India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
World
bbc.com
20.04.2026
Canada T20 World Cup game in India under ICC scrutiny amid corruption claim
Canada's match against New Zealand at T20 World Cup among allegations of corruption against country's cricket set up.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
India pushes for women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies
Southern Indian leaders urge mass mobilisation over concerns about redrawing electoral boundaries.
World
bbc.com
16.04.2026
Doping is a ‘big problem’ in India, global anti-doping body chief says
WADA is targeting India's performance-enhancing drugs production industry, the world's biggest.
World
aljazeera.com
16.04.2026
Mourners sing Asha Bhosle hit as iconic Indian singer cremated
The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.
World
bbc.com
13.04.2026
Tear gas fired at India workers demanding higher wages as living costs rise
Factory workers protest in national capital's suburb of Noida as living costs across the world rise due to the Iran war.
World
aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights
Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.
World
bbc.com
13.04.2026
Legendary Indian Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
Bhosle recorded more than 12,000 songs in multiple Indian languages over a seven-decade career.
World
aljazeera.com
12.04.2026
Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India’s quick commerce startups
Flipkart's ongoing expansion beyond major cities and heavy discounting is raising risks for India's quick commerce startups, analysts say.
Tech
techcrunch.com
12.04.2026
India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it
Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.
Culture
bbc.com
12.04.2026
India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.
World
bbc.com
10.04.2026
Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities
Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.
World
bbc.com
08.04.2026