"It Is Dangerous To Speak Up In India Today", is the headline of a story in Time magazine which talks about what the resignations of two academics show about freedom of expression under the Narendra Modi government
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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United States Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin meets top Indian leaders
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Arrested Chinese tough spies: Intel officials
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Mob of extremists demolish Ahmadi mosque in Pakistan
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