India

India

Thousands detained in India during 'cockroach' movemement protest

Police detained “cockroach movement” leader Abhijeet Dipke and two others as hundreds of protesters defied a heavy security clampdown in New Delhi.

10 October 2026

Economy

India hikes rates for first time since 2023 as rupee struggles

The Reserve Bank of India raised borrowing costs for the first time in over three years on Wednesday, as the Middle East war pushes up prices in Asia's third-biggest economy and weighs on an already fragile rupee.

7 October 2026

India

At least 81 killed after heavy rain and flooding in northern India

Schools were closed in parts of the state on Monday, including the capital Lucknow, while rescue teams moved people from flooded areas to safer locations.

28 September 2026

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Indian villagers stage ‘water funerals’ to protest river-linking project

Farmers and tribal villagers in central India staged symbolic “water funerals” to protest a major river-linking project they say threatens their homes, land and livelihoods.

22 September 2026

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Devotees flock to Mumbai and Hyderabad as Ganesh Chaturthi begins

India began its annual Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Monday, 14 September, as Hindu families and community groups installed brightly decorated idols of Ganesha in homes and public shrines.

14 September 2026

India

BRICS leaders arrive in India ahead of two-day summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is also set to attend the two-day summit, in what would be his first visit to India since 2019.

11 September 2026

Health news

Dogs trained to sniff out cancer with help from AI

A start-up in India is combining dogs' highly sensitive sense of smell with artificial intelligence to explore a new approach to cancer screening.

8 September 2026

India

Rescuers look for survivors after India hostel collapse kills seven

Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon season, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken older structures.

7 September 2026

India

Investigation into Air India flight plunge flags hydraulic failure

India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said the aircraft detected a triple-hydraulic failure, with the autopilot disengaging and a stall warning triggered for two seconds.

4 September 2026

India

Indian police used excessive force during protests, Amnesty says

Demonstrations in the capital New Delhi, triggered by the leak of the national medical entrance test, turned violent on 20 July when thousands of protesters attempted to march towards parliament.

24 August 2026

India

Cargo vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal, sparking rescue operation

The crew consisted of 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals, and one Bangladeshi, the Indian Coast Guard said.

23 August 2026

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Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers

Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.

20 August 2026

India

At least nine killed and six injured in hotel fire in eastern India

Some of the victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment, according to a member of West Bengal’s ruling party.

19 August 2026

India

India's 'Cockroach' protests end after education minister resigns

Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation in a post on X, handing a major victory to the youth movement that spearheaded nationwide demonstrations, sit-ins and hunger strikes.

25 July 2026

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Monsoon floods kill at least 41 in India's Assam state

Heavy monsoon floods submerge homes and roads in Assam, India, as rescue efforts continue after at least 41 people were killed.

25 July 2026

India

Modi adresses India's youth's 'Cockroach' movement

The "Cockroach" protests which have gained a wider following from Indians of all ages over government accountability, unemployment and economic opportunity is considered one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government's biggest challenge yet.

23 July 2026

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India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions

India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, NaMo Green Rail, boosting clean rail transport and cutting diesel emissions.

17 July 2026

India

Rescuers search for five people after landslide in southern India

Experts say human-caused climate change is intensifying South Asia’s monsoons, which traditionally run from June to September and again from October to December.

8 July 2026

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Tibetan activists detained outside Chinese Embassy in New Delhi

Tibetan Youth Congress activists are detained by police during a 'Free Tibet' protest outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi on 7 July 2026.

7 July 2026

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Mumbai monsoon floods streets and disrupts travel

Heavy monsoon rains flood Mumbai, submerging roads, disrupting traffic and forcing residents to wade through waterlogged streets in India’s financial hub.

25 June 2026

India

Fire at animation studio in India kills at least 15 people

The fire happened in a building housing a student training centre in northern India, raising fresh concerns about fire safety in the country.

23 June 2026

Climate

Extreme heat causes 3,400 excess deaths per day in India - study

Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated.

10 June 2026

India

At least 21 people killed in fire at New Delhi hotel, police say

Several of those killed were foreigners, mainly from Central Asia and Africa, the Press Trust of India news agency reported, quoting unnamed officials.

3 June 2026

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Fire tears through New Delhi building, killing at least 18

A fire in a New Delhi building killed at least 18 people and injured several others, with rescue teams pulling dozens from the Malviya Nagar block.

3 June 2026

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Giant Lionel Messi statue dismantled in Kolkata

A 21-metre statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata has been removed less than a year after its unveiling due to safety fears over its stability in strong winds.

2 June 2026

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Dalai Lama attends swearing‑in of Tibetan government‑in‑exile in India

Penpa Tsering, the head of Tibet’s government‑in‑exile, was sworn in for a second term at a ceremony in Dharamshala, India, attended by the Dalai Lama.

28 May 2026