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Video of man hanging 5-year-old son from ceiling and repeatedly thrashing him goes viral
The boy's younger sister can also be seen hiding behind a wall. The video was filmed in India's western state of Rajasthan.
Karen Noronha Jan 31, 2018
Teacher sparks outrage after claiming Nirbhaya gang rape was 'victim's mistake'
A biology teacher in Raipur is under fire after saying that the victim of a Dehli gang rape was at fault for the brutal attack that led to her death.
James Tennent Jan 30, 2018
Mumbai opens its first slum hotel for tourists wanting an authentic poverty experience
Mumbai's slum hotel is opening for tourists wishing to experience the reality of poverty in India's largest cities.
Neil Murphy Jan 29, 2018
PM Narendra Modi brought 10 Asian leaders and showcased India's military might for Republic Day
Heads of state or government from 10 Asean countries took part as the country marked its 69th Republic Day on 26 January.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 26, 2018
Indian newspaper told LGBT photoshoot interviewees that they didn't 'look gay enough'
Mumbai newspaper accused of trying to exploit gay men and women for article on LGBT rights in India.
Neil Murphy Jan 25, 2018
How 750 volunteers turned this Indian slum into a rainbow village
Residents of Mumbai village of Asalpha proud to live in a "beautiful masterpiece" after volunteers transform slum.
Ruchira Sharma Jan 25, 2018
Indian education minister says Darwin's theory of evolution is nonsense
The minister said that the theory was "scientifically wrong" and that it required a change in the education curriculum.
Jordan Bhatt Jan 23, 2018
Winston Churchill theme cafe hit with 'scum' and 'warmonger' graffiti
A pair of North London cafes both themed on Commonwealth countries are attracting significant public backlash for "insensitively evoking memories of the Empire".
James Hetherington Jan 23, 2018
Donald Trump 'uses an accent' when mimicking Indian PM Modi
Modi and Trump have had a mixed relationship since the US president came to power just over a year ago.
Jordan Bhatt Jan 22, 2018
John McAfee says 'don't panic' as Indian banks probe top cryptocurrency exchanges
Technology pioneer John McAfee is urging spooked bitcoin investors not to panic after it emerged that major banks in India were investigating the country's top exchanges.
Jason Murdock Jan 22, 2018
Indian churches call for the decriminalisation of homosexuality
A coalition of Indian churches has challenged the country's law currently used to penalise homosexuality.
Ruchira Sharma Jan 19, 2018
India test-fires Agni-5 missile 'the weapon of peace': All you need to know
With a strike range of more than 5,000km, the intercontinental ballistic missile or ICBM can reach all parts of China.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 18, 2018
Jallikattu: Three men gored to death watching bull-taming event in India
At least three men have been gored to death in southern India while watching a bull-taming sport, known in the region as Jallikattu.
Staff Reporter Jan 17, 2018
Indian prisoners forced to undergo 'cow therapy' in bid to cut reoffending rates
Indian prisoners will be treated to "cow therapy" in a radical rehabilitation plan that involves rearing the cattle considered sacred by Hindus.
Roger Baird Jan 16, 2018
Brutal gang-rape of 15-year-old girl shocks India as body found with ruptured lungs and liver
Gang-rape Dalit victim's death after ordeal in conservative state of Haryana sparks demand for crackdown as activists claim rape epidemic in India.
Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 16, 2018
Spectator gored to death at controversial 'bull taming' festival in India
The fatality occurred during the controversial sport of Jallikattu, in which bulls are released into an arena and young men try to cling onto them without being thrown off.
David Sim Jan 15, 2018
India faces real threat from chemical, biological and nuclear weapons says army chief
Top military general says India needs to step up its security measures as the threat from non-state actors is a reality.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 12, 2018
Students just sent 1000 signed sanitary towels to Indian PM Modi to protest tampon tax
Many Indian women are forced to use rags, leaves or even ashes when they are menstruating as they cannot afford sanitary products.
Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 10, 2018
Possible breakthrough for LGBT rights in India as top court agrees to re-examine ban on gay sex
The development comes four years after the Supreme Court of India delivered a controversial verdict saying that same-sex consensual relationships are illegal in the country.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 09, 2018
One in 10 believe an alien invasion of Earth in 2018 is likely
Global Ipsos-Mori poll finds more Indians believe in prospect of alien invasion than any other country.
Roger Baird Jan 08, 2018
India's only gay prince is opening his palace up to vulnerable LGBT people
Manvendra Singh Gohil is turning his 15-acre grounds into a home for his community. He was disowned by his family after coming out.
Kashmira Gander Jan 06, 2018
Aadhaar data breach? India's national ID database with details of 1.2 billion citizens 'leaked'
The report has already been dismissed as "fake news" by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 06, 2018
Indian man kidnapped from friend's wedding and forced to marry woman at gunpoint
The man has reportedly been freed of the forced marriage practice, known as 'Pakadua Vivah,' which is a tradition specific to the Bihar region, in eastern India.
William Watkinson Jan 05, 2018
Man chops off his mistress' head with a sickle after he got into a jealous rage over another man
A man in India chopped off his mistress' head in a jealous rage because he believed she was in a relationship with another man.
Nicole Rojas Jan 03, 2018
Muslim man beaten to death after complaining about loud New Year music played near graveyard
Muslim man Waseem Ansari beaten to death in Jharkhand, India, after he complained about loud New Year music.
Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 02, 2018
In pictures: Aftermath of massive fire that killed 15 in rooftop restaurant in Kamala Mills, Mumbai
Photographs show the extent of the fire at 1 Above Rooftop, with the entire Kamala Mills complex reduced to a blackened shell of twisted wreckage.
David Sim Dec 29, 2017
Elderly man allegedly raped minor girls and bribed them with loose change to keep the abuse a secret
The incident happened in India's capital city of Delhi when the girls were playing outside their home.
Divya Kishore Dec 29, 2017
Pakistan denounced as 'terrorist state' after four Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir
Pakistani fire kills 4 Indian soldiers along disputed border of Kashmir as tensions between two countries over Himalayan region escalate.
Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 23, 2017
Indian man burns both his wives to death 'because his mother didn't like them'
Deepa Ram admits to killing wives by setting fire to car they were in following "differences" with his family
Ewan Palmer Dec 21, 2017
Sugar industry likely to see record global production of 192m tonnes
However, sugar cane diversion to ethanol production in Brazil means global prices remain high.
Gaurav Sharma Dec 18, 2017
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