India

India’s Paytm shares slump to record low following downgrade

Shares of Indian digital payments company Paytm slumped to a record low below 390 rupees. This came after brokerage Macquarie downgraded the stock, which follows India's central bank ordering Paytm to halt a large part of its business by the end of this month. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

13 February, 2024

World

Qatar releases 8 Indian Navy officers previously sentenced to death

Qatar has released eight former Indian naval officers previously on death row. The men were reportedly charged with spying for Israel though neither India nor Qatar confirmed the charges. Their death sentence, handed in October, was dropped in December. Priyata Brajabasi has more.

12 February, 2024

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Benita Ishekwa Shines at Young Chef Olympiad 2024: A Triumph for Namibian Culinary Excellence

In a remarkable showcase of culinary talent, Namibian chef Benita Ishekwa, a student from SilverSpoon Hospitality School, left an indelible mark at the 10th edition of the Young Chef Olympiad held in Calcuta, India. Terry Jenkinson, representative from SilverSpoon Hospitality School, expressed immense pride and joy as Benita clinched two prestigious awards during the closing ceremony on Sunday, February 4th. Double Triumph: Benita Ishekwa's outstanding performance at the Young Chef […]

12 February, 2024

World

India-US civil nuclear deal “an important piece of unfinished business” – US official

The US Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources has described the status of a civil nuclear partnership between India and the US as "an important piece of unfinished business". This comes as the two countries have been working to boost their energy ties. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

6 February, 2024

World

Indian state to set to table contentious Uniform Civil Code bill

Amid heightened security, an Indian state ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is set to debate a contentious new common personal law this week. Members of the ruling Bhartiya Janata party or the BJP say the law, which will apply across religions, will be replicated across other regions as well. Priyata Brajabasi has more.

5 February, 2024

World

Zee says it can go to tribunal to enforce Sony merger deal

India's Zee Entertainment says it can ask a tribunal to enforce a $10 billion merger with Sony's Indian unit, which was planned but later scrapped by Sony. Sony walked away from the deal two weeks ago, claiming breaches of contract. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

5 February, 2024

Sport

India’s Jaiswal hits ton in second England Test

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struck India's first century in the high-profile five-Test series against England after lunch on the opening day of the second match on Friday. The left-hander smashed left-arm spinner Tom Hartley for a six to reach his second Test ton after India elected to bat in Visakhapatnam. Jaiswal, playing his sixth Test since his debut last year, made 80 in the first Indian innings of the opening […]

2 February, 2024

Sport

‘Chill’ India ready to bounce back against England

India are "chill" and confident in their bench strength to deliver a second Test bounce-back against England despite missing Virat Kohli and other key players, wicketkeeper K.S. Bharat said Thursday. Batsmen Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar are in line for Test debuts from Friday with the hosts trailing the five-match series 1-0. Kohli pulled out of the first two Tests due to unspecified personal reasons and injuries to K.L. […]

1 February, 2024

Sport

England hint at all-spin attack as depleted India look to level series

Ben Stokes' England side could go with an all-spin bowling attack against an inexperienced India batting line-up when the second Test begins in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Rohit Sharma's side suffered only their fourth home defeat in 47 Tests since 2013 last week in Hyderabad as England came from 190 runs behind on first innings to record a stunning 28-run victory. India will be without seasoned Test players Virat […]

31 January, 2024