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India is mandating that smartphone makers factory-install a state-owned cyber security app that users cannot delete, triggering a major privacy debate.

A popular Delhi school faces massive backlash after a teen's suicide linked to alleged teacher harassment. Four teachers have been suspended as protests erupt, demanding justice and accountability.

PhysicsWallah maintains controlled discipline while scaling its hybrid business model and is poised for long-term growth, driven by India's growing education market.

A deadly bus crash in Saudi Arabia kills 42 Indian pilgrims after a tanker collision triggers a massive blast, leaving families grieving and India seeking answers.

A suicide bombing near an Islamabad court killed 12 people and injured 27. PM Sharif blamed India-backed militant groups originating in Afghanistan, an allegation Delhi has yet to address.

A deadly Delhi blast near the Red Fort kills 10, sparking a terror probe and forcing the Chandni Chowk market to close.

Javed Inamdar jailed for 21 months for groping a 12-year-old girl on a BA flight to London. He claimed he mistook her for his wife, sparking outrage.

More than 2,000 Indian Sikh pilgrims cross the Pakistan border for Gurpurab, marking the first major border reopening since the May conflict.

Vreels is a new social media platform blending video, chat, shopping and privacy. Here's what we know about the app, its origins, features and early growth.

Shah Rukh Khan opens up about his surprising encounter with WWE superstar John Cena at the extravagant Ambani wedding, sharing candid remarks a year later.

Delhi's air turns toxic as a top pulmonologist urges residents to leave the city if they can. Rising smog, lung damage and health risks spark urgent warnings.

Air India seeks a £900 million lifeline after a tragic crash killed more than 240 people. Here is what investigations uncovered and why the funding request faces criticism.

India rejects Trump's claim Modi vowed to end Russian oil imports, standing strong on energy independence amid U.S. tariffs.

UK PM Keir Starmer's India visit saw a £350m defence deal and trade pact—marking Britain's most ambitious foreign policy move in decades.

Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda has died at age 35, eleven days after a motorcycle accident in Himachal Pradesh. His passing reignited public concern over India's high rate of road accidents — with two-wheelers accounting for nearly half of the country's 155,000 annual road-traffic deaths.

LiFi arrives in New York via Indian startup Nav Wireless, marking the first US rollout of light-powered internet.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly entered the billionaire club with a net worth of £1.05 billion, surpassing Taylor Swift. But there's a big contention on who is richer.

India defeated Pakistan in a thrilling Asia Cup 2025 final, then refused to accept the trophy from a Pakistani official turning victory into a powerful political statement as Pakistan faced collapse, humiliation, and criticism from its own stars.

At the UN summit, Zelensky accuses China of bolstering Russia's war through $245B trade ties, challenging Beijing's claims of neutrality.

India thrashes Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 as Pakistan's crude on-field gestures spark outrage; India responds with class, dismissing Pakistan as no real rival.

The new iPhone 17 series went on sale in India, causing massive crowds and long queues at Apple Stores nationwide. A brawl broke out at the store in Mumbai, with a video showing shoppers slapping and hitting one another due to a lack of security.

Team India crushed Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 and refused the post-match handshake, a defiant stand tied to the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 dead. A victory on the field, a statement off it.

The Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan turned into a diplomatic flashpoint after a controversial post-match incident. We examine the on-field tension and off-field fallout.

Despite stricter immigration rules, the UK remains Indian students' top choice, with record visa approvals and strong enrolment growth in 2025.

Dubai employers are increasingly favouring adaptable and cost-effective candidates from India, South Africa and Asia over more demanding British professionals, reshaping recruitment trends.

Shocking footage from UK's Pakistani Independence Day celebrations shows exuberant crowds overwhelming police and council efforts to maintain order, sparking criticism over event management.

Donald Trump has told India to end its purchases of Russian oil or face tariffs of 25% or more, accusing New Delhi of fuelling Moscow's war in Ukraine and threatening a major trade clash.

US political figures, Donald Trump and JD Vance, criticise American tech giants. Trump condemns outsourcing and overseas hiring, while Vance targets the reliance on H-1B visas, particularly by Microsoft.

Apple's India expansion faces hurdles as Foxconn sends 300+ Chinese engineers home, impacting iPhone 17 production.

Despite Donald Trump's previous warning, Apple is still expanding in India. Now, Foxconn will start manufacturing iPhone cases in the country.