Diamond diplomacy: Will bring back Kohinoor 'amicably,' claims govt
The Central government on Friday reiterated its stand on the historic Kohinoor diamond, saying it will 'amicably' bring it back from Britain.
New Delhi: The Central government on Friday reiterated its stand on the historic Kohinoor diamond, saying it will "amicably" bring it back from Britain.
"The government of India will take all steps to bring back Kohinoor in an amicable manner," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swaroop told the media.
Kohinoor diamond. File photo. Getty images
The government on Tuesday had altered its stand on the issue for the first time after it told the Supreme Court earlier this month that the British East India Company did not take away the Kohinoor diamond but it was gifted to Britain by Maharaja Duleep Singh.
The government changed its stand on the issue after widespread criticism.
The 105 carat Kohinoor, now adorning the crown of the British monarch, is kept under tight security in the Tower of London in Britain.
also read
UK to launch COVID-19 vaccine booster programme next week for vulnerable groups
Health minister Sajid Javid also approved a controversial proposal to offer jabs to children aged 12-15 as concern mounts about the spread of the virus in schools
US Open 2021: 'Tennis is mad', Twitter in awe of Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez
Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez are both teenagers. They’re both unseeded at the US Open. They’re both getting loud backing from the crowds. And now, remarkably, they’re both Grand Slam finalists.
Fugitive Nirav Modi's life to be made into a series by Abundantia Entertainment
The series on Nirav Modi will be an adaptation of Pavan C Lall's book Flawed