Sri Lanka's financial crisis is only getting worse with each passing day and now India has offered help to the debt-laden country in overcoming the crisis. Sri Lanka is battling economic crisis prompted by a shortage of foreign exchange reserves and surging inflation.

Sri Lanka faces economic crisis, India ready to make investment in island-nation

In a humanitarian gesture, India sent a convoy of 50 trucks carrying wheat to war-torn Afghanistan via Pakistan. It is said to be the first consignment of aids India has planned for the Afghan nation.

India sends a convoy of 50 trucks carrying wheat to war-torn Afghanistan via Pakistan

Indian teen teenage chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa spoke to WION after his stunning win against world number one Magnus Carlsen.

Indian teen chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa speaks to WION after stunning win

India called for 'restraint and talks' at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. How long can India ignore Russia's unilateral moves in Europe? Should New Delhi rethink its ties with Russia? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India urges 'restraint and talks' in eastern Ukraine

At an emergency session of the security council on Ukraine, India while expressing its "concern" has called for "de-escalation of tensions".&nbsp;

The session was held hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced recognition of Eastern Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states.&nbsp;

India's envoy to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said, "escalation of tension along the border of Ukraine with the Russian Federation is a matter of deep concern" and these "developments have the potential to undermine peace and security of the region".&nbsp;

Calling for "restraint on all sides", the envoy said, "immediate priority is a de-escalation of tensions taking into account the legitimate security interests of all countries and aimed towards securing long term peace and stability in the region and beyond."&nbsp;

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The meeting happened after Ukraine sent a letter asking for an emergency session. Following this many countries, led by the US asked for the meeting. Interestingly, Russia is the President of the Security Council for February.&nbsp;

The Indian envoy emphasising "diplomatic dialogue" welcomed the efforts through "Trilateral Contact Group and under the Normandy format", warning that "we cannot afford to have a military escalation."&nbsp;

He also mentioned the Minsk pacts which he said: "Provide a basis for a negotiated and peaceful settlement". Minsk pact which includes Russia, Ukraine, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe OSCE is a 2014/2015 agreement that calls for a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine regions of Donetsk, Luhansk and others among other things.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explainer-what-will-russian-recognition-of-breakaway-ukraine-regions-mean-455193">Explainer: What will Russian recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions mean?</a>

The Normandy format of talks includes Germany, France and members of the Minsk pact and basically focuses on the pact's implementation.&nbsp;

At the meet, envoy Tirumurti said, "constructive diplomacy is need of the hour to avoid scaling up of tensions" and reiterate that the "well-being of Indian nationals is of priority to us."&nbsp;

Around twenty thousand Indian students and nationals live and study in different parts of Ukraine.&nbsp;

India has been making efforts to bring back its nationals from the country and two advisories have been issued. Special Air India flights have been started as well to bring the stranded Indian nationals.&nbsp;

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At an emergency session of the security council on Ukraine, India while expressing its "concern" has called for "de-escalation of tensions". The session was held hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced recognition of Eastern Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states.

At an emergency session of the security council on Ukraine, India while expressing its "concern" has called for "de-escalation of tensions". The session was held hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced recognition of Eastern Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states. India's envoy to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said, "escalation of tension along the border of Ukraine with the Russian Federation is a matter of deep concern" and these "developments have the potential to undermine peace and security of the region". Calling for "restraint on all sides", the envoy said, "immediate priority is a de-escalation of tensions taking into account the legitimate security interests of all countries and aimed towards securing long term peace and stability in the region and beyond." ALSO READ | Vladimir Putin orders troops into eastern Ukraine: Key points from his crucial address The meeting happened after Ukraine sent a letter asking for an emergency session. Following this many countries, led by the US asked for the meeting. Interestingly, Russia is the President of the Security Council for February. The Indian envoy emphasising "diplomatic dialogue" welcomed the efforts through "Trilateral Contact Group and under the Normandy format", warning that "we cannot afford to have a military escalation." He also mentioned the Minsk pacts which he said: "Provide a basis for a negotiated and peaceful settlement". Minsk pact which includes Russia, Ukraine, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe OSCE is a 2014/2015 agreement that calls for a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine regions of Donetsk, Luhansk and others among other things. ALSO READ | Explainer: What will Russian recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions mean? The Normandy format of talks includes Germany, France and members of the Minsk pact and basically focuses on the pact's implementation. At the meet, envoy Tirumurti said, "constructive diplomacy is need of the hour to avoid scaling up of tensions" and reiterate that the "well-being of Indian nationals is of priority to us." Around twenty thousand Indian students and nationals live and study in different parts of Ukraine. India has been making efforts to bring back its nationals from the country and two advisories have been issued. Special Air India flights have been started as well to bring the stranded Indian nationals. ×

Ukraine crisis: India expresses concerns; calls for de-escalation of tensions

As Russia-Ukraine tensions continue to mount, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said that the increasing tension on Ukraine’s border with the Russian Federation is a matter of deep concern. He also added that these developments have weakened the peace and security of the region.

