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11.10 / 12:33

Provident Cooper Extreme Aware economy Remark country India warns of dangers of 'hidden agendas' in unviable projects or unsustainable debt

Indian Ocean region to effectively address the development challenges as it warned them to be clear of the dangers of «hidden agendas» in unviable projects or unsustainable debt, in an apparent reference to China which is accused by the West of «debt trap» diplomacy. Speaking at the 23rd Council of Ministers Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in Sri Lanka, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that it is important to maintain the Indian Ocean as a free, open and inclusive space based on the UN Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS), as the Constitution of the Seas.

11.10 / 12:33

BLOCK reports ONGC Videsh keen on Sri Lankan oil and gas blocks

Oil and Natural Gas Corp is interested in the exploration of oil and gas blocks in Sri Lanka, a company executive said on Wednesday. The company was awaiting an announcement of the oil and gas 'roadmap' of the island nation, Rajarshi Gupta, managing director of ONGC Videsh, told reporters at an industry event. ONGC Videsh is an overseas investment arm of state-run ONGC. ONGC Videsh is open to having deals through government-to-government negotiations as well as through competitive bidding depending on Sri Lanka's yet-to-be-announced exploration policy, Gupta said.

11.10 / 12:15

Reuters Platform economy country information IMF says Sri Lanka debt talks ongoing, unaware of specific deals

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11.10 / 02:11

UPS MET Chase blues reports ICC World Cup 2023: IND vs AFG match prediction, pitch report and more

IND vs AFG, ICC World Cup 2023 match today: When, where and how to watch, live-streaming details India have an upper hand over Afghanistan with the two sides having met just three times in the ODI format, of which the Men in Blue have won two and tied one. The two teams have played each other only once in the 2019 ODI World Cup, where Afghanistan failed to chase down a target of 225 and were defeated by 11 runs.

10.10 / 09:23

WhatsApp voice cover social reports ‘Don’t cross limits!’ Babar Azam slammed Zainab Abbas once over her tweet

storm on social media. Allegations about her alleged anti-India and anti-Hindu tweets in the past are cited as the reason for the furore.

09.10 / 11:31

UPS Waves Ripple Compilation country shock Why distressed debt is a major concern for EM investors

Rapidly rising Treasury yields have brought back fears of a potential wave of defaults across emerging markets, with investors questioning which countries struggling with heavy debt loads will miss payments or be forced to restructure first.

08.10 / 18:35

VISA Manufacturing Death country 2020 reports BYD execs fail to get Indian visas

NEW DELHI : China’s BYD Auto Co. Ltd’s executives have been unable to secure Indian visas for at least over a year, precluding in-person meetings with representatives of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd in India for their electric vehicle (EV) project, two people familiar with the developments said. In the absence of Indian visas, meetings between BYD and Megha executives are being held in countries such as Nepal, Sri Lanka and China, the people said on condition of anonymity.

08.10 / 18:35

MAIL Cooper Aware WhatsApp Actor country reports UK eyeing Indo-Pacific push

NEW DELHI : Britain’s minister for Indo-Pacific will visit India this month to push Britain’s “tilt" to the region, according to persons aware of the matter. Anne Marie-Trevelyan, who serves as the minister responsible for the region, is expected to focus on economic engagement with India during the visit. The two sides are in the process of negotiating a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) and are also looking to take on more joint projects in India’s neighbourhood.

08.10 / 04:44

COST Manufacturing economy pandemic show reports Strong data send bond yields surging; concerns on unsustainable fiscal deficits rise

Treasury yields surged this week, sparking a broader selloff in global bond markets as investors brace for higher interest rates for longer. Longer-dated US government yields reached levels last seen in the financial crisis, fueled in part by strong job-market data. That culminated with a report at the end of the week showing employment unexpectedly surged last month, bolstering the case for another Federal Reserve rate hike. Governments took advantage of cheap borrowing costs during the pandemic to safeguard their economies.

07.10 / 17:59

Digital Cooper Aware Strategy stage country cover Changing faces of India’s FTAs: A long way since Bangkok Agreement

FTA journey can be divided into three distinct phases. 1975-2004: In this phase, the focus was on reducing tariffs to promote merchandise trade. India embarked on its FTA journey in 1975 by signing the Bangkok Agreement with Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and S Korea.

07.10 / 16:59

Target Chase WhatsApp stars ICC CWC 2023: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra join unique list of World Cup centurions on debut, including Virat Kohli

ALSO READ: ICC World Cup 2023: Who is Rachin Ravindra, the star of England vs New Zealand match? Looking at the stats of the World Cup centuries on World Cup debut, Conway and Ravindra both share commonality with legends like Zimbabwe's Andy Flower, New Zealand's Nathan Astle, South Africa's Gary Kirsten, New Zealand's Scott Styris, Australia's Andrew Symonds, India's Virat Kohli, South Africa's David Miller, and Australia's Aaron Finch. All thanks to the tons by Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand chased 283 runs target in just 36.2 overs and defeated the defending champions by 9 wickets.

