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BRICS leaders arrive in India ahead of two-day summit

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Rescuers look for survivors after India hostel collapse kills seven

Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon season, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken older structures.

India

Investigation into Air India flight plunge flags hydraulic failure

India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said the aircraft detected a triple-hydraulic failure, with the autopilot disengaging and a stall warning triggered for two seconds.

Uzbekistan

India, Uzbekistan set $5bn trade goal, discuss uranium supplies

The two governments also broadened cooperation on critical minerals, defence, digital payments and transport. A new foreign minister-level mechanism will oversee implementation, alongside expanded education and regional links.

Ecotech

In photos: These architectural feats are woven into nature

The World Architecture Festival shortlist is brimming with nature-led designs.

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India

Indian police used excessive force during protests, Amnesty says

Demonstrations in the capital New Delhi, triggered by the leak of the national medical entrance test, turned violent on 20 July when thousands of protesters attempted to march towards parliament.

India

Cargo vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal, sparking rescue operation

The crew consisted of 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals, and one Bangladeshi, the Indian Coast Guard said.

World News

At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India

Panic reportedly broke out among thousands of worshippers after rumours that an electricity pole had fallen on devotees.

India

India's 'Cockroach' protests end after education minister resigns

Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation in a post on X, handing a major victory to the youth movement that spearheaded nationwide demonstrations, sit-ins and hunger strikes.

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Monsoon floods kill at least 41 in India's Assam state

Heavy monsoon floods submerge homes and roads in Assam, India, as rescue efforts continue after at least 41 people were killed.

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India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions

India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, NaMo Green Rail, boosting clean rail transport and cutting diesel emissions.

Climate

What it's really like living in one of the world's hottest towns

Residents in of Earth's hottest spots share how extreme temperatures, fuelled by the burning of fossil fuels, is making daily life a gruelling challenge.

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VW Osnabrück plant: Is the Iron Dome missile deal collapsing?

Vehicle production at VW in Osnabrück is scheduled to end in 2027, meaning around 2,300 jobs depend on a follow-up solution.

India

Rescuers search for five people after landslide in southern India

Experts say human-caused climate change is intensifying South Asia’s monsoons, which traditionally run from June to September and again from October to December.

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Tibetan activists detained outside Chinese Embassy in New Delhi

Tibetan Youth Congress activists are detained by police during a 'Free Tibet' protest outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi on 7 July 2026.

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Mumbai monsoon floods streets and disrupts travel

Heavy monsoon rains flood Mumbai, submerging roads, disrupting traffic and forcing residents to wade through waterlogged streets in India’s financial hub.

India

Fire at animation studio in India kills at least 15 people

The fire happened in a building housing a student training centre in northern India, raising fresh concerns about fire safety in the country.