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‘Mornings and nights no longer exist’ at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India’s hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
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ICC to trial pink balls to limit bad light stoppages
Pink balls will be used to limit play lost to bad light in Test matches in a trial introduced by the International Cricket Council.
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.
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.
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A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
1 day agoAsia
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.
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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.
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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.
Who won the 2026 IPL orange and purple caps?
The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) has concluded and BBC Sport looks at the key stats from the tournament, including the previous winners of the orange and purple caps.
Survival before safety for Delhi’s poor as temperatures hit 45C
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
India’s communists once ruled millions. What happened to them?
The story of the rise and decline of India’s communists – from ruling states to struggling for relevance.
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
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‘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.
‘Blistering heat’: Indians warned to stay indoors as temperatures soar
The BBC’s Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .
Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.
Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician
Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.
Why India’s AI summit is key to its future in tech
The BBC’s Arunoday Mukharji explains why India needs to capitalise on the momentum.
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‘Mornings and nights no longer exist’ at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India’s hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
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‘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.
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A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
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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.
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Afghanistan in India 2026
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Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.
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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.
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Survival before safety for Delhi’s poor as temperatures hit 45C
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
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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.
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