Defending champion Novak Djokovic overcame an early fright to fend off British teenager Jack Draper 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 and launch his quest for a sixth title as Wimbledon returned after a two-year absence on Monday.

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The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) have entered into an MoU to help the MSMEs address their challenges that were accentuated during the pandemic, along with the longstanding capacity gaps in the sector.

SIDBI ties up with Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship to help MSMEs revive

Skipper Virat Kohli has been regarded as the best Test captain for India. The prolific skipper has led the Men in Blue in some monumental wins. Kohli is India's most-capped Test captain (61) and has led the team to 33 wins in the longest format.

Cricket- 'India not winning ICC events is not completely Virat Kohli’s fault': Kamran Akmal

A United Arab Emirates ban on entry from India, South Africa and Nigeria remains in place, the federal aviation authority said on Sunday after Dubai had announced it would ease entry restrictions from those countries.

UAE ban on entry from India unchanged, aviation notice says

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) foreign affairs department in-charge Vijay Chauthaliwale said on Sunday that India views Nepal as a sovereign nation and Nepal will not find a better friend than PM Modi.

No better friend than PM Modi for Nepal, says BJP's Chauthaiwale

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Athens on Saturday. Both the countries discussed recent developments in the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus and Libya.

India, Greece discuss developments in Eastern Mediterranean during Jaishankar's Athens visit

China has recruited local Tibetans in new militia units raised by People's Liberation Army in the Chumbi valley. Chumbi valley is an area between Sikkim and Bhutan and is a part of the Tibetan plateau.

China recruits Tibetans in new militia unit near border with India

As many as 7,998 cases of black fungus have been reported so far and 729 people have succumbed to the disease in Maharashtra, according to the State Health Department`s data on Monday.

Black fungus: Maharashtra reports 7,998 cases, 729 deaths so far

India has slammed UN special rapporteurs who have criticised the new IT rules announced in February. In a strongly worded rebuttal, the Indian mission in Geneva highlighted that "India's democratic credentials are well recognised" and "right to freedom of speech and expression is guaranteed under the Indian Constitution".

India slams UN rapporteurs who criticised new IT rules

India's legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels that Team India should tweak their playing XI before heading into the World Test Championship final against New Zealand on Saturday at the Rose Bowl, Southampton.

'Might shift to seven and extra batsman in might play': Sunil Gavaskar suggests tweak in India's playing XI

Sri Lanka's main zoo on Friday said it was seeking Indian help to treat a lion that tested positive for Covid-19 -- the first animal on the island known to be infected.

Sri Lanka seeks Indian help to treat virus-hit lion

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen feels that Team India does not have enough match practice ahead of the highly-anticipated World Test Championship final clash against New Zealand that will be played at the Rose Bowl.

Cricket: 'India may be behind on their preparation', reckons Kevin Pietersen

Beijing-backed Colombo port city project has raised eyebrows in Delhi with India hoping that Sri Lanka remains mindful of security in the maritime domain. Last month, the Sri Lankan Parliament approved bills for the establishment of 2 SEZs — Colombo port city and Colombo port city economic commission projects.

Colombo port project: India hopes Sri Lanka remains 'mindful' of maritime security

India saw a single-day rise of 60,471 new coronavirus infections, the lowest after 75 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 2,95,70,881, while the daily positivity rate declined to 3.

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest after 75 days

In a significant move, India and Kuwait have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation that will protect the rights of Indian domestic workers in Kuwait by introducing employment contracts that provides them with the protection of Law.

India, Kuwait sign pacts to protect rights of Indian domestic workers

The GST Council on Saturday slashed tax rate on COVID-19 drugs such as Remdesivir and Tocilizumab as well as on medical oxygen and oxygen concentrators but ignored demands for reduction in taxes on vaccines.

GST slashed on COVID-19, black fungus medicines; 5% tax retained on vaccines

India on Thursday reported highest number of Covid deaths in 24-hour period. The death toll has been the highest since the pandemic hit last year. The data has been released by Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.

India reports highest daily Covid death toll

At least 15 people have died after a blaze swept through a sanitiser factory in the western Indian city of Pune on Monday, police said. "We have recovered 15 bodies so far," an officer in Pune's rural police control room, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP.

At least 15 dead in India sanitiser factory fire

According to the Institute of Technology Madras, their alumni based out of India and abroad have donated over $2 million (nearly Rs.14.56cr) towards Covid-19 relief efforts in India.

IIT Madras alumni contribute $2 million for COVID-19 relief efforts in India

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India will be marking a national day of mourning on Saturday, June 05 as a mark of respect for the former Prime Minister of Mauritius Anerood Jugnauth. The national flag will be flown at half-mast on the day of mourning throughout India and there will be no official entertainment.

Anerood Jugnauth's demise: India to mark national day of mourning on Saturday

India made clear on Thursday that its abstention at United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) vote calling for probe into Gaza violence was not indicative of a new position.

Our position not new, says India after Palestine FM writes to EAM

India added 1,32,788 new coronavirus infections, taking the country's tally of COVID-19 cases to 2,83,07,832, while the daily positivity rate has further dropped to 6.

COVID-19: India logs 1,32,788 fresh cases, 3,207 new fatalities

Global airlines association IATA has urged governments to make data-driven decisions to give freedom to travel for those tested and vaccinated. It has called upon governments to manage the risks of COVID-19 when reopening borders to international travel.

Allow freedom to travel for tested, vaccinated persons: IATA

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