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Data | Poor revenues, higher spending increased debt burden of ten Indian States

A decline in revenue and an increase in spending has led to a sharp rise in debt among States with a higher dependence on Central transfers

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2022

Intensifying heat waves threaten South Asia’s struggling farmers – many of them women

Sitting in a semi-circle in the yard outside of a village school in Nepal, a group of farmers share their concerns about the future. They discuss how the rain is unreliable – droughts and floods are both becoming more common. The heat is overwhelming before the rains come.

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2022

Watch | Who is Droupadi Murmu?

A video on Droupadi Murmu, former Jharkhand governor. If elected, she will be the first Tribal woman to be the President of India.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2022

Watch: Joe Biden Walking Up To Greet Narendra Modi At G7 Summit Goes Viral

A video of U.S. President Joe Biden walking up to greet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is winning the hearts of Indians on social media.

Benzinga · Jun 28, 2022

India spinner Radha Yadav moves up in women's T20 rankings

DUBAI: On the back of her splendid performance in the just-concluded T20 series against Sri Lanka, India's left-arm spinner Radha Yadav has moved up to the 13th spot in the ICC Women's T20 players rankings.

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2022

Iran Applies to Join China and Russia in BRICS Club

Iran, which holds the world's second largest gas reserves, has applied to join the BRICS group of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa that Beijing and Moscow cast as a powerful emerging market alternative to the West. The term BRIC was coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 28, 2022

Was extremely keen to go up against Tentoglou in Diamond League, says long-jumper M Sreeshankar

NEW DELHI: India's premier long-jumper M Sreeshankar on Tuesday rued his withdrawal from the upcoming Diamond League owing to visa-related issues, saying he was "extremely keen" to go up against Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou in Stockholm.

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2022

Prannoy, Satwik-Chirag advance; Sai Praneeth, Sameer Verma exit Malaysia Open

KUALA LUMPUR: India's HS Prannoy faced stiff resistance before prevailing against local hero Daren Liew as the Indian shuttler progressed to the men's singles second round of the Malaysia Open on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2022

Michelin bags government’s first 5-star rating for fuel efficiency

Michelin has become the first tyre brand in India to receive a 5-star fuel efficiency rating accordi

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2022

India-spec Hyundai Tucson to be unveiled

Hyundai will unveil the India-spec Tucson SUV on July 13 and will announce prices in August. The new

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2022