India among 12 to abstain from UNHRC Ukraine vote

In Balancing Act, Calls For Protection Of Rights In War-Hit Nation

Pricey Times

High inflation and weak demand are both problems. Households need fuel tax relief

PM: Schemes will end appeasement politics

Bats For 100% Coverage Of Beneficiaries

N Korea confirms 1st Covid outbreak, lockdown ordered

The Covid outbreak forced leader Kim Jong-un to wear a mask in public, likely for the first time since the start of the pandemic

McCullum named coach of England Test team

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been appointed head coach of England’s Test team, the country’s cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday. McCullum replaced Chris Silverwood who left the role in February after England were thrashed 4-0 in the Ashes in Australia, with Paul Collingwood stepping in as a caretaker coach.

What Chintan?

BJP & parties in other democracies succeeded after leadership change. Congress must think about that

‘WHO's Methodology Has Been Robust'

Death reporting is inconsistent across India’s states. And sample registration survey data comes with 2-year lag  

Flying abroad? You don't have to wait 9 months for booster

Travellers can follow the destination country’s booster guidelines 

INDIA IN THOMAS CUP SEMIS

HS Prannoy provided the finishing touch as Indian men assured themselves of their first Thomas Cup medal in 43 years. The last time India reached the semifinals was in 1979. Riding on the victories of Kidambi Srikanth, Prannoy and the doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India defeated Malaysia 3-2 to storm into the semifinals of Thomas Cup while the women’s team exited Uber Cup after losing 0-3 to Thailand.

US records 1m deaths from Covid-19

The US has crossed the threshold of one million deaths from Covid-19, the White House said on Thursday, as cities like New York try to turn the page on the pandemic despite threats of another surge.

Finland seeks membership to Nato without any delay

Sweden Expected To Follow Suit; Russia Calls Move Direct Threat, Vows Retaliation; Stoltenberg Says Entry Will Be Smooth & Swift

COPPA THAT CHEERS

Inter Win Coppa Italia To Ensure Juventus Finish Season Trophyless

Can't evict women from shared household under DV Act: SC

SC Says Category Of Relationship Or Religion Is No Bar

As private players step up wheat buying, govt eyes export curbs

FCI Stocks Dip, Officials Say Govt Doesn’t Want To Risk Price Rise

5-time ex-PM Wickremesinghe chosen to steer SL out of crisis

Oppn Slams Move; Ranil Was Accused Of Protecting Rajapaksas From Corruption Claims In Earlier Stint

4-Point Battle Plan For RBI

Anchor inflation expectations, avoid sudden rate hikes, give credible data, restore MPC role.

Court rejects bail plea of NSE ex-MD Chitra and aide

A Delhi court dismissed on Thursday the bail plea of National Stock Exchange former MD Chitra Ramkrishna in a co-location scam case, saying there was no sufficient ground to grant her relief.

Buddhavanam project to be open to public tomorrow

Touted to be Asia’s biggest Buddhist Heritage Theme Park, the Buddhavanam project that is all set to be thrown open to public on May 14, is likely to substantially increase the foreign tourist footfall to Telangana, especially from the southeast Asian countries, officials said.

Esha, Saurabh strike gold

The duo of Esha Singh and Saurabh Chaudhary won the mixed team pistol gold as Indian shooters extended their dominance at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany on Thursday. India's Palak and Sarabjot Singh settled for the silver medal after losing to Esha and Saurabh 16-12 in the gold medal match.

Ukraine cuts Russia gas at one hub, underlining risk to supply

Kremlin Signals Openness To Annexing Kherson

‘Not my fault that I went for big money'

Shane Watson had said a few days ago that Mumbai Indians had a shocking auction and paying Rs 15.25 crores for Ishan Kishan was a big mistake.

‘Historic,' says petitioner Mahua Moitra; Cong, Left hail court order

Congress and Left parties on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the operation of the sedition law with the former accusing BJP of misusing the law to clamp down on political dissent. CPM said the archaic colonial-era provision needed to be scrapped.

What Do We Want A Marriage To Be, That's The Question

When hearing appeals on marital rape verdict, courts must recognise autonomy of married women

Troops on Colombo streets to quell unrest

Defence Ministry’s Top Official Denies Speculation Of Military Takeover

MARSH MAKES MERRY

His Allround Show Takes Capitals To Crucial Win Over Rajasthan

Marital Rape Is Rape

Delhi HC verdict is a setback. But judiciary remains the best hope for gender justice 

SC accepted govt stand, it's a slap on Cong's face: BJP

Congress is an alliance partner in Maharashtra, where MP Navneet Rana and her MLA husband were recently booked for sedition after they announced they would recite the Hanuman Chalisa outside CM Uddhav Thackeray’s house 

The Good Side Of Inflation

Accelerating prices make govt debt management easier. Higher food prices mean bigger farmer income

Immediate relief unlikely for terror, Naxal accused

Cases Also Include UAPA, Arms Act Charges

EGI welcomes order, says journos bore 124A brunt

The Editors Guild was one of the petitioners to challenge the sedition law in the SC. The law has often been used against journalists in an effort to curb independent reporting, the Guild said