Taniya Dutta

Hindus and Muslims clashed after the opening of the temple on the site of a former mosque

New Delhi has invited world leaders to take part in celebrations since 1950

Hindu temple was built on the site of a 16th-century mosque demolished in 1992 by supporters of the BJP

Court overturned initial ruling five months after group was granted remission by state authorities

The Hindu temple was built on the site of a 16th-century mosque demolished in 1992 by supporters of the BJP

Critics have called the event a 'vulgarisation' of Hinduism

Experts blame climate change for the prolonged dry spell in the valley

Controversial site has been subject to litigation, religious politics and violence

Such incidents are common in India, where many vessels have inadequate safety equipment

India's aviation industry has been in the spotlight in recent weeks because of delays and cancellations

Traveller examined for trauma by medical staff after door lock malfunction

Northern India is in a grip of a cold snap and visibility is poor

New Delhi and Male have historically been close but in recent years Male has warmed up to Beijing

India is preparing up for general elections this year to elect a new prime minister

Underwater drone was being tested in Bay of Bengal when it spotted wreckage of Russian-built Antonov An-32