Indian heiress, 8, enters monkhood and loses fortune An eight-year-old girl in India who stood to inherit a multi-million-dollar diamond fortune has instead been inducted as a nun to a strict religious order … World • 18 Jan
Google-backed ShareChat cuts 20% of workforce India's ShareChat, a short video-sharing platform backed by Google and Temasek, said today it let go of around 20% of its employees, as startups face … Business • 16 Jan
India probes deaths of Russian politician, companion Indian police are investigating the sudden deaths of a wealthy Russian politician and his travelling companion at a luxury hotel, authorities have said. World • 27 Dec 22
India launches first privately made rocket into space The first privately developed Indian rocket lifted off into the upper reaches of the atmosphere, in another milestone in the country's push to become a … Asia • 18 Nov 22
India's capital to shut schools as smog chokes city Primary schools in India's capital New Delhi will shut to protect children from the toxic smog choking the megacity of 20 million people, authorities said. World • 04 Nov 22
Man's body travels 900km undetected in train toilet Police said they discovered the dead body of a man that had travelled undetected for 900 kilometres across northern India locked inside a train toilet. World • 03 Nov 22
Nine arrested over Indian bridge collapse, 137 dead At least 132 people have died in India when a colonial-era pedestrian bridge packed with revellers collapsed into the river below, police said. World • 31 Oct 22
At least 120 killed in India as packed bridge collapses At least 120 people were killed in the western Indian state of Gujarat when a footbridge packed with sightseers enjoying holiday festivities collapsed and plunged … Asia • 31 Oct 22
Tiger that killed nine people shot dead in India Indian police have shot dead a tiger dubbed the "Man-eater of Champaran" that killed at least nine people, in a major operation involving 200 people … World • 10 Oct 22
Gambia launches investigation after WHO medicine alert Police in Gambia have begun an investigation into the deaths of 66 children amid growing concern over imported medicines. World • 09 Oct 22
WHO alert over Indian cough syrup after 66 children die The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an alert over four cough and cold syrups made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals in India. World • 05 Oct 22
Teacher accused of beating student to death in India Indian police are searching for a teacher accused of beating a low-caste student to death over a spelling mistake. World • 27 Sep 22
Apple to manufacture iPhone 14 in India Apple said today it will manufacture its latest iPhone 14 in India, as the tech giant moves some of its production away from China. Business • 26 Sep 22
Cheetahs reintroduced to India after 70-year absence Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi released several of eight radio-collared African cheetahs onto the grassland of Kuno National Park in central India today, a date … World • 17 Sep 22
India demolishes two residential skyscrapers India demolished two controversial residential high-rise buildings outside New Delhi this morning. World • 28 Aug 22
Apple plans to make iPhone 14 in India - Bloomberg Apple plans to start manufacturing iPhone 14 in India as the US tech giant seeks alternatives to China after Xi administration's clashes with Washington and … Business • 23 Aug 22
Thief who shared spoils with poor arrested in Delhi Police in India have arrested a "Robin Hood" gang leader of 25 merry men who robbed the rich and gave some of the proceeds (but … World • 22 Aug 22
At least 50 killed by floods and landslides in India Floods and landslides triggered by intense monsoon rains killed at least 50 people in northern and eastern India over the last three days, officials said … World • 21 Aug 22
India hikes interest rates to pre-pandemic level India's central bank has today increased interest rates for the third time in four months, as Asia's third-largest economy contends with a widening trade deficit … Business • 05 Aug 22
India reports first suspected death from monkeypox Authorities in India believe they have reported Asia's first possible death from monkeypox, after a 22-year-old Indian man who had recently returned from United Arab … Health • 01 Aug 22
Efforts to help millions stranded in South Asia floods Authorities in Bangladesh have intensified efforts to deliver food and drinking water to millions of people struggling after heavy rain unleashed catastrophic flooding across a … World • 22 Jun 22
Monsoon floods impact millions in Bangladesh and India At least 25 people have been killed by lightning or landslides over the weekend in Bangladesh, while at least 17 were killed in floods in … World • 20 Jun 22
Indian trains set ablaze in military protests Protesters in India threw stones at police and set fire to train coaches this morning as demonstrations against a new military recruitment process raged for … World • 17 Jun 22
Glimmers of hope as world trade talks reach final day Negotiations at the World Trade Organization aimed at clinching deals on food security, fishing and vaccines entered their final hours today after all-night talks. Business • 16 Jun 22
India growth slows on inflation, higher oil prices India's growth slowed further in the first three months of 2022, the National Statistics Office said today, with inflation and higher oil prices denting a … Business • 31 May 22
