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Climate

Striking new photos make air pollution visible from Wales to India

From Port Talbot steelworks to a Delhi playground, the researchers hope their photos will help people see the impact of pollution on their lives.

India

Counting begins in India mega-election

Voting in the world's largest democracy is widely seen as a referendum on the current prime minister Modi.

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WATCH: At least three dead after billboard collapse in Mumbai

As rescue operations continue, Mumbai officials said an investigation had been ordered into the accident.

USA

Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' countries in latest gaffe

The US president was attempting to contrast the countries with his own on immigration.

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Travel News

Travelling to the EU will be easier for Indians under new visa scheme

Indian citizens can now get a multiple-entry Schengen visa. Here’s how.

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India heads to the polls

India kicked off its general election on Friday, involving a massive electorate of nearly 970 million eligible voters across seven phases.

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WATCH: Muslims in India gather at mosques to celebrate Eid al-Fitr

The first day of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of the month of Shawwal.

Climate

World Water Day: Water is a human right so why are so many struggling?

From dried-up rivers to poisoned water, people around the world are struggling to meet a basic need.

Destinations

From beaches to spice gardens, 5 must-do experiences in Goa

Goa is looking to attract more ‘high-quality tourists’ with a new airport and luxury hotels.

Economy

India and EFTA sign $100 billion free trade deal

India and EFTA now need to ratify the agreement before it can come online, with Switzerland planning to do so by next year.

Europe News

India’s unrealistic demands sank WTO agri talks, claims commissioner

EU executive blamed India’s hard stance on food stockpiling for lack of breakthrough at World Trade Organisation’s biennial agriculture ministerial.

Culture news

A-listers flock to India for prenuptials thrown by Asia’s richest man

Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg, Ivanka Trump and Shah Rukh Khan were among the 1,200 VIP guests at Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son’s prenuptials over the weekend.

World News

Spanish tourist gang-raped in India

A Spanish tourist has suffered a group sexual assault in the Dumka district while travelling around the world with her husband.

India

Police fire tear gas from drones at Indian farmers' protest

Agriculture sector protests have taken place around the world in recent weeks and months.

Football Now

WATCH: Can the India national team play at the next FIFA World Cup?

In partnership with Media City

India is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, but have never qualified for a World Cup.

India

Thousands of Indians apply for jobs in Israel despite war

The week-long recruitment drive began on Tuesday, with an Israeli expecting to fill over 5,000 positions for masons, carpenters and other construction workers in Israel.

World News

Plane grounded in France sent back to India with 276 passengers

Passengers on a plane that had been grounded in France for days over concerns of a human trafficking scheme landed in Mumbai, India, early Tuesday.

France

Plane stuck in France for trafficking probe departed for India

A charter plane grounded in France for a human trafficking investigation took off for India, after an exceptional holiday ordeal that left some 300 Indians en route for Central America blocked inside a rural French airport for four days.

Experiences

For a taste of India in London, Ealing Road ‘has it all’

Hindu temples and sweet treats: This sensory walking tour is the closest you’ll get to experiencing India in London.

The Dialogue

Chef Surender Mohan: sharing India’s culinary heritage

In partnership with Media City

Guy Shone and The Dialogue met with Surender Mohan, Executive Chef at Jamavar restaurants, to discuss his passion for cooking, from his childhood in India, to international recognition with a Guide Michelin star.