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Weeks before Ganesh Chaturthi, floods in Maharashtra have washed away months of work for Ganesh idol makers, damaging workshops, supplies and seasonal incomes for many artisans.
Skyroot Aerospace plans to launch the Vikram-1 rocket on Saturday. Key details on the mission, why it matters for India’s private space sector and what to watch after liftoff.
Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end a 20-day hunger strike and urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July, BBC reports. The strike’s demands and any government response remain unreported.
A BBC feature traces hunger strikes from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk and asks whether fasting still reshapes Indian politics. This explainer examines history, mechanisms and limits of hunger strikes today.
An environmental activist in India has been on a hunger strike for 19 days and reportedly lost 9.1kg, BBC News says. Public concern and calls to end the protest are rising amid health worries.
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.
A dispute over the anti-sacrilege law in Punjab has reignited sensitive religious and political tensions ahead of state elections. This explainer outlines what the law is, why it is controversial, and what to watch next.
India has ordered Meta to remove Meta ads promoting child sexual abuse after a BBC probe identified examples on the platform. Regulators have demanded prompt action and said they will monitor compliance.
