International News:
CIA picks Indian-origin IT expert Nand Mulchandani as its first Chief Intelligence Officer.
Russia resumes shelling of steel plant in Mariupol after civilian evacuations: Ukrainian official.
IS claims bus bombing in Afghan capital.
Dozens leave Mariupol plant as Pelosi slams Russian ‘bullies’.
Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa calls for ‘pro-people struggle’ to mitigate economic crisis.
Afghanistan: Taliban leader hails ‘security’ in rare appearance to mark Id.
Sri Lanka
· Sri Lanka’s worker unions go on mass strike asking govt to quit
· Sri Lanka’s big businesses mount pressure on govt.
· News analysis | A political deadlock threatens Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
· A fuel hunt that turned fatal in Sri Lanka
· As Sri Lanka pins hopes on IMF, China pledges more aid
· Maldives President Solih bans ‘India Out’ campaign
USA
· Biden releases proposal to seize Russian oligarchs’ U.S. assets and give to Ukraine
· Focused on diplomacy, not secondary sanctions: Blinken on purchase of cheap Russian oil
· India, again, ‘Country of Particular Concern’ on religious freedom grounds, says U.S. Commission
· WTO looking to resolve challenges for Indian food exports: Nirmala Sitharaman
· Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged IMF to assist Sri Lanka: Govt
· IMF cuts global growth on Ukraine war, trims India forecast to 8.2%
China
· China begins process to allow some Indian students to return
· Xi’s “Global Security Initiative” looks to counter Quad
· Karachi University blast: China asks Pakistan to scale up security for its citizens
· China has no easy exit strategy from zero-COVID, says Dali Yang
· Explained | Why has the China-Solomon Islands deal become the latest flashpoint between China and the U.S.?
· China to allow Sri Lankan students to return
South Asia
· Morning Digest | Ministry asks health facilities to be ready for soaring temperatures; Moon not sighted, Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated on May 3, and more
· Kashmiri youths travelling to Pakistan on valid visas sneak back in with terrorists; 17 killed so far
· IS claims bus bombing in Afghan capital.
National News:
The Hindu Group’s Chairperson receives Columbia Journalism School’s Distinguished Alumni Award.
Time may be running out for a plea in Supreme Court challenging J&K delimitation.
Moon not sighted, Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated on May 3
Gujarat Assembly polls: AAP to work with tribal leader Chhotu Vasava, says Kejriwal.
Patiala clashes | Nine including key conspirator held.