India at UNSC: Increasing tension on Ukraine’s border is a matter of deep concern

India & the UAE have inked a mega trade pact. It could boost bilateral trade to $100 billion, remove 80% tariffs on goods, create 10 lakh jobs for Indians & add $9 billion to the UAE's GDP. Palki Sharma gets you the details of CEPA.

Gravitas: India-UAE sign mega trade pact CEPA

India's foreign minister S Jaishankar refused to draw parallels between China's aggression in the Indo-Pacific and Russia's build-up in Europe. What is the rationale behind India's strategy? How have Moscow and Washington responded to it? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India walks Ukraine tightrope

Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to France during which he will attend EU Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific amid Chinese assertiveness in the region.

Indian EAM S Jaishankar on a 3-day visit to France to attend EU forum on Indo-Pacific

The government of Nepal has made a change in the laws related to the marriage of Indian women to Nepalese citizens.&nbsp;

The open border between India and Nepal results in hundreds of marriages of Indian women to locals of Nepal every year.&nbsp;

However, the process of getting citizenship after the marriage was cumbersome as one had to make rounds of the court to make a marriage certificate.&nbsp;

Important to note that the previous government of Nepal had curtailed the political and social rights of Indian women.&nbsp;

Apart from that, the Indian women married to a Nepali citizen had to make a strict law like waiting for seven years to get a certificate of citizenship.&nbsp;

However, after much opposition, the seven-year law had to be withdrawn. Now the Deuwa government of Nepal has made another law for Indian women marrying in Nepal.&nbsp;

Turmoil in Nepal

Meanwhile, the South Asian nation's is facing turmoil as police in Kathmandu fired teargas and water cannon to disperse protesters opposed to a US-funded infrastructure programme that was presented in parliament for ratification on Sunday, witnesses and officials in Nepal's capital said.&nbsp;

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a US government aid agency, agreed in 2017 to provide $500 million in grants to fund a 300-kilometre&nbsp;electricity transmission line and a road improvement project in Nepal.&nbsp;

Government officials said the grant will not have to be repaid and has no conditions attached, but opponents say the agreement would undermine Nepal's laws and sovereignty as lawmakers would have insufficient oversight of the board directing the infrastructure project.&nbsp;

The government of Nepal has made a change in the laws related to the marriage of Indian women to Nepalese citizens. The open border between India and Nepal results in hundreds of marriages of Indian women to locals of Nepal every year.

The government of Nepal has made a change in the laws related to the marriage of Indian women to Nepalese citizens. The open border between India and Nepal results in hundreds of marriages of Indian women to locals of Nepal every year. However, the process of getting citizenship after the marriage was cumbersome as one had to make rounds of the court to make a marriage certificate. Important to note that the previous government of Nepal had curtailed the political and social rights of Indian women. Apart from that, the Indian women married to a Nepali citizen had to make a strict law like waiting for seven years to get a certificate of citizenship. However, after much opposition, the seven-year law had to be withdrawn. Now the Deuwa government of Nepal has made another law for Indian women marrying in Nepal. Turmoil in Nepal Meanwhile, the South Asian nation's is facing turmoil as police in Kathmandu fired teargas and water cannon to disperse protesters opposed to a US-funded infrastructure programme that was presented in parliament for ratification on Sunday, witnesses and officials in Nepal's capital said. The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a US government aid agency, agreed in 2017 to provide $500 million in grants to fund a 300-kilometre electricity transmission line and a road improvement project in Nepal. Government officials said the grant will not have to be repaid and has no conditions attached, but opponents say the agreement would undermine Nepal's laws and sovereignty as lawmakers would have insufficient oversight of the board directing the infrastructure project.

