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Delhi's unusual challenge: Keeping monkeys and pigeons away from top badminton event

8/14/2026

After wildlife intrusions made headlines at an earlier tournament, organisers are taking extra measures for the badminton world championships.

Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries

8/14/2026

Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?

Air India to test all pilots for banned substances

8/13/2026

It comes after one of its planes suddenly lost altitude last week, with a number of passengers injured.

Indian actor's video with endangered gibbon sparks investigation

8/13/2026

A deleted video of Tamil star Vikram cuddling an endangered gibbon has triggered an inquiry into how the animal entered India.

Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February

8/12/2026

Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.

Indian labourers dream of striking it rich after '$52,400' diamond find

8/12/2026

The seven men found a 17.96-carat gem-quality diamond in central India's Panna.

How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana log raft

8/11/2026

A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.

US judge drops bribery and fraud case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani

8/11/2026

The judge, however, criticised the way the Justice Department decided to drop the case.

India police fire tear gas at protesters seeking exam reforms

8/10/2026

Thousands of students and job seekers have gathered in Jharkhand state, weeks after the "cockroach" protests took place in Delhi.

An Indian cash scheme for women drops nine million beneficiaries - 29,000 were men

8/10/2026

India's largest cash-transfer scheme for women in Maharashtra state is facing scrutiny over alleged lapses.

An Indian cash scheme for women drops nine million beneficiaries - 29,000 were men

8/10/2026

India's largest cash-transfer scheme for women in Maharashtra state is facing scrutiny over alleged lapses.

How a schoolteacher's son became Kashmir's first India Test cricketer

8/9/2026

Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer to get India Test call-up, inspiring millions.

How a schoolteacher's son became Kashmir's first India Test cricketer

8/9/2026

Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer to get India Test call-up, inspiring millions.

He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home

8/8/2026

For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.

He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home

8/8/2026

For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.

A new youth agitation grips Jharkhand after 'cockroach' protests

8/7/2026

Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in Jharkhand.

A new youth agitation grips Jharkhand after 'cockroach' protests

8/7/2026

Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in Jharkhand.

India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot them

8/6/2026

India's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.

India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot them

8/6/2026

India's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.

Journalist Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years in jail for rape

8/6/2026

Tejpal, who has denied the accusations, can appeal against the verdict in India's Supreme Court.

Protests grow in Jharkhand over alleged exam irregularities

8/6/2026

The protesters demand that an exam held in April be cancelled and a federal agency investigate alleged irregularities in other tests.

Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence

8/6/2026

The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty

8/5/2026

The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.

Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty

8/5/2026

The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.

Youth protests have weakened Modi, Sonam Wangchuk tells BBC after hunger strike

8/5/2026

The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.

Youth protests have weakened Modi, Sonam Wangchuk tells BBC after hunger strike

8/5/2026

The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.

'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused

8/4/2026

Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.

'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused

8/4/2026

Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.

Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast

8/4/2026

All 14 people on board the Indian-flagged vessel were safely rescued, India's ministry of external affairs says.

Prashant Kishor: How India's best-known poll strategist finally became a lawmaker

8/4/2026

Prashant Kishor stages an unexpected comeback, winning a by-election to become a lawmaker for the first time.

Why India's youth anger has become Modi's biggest challenge

8/3/2026

India has the biggest youth population in the world but few are able to find good jobs despite rising education levels.

Why India's youth anger has become Modi's biggest challenge

8/3/2026

India has the biggest youth population in the world but few are able to find good jobs despite rising education levels.

How Mumbai Indians takeover has affected MI London & Surrey

8/3/2026

BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for MI London after investment from Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.

How Mumbai Indians takeover has affected MI London & Surrey

8/3/2026

BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for MI London after investment from Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.

India's ex-wrestling chief cleared in sexual harassment case

8/3/2026

A group of female wrestlers had accused Singh of sexually harassing them - he denied the allegations.

'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives

8/2/2026

Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.

'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives

8/2/2026

Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.

India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts

8/1/2026

Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.

India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts

7/31/2026

Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.

India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

7/30/2026

Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

7/30/2026

Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

'I won't stop fighting,' says 'cockroach' protester after alleged detention

7/30/2026

Mohammad Junaid has moved court alleging he was unlawfully detained by police due to his role in the protests.

'I won't stop fighting,' says 'cockroach' protester after alleged detention

7/30/2026

Mohammad Junaid has moved court alleging he was unlawfully detained by police due to his role in the protests.

India's CJP protests: Why tech alone won't stop exam paper leaks

7/29/2026

Can computer-based testing stop NEET paper leaks? Experts say governance matters as much as tech.

Why tech alone won't stop exam paper leaks

7/29/2026

Can computer-based testing stop NEET paper leaks? Experts say governance matters as much as tech.

'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament

7/29/2026

From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.

