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India: Applicant seeks nuclear launch codes through freedom of information law
Applicant asks for launch codes for nuclear weapons through India's Right to Information Act.
Asia PMI summary: Manufacturing sector deteriorates further
China needs more stimulus while India is likely to cut rates further, analysts say.
Mumbai: Passengers jump out of windows as train crashes at Churchgate station [video]
Five injured in the derailment, which occurred due to driver error.
India: 109 jailed in Agra for public urination
In an unprecedented move, Agra police in India sentence people found urinating in public for 24 hours.
Surge of 200 million climate change refugees will reverse global healthcare progress
Cutting coal, carbon price, access to renewable energy among recommendations to improve global health.
India: World Yoga Day descends into political squabble following Ram Madhav comments
General secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party forced to apologise for his posts on social media.
SpiceJet: Indian budget airliner offers yoga 35,000ft in the air
The airline teamed up with the Isha Foundation for Yoga to mark the first International Day of Yoga.
India: Mumbai toxic alcohol death toll passes 90
More than 40 others are being treated in hospitals as higher death toll feared.
India economic growth potential higher than 7.5%
India's Minister for Finance Arun Jaitley said on Thursday (18 June) that economic reforms in the legislative pipeline can push India's growth rate above the 7 - 7.5% range.
Bindis might hit the spot for iodine infusions for pregnant women in India
Iodine is important for fetal brain development in nation where millions risk micronutrient deficiency
India: Journalist set on fire after corruption allegations against minister
Indian journalist doused in petrol and set on fire for accusing local minister of corruption.
Bollywood star Aarthi Agarwal dies after undergoing liposuction surgery in US
New Jersey-based actress dies of heart attack 1 month after procedure.
World Environment Day 2015: Aiming for high yields with a thirsty crop in drought conditions
Ongoing trials on rice crop could help cut indirect water consumption by 50%.
Pakistan: Foreign secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry denies talks with Saudis on nuclear issues
Pakistan has strongly denied reports claiming it can supply Saudi Arabia with a nuclear weapon 'off-the-shelf'.
Google apologises for Indian PM Narendra Modi images in 'top 10 criminals' search
Indian leader in a rogues' gallery that included Osama Bin Laden, Al Capone and George W. Bush.
Indian president Pranab Mukherjee and Swedish royals unharmed in official convoy crash
The dignitaries' convoy was involved in a traffic accident in the Swedish town of Uppsala.
India: Parents use 'corrective rape' to cure their gay children
An Indian LBGT organisation has said that parents are trying to turn their gay children straight by encouraging family members to rape them.
Isis: India warns Islamic State can obtain nuclear weapons from Pakistan
India's Minister of State for Defence warns Isis can acquire nuclear weapons from states like Pakistan.
Police in Punjab arrest man over murder of wealthy Wolverhampton hotelier
Punjab police arrest a man over the murder of UK multi-millionaire hotelier.
India: Police seize 'stool' pigeon over spying charges near Pakistani border
Bird joins list of monkeys, sharks and squirrels that have been accused of spying.
Xperia E1 (20.1.A.2.19) and E1 Dual (20.1.B.2.9) minor Android 4.4.2 bug-fix updates go live in Europe, France and India [FTF links]
Sony Mobile rolls out minor Android 4.4.2 bug-fix updates for Xperia E1 in Europe and E1 Dual in France and India.
China-led AIIB finalises articles of agreement and expects to begin operations by end-2015
China will be largest shareholder in Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, followed by India.
India: Newborn baby forced to walk by witch doctor in an attempt to cure high fever
A two-day old baby boy was grabbed by his neck and made to walk by a village witch doctor to cure fever.
India: Muslims donate land to help build world's largest Hindu temple in Bihar
Indian Muslims lauded for offering land for world's largest 'earthquake-proof' Hindu temple.
Motorola starts Android 5.1 soak test for Moto E (1st Gen): Official changelog
Motorola has published Android 5.1 update release note for Moto E (1st Gen) in India.
Chadwell Heath murders: Indian father murdered 'corrupt and greedy' family after wife demanded divorce
The mother found dead in Chadwell Heath alongside her twin daughters had told her husband she wanted a divorce, the Evening Standard revealed.
India: Monument of love, Taj Mahal, not turning yellow
Culture Minister says steps are being taken to reduce pollution around the building.
India: Tragic 'plastic baby' resembling rubber doll born in Amritsar
Second baby with rare condition collodion born in Amritsar in last two years.
Nepal earthquake: US Marine helicopter missing in aid mission
US Marine helicopter providing assistance after the second Nepal earthquake has gone missing in Charikot.
Narendra Modi's first year as prime minister of India: good for business or business as usual?
The pro-business leader has had one year to make his mark on one of the world's fastest growing economies.

