Indian education minister dismisses theory of evolution

Scientists condemn Satyapal Singh for saying Darwin's theory is 'scientifically wrong'

India's minister for higher education has been condemned by scientists for demanding that the theory of evolution be removed from school curricula because no one "ever saw an ape turning into a human being".

Satyapal Singh stood by his comments on Monday, saying his ministry was ready to host an international conference at which "scientists can come out and say where they stand on the issue".