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Afghan Witness analysis finds corporal punishment frequently imposed for crimes such as adultery and robbery
Allegations contained in indictment brought by justice department against Indian national in murder-for-hire case
Agreement with national lenders including India and Japan clears way to revive IMF bailout
Committee formed after Washington had expressed concerns over plot
Ministry official argues production is more ‘eco-friendly’ even as pressure rises to phase down polluting fossil fuel
Opposition Congress hopes to make its case as credible challenger ahead of national polls next year
Investors push to reinstate former OpenAI CEO Altman after abrupt firing
Indian scientists hope cloud-seeding scheme will help clean the skies over world’s most polluted city
Protesting workers shut factories after minimum wage increase fails to meet soaring inflation
Underdog’s victories over powerhouses such as England offer cheer to fans in Taliban-ruled nation
Washington and New Delhi compete with Beijing for influence in region
The country is one of several that regarded LNG as a cleaner short-term alternative to coal, but prices have soared following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Export restrictions and extreme weather are threatening the global supply of a staple commodity relied on by millions
The massive infrastructure initiative has granted Beijing additional influence, but critics question whether the cost has been worth it
Customs records appear to show conglomerate used offshore intermediaries to inflate import prices
Lack of progress in opening up markets to British professional services said to be crucial stumbling block
The Delhi Gymkhana is a who’s who of the country’s old money elite — and they’re not happy
Top-ranked foes bicker ahead of historic match as elections loom in each country
Agreement on $4.2bn from largest bilateral creditor could pave way for release of IMF funds
New Delhi’s state agencies have also targeted mobile phone companies Oppo and Xiaomi in the past 18 months
Officials struggle to cope with one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit the country in recent years
Sheikh Hasina presided over a garment sector boom but has crushed dissent as inequality rises
US entertainment group has exclusive rights to broadcast the tournament
World Bank praises countries for strong fundamentals but says hitting development targets still ‘a long way to go’
Washington says restrictions are targeted at politicians and others found to be undermining democratic process
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