Indian women married in Nepal will no longer have to go to court as government changes law

India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian held productive talks on Monday (February 21).&nbsp;

Both the ministers discussed bilateral cooperations and Indo-Pacific at lengths. They also discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis situation. "Arrived in Paris. Held wide-ranging and productive talks with FM Jean-Yves Le Drian," Jaishankar wrote on his Twitter. &nbsp;

He added, "Discussions on bilateral cooperation, Ukraine situation, Indo-Pacific and JCPOA reflected our deep trust &amp; global partnership. Look forward to participating in EU Ministerial Forum on Indo- Pacific."&nbsp;

On Sunday, Jaishankar began his three-day visit to France and he will also give an address at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI).&nbsp;

The Indian external affairs minister is set to attend the EU Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific on February 22. The forum is crucial from the perspective of India as it will happen amid Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.&nbsp;

This visit comes after Jaishankar participated in the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2022 in Germany, where he held a series of meeting with ministers from Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.&nbsp;

The border tensions have deteriorated as Russia has placed more than 150,000 troops near Ukraine's borders in recent weeks, the United States and Western allies have estimated.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;France proposes Ukraine summit; Biden, Putin to de-escalate tensions

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India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian held productive talks on Monday (February 21). Both the ministers discussed bilateral cooperations and Indo-Pacific at lengths.

India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian held productive talks on Monday (February 21). Both the ministers discussed bilateral cooperations and Indo-Pacific at lengths. They also discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis situation. "Arrived in Paris. Held wide-ranging and productive talks with FM Jean-Yves Le Drian," Jaishankar wrote on his Twitter. He added, "Discussions on bilateral cooperation, Ukraine situation, Indo-Pacific and JCPOA reflected our deep trust & global partnership. Look forward to participating in EU Ministerial Forum on Indo- Pacific." On Sunday, Jaishankar began his three-day visit to France and he will also give an address at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI). The Indian external affairs minister is set to attend the EU Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific on February 22. The forum is crucial from the perspective of India as it will happen amid Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. This visit comes after Jaishankar participated in the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2022 in Germany, where he held a series of meeting with ministers from Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world. The border tensions have deteriorated as Russia has placed more than 150,000 troops near Ukraine's borders in recent weeks, the United States and Western allies have estimated. WATCH | France proposes Ukraine summit; Biden, Putin to de-escalate tensions × (With inputs from agencies)

Indian and French foreign ministers discuss Russia-Ukraine situation, Indo-Pacific and JCPOA

The silk carpets from the Kashmir valley are famous across the world and to preserve that the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) in Srinagar has started labelling the famed carpets.

Kashmir silk carpets get QR code based authentication

Fresh from the success at the Indian Open, Chirag Shetty reflects on his journey with doubles partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, learnings from Tokyo 2020 and more.

Emotional dynamics need to be looked after: Chirag Shetty's two cents on playing doubles after success with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to France where he'll be meeting with key French officials. Jaishankar reached France on Sunday after concluding his visit to Germany where he attended the Munich security conference.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in France for talks

Trade with India is the need of the hour, said Abdul Razak Dawood, adviser to the Prime Minister of Pakistan&nbsp;on commerce, textile, industry and production, and investment. &nbsp;&nbsp;

It will be beneficial to both countries, the leader said. &nbsp;

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Russia also wanted to do investment in the area of construction and lay pipelines in Pakistan, Dawood said on Sunday.&nbsp;

In interaction with media, Dawood said, “As far as the ministry of commerce is concerned, its position is to do trade with India. And my stance is that we should do trade with India and it should be opened now.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

“The trade with India is very beneficial to all, especially Pakistan. And I support it,” he added. &nbsp;

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-pti-jui-f-united-by-misogyny-as-they-oppose-aurat-march-454777" hreflang="en">Pakistan: PTI, JUI-F united by misogyny as they oppose 'Aurat March'</a>

The leader made the remarks at an exhibition on engineering and healthcare, which was organised by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. &nbsp;

Over trade relations with Russia, the adviser said that the Pakistan’s exports to Moscow and the countries bordering it in central Asia and others need immediate attention and growth. “So, we need to open this trade. And that is why we are going there,” he said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Trade with India is the need of the hour, said Abdul Razak Dawood, adviser to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on commerce, textile, industry and production, and investment.

Trade with India is the need of the hour, said Abdul Razak Dawood, adviser to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on commerce, textile, industry and production, and investment. It will be beneficial to both countries, the leader said. Also Read: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Russia on February 23-24 Russia also wanted to do investment in the area of construction and lay pipelines in Pakistan, Dawood said on Sunday. In interaction with media, Dawood said, “As far as the ministry of commerce is concerned, its position is to do trade with India. And my stance is that we should do trade with India and it should be opened now.” “The trade with India is very beneficial to all, especially Pakistan. And I support it,” he added. Also Read | Pakistan: PTI, JUI-F united by misogyny as they oppose 'Aurat March' The leader made the remarks at an exhibition on engineering and healthcare, which was organised by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. Over trade relations with Russia, the adviser said that the Pakistan’s exports to Moscow and the countries bordering it in central Asia and others need immediate attention and growth. “So, we need to open this trade. And that is why we are going there,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Trade with India need of the hour, will benefit both nations, says Pak PM’s adviser on commerce

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke about the Indo-Pacific issues and ties with China at the conference in Munich. The Indian minister was speaking during the 58th Munich Security Conference.

