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Govt announces nine Khelo India leagues for women

NEW DELHI: The government has decided to spend big on women's sports in India. Buoyed by the success of India's female athletes on the global sporting stage over the years, especially at the multisport events including the Olympics, the government has earmarked a fund of Rs 15.03 crore exclusively to…

The Times of India · Jun 3, 2022

Business: India brushes off criticism over purchase of Russian oil

India on Thursday bluntly stated that the issue of purchase of crude oil from Russia is “not an India related issue at all” as its approach is guided by the nation’s energy security requirements, similar to that of "many other regions and countries" - pointing to the West. Read more…

Dynamite News · Jun 3, 2022

Boteco brings a little bit of Brazil to Bengaluru

Subtle and surprising, familiar and yet new, the Brazilian fare at Boteco is a revelation to those with a discerning palate

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2022

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat: Why look for shivling in every mosque?

NAGPUR: Striking a note of conciliation amid a rash of claims and counter-claims linked to religious shrines, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Thursday that “there is no need to look for a shivling in every mosque”. He said even the dispute over Varanasi’s Gyanvapi mosque could be resolved amicably by…

The Times of India · Jun 2, 2022

Increased attacks on people, places of worship in India: Blinken

Releasing the State Department’s 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom, Mr. Blinken cited Saudi Arabia, China, Pakistan and Afghanistan as other countries with religious freedom restrictions.

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022

India-Pakistan ties and the mirror of 2019

There are sound reasons why New Delhi must shift course from the belligerence it once profited from

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022

Exports up 15.46% to $37.3 billion in May; trade deficit widens to $23.33 billion

NEW DELHI: India's merchandise exports rose by 15.46 per cent to $37.29 billion in May on account of healthy performance by sectors like petroleum products, electronic goods and chemicals, even as the trade deficit widened to $23.33 billion during the month, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 2, 2022

China a ‘glaring example’ of religious repression, US says

US Department of State slams China for committing ‘genocide’ against Uighurs in report on global religious freedom.

Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2022

Long wait for Schengen visas set to worsen as Denmark suspends new appointments

NEW DELHI: A Delhi-based doctor who had to go to Paris to attend a medical conference with his team has lost lakhs of rupees in cancellation charges for airline tickets and hotel bookings. The reason -- he and his team did not get their Schengen visa on time that requires…

The Times of India · Jun 2, 2022

Long wait for Schengen visas likely to get longer

NEW DELHI: A Delhi-based doctor who had to go to Paris to attend a medical conference with his team has lost lakhs of rupees in cancellation charges for airline tickets and hotel bookings. The reason -- he and his team did not get their Schengen visa on time that requires…

The Times of India · Jun 2, 2022