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Maldives assumes control of Indian chopper, civilian crew post military exit

The Maldivian defence force on Thursday said it will have operational authority over the helicopter given by India to the island nation and the civilian crew that will pilot it. IMAGE: Indian Navy......

Apologise to Modi, Indians: Maldivian Oppn to Prez

The Maldives Jumhooree Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim called on Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu to formally apologize to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, Voice of......

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

As Madhya Pradesh goes to polls, all eyes will be on 29 key assembly seats, out of the total 230, where the contest will be keenly watched. IMAGE: The incumbent, Chief Mnister Shivraj Singh......

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Roads were closed, subway services were disrupted and basements were overwhelmed in the New York City area after “dangerous and life-threatening” torrential rain surged across the......

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

Oliver Bullough's book offers a whirlwind trip of the dark underbelly of global finance, covering everything from tax law changes to aiding criminals to decamp with money from bank accounts.......

Tour operators in Maldives feel the heat as row escalates

The diplomatic rift between India and Maldives, coupled with the suspension of flight bookings on one of India’s major travel portals, has sent jitters down the spine of tour operators in the......

Sri Lankan crisis: Indian orthodox tea gets a boost

It’s a busy season for Indian producers of orthodox tea. Photograph: Rupak De Choudhuri/Reuters As Sri Lanka, the world’s largest supplier of orthodox tea, struggles with its worst......

The curious case of $1-billion SBI loan to debt ridden-Sri Lanka

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on March 17 had announced that State Bank of India (SBI) would extend a term loan of $1 billion to Sri Lanka, fully guaranteed by the Indian government, and......

Indian tea companies smell opportunity as Sri Lanka crisis brews

As the economic crisis in Sri Lanka — the world’s largest exporter of orthodox tea — continues to rage across the island nation, tea producers in India look to cash in on......

Indians defer travel plans as Sri Lanka imposes curfew

For Indians, Sri Lanka is one of the favourite venues for destination weddings. IMAGE: A man walks along a beach, against the backdrop of Colombo's Financial City.Photograph: Dinuka......

Alia, Ranbir Are On Their Babymoon

Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world. Take a look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Alia Bhatt may be in Italy with Ranbir Kapoor for their......

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

IMAGE: Leander Paes will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 20, 2024. Photograph: Tony O’brien/Reuters Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes was recently elected to receive the......

ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka sports minister

IMAGE: The chaos in Lankan cricket descended after the Island nation’s early exit from the ODI World Cup. Photograph: ICC World Cup/Reuters Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe on Sunday......

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

Images from the Euro 2024 qualifying matches on Friday. IMAGE: Thomas Delaney celebrates scoring Denmark's second goal with teammates during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group H qualifier against Slovenia,......

Pakistan run-chase gave Afghans confidence and belief

SCORECARD IMAGE: Afghanistan's players celebrate after Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne is given out on the review during the ICC World Cup match in Pune on Monday. Photograph: Afghanistan......

Struggling Australia, Sri Lanka in battle for first win

IMAGE: Australia have dropped a whopping six catches in two games in this edition of the World Cup. Here Mitchell Starc drops one during the match against South Africa. Photograph: Adnan......

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