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India wants kohinoor diamond back

Kohinoor diamond part of the British crown jewels

By: Eastern Eye Staff

INDIA’S quest to reclaim the Kohinoor diamond from Britain is firmly back on the agenda after senior Indian ministers met in New Delhi last week. India’s external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and culture minister Mahesh Sharma had a meeting last Friday (22) which led to reports that New Delhi will be making a fresh request to Britain for the return of the 108-carat diamond next month. One of the world’s largest diamonds, the spectacular gem, currently set in a royal crown on display in the Tower of London, has long been the subject of ownership disputes. A number of countries,…

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