07.10 / 14:21

UPS Ball WhatsApp ICC World Cup 2023: Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram lead South Africa hit highest total of 428

ALSO READ: LIVE South Africa vs Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Score Updates Rassie van der Dussen (108) and Quinton de Kock (100) also hit centuries in the first World Cup match to feature three tons in the same innings. "It was a perfect day for us with the bat.

07.10 / 13:15

UPS Target FIVE Ball ICC World Cup 2023: South Africa post mammoth 428/5 against Sri Lanka; highest target in history

South Africa posted a huge score of 428 runs against Sri Lanka in its opening match for ICC World Cup 2023 which is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The team was able to set the target for Sri Lanka when all the players, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram, scored centuries leading the total score to 428 for five.

07.10 / 07:29

Provident President country consequences information reports International No international inquiry into 2019 Easter bombings, reiterates Sri Lankan President

Ranil Wickremesinghe has reiterated that such an investigation into the incident was not permissible under the country's law. Responding to Sunday's editorial in the Catholic Church's Messenger newspaper titled «An international investigation team is needed for an independent, transparent, and thorough investigation and monitoring», the President's Media Division (PMD) said, «We cannot endorse the idea of international investigations into Sri Lanka's internal matters.» «The Constitution of Sri Lanka and all other existing laws do not provide for conducting international investigations.

07.10 / 06:37

Action track Updates cricket LIVE South Africa vs Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Score Updates: Player in focus - Heinrich Klaasen

LIVE action with Mint here.Heinrich Klaasen has played 41 ODIs so far and scored 1,323 runs with an average of 41.34. His highest score so far is 174. The keeper-batter has scored three centuries so far.Quinton de Kock is at the top, then Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller in the middle order.

07.10 / 02:25

WhatsApp stars South Africa vs Sri Lanka ICC World Cup 2023: When and where to watch match, live-streaming details and more

South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi Sri Lanka: Kusal-Mendis, Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana South Africa vs Sri Lanka match will air live on Indian television via Star Sports channels. Indian viewers can also enjoy free live streaming of these matches on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.

06.10 / 19:31

Target performer track cover cricket Cricket: Bangladesh expect high scores at Dharamsala in World Cup

Dharamsala hosted a one-day international in 2017, India's mighty batting line-up was dismissed for a paltry 112 by Sri Lanka, but Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusinghe expects the tracks at the venue to assist big totals in the World Cup. India's fall was down to swinging and seaming conditions at the picturesque venue surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and Hathurusinghe said before Bangladesh's game against Afghanistan on Saturday they will take a late call on their playing side. «The wickets look really good for one-day cricket. I thought very firm wicket, nice covering of grass,» Hathurusinghe said in a press conference.

06.10 / 09:57

Booking band country audience gossips shock From juice shops to a billion Rupee empire: The shocking Mahadev betting app scandal unveiled

Uppal, formerly small business owners in Chhattisgarh, are now at the center of a massive money laundering investigation related to the Mahadev online betting scheme. These two individuals transitioned from running juice and tire shops to operating a sprawling online betting empire, raising eyebrows and attracting the attention of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

06.10 / 08:16

Booking film Celebrity performer stars reports Why B-town celebs are under scanner in Mahadev betting app scam

₹200 crore was paid in cash. Also read: Mahadev betting app case: Shraddha Kapoor likely to appear before ED today; Ranbir Kapoor requests for one week time At his wedding held in Ras Al-Khaimah, Sourabh Chandrakar hired private jets to ferry family members from Nagpur to the UAE and paid celebrities from the Indian film industry to perform.

06.10 / 03:37

UPS WhatsApp reports Pakistan vs Netherlands prediction, fantasy team, pitch report and more: Who’ll win the ICC World Cup match today?

Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium will be beneficial to batters while giving enough support to seam bowlers. This venue, like the majority of other venues, uses red soil, black soil and a combination of both. Black soil pitches are recognised for having greater bounce, which makes scoring runs easier.

05.10 / 15:27

UPS Platform WhatsApp reports How is Ranbir Kapoor linked to ₹200 crore Mahadev app scam issue?

Ranbir Kapoor ticked the investigative agencies when he attended a ₹ 200-crore wedding in the UAE that happened in February was being probed. The wedding was of Sourabh Chandrakar, one of the promoters of the online betting platform, who married in Ras Al-Khaimah in February. Reports say the entire ₹ 200-crore was paid in cash.

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