India

India

Thousands detained in India during 'cockroach' movemement protest

Police detained “cockroach movement” leader Abhijeet Dipke and two others as hundreds of protesters defied a heavy security clampdown in New Delhi.

10 October 2026

Economy

India hikes rates for first time since 2023 as rupee struggles

The Reserve Bank of India raised borrowing costs for the first time in over three years on Wednesday, as the Middle East war pushes up prices in Asia's third-biggest economy and weighs on an already fragile rupee.

7 October 2026

India

At least 81 killed after heavy rain and flooding in northern India

Schools were closed in parts of the state on Monday, including the capital Lucknow, while rescue teams moved people from flooded areas to safer locations.

28 September 2026

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Indian villagers stage ‘water funerals’ to protest river-linking project

Farmers and tribal villagers in central India staged symbolic “water funerals” to protest a major river-linking project they say threatens their homes, land and livelihoods.

22 September 2026

Kazakhstan

Free trade agreement with India: EAEU countries accelerate negotiations

The free trade area agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is crucial for the growth of trade in the region and improvement of on-land transport corridors, which will prove to be favourable for Europe as well.

15 September 2026

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Devotees flock to Mumbai and Hyderabad as Ganesh Chaturthi begins

India began its annual Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Monday, 14 September, as Hindu families and community groups installed brightly decorated idols of Ganesha in homes and public shrines.

14 September 2026

India

BRICS leaders arrive in India ahead of two-day summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is also set to attend the two-day summit, in what would be his first visit to India since 2019.

11 September 2026

Europe News

EU Commission pushes all-English trade deals despite French opposition

France's umbrage at the anglophone-only presentation might complicate the ratification of the EU-India trade deal, even though it supports the deal itself and considers India a strategic partner.

11 September 2026

Health news

Dogs trained to sniff out cancer with help from AI

A start-up in India is combining dogs' highly sensitive sense of smell with artificial intelligence to explore a new approach to cancer screening.

8 September 2026

Culture news

UK museum to return remains of 39 people to India's Naga community

The Pitt Rivers Museum said it has been "working closely" with the Naga people on finding a date for a handover ceremony, after which a Naga delegation is set to accompany the remains home.

7 September 2026

India

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.

7 September 2026

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.

4 September 2026

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.

30 August 2026

Ecotech

In photos: These architectural feats are woven into nature

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

29 August 2026

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.

24 August 2026

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.

23 August 2026