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Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested

May 29, 2026 - 2:47am
Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.
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Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C

May 28, 2026 - 7:56pm
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
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Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C

May 28, 2026 - 7:56pm
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

May 28, 2026 - 6:48pm
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

May 28, 2026 - 6:48pm
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

May 28, 2026 - 6:48pm
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
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Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in India

May 28, 2026 - 1:35am
Students blame the CBSE's newly-launched digital evaluation system used for marking this year's Grade 12 exams.
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Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in India

May 28, 2026 - 1:35am
Students blame the CBSE's newly-launched digital evaluation system used for marking this year's Grade 12 exams.
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The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

May 27, 2026 - 6:00pm
The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.
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The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

May 27, 2026 - 6:00pm
The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.
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Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave

May 27, 2026 - 7:52am
The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.
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Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave

May 27, 2026 - 7:26am
The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.
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South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat

May 27, 2026 - 7:12am
Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.
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South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat

May 27, 2026 - 7:12am
Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.
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Major film union in India calls for boycott of superstar Ranveer Singh

May 27, 2026 - 2:58am
Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.
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YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor

May 26, 2026 - 10:54pm
The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.
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Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh

May 26, 2026 - 9:34pm
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
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Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh

May 26, 2026 - 9:34pm
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
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India's communists once ruled millions. What happened to them?

May 26, 2026 - 7:12pm
The story of the rise and decline of India’s communists - from ruling states to struggling for relevance.
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India's communists once ruled millions. What happened to them?

May 26, 2026 - 7:12pm
The story of the rise and decline of India’s communists - from ruling states to struggling for relevance.
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