At least 17 people have died in a Delhi hotel fire that broke out early on Tuesday morning, police said. Eye witnesses said the dead included a woman and a… Continue reading Karol Bagh: Seventeen die in Delhi hotel fire
Millions of people in the northern Indian city of Allahabad are preparing to bathe in holy waters as part of the world’s largest religious gathering – the Kumbh Mela. At… Continue reading Kumbh Mela: Millions of Indians prepare for holy dip
India has unveiled the world’s tallest statue, which cost 29.9bn rupees (£330m; $430m) to build. The 182m (600ft) high structure in the western state of Gujarat is a bronze-clad tribute… Continue reading India unveils the world’s tallest statue
More than 60 people have been killed and 100 hurt after a train ran into a crowd near Amritsar in India’s northern Punjab state, police told the BBC. The victims… Continue reading Amritsar: India train mows down crowd killing scores
Is India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, correct to claim credit for an airport building boom in his country? The prime minister tweeted this week that India now had 100 airports… Continue reading India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?
Indian officials leading a charge to identify illegal migrants in the north-eastern state of Assam have said that the process “is not targeting Muslims”. Opposition parties have accused the ruling… Continue reading Indian officials say Assam register does not target Muslims
There are three terms you should be familiar with that categorize Indians who live abroad: NRI, PIO, and OCI. The Short Version NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) are Indian Citizens who live… Continue reading NRI, OCI and PIO cards: All you need to know
In view of the alleged threat from Maoists, the Centre has decided to enhance the security cover of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, particularly when he is conducting a road show… Continue reading PM’s security enhanced in view of Maoist threat
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of… Continue reading International Day of Yoga for Peace and Harmony: 21st June
At least 18 people have been killed and dozens trapped in the Indian city of Varanasi after a flyover collapsed, crushing vehicles beneath it. The flyover was still being built… Continue reading India flyover collapse kills at least 18 in Varanasi
At least 125 people are now reported to have died in fierce dust storms in northern India, with officials warning of more bad weather to come. High-speed winds and lightning… Continue reading India dust storms: More than 125 killed as storms continue
The 2018 Commonwealth Games has become India’s third most successful CWG of all time, with a 200-plus contingent finishing third in the medals tally with 66 medals (26 Gold, 20 Silver and 20 Bronze). … Continue reading Commonwealth Games 2018: Highlights and New Stars of India!!
