Earlier this week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in one of his most vocal pitches, batted for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and called out opposition parties for manipulating and misleading the minority communities against it.

Explained | What is so contentious about India's Uniform Civil Code that aims to annul personal laws?

A study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, on Wednesday (June 28) found that an increase in temperatures leads to a substantial rise in domestic violence against women.

India might witness rise in domestic violence against women due to climate change: Study

The political conundrum in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu reached a new tipping point on Thursday. Governor RN Ravi first sacked the arrested minister V Senthil Balaji from the council of ministers, before pressing pause on the decision, a few hours later.

India: Tamil Nadu governor sacks arrested minister, backtracks on decision hours later

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning boarded the Delhi Metro, much to the surprise of passengers. The BJP leader took the yellow line of the metro to travel to the centenary celebrations of Delhi University.

WATCH | PM Modi travels by Delhi metro to attend function

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has removed India from his annual report on the impact of armed conflict on children, citing “measures taken by the government to better protect” them.

India removed from UNSG report on impact of armed conflict on children

A chariot collided with an overhead high-voltage electric wire on Wednesday in Tripura's Unakoti area, resulting in at least six fatalities—two of them children—and 15 injuries.

Electrocution fatalities: Over 30 people die every day in India, NCRB data shows

While top cities such as Delhi and Mumbai recorded skyrocketing tomato prices, the city of Hyderabad in the southern Indian state of Telangana is also witnessing a similar price rise.

Why are tomato prices skyrocketing across India? What happens next?

Last week, a high court in Indian delivered a significant verdict which said that women homemakers contribute to the acquisition of family assets by performing the household chores and are entitled to an equal share of property purchased from their husband’s income.

Explained | Indian court recognises homemakers’ contribution in husband’s income. Why is this important?

India's first population clock, made up of 10 white numbered cards on a large green metal board, attracts curious passersby who watch it record the story of the world's most populous nation.

Indian clock tells story of most populous nation

In a chilling incident, a man, armed with a sharp machete, chased down and attacked a 19-year-old college student in Pune, a city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.

Video | Man wielding machete attacks teenager in India's Pune city

The South Korean auto major Kia India, on Monday (June 26) said it was recalling over 30,000 units of its multi-purpose vehicle model Carens, for a software update.

India: Kia recalls over 30,000 units of Carens. Here’s why

In a bizarre case from the Indian capital city of Delhi, two people who were trying to rob a couple at gunpoint ended up giving them Rs 100 ($1.22) before driving away.

WATCH | India: ‘Drunk’ thieves try to rob Delhi couple at gunpoint, end up giving them money

The proposed Air India-Vistara merger might not have smooth sailing as previously predicted. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has issued a show-cause notice to the Tata Group-owned Air India, asking why an investigation should not be conducted into the merger, according to a report in Mint.

India's anti-trust regulator to probe if Air India-Vistara merger hurts competition: Report

Indicating steady progress towards a mid-July launch, the Indian Space Agency, ISRO shared pictures of its third lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-3, which has now been mated with the payload adapter.

Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft ready to be encapsulated into rocket, says ISRO

A report titled ‘Jailed For Doing Business’ by TeamLease RegTech and Observer Research Foundation (ORF) found that while the Indian government has been pushing for ease of doing business in the country, there are still more than 26,000 imprisonment clauses as penalties for non-compliance with business laws.

India: Over 26,000 clauses can be used to put entrepreneurs in prison, finds report

At least four deaths have been reported so far as heavy rains lashed out in parts of India, on Sunday (June 25). In the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, two people lost their lives due to landslides and flash floods triggered by a cloudburst.

Multiple deaths, hundreds rescued as heavy rains, floods hit parts of India

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is on a day-long visit to Oman today, aiming to bolster strategic cooperation and security ties between the two nations.

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Oman to hold key talks

A young woman died on Sunday (June 25) after getting electrocuted at the New Delhi railway station in India's national capital amid waterlogging caused by incessant rains since last night.

India: Woman dies of electrocution on New Delhi railway station premises amid rain

A little less than 10 days after news reports pointed to a major data breach in the COVID-19 vaccination portal CoWIN, the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested a man and apprehended his minor brother from India's eastern state of Bihar.

India: Two brothers in Bihar stole CoWin data, misused mother's official ID to access info

During a historic sate visit to the United States, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, on Thursday (June 22), that it was always a "great honour" to address a joint meeting of the US Congress but it is an exceptional privilege to do so twice .

Indian PM Modi's address to joint session of US Congress. Read the full speech here

UFC Fight Night Live Streaming: United States' Josh Emmett will lock horns with Georgia's Ilia Topuria at the UFC Fight Night on Sunday, June 25. The match will start at 12:30 am GMT+5:30 and will be available for live streaming in several countries, including India.

UFC Fight Night Live Streaming: How to watch Emmett vs Topuria LIVE on mobile & TV in India & other countries

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a state visit to America, was hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for the state dinner at the White House on Thursday.

At state dinner speech, PM Modi hails role of Indian Americans in progress of US

A report by Reuters, citing three sources familiar with the matter, on Thursday (June 22) said that three board members of the Indian ed-tech company Byju’s have quit.

India’s Byju’s denies three board members quitting; Deloitte resigns as auditors: Reports

A daring, rapid medical evacuation operation by air, undertaken by the Indian Navy, saved the life of a critically ill child and provided succour to the concerned family.

Indian Navy undertakes daring 900 km night flight amid monsoon to save critically ill two-year-old

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