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May 12, 2022

Central Bank Warns Of Catastrophe In Lanka If Govt Not Formed Soon

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa held talks with former prime minister Ranil Wickramasinghe to possibly lead an interim a 11 - party government.

1 min

Sedition law on ice till govt takes call

SC uses soft language saying it would be appropriate not to use it; those charged under 124A can seek judicial relief

3 mins

Modi to skip Chinese infra in Nepal

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi will visit the famous Mayadevi temple at Lumbini in Nepal, the birth place of Lord Buddha, on May 16 to observe Buddha Purnima.

1 min

Split Views: What Judges Said On Marital Rape

In a tongue in cheek comment, while delivering the verdict in marital rape case, Justice Rajiv Shakdher said in the court order that he could not persuade Justice C Hari Shankar to his point of view and that perhaps he "hears a beat of a different drummer".

3 mins

ED arrests J'khand mining secy after 15-hour grilling

Case of money laundering linked to embezzlement of NREGA funds

1 min

No timeline for fresh recruitments, says Army

THE youth aspiring to join the Indian Army through recruitment rallies may have to wait out longer still.

1 min

Modi Restored People's Faith In Multi-Party Democracy: Shah

The book about PM Modi's work in politics and governance was released by VicePresident M Venkaiah Naidu.

1 min

35% Rise In Daily Covid Cases In Mumbai Since May 1

Pandemic Woes

1 min

After tribals, Kejriwal tries to woo Patidars

Launching a broadside on the ruling party on the issues of healthcare, employment and education, Kejriwal sought "one chance" to prove his credentials.

1 min

Marcos Jr declares victory in Philippine prez polls

FERDINAND Marcos Jr, the , namesake son of an ousted Philippine dictator, declared victory Wednesday in this week's presidential election and faced early calls to ensure respect for human rights, the rule of law and democracy.

1 min

Senior Al Jazeera journo killed during Israeli raid

The Palestinian Health Ministry said that Shireen Abu Akleh, a Jerusalem-based journalist for Al Jazeera, was hit in the head by live fire.

1 min

Ukraine Cuts Russia Gas At 1 Hub, Underlines Risk To Supply

“The city of Kherson is Russia," Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the Kherson regional administration installed by Moscow, told Russia's RIA Novosti news agency.

2 mins

Troops move in to quell unrest after deadly Sri Lanka clashes

Defence chief says situation improving; curfew may be lifted today; a crowd that formed unofficial checkpoint on highway leading to main airport dispersed

2 mins

Govt to give short-term loans to coal-based plants

POWER SHORTAGE

1 min

Pan, Aadhaar Must For Deposits And Withdrawals

Above ₹20 Lakh Amount

1 min

AUSOME DELHI PUT UP CAPITAL SHOW

Marsh, Warner half-centuries help Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets

2 mins

Reds beat Villa 2-1, level on points with Man City

LIVERPOOL has ensured the Premier League's thrilling title race will stretch into the final week of the season.

1 min

Jyothi breaks 100m hurdles NR

A MONTH after her wind-assisted effort was not registered as a national record, hurdler Jyothi Yarraji has finally made the mark her own while winning a 100m event in Cyprus with a timing of 13.23 seconds.

1 min

Nadal eases past Isner into Rome last 16

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns to USA's John Isner during their first round match at the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament on Wednesday. He won 6-3, 6-1

1 min

Choreographed to create change

People with disabilities have a lot of talent and the world should be aware of this. see us only with pity; this view needs to be changed,” shares Patparganjresident Husnain (29), who has been practising the classical dance form of Bharatanatyam for the past 18 years.

2 mins

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