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Claim UK tipped off India on Jagtar Singh Johal case to be heard in secret court

CLAIMS that a Scottish citizen was detained and tortured after the UK intelligence service tipped off Indian authorities are to be examined in a…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 15, 2023

Women's Boxing World Championships: India eye strong show at home

NEW DELHI: Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will be at the forefront as India eye a show befitting their growing stature in women's boxing when the World Championship, whose build-up was marred by controversies, begins here from Thursday.

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2023

Virus outbreak in West Bengal leaves 19 children dead and thousands in hospital

Indian state in crisis after adenovirus hits 12,000 people this year and families with sick children camp outside Kolkata hospital

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023

Kookaburras topple champs Germany to end losing run

The Kookaburras have beaten world champions Germany to snap back to winning ways on the Indian leg of hockey's Pro League.

AAP · Mar 15, 2023

Foreign Office asks for India torture claim to be heard in secret court

British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal was detained and says he was tortured after alleged tipoff by UK intelligence

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023

Leveraging digital platforms for public good: Stories of positive impact from India

Digital platforms such as Uber, Airbnb, WeChat and TaskRabbit have changed the world by creating new economic opportunities through gig work culture and enabling a sharing economy. However, concerns remain about how these platforms may exploit gig workers and customers if driven purely by profit.

The Conversation · Mar 14, 2023

Family of Danielle McLaughlin 'can't move forward' six years on from murder amid frustrating court delays

EXCLUSIVE: 'Six years but it only feels like yesterday', said Andrea, adding “We will never get over Danielle’s death but hopefully one day we will be able to make sure her death wasn’t in vain and that she can rest easy knowing her truth was told.”

Irish Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

Ricky Ponting reveals how Axar Patel developed into an effective batsman for India

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League has not only helped international cricketers develop strong bonds, the exchange of knowledge amongst the international players, mentors and coaches have been of immense help.

The Times of India · Mar 14, 2023

India's stolen heritage: Authorities push for restitution of religious artefacts

An Indian newspaper report alleges that New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is home to 77 smuggled antiquities. According to UNESCO estimates, some 50,000 pieces of art stolen from Indian temples are currently in Western museums or private collections. Faced with this enormous challenge, police forces, international institutions and art…

France 24 · Mar 14, 2023

Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy make winning starts at All England Championships

BIRMINGHAM: Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy produced superlative performances to progress to the second round of the All England Championships with hard-fought straight-game wins in the men's singles competition here on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Mar 14, 2023