Washington-based Indian journalist Lalit Jha was reportedly physically attacked and verbally abused by Khalistan supporters in Washington while he was covering a pro-Khalistan protest outside the Indian Embassy.
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India clocks 1,890 COVID cases, highest in five months
India logged 1,890 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 149 days, while the active cases increased to 9,433, according to the Union Health Ministry data update yesterday.
Russia holding Belarus as nuclear hostage, claims Ukraine
Officials in Kyiv yesterday said Russia was holding Minsk as a “nuclear hostage” after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to ally Belarus.
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India likely to be among countries worst-hit by water scarcity by 2050: UN report
A United Nations report has stated that India is expected to be among the most severely affected countries as the global urban population facing water scarcity is projected to increase from 933 million in 2016 to 1.7-2.4 billion people in 2050.
Singapore the second-most expensive business destination in Asia: Report
Singapore’s early removal of travel restrictions compared to other locations in Asia sparked a rise in demand for travel to the city, contributing to its rise to become the second most expensive location in the region for business travel.
Can Rahul Gandhi lose his MP seat? All you need to know
In what might prove to be a major political upheaval ahead of national elections in 2024, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been found guilty and sentenced to two years in prison today in a 2019 criminal defamation case by a court in Gujarat’s Surat.
Indian-origin Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan facing strikes during first week in charge
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India sees uptick in COVID cases once again
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