 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar
India has been experiencing a blisteringly hot summer
Sikh separatist contests India election from jail, a worry for government
Amritpal Singh, 31, is detained in a high-security prison in Assam, after his arrest last year
Welcoming news for Pakistan: Critical monsoon hits India mainland early
Below-average rains in 2023 depleted reservoirs, hit food production in Asia's third-largest economy
Modi eyes a third win in India election. Who is he and how did he come to power?
Opinion polls predicted he would equal the three-term record of first PM Nehru
India election 2024 - What lies ahead for the new government
The new government will face a plethora of issues like inflation, unemployment, foreign relations
Indian capital swelters as temperature hits all-time high of 52.9 Celsius
A heat wave alert has been in place for large parts of India since last week
The rich to push India home prices higher, affordable housing supply to lag demand
Home purchases driven by select few who mostly remain unaffected by higher interest rates
Indian capital records highest-ever temperature of 49.9 Celsius
In May 2022, parts of Delhi hit 49.2 degrees Celsius, Indian media reported at the time
Indian climber dies after Everest bid, eighth death this season
Three people -- a British climber and two Nepali guides -- among the eight are listed as missing
Cyclone kills 16 in India, Bangladesh and cuts power to millions
Packing speeds of up to 135 kph, it crossed Bangladesh's southern port of Mongla and entered India
India monsoon rains expected to be above average in a boost for agriculture
Season critical for Asia’s third largest economy, which delivers 70pc of annual precipitation
Indian police arrest hospital boss after six babies die in fire
The blaze broke out at the New Born Baby Care hospital in New Delhi
Fire kills six newborns at baby hospital in India's capital
TV footage showed firefighters attempting to douse the fire which broke out late Saturday night
India and Bangladesh brace for year's first cyclone
The coasts of the South Asian neighbours have experienced frequent severe storms in recent years
Fire at entertainment venue kills at least 24 people in western India
With rescue efforts continuing in the Rajkot district, the local mayor said death toll could rise
Yellen says India and China hindering 'Pillar 1' tax deal
The Pillar 1 negotiations are aimed at reallocating the taxing right on US-based digital giants
T20 World Cup: Jaw-dropping prices of tickets for Pakistan, India match
Marquee T-20 tournament will commence across the Atlantic in US and WI on June 1
India's Bosch posts Q4 profit rise on higher demand
India's Bosch posts Q4 profit rise on higher demand
Google to invest $350 mln in India's Flipkart, valuing co at $37 bln
Google to invest $350 mln in India's Flipkart, valuing co at $37 bln
How Mukesh Ambani's Antilia outprices Dubai's Burj Khalifa?
How Mukesh Ambani's Antilia outprices Dubai's Burj Khalifa?
Manipur's ethnic violence splinters teams and sporting dreams
The unrest in the state, divided football teams like Eastern Sporting Union (ESU) along ethnic lines
South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave and heavy rains in India, cyclone in Bangladesh
Extreme temperatures throughout Asia last month were made worse due to man-induced climate change
India's new government will be spoilt for choice with $25 bln extra in kitty
The surplus fund can help the new government bring down its fiscal deficit by 0.3% of GDP
India needs lower tax on recruitment services to boost jobs, says industry body
The unemployment rate among young women climbed to 22.7%
In India heatwave, Delhi labourers toil in 'red hot' conditions
A worker says it is among the hottest it has been in this area
India's poll panel orders Modi's BJP, opposition Congress to show restraint in campaign
India is holding the world's largest election over seven phases
Missing Bangladeshi lawmaker found murdered in India
Missing Bangladeshi lawmaker found murdered in India
Indian election casts spotlight on Modi look-alikes
Muslim rickshaw driver Rashid is known only as "Modi uncle" to the children whom he drives to school
India inspects spice companies after contamination claims
India inspects spice companies after contamination claims
Family in remote Himalayas gets own polling station for Indian election
It is dearth of infrastructure that Rinchen, a first time voter, is hoping her vote will help change
As Modi faces resistance, fatigue in India election, parent group steps in
