Stories from Delhi · India

One Indian state is offering 40,000 rubles for the birth of a third and fourth child.

A US passenger was apprehended at Delhi airport for attempting to smuggle 115 gold bars concealed in a belt. The passenger was intercepted during security checks.

Pan Yinghua of China secured two silver medals in the 89kg category at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships in India.

India's largest competitive exam has a applicant pool, with 2.3 million candidates vying for only 130,000 positions. Reports indicate widespread cheating scandals are also plaguing the exams. A number of Indian students are passing exams amidst a widespread cheating scandal.

BRICS foreign ministers concluded their meeting in New Delhi without issuing a joint statement. Divisions within the bloc over the Middle East crisis were cited as a reason.

India's state-run fuel retailers have raised prices for the first time in four years. This move is driven by surging global oil costs, exacerbated by the ongoing Iran war. BRICS talks concluded without a joint statement, revealing divisions among member nations regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran. India has again increased fuel prices, a move attributed to supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran war. This price hike is expected to impact consumers and the broader economy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to reduce their consumption of fuel and vehicles. The government is also reducing fuel use for its own vehicles.

Iran's foreign ministers, meeting in India, accused the UAE of playing a direct role in the Iran war. India is attempting to forge a consensus among member nations regarding issues related to the Iran war.

Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has launched India's first under-the-skin lung cancer drug, which can be administered in seven minutes. The drug aims to improve treatment accessibility and patient experience.

Heavy rains in India have resulted in fatalities and injuries over the past 24 hours. AIR News 24x7 reported that 10 people died and 200 were injured.