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Indian court to rule on Rahul Gandhi's appeal of conviction

An Indian court has heard an appeal from opposition Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi to have his conviction stayed in a criminal defamation case for mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surname which resulted in his expulsion from Parliament

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Rajasthan Royals' Ravichandran Ashwin fined for breaching IPL code of conduct

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was on Thursday fined for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) code of conduct during the match against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai.

The Times of India

New Covid Arcturus variant causing surge of coronavirus cases in India detected in UK

The XBB.1.16. strain has now been detected in at least 22 countries

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Arcturus: the new Covid variant surging in India

A new Covid subvariant that is feared to be the most infectious yet has triggered a surge of infections in India.

The Week

India defends G20 Kashmir venue, countering Pakistan criticism

India on Thursday countered Pakistan's objection to the holding of Group of 20 (G20) meetings in the Himalayan regions of Kashmir and Ladakh, saying it was free to hold meetings on its own territory.

Reuters

Fears new ‘Arcturus’ Covid variant could become dominant in UK and spark new wave of infections

Experts fear a lack of testing and genomic sequencing is leaving the UK ‘in the dark’ to the threat of the new variant

The Independent UK

Why democratic countries around the world are not prepared to support Ukraine – and some are shifting closer to Russia

After over a year of the Ukraine war, efforts at building a global consensus against Russia seem to have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality.

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Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

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Aman Sehrawat storms into the final of Asian Wrestling Championships

NEW DELHI: Young India wrestler Aman Sehrawat stormed into the final of the 57kg competition at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana on Thursday.

The Times of India

New Covid variant which forced face mask rules in India found in UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the XBB.1.16 strain, known as Arcturus, is present in the UK

The National (Scotland)

Comply with India’s ‘strict’ laws or go to jail? It’s an easy choice, says Elon Musk

Twitter chief Elon Musk on Wednesday said it is not possible for the social media platform to offer the same freedom of speech to users in India that it does in the US and other Western countries.

Newslaundry

Indian government agency investigates BBC over foreign exchange rules

Inquiry comes after tax raid on corporation’s offices and a documentary that was critical of PM Narendra Modi

The Guardian - UK

New 'Arcturus' Covid variant found in India as compulsory mask-wearing returns

The worrying 'Arcturus' Covid variant is more professionally known as an Omicron sub-variant, formally XBB.1.16, and has seen a surge of cases appearing in India.

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Happy Baisakhi 2023: Top 50 Vaisakhi Wishes, Messages, Quotes and Greetings to share with your friends and family

Baisakhi, also known as Vaisakhi, is a harvest festival celebrated in India, particularly in the state of Punjab. It is celebrated on April 13th or 14th every year. Baisakhi marks the formation of the Khalsa, the Sikh community, in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh. It is seen as a celebration…

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Irish Mirror

Concern as new Covid Arcturus variant found in UK while surge in India sees face mask rules return

The Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, known as Arcturus, has been confirmed in the UK after a surge in cases in India. Ireland is currently monitoring Arcturus, which has been classified as a 'variant of interest' by the ECDC.

Daily Record

New Covid 'Arcturus' variant cases confirmed in UK as mask rules return in India

A fast-spreading sub-variant that one expert called 'the big dog' has been located in the UK by health officials.

Nottingham Post

New Covid Arcturus variant found in UK as India forced to bring back mask laws

Mask wearing laws have returned in India according to reports

The Times of India

Too late to change action, he can only tweak it and pick his tournaments: Ian Bishop's advice to Jasprit Bumrah

NEW DELHI: Someone who has endured multiple back injuries himself, former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop can imagine what a "generational" talent like Jasprit Bumrah is going through at the moment.

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The Independent UK

New Covid variant sparks fear as India sees huge surge of infections

The World Health Organisation said it is currently monitoring the new variant

Wales Online

50 cases of new Covid variant which has seen India bring back masks found in UK

'Arcturus' is a spin-off of the Omicron variant and is believed to be the most contagious variant yet

Daily Mirror

New Covid Arcturus variant found in UK - as India forced to bring back mask laws

A new Covid variant has been confirmed to have reached the UK - the same strain that has forced India to run mock drills to prepare its hospitals for a surge in patients as it reintroduces some mask laws

Reuters

India opens new investigation into BBC in widening crackdown

India's financial crime-fighting agency has opened an investigation into alleged violations of foreign exchange rules by the BBC, a source told Reuters on Thursday, months after tax officials searched the broadcaster's Mumbai and Delhi offices.

Newslaundry

ED registers FEMA case against BBC India for ‘FDI violations’

The Enforcement Directorate in India has registered a case against the BBC under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, PTI reported today.

Dynamite News

J-K: Govt constitutes teams to enroll Kashmiri migrant voters all-over country

Jammu and Kashmir, state election commission have decided to register Kashmiri migrant pandits residing across India as voters. Read fuirther on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

New India-born World Bank chief: Real change or rebranding?

The incoming president of the World Bank was born in India and had his early success in business there

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