As Modi faces resistance, fatigue in India election, parent group steps in
India election: Voting begins in fifth phase as Mumbai, Gandhi family boroughs head to polls
World's largest polls will conclude on June 1, with votes set to be counted on June 4
Space data fuels India farming innovation drive
Agricultural technology has the potential to grow farmers' incomes by 25pc to 35pc
India's butter chicken battle heats up with new court evidence
Two Indian restaurant chains have been sparring since January at the Delhi High Court
'Hindu nation': Religion trumps caste in India vote
Politicians of all stripes have courted lower caste Indians with affirmative action programmes
Dance videos of Modi, Mamata Banerjee turn up AI heat in Indian election
Officials concede tracking AI, online content difficult
Prime minister for all-out efforts to deal with mounting Pakistan debt
Says some miscreants resorted to violence as people in AJK were exercising their democratic right
India grants citizenship to first batch of 14 refugees under controversial law
The religious divisions have taken centre stage in India’s elections
India's monsoon rains to arrive on May 31, to boost crop output
The monsoon is the lifeblood of the country's $3.5 trillion economy
India's top court orders release of journalist held in illegal funding case
Police arrested Prabir Purkayastha in October for allegedly receiving illegal funding from China
India's Modi denies stoking divisions to win election
"The day I start talking about Hindu-Muslim will be the day I lose my ability to lead a public life"
FO lambasts Indian politicians for unhealthy rhetoric about Pakistan
She urged Indian politicians to stop dragging Pakistan into domestic politics for “electoral gains"
The water tanker drivers who keep 'India's Silicon Valley' Bengaluru going
Bengaluru has lost 79pc of its water bodies and 88pc of its green cover over 40 years
Pakistan urges world to take notice of India's belligerent rhetoric
Urges Indian politicians to cease dragging Pakistan into their domestic politics
India inks 10-year deal to operate Iran's Chabahar Port
State Department says US sanctions remain in place, Washington will continue to enforce them
Kashmir's Srinagar votes in large numbers in first election since 2019
BJP is skipping elections in Kashmir for the first time since 1996
Four dead, several feared trapped under billboard in freak accident during Mumbai rainstorm
Four dead, several feared trapped under billboard in freak accident during Mumbai rainstorm
India expects long-term arrangement with Iran on Chabahar port, minister says
India has been developing part of port in Chabahar to bypass Pakistan for exports to central Asia
Indian spices: Who are the two iconic spice brands under scrutiny?
It started with a Hong Kong sales ban on some of their products over a cancer-causing pesticide
Indian election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens
Polling will be held for 96 seats in 10 states and territories today
Canadian police arrest fourth man for murder of Sikh leader Nijjar
The IHIT announced that Amandeep has been charged with murder and conspiracy to kill Nijjar
Indian forces kill at least 12 Maoists in gunbattle
Friday's clash comes nearly a month after 29 Maoists were killed in the state
India poll watchdog's inaction lets PM Modi commit 'brazen' violations, opposition says
The commission on Tuesday ordered social media platform X to take down a BJP video against Muslims
India's opposition jubilant as Modi critic Kejriwal gets bail to campaign in elections
"It feels good to be back among you," Kejriwal told supporters soon after release from Tihar jail
India court details sexual harassment charges against former wrestling body chief
Several Indian wrestlers came out in protest last year seeking criminal action against Singh
Opposition leaders in India's Kashmir accuse government of sabotaging their campaigns
Opposition leaders in India's Kashmir accuse government of sabotaging their campaigns
India top court grants temporary bail to opposition leader Kejriwal to campaign in elections
India top court grants temporary bail to opposition leader Kejriwal to campaign in elections
Air India Express flights disrupted for second day after cabin crew call in sick
At least 175 flights have been cancelled in the past two days
Asia's richest Ambani and Adani dragged into Indian election rhetoric
A lower turnout so far in the six-week vote has rattled the BJP campaign managers
India's Modi skips election in Kashmir as critics dispute integration claims
