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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Renault board to decide on Fiat Chrysler merger talks

A merger could be a real opportunity for Renault, but Nissan would be forced to review their relationship.

Motoring Industry News
Adam Plowright|Published

Pulling power at the polls

Indian voters looking for change in ruling party, writes Adam Plowright

Daily News News
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Bachelors in battle for leadership

Tea seller’s son versus political dynasty heir in India’s elections, writes Adam Plowright

Daily News News
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US, India reach deal to end feud

The US and India have ended a month-long feud over a diplomat who was charged in New York for visa fraud.

News World
Adam Plowright|Published

India’s polio success tainted by sad legacy

On Monday, India will mark three years since its last polio case, leaving it on the cusp of being declared free of the ancient scourge.

News
Adam Plowright|Published

Retro revival: Café racers are back!

Motorcycle manufacturers are riding a wave of swinging 60s nostalgia.

Motoring Bikes
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India begins countdown to Mars launch

New Delhi is seeking to make a statement of its technological prowess by becoming the first Asian power to reach the Red Planet.

News
Adam Plowright|Published

‘Toxic bomb’ ticks on Maldives rubbish island

The Maldives offers a view of azure seas and coral-fringed islands, but billowing smoke in the distance reveals an environmental calamity.

News
Adam Plowright|Published

Porn star roped into rape debate

As anger rises amid a slew of sex crimes in India, Sunny Leone responds to calls for her imprisonment.

Entertainment Movies
Adam Plowright|Published

India faces shame over crash victims

The plight of a desperate father whose cries for help were ignored by motorists has sparked some serious soul-searching in India.

News World
Adam Plowright|Published

India a ‘laggard in internet revolution’

Eric Schmidt highlighted the relatively small proportion of Indians who have online access - an estimated 150 million out of 1. 2 billion.

Tech
Adam Plowright|Published

Pilgrims flock to Ganges for world’s biggest festival

The Kumbh Mela in the Indian town of Allahabad will see up to 100 million Hindus gather over the next 55 days to take a ritual bath in the holy waters.

Travel
Adam Plowright|Published

Pilgrims flock to the Ganges

Ash-covered holy men are leading scores of Indian pilgrims to the Ganges in Allahabad for the Kumbh Mela festival.

News World
Adam Plowright|Published

Delhi rape spurs restrictions

“They are tightening the reins on girls, that they should not go out, they should not travel alone, or be seen talking to boys. ”

News World
Adam Plowright|Published

Attacked blogger flees threat

Fearful for his future safety, Ismail Rasheed who nearly died in an attack outside his home has fled Maldives.

News World
Adam Plowright|Published

Israel embassy staff targeted in Delhi, Tbilisi

Two people have been injured in central Delhi when an Israel embassy car exploded in a ball of fire.

News World
Adam Plowright|Published

Polio-free year gives hope for eradicating scourge

India has marked a year since its last new case of polio, a major milestone in a country once considered the epicentre of the disease.

News
Adam Plowright|Published

Mystery surrounds Sonia’s health

Since the shock announcement that Sonia Gandhi was to undergo surgery, barely a word has leaked out about her health.

News World
Adam Plowright|Published

Mumbai gunman appeals sentence

The lone surviving gunman from the 2008 Mumbai attacks has asked for his death sentence to be overturned.

Mercury World
Adam Plowright|Published

India swoons over Khar

Pakistan's new 34-year-old female foreign minister - Hina Rabbani Khar - has won instant fans in India.

Mercury World
Adam Plowright|Published