Hoiby, who has no official royal title or duties, pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape and one count of domestic violence as proceedings began, though he has admitted guilt on several lesser offences.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh will lead India's delegation to the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, starting June 8. The delegation includes Secretary Earth Sciences Dr. M. Ravichandran. Norway's Minister will host a side event with Crown Prince Haakon attending.