Main contenders for three seats in Muslim-majority region are powerful local parties
Modi shifts income goals for struggling Indian farmers
He plans increasing agriculture corporate investments to 25pc
India court extends pre-trial detention of opposition leader Kejriwal until May 20, Live Law says
The country's financial crime-fighting agency arrested Kejriwal on March 21
India's Modi casts his vote as giant election reaches half-way mark
Modi cast his ballot in the Gandhinagar constituency where Home Minister Amit Shah is BJP candidate
India election: Inside Modi and BJP's plan to win a supermajority
The Hindu nationalist party and its allies target 400 of the 543 seats in lower house of parliament
Modi's home state Gujarat among 11 territories voting in third phase of giant Indian election
Modi's campaign changed track after first phase and attacked rivals as pro-Muslim
India BJP's election videos targeting Muslims and opposition spark outrage
Manipulated videos on social media have also become a contentious issue in this election
Indian protest wrestler Punia suspended for avoiding dope test
Punia, who won bronze at Tokyo Olympics, faces a two-year ban for refusing to provide a sample
Fake videos of Modi aides trigger political showdown in India election
Indian police arrested at least nine people last week for circulating fake video, police said
India's government lifts ban on onion exports, sets floor price
The policy changes comes in the middle of staggered voting in India's national election
Canada police charge three with murder of Sikh leader Nijjar, probe India link
Canada had been pressing India to cooperate in its investigation
High security in India's Manipur on anniversary of ethnic clashes
The remote state has been hit by violence since May 3 last year that has killed at least 220 people
India's foreign minister rejects Biden's 'xenophobia' comment
He said India's economy "is not faltering" and that it has historically been a society that is open
Canada police make arrests linked to murder of Sikh leader Nijjar
Canada police make arrests linked to murder of Sikh leader Nijjar
Indian wrestlers upset as Modi's party fields controversial lawmaker's son in polls
Modi is tipped to win a third term when results are announced on June 4
Pakistan slams Indian atrocities against minorities, Kashmiris at UN
Ambassador says unless Hindutva fascism is opposed, conflict in South Asia will remain a real danger
India's opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to contest elections from Raebareli too
India's opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to contest elections from Raebareli too
Indian troops martyr one more Kashmiri youth in IIOJK
The youth was martyred during the so-called cordon and search operation in Bandipora district.
India rejects US media report on 'plot' to kill Sikh separatist leader
Indian foreign ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal called the news "unwarranted and unsubstantiated"
Biden blames China, Japan and India's economic woes on 'xenophobia'
Biden blames China, Japan and India's economic woes on 'xenophobia'
Parts of India record hottest April as heatwave kills nine
Searing heat has been cited by political analysts as one of the reasons for low voter turnout
Forest fires raze parts of India amid heat, dry weather
Data shows that as of 2021, 54.4% of forests in India experienced occasional fires, mostly man-made
Indian forces kill 10 Maoist rebels in gun battle
Fighting in the Abujhmad area of the Maoist-riven Bastar region followed an April 16 clash
India 'shocked' as Musk's surprise China visit leaves them spurned
Musk's India trip could have boosted Modi's re-election campaign
Australian regulator examines possible contamination of Indian spice mixes
Hong Kong suspended sales this month of three MDH spice blends
Inheritance tax cannot remove inequality: Modi
Says these policies sow discord and block every road to equity
India will sign trade deal with Oman to expand its Middle East ties
The two countries have annual trade of less than $13bn
US food regulator gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination
MDH and Everest spices among most popular in India, are also sold in Europe, Asia and North America
Sri Lanka to hand management of China-built airport to India, Russia companies
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has stoked controversy since its opening in 2013
Indian troops martyr two Kashmiri youth in IIOJK
The youth were martyred during the so called cordon and search operation in Baramulla district.
