Ahmedabad 2008 blasts: India court sentences 38 to death
A court in India has sentenced 38 people to death for their role in a series of bomb blasts in…
Uttar Pradesh: 13 dead after falling into well in Kushinagar
At least 13 people have died after falling into a well during a wedding ceremony in the northern Indian state…
UP election: Are women really thriving in Uttar Pradesh as PM Modi claims?
By Geeta Pandey BBC News, Delhi As the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) votes to elect a new…
Trads vs Raytas: The young Indians spreading hate online
By Divya Arya and Vineet Khare BBC Hindi In May last year, as Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Fitr,…
Karnataka hijab row: Judge refers issue to larger bench
An Indian state has shut high schools and colleges for three days after a row over the hijab that has…
Navjot Sidhu v Charanjit Singh Channi: Is the Congress party feud in Punjab really over?
By Atul Sangar Editor, BBC News Punjabi India’s main opposition Congress party has named its chief ministerial candidate for upcoming…
Lata Mangeshkar: India bids farewell to beloved singer
Lata Mangeshkar, one of India’s most beloved singers, has been cremated in Mumbai with full state honours. Mangeshkar, whose voice…
Koo: India’s Twitter alternative with global ambitions
By Nikhil Inamdar BBC Business Correspondent Can Indian microblogging app Koo beat Twitter? That’s certainly the goal, according to co-founder…
Andrew Forrest: Australian billionaire launches criminal case against Facebook
An Australian billionaire has launched a criminal case against Facebook, alleging the company failed to prevent scam ads that used…
Aneera Kabeer: The Indian trans woman whose plea to die caused a stir
By Sharanya Hrishikesh BBC News, Delhi In November last year, Aneera Kabeer attended her 14th job interview in two months…