India

Pune Warriors host 2008 Indian Premier League champions Rajasthan Royals at the Subrata Roy Stadium. Find out where to watch the match live in the UK

England batsman Nick Compton named as one of Wisden's five Cricketers of 2013

Vedanta reports robust production growth across its mining divisions.

Chennai Super Kings welcome South African all-rounder Albie Morkel and Sri Lankans Nuwan Kulasekara and Akila Dananjaya to the playing squad

Increasing number of people around world abusing codeine in ‘hip-hop’ drink that originated in Texas.

ADB sees political disputes and policy issues as dampeners for growth in developing Asian economies.

Royal Challengers Bangalore host Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Find out where to watch the match live in the UK

Anonymous claims to have caused $3bn in damage to Israel economy but government says little disruption.

Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stunned all with her mind-blowing performance at the Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) held in Vancouver, Canada.

China has announced plans to allow tourist cruises to disputed islands in the South China Sea, which are also claimed by Vietnam.

Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone confirms 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix will proceed as scheduled

Building collapse in Thane kills 72 while 62 victims including 10-month old toddler rescued.

A 24-year-old British tourist has been found dead on a houseboat in Srinagar, the capital city of Kashmir, a northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent.

Vedanta Resources' lead and zinc mine at Lisheen closed after underground tragedy.

When it comes to booking a luxury trip finding the perfect location is always top of the list of priorities. With commercial long-distance travel now readily available, reaching distant locations is easier than ever. The world really is your oyster when it comes to picking your holiday destination.

40 people die in building collapse in Indian city of Mumbai. At least 10 of the deceased are believed to be children and one was a pregnant woman

Woman in her 70s fended off leopard by throwing stones, soil and sticks at the animal.

Security experts treat Anonymous threats as annoyance rather than significant threat to national security.

Seven-storey residential building on outskirts of Mumbai allegedly being built without necessary permission.

69-year-old Indian millionaire posts full page ad in newspaper flaunting his wealth and asking women to marry him

Gary Ballance, Varun Chopra, James Harris and Chris Wright all included in England provisional 30-man Champions Trophy squad

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face Mumbai Indians in the second match of the 2013 Indian Premier League

13 elders in Madhya Pradesh arrested after shaving girl's head to make her 'less of a temptation' to potential abductors.

This year there are quite a few new faces to focus on; some exciting batsmen and clever bowlers capable of turning the game in favour of their teams.

Anonymous claims to have breached North Korea's cyber defences and is seeking Kim Jong-un's resignation.

Michael Clarke says Australia shouldn't be underestimated in the lead up to the Ashes in July, despite the sie enduring an embarrassing series loss to India last month.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is the 2013 Indian Premier League's million-dollar man, after selling for $1m

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face Delhi Daredevils in the opening match of the 2013 Indian Premier League

Four women from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have suffered severe burn injuries after being attacked with acid.

Check out the first photographs of the opening ceremony of the 2013 Indian Premier League