India election sees turnout fall in second phase as Modi and Gandhi trade barbs
India election sees turnout fall in second phase as Modi and Gandhi trade barbs
Heart knows no border - Indian donor injects new life in Pakistani girl
Ayesha experienced cardiac issue in 2019 and had to ultimately get transplant
Water shortages, traffic aggravate India's Bengaluru as it votes
Bengaluru is home to thousands of startups and global firms
India begins voting in second phase of giant election as Modi vs Gandhi campaign heats up
Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in the seven-phase general elections
China's Sinopec charts global expansion with refinery in rival India's backyard
Feasibility being completed for $4.5bn project at Hambantota port
Businessmen want PM Shehbaz to reconcile with PTI founder, improve ties with India
Businessmen want PM Shehbaz to reconcile with jailed PTI founder, improve ties with India
Tesla shift on low-cost cars throws Mexico, India factory plans into limbo
IEA says electric car sales to rise strongly in 2014, but affordability to remain the key factor
India unemployment -- The biggest worry in world's fastest growing economy: Poll
Rural consumption, inflation and poverty are the other challenges
Modi is accused of using hate speech for calling Muslims 'infiltrators' at an Indian election rally
The Congress party moved the Election Commission saying Modi broke rules by using religion as a tool
Indian court extends pre-trial detention of opposition leader Kejriwal until May 7
Arvind Kejriwal is a fierce critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
India sugar demand surges in heatwave and election season
Consumption of cold drinks and ice cream rises during roughly from mid-March to mid-June
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and Muslims
The report noted rise in hate speech and revocation of Muslim-majority Kashmir's special status
MPC members say India rate cuts required to reach potential growth
However, they remained divided over timing
Pakistan, Iran resolve to broaden bilateral cooperation
Both presidents Zardari, Dr Raisi expressed deep concern over worsening situation in Gaza
Pro-China party wins Maldives election in landslide, media say
People's National Congress won 65 of the 93 seats
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election
Two videos have been viewed on social media more than half a million times
India to rerun election at 11 places in Manipur after violence
The election authorities had declared the voting void at the 11 locations
Maldives votes in election key to its India, China relations
More than 284,000 people are expected to choose the 93 members of parliament
This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a tonne
The largest living snake today is Asia’s reticulated python at 33 feet (10 meters)
Tesla chief Elon Musk postpones India trip, as South Asian nation goes to polls
Says he is looking forward to plan the visit later this year
India's strife-torn Manipur overcomes fear of violence to vote in big numbers
There were scattered incidents of violence on Friday in Manipur state, despite heavy security
Hindu-Muslim divisions sway voting in Indian district scarred by deadly riots
Critics accuse the BJP of targeting 200 million minority Muslims to please their hardline Hindu base
India's Wipro scrapes past lowered revenue expectations
India's Wipro scrapes past lowered revenue expectations
First-time voters rejoice in India's Maoist rebel heartland
Vpters said they are voting for Modi: "If he wins, our roads will get better"
Pakistan deeply disappointed by UNSC dissensus on Palestine's full UN membership
Foreign Office spokesperson regrets US veto
India's Lok Sabha election 2024: What you need to know
Nearly 1 billion people eligible to vote and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the pole position
India begins voting in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term
Indian election to last 7 weeks, has 968 mln voters
IMF calls for fiscal restraint in year with most elections ever
IMF calls for fiscal restraint in year with most elections ever
Fear eclipses election campaign in India's strife-torn Manipur
Campaign meetings are being held behind closed doors because of a fear of violence
India defers approval of Paytm's investment in its payments arm
India defers approval of Paytm's investment in its payments arm
India's Lok Sabha election 2024: What are the key issues?
India's economy is expected to have grown by about 8% in the last fiscal year
India's Lok Sabha election 2024: What are electronic voting machines?
It is a thick, rectangular device used to electronically record votes cast in elections
India's Modi warns of 'black money' in political funding after old system scrapped by court
Corporate funding of political parties is a sensitive matter in India and
India's Lok Sabha election 2024: the main political parties and candidates
The country has more than 2,500 political parties
At least four people drown as boat capsizes in Indian-occupied Kashmir
Most of the passengers were children, and rescuers were searching for many others missing passengers
WHO warns of falsified cough syrup ingredients seized in Pakistan
DRAP sent suspect drums of propylene glycol for testing
India forecasts above average monsoon rains after dry 2023
The monsoon is expected to total 106% of the long-term average this year
India court extends detention of opposition leader Kejriwal until April 23, Live Law says
Kejriwal is a fierce critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and rejects the charges against him
Electricity distribution companies are involved in overbilling: Naqvi
Says crackdown in progress against power theft, tariffs are too high
India's BJP election manifesto lacks plans for structural economic reforms: Citi
Says the document is more tilted towards continuity than change
India's Modi says BJP poll manifesto focuses on creating jobs
India begins voting on April 19 in general elections that will be held in seven stages until June 1
Imminent heatwaves: India asks companies to fire-up power plants to meet rising electricity demand
The South Asian nation registered an 8pc rise in consumption in the last financial year
India inflation eases to five-month low thanks to drop in fuel prices
US interest rate cut delay may affect RBI decision
Educated and unemployed: India's angry young voters
India readies for general elections that begin April 19
Indian troops martyr Kashmiri youth in Pulwama
The youth was martyred during the so-called cordon and search operation in Pulwama district.
