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The struggle to challenge India's caste system remains real, still

Despite being outlawed in 1950, India's caste system continues to dictate almost every aspect of Hindu religious and social life — but activists such as Beena Pallical are working to abolish the stereotyping and bring equality to India.

ABC News · Jun 27, 2022

Sri Lanka Stops Fuel Supply to Non-essential Services as Crisis Worsens

Sri Lanka will shut schools and only allow fuel supplies to services deemed essential like health, trains and buses for two weeks starting Tuesday, a minister said, in a desperate attempt to deal with a severe shortage. Sri Lanka is suffering its worst economic crisis, with foreign exchange reserves at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 27, 2022

Two judokas, one coach called back from exposure trip in Spain after 'brawl' with women athletes

NEW DELHI: Two Indian judokas, including a former junior Asian Championships medallist, and their coach were on Monday called back from an exposure trip in Spain after it came to light that they were involved in an unsavoury and "severe incident" that involved women athletes from the host country.

The Times of India · Jun 27, 2022

Oil price cap could strike Russia's war chest — if enforced

Leaders of the world's biggest developed economies are looking for ways to cut off Russian President Vladimir Putin's oil money, which is helping finance the war against Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

India’s gig workforce will grow to 2.35 crore by 2029-30: Niti Aayog study

Social security, including paid leave, occupational disease and work accident insurance are among the recommendations

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2022

Ireland vs India LIVE: Cricket score and updates from India in Ireland 2022

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The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Rajnath holds talks with Malaysian counterpart on defence ties

The Minister suggested a visit of senior officers from Malaysia to India to get a first-hand experience of the facilities and products of Indian defence industries

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2022

Pakistani court sentences militant linked to Mumbai attacks

Pakistan has sentenced one of the militants linked to the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India to 15 years in prison for terror financing unrelated to the assaults

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Mohammed Zubair of Alt News arrested for 'disturbing religious harmony'

The Delhi police on Monday arrested Mohammed Zubair for allegedly disturbing religious harmony. The arrest comes less than a week after Twitter received a request from the Narendra Modi government claiming that Alt News co-founder’s account violated Indian laws.

Newslaundry · Jun 27, 2022

England slight favourites against India, feels Graeme Swann

MUMBAI: England will be playing India on the back of the three-Test series against New Zealand and former off-spinner Graeme Swann believes it would make the hosts slight favourites going into the rescheduled fifth Test starting in Birmingham on Friday.

The Times of India · Jun 27, 2022