India’s central bank boss quits amid rift with government
The head of India’s central bank has resigned amid a growing split between the Indian government and the independent monetary policy authority.
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Priyanka Chopra’s 75ft veil stole the show at her wedding to Nick Jonas
Priyanka Chopra’s wedding to US pop star Nick Jonas was a big event, but its size relatively pales in comparison to the 75ft (23m) long veil worn by the bride.
GlaxoSmithKline in £4bn swoop on biopharma firm
GlaxoSmithKline is to acquire oncology-focused US pharma business Tesaro for 5.1 billion US dollars (£4 billion).
Unilever buys GSK’s Indian Horlicks business for 3.3 billion euros
Unilever is to acquire Horlicks and a clutch of other health drink brands in India from drugs maker Glaxosmithkline (GSK) for 3.3 billion euros (£2.94 billion).
Indian police break up international computer virus scam
Indian police have arrested nearly two dozen people on suspicion of defrauding victims around the world by sending fake pop-up messages warning them that their computers were infected with a virus and offering to rectify the problem at a price.
India marks 10 years since Mumbai attacks
The United States has offered a new reward for information on the 2008 siege in Mumbai, as the city marks the 10th anniversary of attacks that killed 166 in India’s financial capital.
Scottish Government looks to strengthen ties with India
Deputy First Minister John Swinney is to promote Scottish trade and investment on a trip to India.
Lewis Hamilton responds after criticism over ‘poor’ India comment
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has responded after he received criticism for suggesting India is “such a poor place” and questioned whether Formula One races should be held there.
Toxic smog cloaks Indian capital amid Diwali festivities
Toxic smog has shrouded the Indian capital as air quality plummeted to hazardous levels after tens of thousands of people set off a multitude of firecrackers to celebrate the major Hindu festival of Diwali.
Which Indian city has broken the record for lamps lit for Diwali celebrations?
The northern Indian city of Ayodhya has broken a Guinness World Record after lighting 300,150 earthen lamps and keeping them lit for at least 45 minutes on the banks of the river Saryu as part of the annual celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
The Simpsons to axe Apu? Indians have their say
The Simpsons’ Apu Nahasapeemapetilon could be written out of the show, a producer has claimed, after a row over the character’s depiction of Indians.
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.
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 to probe whether Cambridge Analytica misused Facebook data
Indian authorities are to investigate whether personal data from voters and Facebook users was misused by controversial consultancy firm Cambridge Analytica.
North-east restaurant expected to reopen its doors this month
A popular north-east restaurant is set to reopen this month.
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.
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.
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.