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How India's election chief became embroiled in a crisis of trust

Praised as a tough administrator, Gyanesh Kumar now finds himself at the centre of election-related controversy.

How an alleged rape sent an Indian university into turmoil and emptied hostels

Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU).

Sign before praying: A new conversion law is affecting churchgoers in Indian state

A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra is raising questions about faith, choice and freedom.

The race to crown the 'fattest dog of Delhi'

The contest to crown the Indian capital's "chonkiest" dog has attracted thousands of votes.

Women protest in the streets of Delhi after string of sexual assaults

BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi, where hundreds of women are protesting.

Why some Indian civil servants become heroes for doing their jobs

In a system often marked by red tape and exhausting delays, officers seen to be following the rules get adulation.

The young women guiding tourists through India's night sky

Astronomy tourism is giving young women in Hanle income, confidence and a new role in their community.

The student behind 'cockroach' protests that forced an Indian minister to quit

It has been a rollercoaster ride for 'cockroach' party founder Abhijeet Dipke who gained celebrity status overnight.

The rock guitarist whose killing shocked India's north-east

A renowned Manipuri guitarist's killing has sparked anger - and an outpouring of memories about his life and music.

A food safety officer has become a social media star in India - why?

Tukaram Mundhe has gone viral after a series of aggressive inspections of restaurants to detect hygiene lapses.

Why Nepal floods should worry India

The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.

India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust

As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to change.

GDP growth defies oil shock but stirs up controversy

India's 7.8% GDP growth has been met with scepticism over methodology and long-term durability due to a weak monsoon.

India's 'cockroaches' want to fix schools

India's 'cockroaches' party is focusing its attention on the poor conditions in schools.

From Nagaland to a path to the Oscars: Indian film brings a rarely seen world to global cinema

After a major win at Toronto, Angh, a film from northeastern India, is now on a path towards the Oscars.