Modi eyes a third win in India election. Who is he and how did he come to power?
His Hindu nationalist agenda has polarised the country
India election: Congress's Gandhis, trailing Modi, battle for political survival
Virtually all opinion polls suggest Modi's nationalist BJP will return to power for a rare 3rd term
Drained' Zampa withdrew from IPL to put family and body first
Zampa had been due to join Rajasthan Royals
India's blue-chips set to open higher; US inflation in focus
India’s GIFT Nifty was trading at 22,825.
Jadeja reaches IPL milestone in Chennai's win over Kolkata
He has taken 156 wickets and made 2,776 runs in the IPL
India's Sensex powers past 75,000, NSE market capitalisation tops $4.81tr
Tata Motors gained 1pc, leading auto stocks 0.3pc higher
US monitoring India's involvement in killings of Pakistani citizens
He said US encourages both sides to avoid escalation and find a resolution through dialogue.
Muslims face dwindling representation in Modi's India
Secular parties avoid selecting Muslim candidates because they fear they would not appeal to Hindus
Political merchandise sales pick up - weeks before India election
It is a low-margin, high-volume business, where the price of a party badge can start from 1 rupee
Hit hard by extreme weather, some Indian farmers say expanding natural farming is the answer
Experts calling for using these methods across India amid climate change and decreasing profits
India's top court puts order banning Islamic schools on hold
The court was responding to a challenge to the March 22 order of the Allahabad High Court
India must keep e-scooter subsidies to boost adoption
India must keep e-scooter subsidies to boost adoption
Minister warns India of befitting response in event of misadventure against Pakistan
Asif says Pakistan had freed Abhinandan as an act of charity toward its arch-rival
Pakistan slams Indian minister's remarks, says resolute to safeguard sovereignty
Foreign Office spokesperson says peace desire must not be misconstrued as weakness
Bollywood plays its part in India election season dominated by Modi
‘The Kerala Story’ is among a string of films released since last year which appealed to BJP base
Pakistan wants international response to Indian network of extraterritorial killings
Pakistan wants global response to Indian network of extrajudicial, extraterritorial killings
Indian government ordered 'assassinations in Pakistan', reports UK publication
Indian government ordered ‘assassinations in Pakistan’, says UK publication
India's rate panel holds key rate steady on robust growth, above target inflation
The Reserve Bank of India kept the main lending rate unchanged at 6.5%, in line with expectations
Exclusive: Modi sets ambitious India economic goals for probable third term
Modi has “guaranteed” making the economy the third largest in the world from fifth now if he wins
Online hate sows Muslim fears as India votes
India has a long and grim history of sectarian clashes between majority Hindus and minority Muslims
Majority of recent CO2 emissions linked to just 57 producers, says report
Aramco, Gazprom and Coal India are the top three emitters
Chemical factory blast claimed four lives in India
Chemical factory blast claimed four lives in India
Ghost in the machine: Deepfake tools warp India election
Political parties are harnessing powerful artificial intelligence tools to make deepfakes
India wheat procurement: Govt asks traders to avoid buying new crop for shoring up state stocks
Rising wheat prices forced the government to sell record quantities to boost local supplies
India rejects China's renaming of 30 places in Himalayan border state
India and China share a 3,800 km border
South Asia jobs creation lags population growth: World Bank
The region created an average of 10m jobs a year, working-age population grew by 19m
India braces for heatwaves with impact seen on inflation, election
The South Asian nation is the world's second largest wheat producer.
