Indian activist hunger strike worsens after 19 days

India Lords womens Test win marked a landmark: India claimed its first womens Test victory at Lord’s, a moment tied to 142 years of cricket history and the legacy of pioneering women cricketers.

Emily Eden travelled northern India in the 1830s and made numerous sketches of princes, warriors, hill communities and animals. This profile explains her routes, the value of her travel drawings before photography, and where to see them today.

India’s landmark Ram temple has replaced its governing board after BBC reports raised questions about alleged thefts of cash, gold and jewellery given by devotees. Officials say steps are being taken to strengthen oversight.