Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’, the country’s national honour, for his “distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership”.

Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail on Wednesday after a trial in which he was convicted on federal prostitution charges but found not guilty of more serious racketeering and sex trafficking crimes.

The Dalai Lama’s succession plan, excluding China, has sparked controversy, with Beijing insisting on adherence to Chinese laws and historical conventions. This contentious issue could strain improving India-China relations, especially with Beijing likely to appoint its own successor.