Pressure mounts in India to probe Adani group

Pressure mounts in India to probe Adani group

Indian opposition leaders are demanding the government probe the Adani group after the US charged billionaire Gautam Adani with orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme. Adani is one of the world's richest men and is known for his close ties with India's prime minister Narendra Modi. The government is yet to comment on the controversy. Adani Group denies the allegations and says they are "baseless". As Neha Poonia reports: […]

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India’s resurgent opposition bloc forces election to choose Speaker of lower house of parliament

A resurgent opposition bloc is forcing an election in India's parliament for the crucial role of Speaker of the house. It will be the first time in decades that the Speaker is chosen by voting. Traditionally the bloc with a simple majority in the house has appointed the speaker. Our Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

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