India puts on hold proposed hike in road toll charges as elections approach
India will hold a general election in seven phases from April 19 to early June
India's Modi questions rival Congress about island ceded to Sri Lanka
A 1976 agreement barred Indian fishermen from waters around the 285-acre island in the Palk Strait
India hydropower output records steepest fall in nearly four decades
Reduction seven times faster than global rate as the entire world experienced El Nino effects
India's opposition Congress gets breather from $420 mln tax payment until after elections
The party has called the action as politically motivated and an attempt to financially cripple it
Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal sent to jail until April 15 in graft case, media reports say
Kejriwal blamed Modi for his arrest
Indian Oil, Panasonic Energy enter pact to make lithium cells
Indian Oil, Panasonic Energy enter pact to make lithium cells
India rescuing citizens forced into cyber fraud schemes in Cambodia
India rescuing citizens forced into cyber fraud schemes in Cambodia
India opposition unites over pre-election arrest, blames PM Modi
"Narendra Modi is trying match-fixing in this election," Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi said
India rescuing citizens forced into cyber fraud schemes in Cambodia
More than 5,000 Indians are trapped in Cambodia
India youth unemployment much higher among graduates: ILO
Jobless rate in their case stands at 29.1pc. It is 3.4pc if they cannot read or write
Willey exits IPL citing personal reasons, Henry joins Lucknow
He quit international cricket after the 50-overs World Cup in India last year
Pakistan expresses dismay over absence of Indian diplomats from Iftar dinner
Pakistan expresses dismay over absence of Indian diplomats from Iftar dinner
India's Congress bemoans 'tax terrorism' after second tax notice
India's Congress bemoans 'tax terrorism' after second tax notice
India keen on trade deals with Britain, Oman early in Modi's probable third term, sources say
Modi will be seeking a rare third term
Sania Mirza likely to contest India's Lok Sabha elections
Former Indian cricket captain Azharuddin proposed her name
India sizzles in global equity capital markets amid Asia deals drought
Total ECM deals rose 139pc, making it the most active in Asia Pacific where activity was down 46.8pc
'Hats off to those who fast and work': Bharti Singh about Ramazan
She talks magic of the holy month and fasting
India to spend $3.7 bln to fence Myanmar border, source says
India has said it would fence border and end visa-free movement policy for security of its citizens
Hussey hails Ravindra for making fast start to IPL career
The 24-year-old has hit the ground running in his debut IPL season
Workforce shortage: Croatia latest addition to destination list for Asian migrants
Mass emigration and a shrinking population has created tens of thousands of vacant positions
Christians in India fearful as election looms
Christians were attacked in 2008 when mobs rampaged through parts of India's eastern state of Odisha
Consumer stocks rise 18pc in India but are laggards
Wealth concentrated in the richest 1% is at its highest in six decades
India's central bank likely to hold rates steady until at least July
Inflation, which is still close to the upper band of the central bank's 2%-6% target
Salman, Munawar and more light up politician Baba Siddique's Iftar party
Baba Siddique’s Iftar parties considered one of the high-profile events of Mumbai
Sana Khan makes rare media appearance at Iftar bash
Sana has generally avoided paparazzi and media appearances since her departure from showbiz
Siraj says trade with India unacceptable, condemns FM Dar's statement
Siraj says trade with India unacceptable, condemns FM Dar’s statement
Naveen Jindal leaves Congress Party to join BJP before India election
Opposition Congress Party's members are joining Modi's BJP which is tipped to win a third term
Delhi's Pant overcomes jitters to make comeback in IPL after car crash
Pant was involved in a near-fatal crash in December 2022
Indian activist's hunger strike for Ladakh autonomy draws thousands of supporters
Wangchuk's campaign seeks to highlight the damage to Ladakh's fragile ecology
India brings back 35 Somali pirates as part of operations near Red Sea
India captured them from cargo ship Ruen last week, 3 months after it was hijacked off Somali coast
YouTuber Arun Srikanth fasts in solidarity with Palestine's kids
Arun Mashettey has been treating his fans and followers with glimpses of his Iftar