India on Russia-Ukraine tensions, ties with China, Indo-Pacific issues & more at Munich conference

Amid the ongoing war tensions between Ukraine and Russia, India issued an advisory for Indian nationals living in Ukraine. Students & non-essential workers are advised to leave.

Tensions in Ukraine escalate: India issues an advisory for Indian nationals living in Ukraine

The residents of the Indian state of Punjab is voting for the next government. The political parties AAP and Congress seems to be the main rivals.

Elections in the Indian state of Punjab: 63.44% voter turnout recorded till 5 PM

Amazon's rivalry in India with oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries looks set to head to the cricket field, where they will likely battle media heavyweights for telecast rights to India's premier cricket league with its hundreds of millions of viewers.

Amazon.com Inc and Reliance Industries Ltd are expected to take on India units of Sony Group Corp and Walt Disney Co for exclusive five-year TV and digital broadcast rights to the two-month series of matches, at a cost that could run to a record 500 billion rupees ($6.7 billion), sources familiar with the companies'&nbsp;plans said.

"Cricket is the second-biggest sport in the world with two-and-a-half billion fans and IPL is like its Super Bowl," said Anton Rublievskyi, head of Parimatch, a betting company that advertised at the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-application-of-mind-former-selector-questions-gaikwad-sarfarazs-non-selection-in-indias-test-squad-454825">'No application of mind': Former selector questions Gaikwad, Sarfaraz's non-selection in India's Test squad</a>

"If you're not there, you do not exist."

Disney-owned Star India, which is one of the top broadcasters in India along with Sony and its planned acquisition Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, paid 163.48 billion rupees for the digital and television rights until 2022.

The league's matches reached 350 million viewers during the first half of the 2021 season alone.

But traditional media firms now face stiff competition from deep-pocketed rivals like Reliance, India's biggest retailer, and Amazon, two billionaire-led behemoths competing for the fast-growing e-commerce market while building up their digital platforms.&nbsp;

Amazon and Reliance are already locked in a pitched courtroom battle over the acquisiton of assets of Future Group, another big India retailer.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kusal-mendis-dasun-shanaka-star-as-sri-lanka-win-5th-t20i-against-australia-by-5-wickets-454798">Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka star as Sri Lanka win 5th T20I against Australia by 5 wickets</a>

Reliance is also in talks with investors, including foreigners, to raise up to $1.6 billion for its broadcasting joint venture, Viacom18.

"Winning this bid is critical to Reliance's long-term plans for its Jio platform and its digital expansion," said a source with direct knowledge of the company's strategy.

"Everything that has happened at Viacom18 in the last few months, like buying rights to the Spanish La Liga and setting up a sports channel, has been building up to this," the source said.

Reliance and Viacom18 did not respond to requests for comment.

Amazon, whose Prime Video platform recently began live-streaming cricket matches, wants to win the IPL rights to expand the platform's user base, another industry source familiar with the company's thinking said.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/csk-will-try-to-get-him-back-no-one-will-expect-us-how-rcb-planned-faf-du-plessis-signing-at-ipl-auction-454816">'CSK will try to get him back, no one will expect us': How RCB planned Faf du Plessis' signing at IPL auction</a>

An Amazon India spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.

The company lacks a TV platform and would need to bring in a TV partner or could only bid for the digital portion.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which runs the tender, awarded it in 2017 to a consolidated TV and digital bid from Star, which surpassed any of the combined individual bids.

Industry sources expect flexibility from the BCCI given the prospects for record payments by bidders including a deep-pocketed digital-only player like Amazon.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah, in an interview with Reuters, said the board had studied various models and proposals but he did not comment on details or the likely dollar value of the bids.

"We will do our best to derive the right value a tournament like the IPL deserves," he said.

Among the media majors, Disney India did not respond to a request for comment but Disney CEO Bob Chapek told a recent earnings teleconference that the company was confident of achieving its subscriber targets in India even without IPL rights.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-yuzi-chahal-leaves-irfan-chopra-in-splits-on-being-asked-about-bishnois-dropped-catch-off-his-bowling-454631">WATCH: Yuzi Chahal leaves Irfan, Chopra in splits on being asked about Bishnoi's dropped catch off his bowling</a>

Sony's India entertainment unit said it would evaluate bids for both broadcast and digital rights.

Some in the industry however, are questioning the sharp rise in the cost of the rights and whether it is sustainable.

