Plane held in France over trafficking concerns lands in India | Human Trafficking

Plane held in France over trafficking concerns lands in India | Human Trafficking

Airbus A340 carrying 276 Indian passengers arrives in Mumbai early on Tuesday. A plane carrying hundreds of Indian passengers that was grounded in France for four days amid a probe into possible human trafficking has arrived in India. The Airbus A340 carrying 276 Indian passengers landed in Mumbai early on…

Iran dismisses US accusations of tanker attack off India | Houthis News

Iran dismisses US accusations of tanker attack off India | Houthis News

The US accusations are meant to ‘distract’ from Washington’s complicity in Israel’s ‘crimes in Gaza’, Iran’s FM says. Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed accusations of the United States that Tehran struck a chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean, as tension rises globally over threats to maritime shipping. A…

India suspends newly-elected wrestling body after top athletes protest | Sexual Assault News

India suspends newly-elected wrestling body after top athletes protest | Sexual Assault News

The suspension comes days after a new president replaced the old head who was charged with sexually harassing wrestlers. India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has suspended the newly-elected governing body of the scandal-hit wrestling federation, accusing it of ignoring rules by hastily announcing championships. The Wrestling Federation of…

300 Indians stuck in French airport for fourth day amid trafficking probe | News

300 Indians stuck in French airport for fourth day amid trafficking probe | News

Ten of the passengers apply for French asylum, as judges probe whether a criminal group is linked to trafficking. Hundreds of Indian nationals sequestered in a French airport are being questioned by authorities over concerns they could be victims of human trafficking. Four French judges are rushing to speak to…

Anger in Kashmir after Indian army accused of killing civilians in custody | Military News

Anger in Kashmir after Indian army accused of killing civilians in custody | Military News

The deaths of three Kashmir civilians after they were picked up by the Indian army in the wake of a deadly rebel attack in the disputed Himalayan region have caused anger among people and led to calls for an investigation into alleged custodial killings. According to the families, the three…

‘Many more could die’: Urgent plea for Rohingya refugees trapped at sea | Rohingya News

‘Many more could die’: Urgent plea for Rohingya refugees trapped at sea | Rohingya News

At least one passenger on a boat carrying 185 refugees has died, with dozens more in ‘critical condition’, warns UNHCR. Fears are growing for scores of Rohingya refugees believed to be stranded at sea in the Indian Ocean, after a boat they set off in from Bangladesh saw its engine…

Top India wrestler to return honour in protest against sport body’s new chief | Women’s Rights News

Top India wrestler to return honour in protest against sport body’s new chief | Women’s Rights News

Bajrang Punia says he will return state award to protest election of new president backed by predecessor accused of sexual assault. A top Indian male wrestler says he is returning one of the country’s highest civilian awards in protest against the election of a president to the sport’s ruling body…

Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail in state secrets case ahead of key election | Imran Khan News

Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail in state secrets case ahead of key election | Imran Khan News

The ex-PM is granted bail in the cypher case, but no clarity on his release as the country prepares for February 8 polls. Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been granted bail in a case alleging he leaked state secrets, but he remains in jail on other charges ahead…