Indian stars push to end elephants in Bollywood
World 14:10 04/06/2026Bollywood stars are campaigning to end the use of elephants in Indian films, saying that life-size robot replicas and AI-generated images do the job without cruelty.
Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust
World 15:09 31/05/2026NEEM KA THANA, INDIA -- Dizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New Delhi relies on for protection from furnace-hot desert winds.
India expects 2026 monsoon rains to be below average
World 16:53 29/05/2026MUMBAI -- India said on Friday its monsoon rains hindered by an El Nino are likely to fall below average in 2026 for the first time in three years, stoking concern over farm output and growth as it battles inflation caused by the Iran conflict.
India’s prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather
World 10:56 26/05/2026In India's western state of Maharashtra, mango farmer Komal Walke is scrambling to meet orders from India's online grocers after her family's three acres of orchards produced almost no Alphonso mangoes this year.
Encroaching world threatens India's last 'uncontacted' tribe
World 15:52 18/05/2026One of the last outsiders to make authorised visits to India's only "uncontacted" tribe says it may be time to reconnect with the isolated people -- in order to shield them from an encroaching world.
India restricts most silver imports to cut import bill, support rupee
World 10:11 17/05/2026India has curbed imports of silver in nearly all forms with immediate effect, according to a government order issued on Saturday, as the world's biggest consumer of the metal seeks to rein in shipments and ease pressure on the rupee.
India's travel industry braces for hit from Modi's appeal to avoid foreign trips
World 15:48 13/05/2026India's travel industry fears that an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid unnecessary foreign travel will squeeze new bookings after inflationary pressure knocked down summer overseas inquiries by as much as 15%, industry and analysts say.
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam to visit India next week
Vietnam News 16:42 02/05/2026Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam will lead a high-level delegation on a state visit to India from May 5 to 7 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ancient Mughal tradition of pigeon-rearing thrives in India's capital
World 17:18 21/04/2026In the heart of India's capital city New Delhi, a few men are practising the ancient Mughal tradition of pigeon-rearing, training the birds to navigate long distances, as they preserve a skill passed on for generations.
In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks
World 16:48 14/04/2026At Indian startup Pronto's training hub, women hone their chopping and mopping skills while learning how to send SOS signals if they feel unsafe inside customers' homes. They are set to join India's newest consumer craze: house help for $1 an hour.
India orders major airports to cut some charges by 25%, in relief to airlines
World 14:30 08/04/2026India's airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country's airlines that are under financial pressure due to the Iran conflict.
1st 'ekiden' road race event held in India
World 17:11 06/04/2026NEW DELHI -- India hosted its first 'ekiden' relay road race on Sunday, promoting cultural exchange through the traditional Japanese long-distance running event.
