India

Climate

Extreme heat causes 3,400 excess deaths per day in India - study

Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated.

10/06/2026

India

At least 21 people killed in fire at New Delhi hotel, police say

Several of those killed were foreigners, mainly from Central Asia and Africa, the Press Trust of India news agency reported, quoting unnamed officials.

03/06/2026

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Fire tears through New Delhi building, killing at least 18

A fire in a New Delhi building killed at least 18 people and injured several others, with rescue teams pulling dozens from the Malviya Nagar block.

03/06/2026

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Giant Lionel Messi statue dismantled in Kolkata

A 21-metre statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata has been removed less than a year after its unveiling due to safety fears over its stability in strong winds.

02/06/2026

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Dalai Lama attends swearing‑in of Tibetan government‑in‑exile in India

Penpa Tsering, the head of Tibet’s government‑in‑exile, was sworn in for a second term at a ceremony in Dharamshala, India, attended by the Dalai Lama.

28/05/2026

Residences

Roswyn: New Mumbai hotel opens with suites, wellness and listening bar

India’s first Morgans Originals hotel is an all-suite property bringing Italian dining, a Japanese-style listening bar and longevity-led wellness to Mumbai.

28/05/2026

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India faces extreme heat as dead fish wash up in New Delhi

India’s severe heatwave is affecting both people and wildlife in New Delhi. Hundreds of dead fish were removed from Sanjay Lake on Friday as temperatures remained far above seasonal averages.

22/05/2026

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Intensifying heat wave grips northern India as temperatures near 48°C

India’s northern plains are enduring another intense heat wave, with authorities warning of prolonged extreme temperatures close to 45 degrees Celsius in New Delhi on Thursday. Cooling shelters and health alerts have been introduced across New Delhi and nearby states.

21/05/2026

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Cats in costumes and beauty contests draw crowds at expo

Thousands of cat lovers gathered at Cat Expo India in Mumbai, where visitors explored cat beauty contests, pet care products, grooming services, accessories and premium food brands alongside dozens of felines.

18/05/2026

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Celebrations as Modi’s ruling party poised to take control of India's West Bengal state

Supporters of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrate as trends released by the Election Commission show BJP leading in 176 out of 294 seats in West Bengal.

04/05/2026

Art

Raja Ravi Varma painting sets new auction record for Indian art

A 19th century painting by Indian maestro Raja Ravi Varma sold for a record breaking €15 milllion has set a new benchmark for Indian modern art.

08/04/2026

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India: Holi brings colour and crowds nationwide

India celebrated Holi this week, as millions gathered to mark the Hindu spring festival of colours.

04/03/2026

Tech News

What are world and tech leaders saying at the India AI summit?

World leaders want to regulate AI — but they can't agree on how. Here is everything that is being said.

19/02/2026

Tech News

University ousted from India AI summit over China-made robot dog

Galgotias University said they were 'deeply pained' by the incident and that their representatives were 'ill-informed' about where the dog was made.

18/02/2026

Tech News

Everything to know about India’s AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

Global leaders such as Emmanuel Macron are gathering in India for an AI Summit to try to agree on AI governance after the Paris AI pledge last year was deemed ‘meaningless’.

16/02/2026

Destinations

I stayed in a restored party mansion in rural India

In recent years, the Chettinad area has seen an uptick in tourism, as new hotels have opened in restored mansions and the nearest airport expanded.

01/02/2026

India

Euroviews. Europe's 'India bet' is finally real, and it is bigger than trade

After years of faltering talks, the EU and India have struck a landmark free trade deal that goes far beyond tariffs. In an era of weaponised interdependence, it signals a new geoeconomic logic: openness on negotiated, strategic terms, writes Daniela Schwarzer in an opinion article for Euroviews.

29/01/2026

Europe Today

Exclusive: EU trade chief says trade deal will open India market

The European Union is pushing to open India’s economy to European companies as Brussels moves into the final stretch of negotiations on a long-awaited free-trade agreement with New Delhi, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews.

26/01/2026

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Thousands of Hindu devotees take holy dip at Sangam during Magh Mela festival

Hindu holy men and devotees take a dip in Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers to celebrate India’s Magh Mela festival.

15/01/2026

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Ai Weiwei launches first solo exhibition in India

India welcomes Ai Weiwei's first solo exhibition, blending art and political critique, in New Delhi. The show features works from over two decades of his career.

15/01/2026

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German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties

During his first official visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India's PM Modi discussed trade, technology, and green development, aiming to reduce reliance on China.

12/01/2026

Moments

These are the best Indian luxury train journeys to take in 2026

Heritage, culture, cuisine, and wildlife: India’s top luxury train journeys to take in 2026.

24/12/2025

Earth News

How the galaxy frog’s striking appearance became its biggest threat

Scientists warn that the desire to photograph the rare galaxy frogs could be behind their mysterious disappearance.

20/12/2025

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Toxic smog blankets New Delhi plunging air quality to hazardous levels

Dense toxic smog blanketed India’s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks.

15/12/2025

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Angry fans throw chairs, invade pitch as Messi GOAT Tour starts in India

Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically as fans ripped up seats and threw them towards the pitch after the Argentina star cut short his walk.

13/12/2025

India

At least 25 people killed in nightclub fire in India

An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire at a popular nightclub in the Indian state of Goa, which killed at least 25 people, including tourists, and injured six others.

07/12/2025