Janet Jalil

Lalit Jamali, now to India. Where the comedian singing this parody song is being investigated for possible defamation for joking about an Indian state leader who is an ally of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. It's just the latest case in India that raises questions about freedom of speech.

Lalit Jamali, now to India. Where the comedian singing this parody song is being investigated for possible defamation for joking about an Indian state leader who is an ally of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. It's just the latest case in India that raises questions about freedom of speech.

Police in the western city of Mumbai opened an investigation against Kunal Kamra over his comedy skit following a complaint filed by a politician from the state leader's party after supporters were angered by the use of the word traitor. The venue where the comedian performed was reportedly ransacked. Our correspondent in Delhi, Arunade Mukherjee, told us more.

Police in the western city of Mumbai opened an investigation against Kunal Kamra over his comedy skit following a complaint filed by a politician from the state leader's party after supporters were angered by the use of the word traitor. The venue where the comedian performed was reportedly ransacked. Our correspondent in Delhi, Arunade Mukherjee, told us more.

And has there been any response from the comedian?

And has there been any response from the comedian?

I mean, there have been reports that the comedy venue has been ransacked. And this all comes at a time of growing concern in India about freedom of speech and intimidation of the media.

I mean, there have been reports that the comedy venue has been ransacked. And this all comes at a time of growing concern in India about freedom of speech and intimidation of the media.

Aruna Day, Mukherjee. In recent years, elite-level sport has started doing more to help professional Muslim athletes who observe the holy month of Ramadan. The Premier League is a good example, introducing pauses in play that allow players to break their fast if the sun sets during a game. But it's not easy to play football without eating or drinking during daylight hours.

Aruna Day, Mukherjee. In recent years, elite-level sport has started doing more to help professional Muslim athletes who observe the holy month of Ramadan. The Premier League is a good example, introducing pauses in play that allow players to break their fast if the sun sets during a game. But it's not easy to play football without eating or drinking during daylight hours.

Our reporter Ian Williams has been speaking to one Premier League star about his faith.

Our reporter Ian Williams has been speaking to one Premier League star about his faith.

That report by Ian Williams. And that's all from us for now, but there will be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or topics covered, you can send us an email. The address is, of course, globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. This edition was mixed by Nick Randall, the producer of Chantal Hartle. The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Janet Jalil.

That report by Ian Williams. And that's all from us for now, but there will be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or topics covered, you can send us an email. The address is, of course, globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. This edition was mixed by Nick Randall, the producer of Chantal Hartle. The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Janet Jalil.

Until next time, goodbye.

Until next time, goodbye.

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Jannat Jalil and in the early hours of Wednesday the 19th of March, these are our main stories. In a much anticipated phone call with Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine but agreed to halt Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Jannat Jalil and in the early hours of Wednesday the 19th of March, these are our main stories. In a much anticipated phone call with Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine but agreed to halt Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

Amid international outrage over Israeli strikes on Gaza that have reportedly killed more than 400 people, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says this is just the beginning. Two NASA astronauts who've been stranded in space for nine months have landed safely back on Earth.

Amid international outrage over Israeli strikes on Gaza that have reportedly killed more than 400 people, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says this is just the beginning. Two NASA astronauts who've been stranded in space for nine months have landed safely back on Earth.