Questions over press freedom and right of minorities come from a "lack of understanding," of India's diversity and history, New Delhi officials have said. More on this story and more in our daily wrap of India news.

Addressing the media at The Hague, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George said criticism of India often stemmed from inadequate knowledge about the country’s social and democratic fabric.

Addressing the media at The Hague, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George said criticism of India often stemmed from inadequate knowledge about the country’s social and democratic fabric.