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Caste remains off-limits in corporate India’s drive for diversity

The push to remedy workplace inequalities does not extend to the country’s ancient system of hierarchy

World - Financial Times - November 14

India court warns against "bulldozer justice" allegedly targeting Muslims

India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.

Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies

A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others

World - ABC News - November 16

Bangladesh will seek extradition of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina from India

Bangladesh’s interim leader and Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus says his administration will seek the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where has been in exile ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Bangladesh to seek extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus confirms plans to put former PM on trial accused of crimes against humanity. Bangladesh will seek the extradition of the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to face ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

India's "severe plus" air pollution forces more dramatic safety measures

Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.

India overtakes China as top source of international students at US colleges

India has overtaken China as the top source of international students for U.S. colleges, according to a report from Open Doors. For the 2023-2024 school year, India saw a massive 23 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

UK-India trade talks to re-launch in the new year

Sir Keir Starmer met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit of global economic leaders.

The new Ashes? How the rivalry between Australia and India is reaching new heights

Attendances and financial returns underpin Cricket Australia’s motivation to elevate this India series and present a blueprint for the future. Cricket Australia officials are hopeful of attracting ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

BrewDog shuts Mumbai bars in blow to India expansion plans

UK craft-beer maker last year said it wanted to open 100 outlets in the country

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

China and India should not be called developing countries, several Cop29 delegates say

Delegates from poorer nations say classifications that date back to 1992 are obsolete and two countries ‘should be contributing’. China and India should no longer be treated as developing countries ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

India's prime minister meets with Caribbean leaders in Guyana with security in mind

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

India's 2nd-wealthiest person charged by U.S. in $250 million bribery scheme

U.S. prosecutors have charged Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest person, with fraud over accusations that he and several alleged co-conspirators sought to pay $250 million in bribes to Indian ...

Video shows rescue exercise, not train accident in western India

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Adani vs. Hindenburg: How one of India's biggest empires descended into chaos

A timeline of Adani Group headlines since the publication of Hindenburg's report.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Abused Workers in India’s Sugar Industry Face Worse Fates if They Quit

Why would anyone stay in a job where abuse is rampant and women are coerced into hysterectomies? Because the cost of escaping India’s cane fields is often even higher.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

US and India lead G20 on climate action, report says

Exclusive: world’s biggest emitters making most progress in introducing policies, study shows, but emissions still set to rise by 2.7C. The United States and India have made the greatest progress ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Trump’s tariff plan would put US on path to ‘crony capitalism’, Griffin says

Founder of hedge fund Citadel also floats possibility of selling minority stake in firm to outside investors

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Three Bank of America bankers in India depart over alleged client tips

US bank conducting internal investigation into ‘front running’ of deals

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Will US charges hit business ambitions of billionaire ally of India's PM?

The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.

Australia v India: first men’s Test, day one – live

Updates as the series gets under way at Optus Stadium in Perth Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @GeoffLemonSport Thanks Marty, and good morning from Perth, as it is here. Lovely day, ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

India fight back against Australia as 17 wickets fall on day one

Australia collapse to 67-7 as India take control of the first Test in Perth despite being dismissed for just 150 on an extraordinary opening day.

'Chaos for Australia!' Hosts collapse to 67-7 against India

Watch as Australia collapse to 67-7 in reply to India's first-innings score of 150 on day one of the first Test in Perth.

Festival of fast bowling leaves India on top after Australia collapse

There were no demons in the Perth pitch, but the hosts could not cope with the brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah. . More than any pitch in the world, people talk about Perth. In our collective memory, ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Unilever to Double Down on India Under New Strategic Shift

CEO Hein Schumacher said India is the best opportunity for Unilever over the next couple of years and will be the key for all its group businesses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Reds swap 2B Jonathan India for Royals RHP Brady Singer in trade

The Royals and Reds are both trading from positions of depth here.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 21 hours ago

India dominate day two as Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul grow lead over Australia

Opening pair guide the visitors to 172-0 after their bowlers dismiss Australia for 104 at Optus Stadium. There it is! Rana short and nasty, Lyon punches it, fist rather than bat, to gully for a ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

To Challenge China, India Needs to Get Out of the Way of Its Factory Owners

India has a fresh chance to become a manufacturing powerhouse with the election of Donald Trump, who has promised to levy sky-high import tariffs on Chinese goods.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 18 hours ago

India reap the rewards of patience after Australia hit the brakes | Geoff Lemon

Visitors ease away to a commanding lead as Australia fade to the point of missing small moments on day two of the first Test in Perth. Imagine you’re doing the Keanu Reeves bit in Speed. You’re on ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities

Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

WATCH: Trump, Harris prepare for election night

ABC News contributor Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and former RNC staff member Cassie Smedile talk about the candidates’ campaign strategies.

3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access

Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.

Sarah McBride will be the 1st openly trans member of Congress, ABC projects

Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, ABC News projects.

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