'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament

7/29/2026

From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.

Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats

7/28/2026

Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.

Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats

7/28/2026

Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.

'It took everything from us': India's Assam faces worst floods in years

7/27/2026

While flooding happens in Assam every year, a state minister described this year as the worst in six decades.

'It took everything from us': Assam faces worst floods in years

7/27/2026

While flooding happens in Assam every year, a state minister described this year as the worst in six decades.

'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?

7/27/2026

The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?

7/27/2026

The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold

7/26/2026

World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games.

The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold

7/26/2026

World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games.

The Indian king who was not allowed to leave Britain

7/26/2026

His youngest daughter played a pivotal part in fighting for women's rights.

The Indian king who was not allowed to leave Britain

7/26/2026

His youngest daughter played a pivotal part in fighting for women's rights.

India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits

7/25/2026

The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.

Watch: Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister

7/25/2026

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister

Watch: Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister

7/25/2026

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister

CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming

7/25/2026

The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?

Protesters celebrate India's education minister exit

7/25/2026

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister

Struggle to even get inside: BBC reports from celebration at 'cockroach' protest site in India

7/25/2026

Crowds at Delhi's Jantar Mantar are elated after India's education minister stepped down. The BBC's Vikas Pandey reports.

Struggle to even get inside: BBC reports from celebration at 'cockroach' protest site in India

7/25/2026

Crowds at Delhi's Jantar Mantar are elated after India's education minister stepped down. The BBC's Vikas Pandey reports.

India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'

7/24/2026

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.

India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'

7/24/2026

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.

US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

7/24/2026

The tariffs target around 60 trading partners, including India, over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.

India's 'cockroach' protesters hold talks with government as stalemate continues

7/24/2026

The meeting came hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk announced he was ending his 26-day hunger strike.

Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained

7/24/2026

India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.

Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained

7/24/2026

India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.

CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming

7/23/2026

The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?

'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg

7/23/2026

Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.

Liquor store employee narrowly escapes leopard attack

7/23/2026

After nearly five hours, officials captured the animal and it was later released back into the wild, local authorities confirmed.

Why are thousands protesting for education reform?

7/23/2026

Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.

Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it

7/22/2026

For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.

Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it

7/22/2026

For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.

'Momentum is still there': BBC at India's 'cockroach' protest

7/22/2026

Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters are continuing to protest in the capital, Delhi, despite heavy rains overnight.

'Momentum is still there': BBC at India's 'cockroach' protest

7/22/2026

Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters are continuing to protest in the capital, Delhi, despite heavy rains overnight.

India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify

7/22/2026

The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.

Tunnel collapse in Sikkim kills 12 workers

7/22/2026

Rescue operation is ongoing but hazardous conditions have hampered efforts to reach those still inside.

Crowds return to 'cockroach' protest after India police crackdown

7/21/2026

Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been protesting for education reforms.

Crowds return to 'cockroach' protest after India police crackdown

7/21/2026

Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been protesting for education reforms.

India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown

7/21/2026

Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded. Police said 118 of their men were also injured.

Are England finally improving in ODI cricket?

7/20/2026

After beating India 2-1, BBC Sport asks if England are finally building momentum one year out from the World Cup.

Why are thousands of people protesting in Delhi?

7/20/2026

Thousands of mostly young people have marched on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.

The hunger-striking engineer demanding education reforms in India

7/20/2026

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has a long history of challenging the status quo and refusing food to highlight his causes.

From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown

7/20/2026

BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.

From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown

7/20/2026

BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.

England seal series with record Lord's ODI total

7/19/2026

England hit the highest one-day international total at Lord's to beat India by 27 runs and seal a thrilling 2-1 series victory.

India's Ganesh idol makers count the cost of devastating floods

7/19/2026

Weeks before the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, floods washed away months of work for idol makers in Maharashtra.

Ganesh idol makers count the cost of devastating floods

7/19/2026

Weeks before the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, floods washed away months of work for idol makers in Maharashtra.

Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': Rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions takes off

7/18/2026

India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.

Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': Rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions takes off

7/18/2026

India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.

Sonam Wangchuk forcibly taken to hospital after 20 days of hunger strike

7/18/2026

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.

Father warns of 'brain-eating amoeba' after son's death

7/17/2026

Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.

Father warns of 'brain-eating amoeba' after son's death

7/17/2026

Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.

WCA concerned about ODI World Cup format

7/17/2026

The World Cricketers' Association says it is "concerned" by the changes made to the structure of the men's 50-over World Cup.

Sonam Wangchuk refuses to end 20-day hunger strike

7/17/2026

Sonam Wangchuk has urged people to join the protest march to parliament on 20 July.

One man's hunger strike changed India's map. Can it still change politics?

7/16/2026

Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.

One man's hunger strike changed India's map. Can it still change politics?

7/16/2026

Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.