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World Table Tennis Championships: India's campaign ends, Manika, Sharath-Sathiyan all bow out

NEW DELHI: India's campaign at the World Table Tennis Championships came to an end as Manika Batra fought hard but ultimately lost to Adriana Diaz of Puerto Rico in a thrilling round of 32 match.

The Times of India · May 24, 2023

Leander Paes joins Bengal franchise ahead of Tennis Premier League 2023

NEW DELHI: In a major development for the Tennis Premier League (TPL), Indian tennis legend Leander Paes has announced his acquisition of a stake in the Bengal franchise. The fifth edition of the TPL, set to take place in Pune later this year, will feature a total of eight teams,…

The Times of India · May 24, 2023

‘Challenges’ in region discussed, says Foreign Secretary Kwatra on whether China was part of PM Modi, Albanese talks

The challenges to the peace, stability and prosperity in the region were discussed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.

The Hindu · May 24, 2023

India and Australia sign major new deal after years of negotiations

Modi says Albanese promised ‘strict action’ against Sikh separatist groups in Australia

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

DR Congo's Tshisekedi heads to China on five-day state visit

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi is expected in China this Wednesday for a five-day state visit, which will include a meeting with President Xi Jinping. China is the DR Congo's top trading partner and a major mining investor. Top of the agenda will be the renegotiation of a "resources-for-infrastructure" deal struck…

France 24 · May 24, 2023

Inspired by the Cholas, handed over to Nehru: historic ‘Sengol’ to be installed in new Parliament building

A sengol or sceptre is going to be installed in the new parliament building. What has it got to do with India’s independence, Chola dynasty and Tamil traditions? Read to find out.

The Hindu · May 24, 2023

Defence main focus in next two games in Australia: Deep Grace Ekka

ADELAIDE: The focus would be on defence and not conceding easy goals as the Indian women's hockey team looks to bounce back and sign off with wins against Australia A in their last two games of the tour here.

The Times of India · May 24, 2023

India's forex reserves at comfortable position to meet any requirements: Piyush Goyal

India has a strong foreign exchange reserve and the country is in a comfortable position to meet all the requirements even in any worst-case scenario in the next five-six years, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on May 24.

The Hindu · May 24, 2023

Commentary: Flight canceled? Stuck on the tarmac? Here’s a solution: more women in aviation

The aviation industry has a problem. A shortage of airline pilots is causing a “constraint on capacity,” which translates to canceled flights and delays for travelers — especially on smaller airlines. There’s more: In early April, the FAA warned that a shortage of air traffic controllers is expected to gum…

Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2023

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy to double private firm’s investments

BENGALURU: The money manager of billionaire Infosys Ltd founder Narayana Murthy will hire professionals and double its $1 billion in investments in the next five years, betting India will emerge as a high-quality manufacturing hub.

The Times of India · May 24, 2023