Veteran of India’s Congress quits with broadside against Gandhi scion
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A veteran leader of India’s main opposition Congress party quit on Friday, issuing a scathing resignationContinue Reading
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Chinese navy ship docks in Sri Lanka, stokes worry in India
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Chinese navy vessel arrived at a Beijing-built port in southern Sri Lanka on Tuesday,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka permits Chinese ship to dock after postponement
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Chinese research ship will be allowed to dock in a Sri Lankan port afterContinue Reading
Ethnic minority woman wins India’s presidential election
NEW DELHI (AP) — A woman who hails from a minority ethnic community was chosen Thursday as India’s new president,Continue Reading
Cricket-IPL broadcast deal fetches $6.2 billion; Disney, Viacom 18 bag rights
MUMBAI (Reuters) -U.S. media behemoth Walt Disney and Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries were the major winners in a high-stakes bidContinue Reading
Singer KK dies in Kolkata
Well-known Indian singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died in Kolkata on Tuesday night, officials said. He was 53.Continue Reading
India denies sending troops to Sri Lanka amid civil unrest
Colombo/New Delhi: India on Wednesday categorically denied that it is sending or has sent troops to strife-torn Sri Lanka. TheContinue Reading
India’s Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr amid attacks on community
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Muslims across India marked Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday by offering prayers outside mosques, with the celebrationsContinue Reading
Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman asks IMF, World Bank to give Sri Lanka low-income tag
Sri Lanka could be given temporary classification as a lower-income country — from the current middle-income status — to helpContinue Reading
Sri Lanka says IMF to consider request for rapid aid
COLOMBO (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund will consider providing quick financial assistance to debt-burdened Sri Lanka following representations by India,Continue Reading
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