The death toll from a storm that swept past the east coast of India and slammed into neighbouring Bangladesh rose to nearly 90 today.

At least 12 people in India have been killed in a huge storm brewing off the country’s east coast.

Clashes marred the final phase of India's parliamentary elections today, which left two people dead.

Sporadic violence marred the fourth phase of parliamentary elections in India today.

India’s transgender community today threatened to boycott the general election voting unless they are recognised as a “third sex”.