Indian woman detained in China over passport dispute
A UK-based Indian woman was held for 18 hours at a Chinese airport after officials disputed her passport's birthplace. India has lodged a strong protest. Read the full story.
A UK-based Indian woman was held for 18 hours at a Chinese airport after officials disputed her passport's birthplace. India has lodged a strong protest. Read the full story.
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