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Latest news on India, covering politics, the economy, business, technology, Bollywood, weather and foreign affairs from the world's most populous nation.

Home to more than 1.4 billion people, India is the world's most populous country and its largest democracy. It is also the fastest-growing major economy, ranking among the biggest in the world by GDP. From the capital New Delhi to the financial hub of Mumbai and the technology centres of Bengaluru and Hyderabad, India shapes global affairs in politics, trade and culture.

Indian politics is dominated by contests between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress, alongside powerful regional parties. Elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies regularly draw hundreds of millions of voters. Debates over secularism, federalism, reservation policy and press freedom remain central to national life.

The Indian economy spans agriculture, manufacturing, financial services and a world-leading IT sector, with firms such as Tata, Reliance and Infosys operating globally. Follow coverage of the rupee, the Reserve Bank of India, the Sensex and Nifty indices, and major trade negotiations with partners including the United States and the European Union. The country's space agency, ISRO, has become a source of national pride through its lunar missions and human spaceflight programme.

India faces significant challenges, including air pollution in its major cities, monsoon flooding, heatwaves and pressure to create jobs for a young workforce. Tensions with Pakistan over Kashmir remain a persistent security concern, while the disputed Himalayan border with China shapes defence policy. Religious and communal relations are a recurring source of controversy and international scrutiny.

Indian culture carries global influence through Bollywood and regional cinema, classical music and dance, cricket-mad crowds, and festivals such as Diwali and Holi. A vast diaspora keeps India connected to communities across the world, from the Gulf to Britain and North America. The country's cuisine, literature and yoga traditions are celebrated internationally.

Independent since 1947 following two centuries of British colonial rule, India's history spans ancient civilisations in the Indus Valley, the Maurya and Mughal empires, and the freedom movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. Partition in 1947 created India and Pakistan, a division that continues to define regional politics. That heritage informs everything from constitutional debates to foreign policy today.

Our NewsNow feed on India is updated around the clock with headlines from trusted sources worldwide, covering politics, business, culture and breaking developments. Whether you follow Indian affairs professionally or personally, this feed is your one-stop source for the stories shaping the nation.