A huge explosion and fire that crippled an Indian navy submarine in its home port of Mumbai killed at least some of the 18 sailors aboard, the country’s defence minister said.

In India, the five men charged with the gang rape and murder of a woman could face the death penalty if found guilty.

India announced today that it had successfully test launched a new nuclear-capable missile that would give it, for the first time, the capability of striking the major Chinese cities of Beijing and Shanghai.

India today launched the first nuclear-powered submarine built on its soil, joining just five other countries that can design and construct such vessels, the prime minister’s office announced.