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India and Pakistan combine their national anthems to celebrate 70th year of independence
India celebrates its Independence Day on 15 August, a day after Pakistan.
70 years after the chaotic Partition of India, over a billion people still live in its shadow
At the time, few understood what the Partition of India would entail or what its results would be.
'Vampire' woman allegedly kills husband by drinking his blood to ward off evil spirits
She would sit on his chest every night and suck blood from his mouth, the victim's mother told police.
Rampaging rhino captured on dashcam as it thunders down a road in India
It was spotted in the northern state of Assam.
Parts of South Asia could become too hot for humans by the 22nd century
Some of poorest parts of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh could see temperatures unbearable for people.
Lightning strike riddles BA plane with 46 holes but doesn't stop 787 from reaching destination
The plane was on a nine-hour flight to India.
Lightning kills 11 in Indian state of Odisha
Hundreds have died so far in the current monsoon season across the country.
India coast guard seizes massive 1,500kg heroin haul worth over £400m
The bust is thought to be one of the largest in recent years.
In pictures: Nag Panchami 2017, or the Hindu snake festival
Snake charmers sit outside temples as devotees queue up to offer milk to the serpent gods and seek their blessings.
Several dead in building collapse in India's financial capital Mumbai
Around 11 people have been pulled out of the rubble and four are confirmed dead.
Indian 10-year-old 'raped by uncle' denied right to abortion
Court rules girl, who is six-months pregnant, is beyond cut-off point to be allowed termination
Man carries 9-year-old granddaughter's body on shoulder as hospital allegedly denies ambulance
The incident happened in Faridabad – nearly 12km from India's capital New Delhi – on Friday afternoon.
Woman locked in dark room for 20 years by her family rescued by police
The woman, who is in her 50s, was found in a shocking condition in Candolim village near Panaji, India.
Photos show how industrial pollution and human waste are killing India's sacred river Ganges
Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui follows the increasingly filthy river from its mountain source to the megacity of Kolkata.
Burhan Wani's death anniversary: The killing that caused months of unrest in Kashmir
A widespread curfew has been imposed to foil separatist leaders' plans to hold a rally in remembrance of the poster boy of Hizbul Mujahideen.
Israel names flower after Modi to honour 'blooming relationship' with India
Narendra Modi is the first Indian leader to visit Israel in move to strengthen ties between the two nations.
Video of alleged child rapist being tied up and beaten by women goes viral
The video is believed to be filmed in India.
The UK wants India's post-Brexit trade, but risks turning off its people
India and the UK have a chance to build a transformational relationship.
India seeks discounted Windows 10 'for entire country' after global ransomware attacks
Microsoft officials in India have agreed 'in principle' to the request, Gulshan Rai claimed.
Narendra Modi left accountants baffled when he ended a speech by playing Darth Vader's Imperial March
As he waved to the crowds, the song from The Empire Strikes Back boomed out from the loudspeakers.
Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin admits to carrying out terror attacks in India
On 26 June, the US Department of State designated Salahuddin a specially designated global terrorist.
Policeman who allegedly raped his married daughter inside police station claims she 'provoked' him
The 58-year-old is also accused of abusing his daughter when she was just 14.
Donald Trump welcomes Indian Prime Minister Modi to the White House
Modi also invited the Trumps to visit India.
Man allegedly chops off brother's arms after heated argument over scratch on bike
The accused Mohammad Kaalu is at large and police are conducting raids to nab him.
Man accused of raping Uzbekistan woman in Delhi arrested
Jagjeet Singh allegedly kept the woman captive in a flat and raped her.
Pregnant women told to avoid meat and lust by Indian government
Doctors say the advice is preposterous and dangerous considering India's poor record with maternal health.
India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2017 final: Where to watch live, preview, TV listings, predictions, betting odds
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan face each other in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final on Sunday.
India home ministry allegedly used Spain-Morocco border picture to highlight its work
The ministry used the photo in its annual report to show floodlighting of the Indian border.
Pakistan crush hapless England to reach Champions Trophy final
Tournament favourites dumped out after eight-wicket defeat in Cardiff.
India vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2017 semi-final: Watch live, preview, TV listings, predictions, betting odds
India and Bangladesh face each other in the second semi-final of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy on Thursday.