At least 60 killed as train crashes into crowd in India
A speeding train has crashed into a crowd watching fireworks during a religious festival in northern India, killing at least 60 people and injuring dozens more, police said.
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Scores die in Indian railway tragedy while watching festival fireworks
A speeding train ran over a crowd watching fireworks during a religious festival in northern India, killing at least 50 people.
Hindu priests and protesters block women from pilgrimage site
Dozens of Hindu priests have joined conservative protesters to block women of menstruating age from one of the world’s largest Hindu pilgrimage sites, defying a ruling from India’s top court to let them enter.
Indian minister quits after accusations of sexual harassment
M.J. Akbar, India’s junior external affairs minister, has resigned amid accusations by 20 women of sexual harassment during his previous career as one of the country’s most prominent news editors.
Indian temple opens its doors to females ‘of menstruating age’
A temple in southern India which is one of the largest Hindu pilgrimage centres in the world is set to open its doors to females “of menstruating age” following a ruling by the country’s top court.
Severe cyclone causes death and destruction in eastern India
Eight people have died after a severe cyclone damaged homes and blew down trees and power lines in eastern India.
Severe cyclone hits eastern Indian coast with 95mph winds
A severe cyclone damaged mud huts and uprooted trees and electric poles in eastern India where authorities have moved nearly 300,000 people to higher ground.
Why Indian authorities are turning to Calvin Klein aftershave to hunt a tiger
A deadly tiger is on the loose in central India and authorities are resorting to unusual methods to try to catch it.
Police officer goes viral after cradling baby to sleep while mother took exam
A picture of a police officer looking after a crying baby whose mother was taking an exam has gone viral.
India’s top court strikes down adultery law
India’s Supreme Court has struck down a 158-year-old law that treated adultery in certain cases as a criminal offence punishable by up to five years in prison.
Top Indian court backs use of identification numbers for citizens
India’s top court has upheld the government’s policy of issuing a 12-digit identification number to every citizen.
Catholic bishop accused of raping nun arrested by Indian police
A Catholic bishop accused of repeatedly raping a nun has been arrested by police in India.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan backing moves to ease tensions with India
Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan has written to his Indian counterpart, seeking to resolve outstanding disputes between the two nuclear-armed nations.
India could construct buildings from recycled bottles
Plastic bottles could be used as building materials for India’s booming construction industry, according to a study.
Anderson ready for life without ‘idol’ Cook by his side
James Anderson is already steeling himself for life as an England cricketer without his “idol” Alastair Cook by his side.
Anderson happy to become world’s most successful pace bowler alongside Cook
James Anderson had the perfect company out there on the pitch with him for the moment he became the world’s most successful pace bowler.
Anderson fights back tears after breaking bowling record in Cook’s final Test
James Anderson struggled to control his emotions as he reflected on the moment he became the world’s most successful pace bowler and saw his great friend Alastair Cook end his international career.
Anderson breaks fast bowler Test wicket record as England win at The Oval
James Anderson took his last opportunity of The Oval Test to claim a famous piece of history as he completed England’s 118-run victory by becoming the world’s most successful pace bowler ever.
Emotional Alastair Cook basks in ‘surreal’ goodbye
Alastair Cook knows that “sometimes dreams come true” after his fairytale farewell Test century at The Oval.
Alastair Cook serves up sensational century on final Test innings for England
Alastair Cook delighted The Oval crowd with a fairytale century in his final Test innings for England on a remarkable day of stellar career landmarks.
Fairytale farewell century for Cook in final Test innings
Alastair Cook hit a fairytale farewell century in his final Test innings for England.
Alastair Cook signs off in style with century in final innings for England
Alastair Cook hit a fairytale farewell century in his final Test innings for England.
Alastair Cook reaches new runs landmark in his final Test
Alastair Cook became the fifth-highest run-scorer in Test history as he chased a farewell century in his final international match on Monday.
Paul Farbrace hopes Alastair Cook can bow out with century in final England Test
England are hoping Alastair Cook can ride the wave of public adulation and reward supporters by completing a farewell hundred in his final Test innings at The Oval.
Dream farewell on the cards for Alastair Cook at the Oval
Alastair Cook can dream of a 33rd Test century in the final innings of his record-breaking career after steering England to stumps against India at The Oval.
Birthday boy Buttler buoys England before India slump at The Oval
Jos Buttler believes England have put themselves in control of the fifth and final Specsavers Test at The Oval.
Birthday boy Jos Buttler helps give England the edge over India
Jos Buttler provided England’s seamers with the fresh impetus they needed on a hard-fought second day of the fifth Specsavers Test against India at The Oval.
Cook determined to do himself justice in farewell Test
Alastair Cook’s determination to rise to the occasion in his final Test drove him on at The Oval.
Alastair Cook makes impact in final Test appearance with unbeaten half-century
Alastair Cook was eyeing a 33rd Test century as he made a positive start to his final appearance for England.
Alastair Cook scores half-century in final Test match for England
Alastair Cook scored a half-century as he made a confident start to his final Test match for England.