India’s Child Stunting

Frank Auerbach, artist who fled the Nazis as a child, dies aged 93

Auerbach died peacefully at his home in London on Monday morning, his representatives confirmed.

Head of Anglican Church resigns over handling of child abuse

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigned after a review found he and other Anglican Church leaders covered up "prolific and abhorrent" abuse of boys and young men.

Its Birthrate Falling, Russia Targets Child-Free Lifestyles

The country’s lower house of Parliament passed a law that would ban what it calls “propaganda” discouraging Russians from having children.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Russia lawmakers pass bill banning "child-free propaganda"

Facing low birth rates and an aging population, Russia is set to ban any information deemed to promote a "rejection of childbearing."

Why the head of the Anglican Church resigned over child abuse handling

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has resigned as the head of the Anglican Church over his handling of child abuse cases apparently perpetrated by a British lawyer who helped lead ...

Top official in Anglican Communion resigns over handling of child abuse

One of the world's most prominent religious leaders has resigned after not reporting cases of suspected child abuse to police. Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, is the top official in the ...

Colombia outlaws child marriage after 17-year campaign

Country closes 137-year legal loophole, becoming one of 12 in Latin America and the Caribbean to entirely ban marriage for minors. Colombian lawmakers have approved a bill to eradicate child ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Tension between Canada, India continues after top diplomats expelled

Canada and India have expelled each other's senior diplomats as the two countries' dispute continues over the assassination of a prominent Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Vancouver last ...

UK and US urge India to co-operate with Canada amid row

The UK says Delhi's co-operation is the "right next step" after Canada accused Indian agents of criminal activity in the country, which India denies.

Trudeau: India made ‘horrific mistake’ in violating Canadian sovereignty

Canada prime minister testifies at public inquiry amid worsening diplomatic row over murder of Sikh separatist. Why has Canada accused Indian diplomats of ‘criminal’ activities? Justin Trudeau ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

India’s alleged interference in Canada was ‘a horrific mistake,’ Trudeau says

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that India had made “a horrific mistake” by allegedly interfering in Canada’s sovereignty.

India all out for 46 against NZ in first Test

India are bowled out for 46 by New Zealand on day two of the first Test in Bengaluru - the third-lowest score in their Test history.

India crumble to 46 against New Zealand for lowest Test score at home

Matt Henry takes five for 15 at the first Test in Bengaluru Rohit Sharma’s side record nation’s third lowest Test total India collapsed to their lowest Test total on home soil after Matt Henry ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

India denies Canadian allegation that it uses mobsters to target Sikh separatists in Canada

India’s government is denying that it works with mobsters to target Sikh separatists in Canada as alleged publicly this week by Canadian officials in an escalating diplomatic dispute

World - ABC News - October 17

Video shows high-speed train passing through tunnels in China, not India

World - Yahoo News - October 18

India Aids U.S., but Is Stern With Canada, Amid Murder Plot Accusations

In both cases of plans targeting Sikh separatists, suspicions of New Delhi’s involvement have arisen. That has put India in a tight diplomatic position.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Alstom supplies first driverless train for Chennai Metro Phase II in India

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Canada's foreign minister says India's remaining diplomats are on notice not to harm Canadians

Canada’s foreign minister says India’s remaining diplomats in the country are “clearly on notice” not to endanger Canadian lives

World - ABC News - October 18

With Unusually Forceful Words, Canada Charges India With a Criminal Conspiracy

Canada expelled six Indian diplomats after the police said they had evidence that India used intimidation and even murder to silence its critics in Canada.

World - The New York Times - October 19

Allegations suggest India is now part of the assassination club | Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Canada’s PM, Justin Trudeau, claims Indian diplomats are implicated in murders on Canadian soil. A gruelling week for Indian diplomacy began with an explosive Canadian press conference on Monday. ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

NZ claim first Test victory in India for 36 years

Will Young and Rachin Ravindra guide New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory in Bengaluru - their first Test win in India since 1988.

How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India

An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry.

Sikh separatist leader vows to keep fighting India from Toronto

Murder of former Khalistan movement head further sours relations between Trudeau and Modi governments

World - Financial Times - October 21

India’s airline industry in chaos after 90 hoax bomb threats in a week

Authorities yet to uncover source and motive of surge in fake bomb threats, as dozens of planes forced to reroute. A reported 90 hoax bomb threats have been made against Indian airlines in the past ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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