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India fully withdraws soldiers from Maldives: Presidential spokesperson

India withdraws military personnel from Maldives ahead of President Muizzu's May 10 deadline, impacting bilateral relations

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

More hate, more votes? Maharashtra’s voters on how they’re impacted by hate speech

In March 2022, a Ram Navami rally passed peacefully through the Muslim-dominated area of Kiradpura in Aurangabad, now Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where a Ram temple is located. Some Muslim shopkeepers and associations distributed sharbat to the hundreds of people walking by in the heat. 

Newslaundry · May 10, 2024

IPL-17: KKR vs MI | KKR will look to seal its playoff spot with a win against struggling MI

Kolkata Knight Riders aim to secure IPL playoff spot against struggling Mumbai Indians in final home match.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

BCCI set to advertise for head coach, Rahul Dravid can re-apply

Rahul Dravid's tenure as Team India's head coach is up to June this year, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to advertised for a new coach.

The Times of India · May 10, 2024

‘I want to decide my vote for myself’: how women are shaping India’s political landscape

Emboldened by the financial independence offered by self-help groups, women in rural Odisha are increasingly becoming a force politicians have to reckon with

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

ICMR releases 17 dietary guidelines, says 56.4% of disease burden in India due to unhealthy diets

The new ICMR guidelines recommend restricting salt intake, using oils and fat in moderation, doing proper exercise, minimising sugar and ultra-processed foods.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Intensity of India-Pakistan World Cup game will create new cricket fans in US: Venu Pisike

US Cricket chairman feels marquee clash will draw younger generation to the sport

The Times of India · May 10, 2024

‘We have no option’: An election protest brews in Indian coffee capital

Araku Valley coffee is sold in cafes around the world, but its farmers do not have toilets.

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2024

Road to development: Modi’s rural road scheme uses good tech, but plagued by poor quality

A country’s vision for the future is typically shown through glitzy skyscrapers, sprawling cities, and ultramodern settlement. In India, it’s a little different. 

Newslaundry · May 10, 2024

India Vote A Chance For Kashmiris To Signal Opposition To Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign speeches claim his quelling of an insurgency in Kashmir as one of his greatest achievements, but many in the disputed region see India's election as a chance to signal their disagreement.

International Business Times · May 10, 2024