"The IPL has got to a stage where it's now too big to fail and therefore everyone who is part of the ecosystem is propping it up," said advertising industry veteran Meenakshi Menon.

Amazon's rivalry in India with oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries looks set to head to the cricket field, where they will likely battle media heavyweights for telecast rights to India's premier cricket league with its hundreds of millions of viewers.

Amazon's rivalry in India with oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries looks set to head to the cricket field, where they will likely battle media heavyweights for telecast rights to India's premier cricket league with its hundreds of millions of viewers. Amazon.com Inc and Reliance Industries Ltd are expected to take on India units of Sony Group Corp and Walt Disney Co for exclusive five-year TV and digital broadcast rights to the two-month series of matches, at a cost that could run to a record 500 billion rupees ($6.7 billion), sources familiar with the companies' plans said. "Cricket is the second-biggest sport in the world with two-and-a-half billion fans and IPL is like its Super Bowl," said Anton Rublievskyi, head of Parimatch, a betting company that advertised at the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year. ALSO READ: 'No application of mind': Former selector questions Gaikwad, Sarfaraz's non-selection in India's Test squad "If you're not there, you do not exist." Disney-owned Star India, which is one of the top broadcasters in India along with Sony and its planned acquisition Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, paid 163.48 billion rupees for the digital and television rights until 2022. The league's matches reached 350 million viewers during the first half of the 2021 season alone. But traditional media firms now face stiff competition from deep-pocketed rivals like Reliance, India's biggest retailer, and Amazon, two billionaire-led behemoths competing for the fast-growing e-commerce market while building up their digital platforms. Amazon and Reliance are already locked in a pitched courtroom battle over the acquisiton of assets of Future Group, another big India retailer. ALSO READ: Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka star as Sri Lanka win 5th T20I against Australia by 5 wickets Reliance is also in talks with investors, including foreigners, to raise up to $1.6 billion for its broadcasting joint venture, Viacom18. "Winning this bid is critical to Reliance's long-term plans for its Jio platform and its digital expansion," said a source with direct knowledge of the company's strategy. "Everything that has happened at Viacom18 in the last few months, like buying rights to the Spanish La Liga and setting up a sports channel, has been building up to this," the source said. Reliance and Viacom18 did not respond to requests for comment. Amazon, whose Prime Video platform recently began live-streaming cricket matches, wants to win the IPL rights to expand the platform's user base, another industry source familiar with the company's thinking said. ALSO READ: 'CSK will try to get him back, no one will expect us': How RCB planned Faf du Plessis' signing at IPL auction An Amazon India spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. The company lacks a TV platform and would need to bring in a TV partner or could only bid for the digital portion. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which runs the tender, awarded it in 2017 to a consolidated TV and digital bid from Star, which surpassed any of the combined individual bids. Industry sources expect flexibility from the BCCI given the prospects for record payments by bidders including a deep-pocketed digital-only player like Amazon. BCCI secretary Jay Shah, in an interview with Reuters, said the board had studied various models and proposals but he did not comment on details or the likely dollar value of the bids. "We will do our best to derive the right value a tournament like the IPL deserves," he said. Among the media majors, Disney India did not respond to a request for comment but Disney CEO Bob Chapek told a recent earnings teleconference that the company was confident of achieving its subscriber targets in India even without IPL rights. ALSO READ: WATCH: Yuzi Chahal leaves Irfan, Chopra in splits on being asked about Bishnoi's dropped catch off his bowling Sony's India entertainment unit said it would evaluate bids for both broadcast and digital rights. Some in the industry however, are questioning the sharp rise in the cost of the rights and whether it is sustainable. "The IPL has got to a stage where it's now too big to fail and therefore everyone who is part of the ecosystem is propping it up," said advertising industry veteran Meenakshi Menon.

Amazon, Reliance set to battle it out for IPL telecast rights

India's advice for nationals in Ukraine: 'Students & non-essential workers advised to leave'

India's $375-billion defence deal with the Philippines is a huge boost to New Delhi's hopes of becoming an exporter of defence platforms. But what will be India’s next big defence export? Can the LCA 'Tejas' become a "game-changer" for India’s defence manufacturing?

Can Tejas become India's next biggest defence export to the world?

Residents of the Indian state of Punjab vote for the next government

India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed bilateral “comprehensive” trade pact, the biggest pact in ten years. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed investment from UAE. Indian Minister Piyush Goyal said the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) would have strong anti-dumping measures.

India-UAE trade deal: What it means for both countries

India and the United Arabs Emirates signed a historic trade deal. Both countries eye a $100 billion in annual trade. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Dubai Expo 2020 during the virtual summit.

India & UAE sign historic trade deal, eye $100 billion in annual trade

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