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Lakshadweep islands are not just real estate

India, Feb. 6 -- The Lakshadweep archipelago is India's eastern frontier. Only about 32 sq km of the Union territory (UT) is land, while 4,200 sq km is lagoon. This makes it important from a strategic... Read More


Trade route to closer relations with the EU

India, Feb. 6 -- India has a rich trading relationship with Europe that dates back to 250 BC, even predating the Silk Road. For most of the 2,000 years since, Indian muslins, cotton, handicrafts, spic... Read More


Reimagining India's health system for future challenges

India, Feb. 6 -- The launch of the Lancet Commission on Reimagining India's Health System late January prompted the question: Are we building a health system for yesterday's diseases or tomorrow's Ind... Read More


Oz ready to jump in... Head first

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- T20 cricket has taught bowlers to embrace chaos, expect the unexpected. Travis Head doesn't arrive at the crease with visible fury or theatrics. He arrives with a certain reassura... Read More


'No immediate stop to purchase of Russian oil'

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- There are no immediate indications of India taking Russian energy purchases to zero despite a recent reduction in the volume of Russian oil inflows in the face of renewed Western ... Read More


Manipur assembly convened amid violent protests by Kukis

IMPHAL, Feb. 6 -- Violent protests erupted in Churachandpur district of Manipur on Thursday, with the apex body of the Kuki-Zo communities announcing a social boycott of the three Kuki-Zo legislators ... Read More


Energy security priority in oil buys, says MEA

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- India on Thursday said its strategy of ensuring the country's energy security and diversifying sources amid "evolving international dynamics" will be the main factor in deciding t... Read More


Govt staff have a right to get DA, says SC; tells WB to release funds

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday held that dearness allowance (DA) is a legally enforceable right of government employees and directed West Bengal to release arrears for the period b... Read More


7 years on, pre-court mediation sees less than 2% settlements

new delhi, Feb. 6 -- Nearly seven years after pre-court mediation was made mandatory for commercial disputes, the numbers are startlingly thin. Data placed before the Rajya Sabha by the ministry of la... Read More


Indian startups turn home interiors into a DIY market

mumbai, Feb. 6 -- As Indian homeowners become more involved in choosing how their homes look and what goes into them, investors are beginning to back startups that focus not on designing entire interi... Read More