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Christian Michel and Jagtar Singh Johal have spent a combined 15 years in Indian jails without trial, prompting fears they could be caught up in a wider diplomatic tug of war over alleged Indian economic fugitives in the UK. Namita Singh reports

In 2024-25, one political party in India received more money than all others combined, by a massive margin.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.11 (-0.72%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.30 (+0.76%), and the London market on Friday remained closed as part of the Christmas holiday. NY sugar prices today ran into some long liquidation pressure...

The exhibition "Textile Matters" at the Mobilier National arts and crafts institution in Paris tells the story of how the textile histories of India and France are interwoven. This 400-year cultural exchange has influenced fashion, interiors and weaving traditions in both countries. RFI spoke to Mayank Mansingh Kaul, a textile…

Survivor, her family, and activists condemn Delhi High Court’s order suspending former ruling party legislator’s life sentence

Christmas festivities in India have been overshadowed by acts of vandalism, intimidation, and violence by right-wing Hindutva groups this year, whether it’s in Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and even Kerala. You can read our reports on such acts committed by members of the Bajrang Dal, VHP and others here…

Critics say Uttar Pradesh’s move reflects mounting pressure on religious minorities, with Christian organisations warning of rising hostility and violence

Four upcoming elections are set to shape the politics and security of a region that sits at the strategically sensitive junction of India and China and directly affect the lives of a population larger than that of every country in the world barring India and China.

More than a year ago, when I began looking into possible manipulation of voter rolls, the first person to help me understand it was Dr SY Quraishi, former Chief Election Commissioner of India. 

Google is finally adding a much-awaited feature to Gmail, allowing to change your old @gmail addresses without needing to create a new account. After switching to a new Gmail, you'll receive emails on both addresses, and all your existing data will remain intact.

Second bus carrying at least 45 schoolchildren narrowly avoids disaster