Did India let down the maharajahs?
On the eve of Indian independence in 1947, India's 562 princes ruled over a third of its population.
1970-01-01 08:00
Foreign Office 'failed to protect' Matthew Hedges from UAE torture
The Parliamentary Ombudsman rules that the Foreign Office failed to protect Matthew Hedges.
1970-01-01 08:00
US firm sued by man fired 'for speaking in Hindi'
The company has denied the allegations, saying the man committed "several security violations".
1970-01-01 08:00
Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal
A report this year said at least 4,815 children in Portugal were abused by members of the clergy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Missouri executes Johnny Johnson, convicted of murdering a 6-year-old girl, despite his claim he was mentally ill
Missouri has executed a death row inmate for the 2002 murder of a young girl over the objections of his attorneys, who argued he was mentally incompetent and thus ineligible to be put to death.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why India's rice ban could trigger global food crisis
The ban could compound a worldwide rise in rice prices for a host of reasons, experts say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nuh: Mosque set on fire, cleric killed in religious clashes in India's Haryana
Violence broke out in parts of Haryana during a procession by hardline Hindu nationalist groups.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kerala lottery: Women sanitation workers hit India lottery jackpot
Eleven women from India's Kerala state win a 100m rupee ($1.2m) lottery after pooling their money.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mar-a-Lago worker Carlos de Oliveira appears in court
Carlos de Oliveira is seen in court in Miami as he is charged in the Donald Trump document inquiry.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mar-a-Lago property manager scheduled to appear in court in classified documents case
Carlos De Oliveira, the Mar-a-Lago property manager and newest co-defendant in the special counsel's criminal case charging former President Donald Trump and his staff with mishandling classified information, is scheduled to make his initial appearance in a Miami courtroom on Monday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jaipur-Mumbai train: India railway constable shoots four dead on train
The man was arrested by the railway police and his motive is being investigated.
1970-01-01 08:00
Manipur: India's Supreme Court to hear plea by women in viral assault video
The women, who were sexually assaulted by a mob, have asked for their identities to be protected.
1970-01-01 08:00