Medical teams sent to south India amid deadly virus outbreak
A deadly virus has killed at least three people in southern India, with medical teams dispatched to the area amid reports that up to six other people could have died from the disease.
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Rescuers recover bodies from capsized Indian ferry
Rescuers have recovered four bodies from a river ferry which capsized in heavy winds in rural south India, leaving up to 40 people still missing and feared dead.
At least 16 dead after highway overpass collapses in India
A highway overpass being built in north India has collapsed, killing at least 16 people when an immense concrete slab slammed down onto the crowded road below, disaster officials said.
At least 40 missing after ferry capsizes in India
At least 40 passengers are missing after a river ferry capsized in heavy winds in rural south-west India, officials said.
Dozens killed as storms sweep across northern India
At least 40 people have been killed after powerful wind and rain storms swept across northern India.
Walmart pays £11.8bn for controlling stake in Indian retail giant Flipkart
Walmart will soon reach shoppers in India’s massive consumer market directly, as it takes control of the online retailer Flipkart.
Walmart pays £11.8bn for controlling stake in Indian retail giant Flipkart
US retail giant Walmart is paying 16 billion dollars (£11.8 billion) for a controlling stake in Indian retailer Flipkart, breaking into a fast-growing economy where it has struggled to establish a foothold.
Civilians and rebels killed during anti-India clashes in Kashmir
Government forces have killed five rebels in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said, while a second day of anti-India protests and clashes left five civilians dead and dozens injured in the disputed region.
Scores injured during anti-India protests in Kashmir
Anti-India protests have raged in Indian-controlled Kashmir for a second day, leaving scores of people injured, police and residents said.
Indian workers repair damage after deadly dust storm
Workers were rushing to restore electricity to scores of towns and villages in northern and western India on Friday after a powerful dust storm and thundery showers caused more than 100 deaths and injured another 200 people.
Sales rise at Pearson as turnaround continues
Educational publisher Pearson eked out a rise in sales over the first quarter as the firm presses ahead with a sweeping cost-saving programme.
Death toll nears 100 with scores more injured after India rain and dust storm
At least 91 people have died and more than 160 are injured after a powerful dust storm and rain swept parts of north and western India.
Dozens killed and scores more injured by dust storm in India
Dozens of people have been killed after a powerful dust storm and rain swept across parts of north and western India, causing houses to collapse and toppling trees.
BBC’s Anita Rani announces new Bollywood programme
BBC presenter Anita Rani has revealed that she has made a new documentary about Bollywood and its place in modern India.
Theresa May seeks to boost India trade ties post-Brexit
Theresa May and India’s Narendra Modi have discussed boosting trade ties after Brexit as he visited London.
Uber’s Indian rival Ola wants to put 10,000 electric vehicles on the road in a year
India’s ride-hailing app Ola has committed to putting 10,000 electric vehicles on the road in 12 months as it unveiled its Mission: Electric.
State Bank of India looks to broaden UK customer base beyond Indian diaspora
The State Bank of India (SBI) wants to broaden its UK customer base beyond the Indian diaspora after pumping £225 million into its retail business as part of new post-crisis regulations.
Kom eyes Tokyo gold swansong after claiming Commonwealth crown at 35
Despite three young children and five world titles, Indian boxer Mary Kom says she remains intent on concluding her remarkable boxing career with Olympic gold.
Storm damages minarets at gates of Taj Mahal
A powerful storm has toppled two minarets at the entry gates of the Taj Mahal in northern India, an official said.
Storm damages minarets at gates of Taj Mahal
A powerful storm has toppled two minarets at the entry gates of the Taj Mahal in northern India, an official said.
Storm damages minarets at gates of Taj Mahal
A powerful storm has toppled two minarets at the entry gates of the Taj Mahal in northern India, an official said.
23 children die after school bus plunges into gorge in India
A total of 23 children have died after a school bus plunged off a mountain road into a deep gorge in the Himalayan foothills, officials in India have said.
Bollywood star Salman Khan given five-year jail term for poaching
Bollywood star Salman Khan has been convicted of poaching rare deer in a wildlife preserve two decades ago and sentenced to five years in prison.
Bollywood star Salman Khan facing prison after poaching conviction
Bollywood star Salman Khan has been found guilty of poaching rare deer in a wildlife preserve two decades ago, and could face up to six years in prison.
Indian government withdraws sweeping rule to control ‘fake news’
A sweeping new order in India clamping down on journalists accused of spreading fake news has been withdrawn by the country’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Indian government issues sweeping rule to control ‘fake news’
India’s government has issued a sweeping new order allowing reporters’ press credentials to be suspended simply for an accusation of spreading “fake news”.
Anger in India as lowest caste protests over Supreme Court order
Violence has erupted in several parts of northern and central India as thousands of dalits, members of Hinduism’s lowest caste, protested over an order from the country’s top court that they say dilutes legal safeguards put in place for their marginalised community.
This elephant caught ‘smoking’ in the woods is the wildest thing you’ll see today
Here’s something you never thought you would see: A wild Asian elephant on a smoking break in the woods.
In Pictures: World Water Day draws attention to our most important liquid
World Water Day, on March 22 every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. While in some countries complaining about rain is a way of passing the day, for others the natural resource is in short supply. India is one country grappling with a water crisis.
Robot helping with daily burden of carrying water in remote Indian village
A four-wheeled robot named Husky has been helping villagers carry water in a remote part of India.