The Latest Breaking News from India

Issy Wong stunned by price tag at inaugural Women’s Premier League

The England seamer is hoping to help the Mumbai Indians reach the final.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Russia cannot meet arms delivery commitments because of war, Indian Air Force says

Russia is unable to deliver vital defence supplies it had committed to India's military because of the war in Ukraine, the Indian Air Force (IAF) says.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

More arrests, Rahul Gandhi coverage: Why press freedom continues to take a beating in India

In the last fortnight, Indian democracy and press freedom have taken a beating. But there have also been words spoken that are like a balm to an ever-deepening wound. They may not be able to stop this wound from festering, or to heal it, but they are worth noting and…

Newslaundry · Mar 23, 2023

Patrick French: the biographer of VS Naipaul was a generous collaborator with twinkling wit

The writer and historian, who has died aged 56, was not only widely respected for his writing on India but a kind and optimistic man, says fellow academic Maya Jasanoff

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023

Shubman Gill can be future leader for Gujarat Titans: Vikram Solanki

MUMBAI: Young India opener Shubman Gill has "smart cricketing brain" and can emerge as leader of the Gujarat Titans in the future due to his conduct and work ethics, said the IPL team's director of cricket Vikram Solanki on Thursday.

The Times of India · Mar 23, 2023

India reduces security outside UK high commission in New Delhi

Barriers also removed from high commissioner’s residence after Sikhs protest at Indian mission in London

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023

ISSF World Cup Bhopal: India win two mixed team medals on Day 2, but China sweep gold

BHOPAL: India followed up Sarabjot Singh's opening day individual gold medal with a silver and a bronze in the mixed team events on Thursday at the ISSF World Cup here at the MP State Shooting Academy.

The Times of India · Mar 23, 2023

Australia ODI series defeat shouldn't be forgotten: Sunil Gavaskar to Team India

NEW DELHI: Amid the noise created by the high-profile Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning on March 31, the Indian team shouldn't commit the mistake of forgetting the ODI series defeat against Australia said the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

The Times of India · Mar 23, 2023

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi found guilty of defamation, sentenced to two years in prison

The defamation case was filed by a leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party after a 2019 speech in which Mr Gandhi referred to thieves as having the surname of Modi, the same as India's prime minister.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023

Indian court orders Rahul Gandhi to two years in jail for Modi comment

A lower court in India sentenced opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday to two years in jail on charges of defamation for a 2019 speech in which he referred to thieves as having the surname Modi.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023