With a record-breaking 30 million tonnes of sugar produced last year, India recently became the world's largest sugar producer, surpassing Brazil. But at what cost? Every year, from September to March, over 1.4 million Indian workers migrate internally, searching for work in sugar cane fields. The labourers are paid a meager €300 to €400 for six months of hard toil, with only one day off per month.

Despite laws calling for more transgender people in public service, bureaucratic hurdles are keeping many from fulfilling their dreams of working for their community.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US has brought both countries closer, with deals to boost cooperation in key areas including defense, space and trade.

Fighting between rival tribes in the northeast Indian state over government benefits is threatening to spiral out of control. Indian civil society groups have blamed the BJP government for mismanaging the crisis.

The Rohingya language remained an oral tradition until the 1980s when Mohammad Hanif, an Islamic scholar, developed a script based on Arabic letters and a set of decimal numbers.

Often called "father of the nation," Mahatma Gandhi wanted an independent, peaceful India that protected religious freedom. But that was challenged by growing Muslim and Hindu nationalism. What do Gandhi's teachings mean to today's India?

As more Indians enter retirement age, there is a growing demand for living facilities catered to their needs. But many homes remain a luxury few can afford.

Defense deals and technology transfers will be on the agenda when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Joe Biden in Washington. Still, there are significant gaps to bridge in the US-India alliance.

During a high-level meeting, the South Asian neighbors increased cooperation on connectivity and energy infrastructure, opening the door to new markets for Nepal's energy producers and improving bilateral ties.

The Indian prime minister addressed US lawmakers as part of his state visit in Washington. US President Joe Biden hailed ties between the two countries, with Modi saying his visit opens a "new chapter" in relations.

It comes after a long-running protest by wrestlers against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is also a lawmaker from Prime Minister Modi's party.

Parts of western India and southern Pakistan are bracing for winds and flash flooding as fast-approaching Cyclone Biparjoy moves toward landfall.