Charles given fairy gardens as birthday gift from Mumbai schoolchildren
The Prince of Wales has received a birthday present in miniature from a group of Indian schoolchildren – bonsai fairy gardens.
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Charles enjoys e-rickshaw ride on India visit
The Prince of Wales has been taken on a rickshaw ride with a difference in India – a silent battery-powered journey.
Charles to hold talks with Indian president during two-day visit
The Prince of Wales will hold bilateral talks with India’s President Ram Nath Kovind as he begins a two-day visit to the Asian nation.
Air quality sinks to ‘severe’ in haze-shrouded New Delhi
A thick haze of polluted air hung over India’s capital Tuesday, with authorities trying to tackle the problem by sprinkling water to settle dust and banning some building work.
Cars restricted in Indian capital amid air pollution crisis
New Delhi authorities have restricted many private vehicles from the roads to help lessen pollution as toxic smog in the city sparked a public health crisis.
New Delhi schools shut as air pollution health emergency declared
A health emergency has been declared in India’s capital by an expert panel due to air pollution choking the city, with authorities ordering schools closed until November 5.
Pakistanis hoist three-mile Kashmir flag in solidarity march
A giant Kashmiri flag has been unfurled by thousands of Pakistani demonstrators, stretching three miles through the streets of Islamabad.
Working conditions on farms supplying UK supermarkets ‘poor and harsh’ – Oxfam
Poor pay and harsh working conditions are common on foreign farms and plantations that supply tea or fruit to UK supermarkets including Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Morrisons, according to an Oxfam report.
Tourists allowed to return to Indian-controlled Kashmir
Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir are allowing tourists back into the region two months after ordering them to leave, citing security concerns.
Over 100 killed in heavy flooding in two Indian states
Heavy rains have killed more than 100 people in central Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states over the past three days, Indian officials have said.
Nasa unable to spot India’s lost moon lander
A Nasa orbiter circulating the moon was unable to spot India’s lost lander in newly released photos around its targeted landing site.
Trump says he would get Nobel Prize ‘if they gave it out fairly’
US President Donald Trump has said he would get a Nobel Prize if they were given out “fairly”.
Indian capital to restrict use of cars for two weeks after Hindu festival
Indian authorities have announced a plan to restrict the movement of private cars in the capital for nearly two weeks after a major Hindu festival that features fireworks that cloak the area with toxic smog and dust.
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for 1919 massacre by British forces
The Archbishop of Canterbury has personally apologised for the 1919 massacre of hundreds of people by troops under British command 100 years ago.
Fuel costs cut in Nepal as pipeline with India is inaugurated
The leaders of India and Nepal inaugurated South Asia’s first cross country oil pipeline, allowing the Himalayan nation of Nepal to receive an uninterrupted supply of oil from its large southern neighbour.
India locates lander lost on final approach to moon
The lander module from India’s moon mission has been located on the lunar surface, one day after it lost contact with the space station, the head of the nation’s space agency said.
Deadly blast at Indian fireworks factory
A large explosion at a fireworks factory in northern India has killed at least 22 people and caused the building to catch fire and collapse.
Two arrests as India’s high commission building vandalised during protest
London mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned the vandalism of India’s high commission building during a protest which saw two people arrested.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan vows ‘befitting’ response if India launches attack
Pakistan’s prime minister has said he had warned the international community that India could launch an attack on Pakistani-held Kashmir in an effort to divert the attention from human rights abuses in its portion of the disputed Himalayan region.
Indian spacecraft now orbiting moon in search for water
An unmanned spacecraft India launched last month has begun orbiting the moon before it lands on the far side to search for water.