A major river in Nepal has flooded, sweeping away houses, bridges and damaging a part of hydropower station, authorities have said. bbc.com/news/articles/ck86zp…

Media reports said 7,000 protesters were detained and released on Saturday, with hundreds detained on Sunday. bbc.com/news/articles/c84g17…

India’s toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China. bbc.com/news/articles/c5pve8…

India's magicians, jugglers, puppeteers and acrobats once made a living from crowds in public spaces - but changing entertainment habits have pushed many out. bbc.com/news/articles/ck7v4v…

In a post on social media, Delhi Police said its New Delhi District had received the complaint, and it had been transferred to its crime branch for a "fair and impartial" inquiry. bbc.com/news/articles/c9e8lv…

A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra is raising questions about faith, choice and freedom. bbc.com/news/articles/cmj4jg…

These women - all in their late 20s - grew up watching the stars, but it was only a few years ago that they learnt to study them through a telescope. bbc.com/news/articles/cvp8d0…

When basic government functions are carried out visibly and consistently, they can seem extraordinary - particularly because so many people have come to expect otherwise. bbc.com/news/articles/cw980v…

India's polling monitor is facing yet another crisis of credibility with fresh allegations against its chief. bbc.com/news/articles/cqkgw6…

After a major win at Toronto, Angh, a film from northeastern India, is now on a path towards the Oscars. bbc.com/news/articles/cv2dwk…

Dopamine sites mimic shopping’s thrill without the spending, turning the ritual of consumption into a digital game. bbc.com/news/articles/cwn741…

India has rapidly decarbonised electricity generation, but its gains are tempered by transmission shortages. bbc.com/news/articles/c8xkvz…

A China-Pakistan border pact challenges India's territorial claims and deepens strategic concerns over disputed Kashmir. bbc.com/news/articles/cqe9e4…

As the FIR names some of the state's top politicians, police officers and Bollywood actors, the case has dominated headlines in India amid allegations of misuse of political power, denials and claims of political vendetta. bbc.com/news/articles/cpwl1e…

Three minors were arrested after videos capturing the assault went viral, sparking anger. bbc.com/news/articles/cmz6z2…

Indian hospitals have attracted billions in funding, but the gap between public and private care is widening. bbc.com/news/articles/c62mg9…

The team's fifth-place finish at the World Cup has raised hopes of a medal at the upcoming Asian Games. bbc.com/news/articles/c5yj9p…

Digital payments are booming, yet cash remains deeply embedded in the economy in India, central bank data shows. bbc.com/news/articles/c23x0z…

"Two-three months ago, nobody knew me," says Dipke. "Now I'm here surrounded by hundreds of people, by cameras. It's a bit overwhelming." bbc.com/news/articles/cly749…

Brics members agree they need a new global order but it's harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there. bbc.com/news/articles/ce8767…