World news:
Russia pours in more troops and presses attack in the east.
China, Solomon Islands sign landmark security pact
20 million risk starvation as Horn of Africa drought worsens: United Nations
French government to resign if Macron wins: PM Jean Castex
Sri Lankan PM says President’s powers will be reduced
Pakistan’s new Cabinet under PM Shehbaz Sharif takes oath
Blasts near Kabul schools kill at least six civilians, hurt 11
Sri Lanka
· Mahinda moots clipping presidential powers; one killed in police firing
· Watch | Protest intensifies in Sri Lanka
· Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appoints new Cabinet amid persisting crisis in country
· Explained | How will Sri Lanka overcome its debt crisis?
· We will not ignore poor while seeking IMF assistance, Sri Lankan Finance Minister
· New Year dawns at protest site for many Sri Lankans
USA
· IMF cuts global growth on Ukraine war, trims India forecast to 8.2%
· India’s move away from coal hampered by Ukraine war: Nirmala Sitharaman
· Ukraine, a major theme of Jaishankar’s visit to Washington
· Human rights in India not discussed at 2+2 meeting: Jaishankar
· India projected to grow at 8% this fiscal: World Bank
· EAM Jaishankar meets USTR Katherine Tai, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
China
· Philippine envoy to China dies in quarantine
· China, Solomon Islands sign landmark security pact
· The View From India | The India U.S. “2+2” Tango
· BRICS meet likely in June, India to attend China-hosted event
· Xi Jinping backs ‘zero COVID’ as Shanghai cases hit record high
· India’s Q1 imports lift trade with China to record high
South Asia
· ‘India could meet Sri Lanka fate if freebie culture persists’
· BJP’s Giriraj Singh courts controversy again
· Pakistan Army chief General Bajwa calls on newly-elected PM Shehbaz Sharif
· One protester shot dead by Sri Lanka police during anti-government protests, say officials
· Top news of the day: Sri Lankan PM says President’s powers will be reduced; new Pakistan Cabinet under Shehbaz Sharif takes oath, and more
· Blasts near Kabul schools kill at least six civilians, hurt 11
National news:
Experts question ‘star rating’ of food products likely to be recommended by FSSAI for packaged food.
Disquiet in Cong. as Kishor briefs top leaders for third day
‘Freebies race could lead to bankruptcy of States’
Tie-ups between Indian and foreign universities simplified
BJP huddles over Rajasthan, Nadda pushes for unity in party
BJP’s Giriraj Singh courts controversy again
Foundation stone for WHO traditional medicine centre laid in Jamnagar
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