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Demonstrators take part in an anti-government protest outside the office of Sri Lankas prime minister in Colombo on July 13, 2022. (Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | Sri Lanka: Rajapaksas are history but chaos reigns

A way must be found out of the impasse that is only hurting as the nation is in a chaotic situation already

14 July 2022 9:50 PM IST

ATF price hiked by 7.5 pc; petrol, diesel rates unchanged for 2nd straight day. (PTI Photo)

Maharashtra cuts petrol price by Rs 5 per litre, diesel by Rs 3

CM Eknath Shinde said that the decision would entail a burden of Rs 6,000 crore on the state exchequer

14 July 2022 2:03 PM IST

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge (ANI)

Opposition leaders to discuss joint Vice Presidential candidate on...

Nominations for the vice-presidential polls slated to be held on August 6, began on Tuesday

14 July 2022 1:43 PM IST

Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa sings the national anthem of Sri Lanka during the countrys Independence Day celebration in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4, 2022. (AP file image)

Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya leaves for Singapore from Maldives

Rajapaksa has departed from the Maldives on Saudi Airline flight SV 788 to Singapore, sources said

14 July 2022 1:37 PM IST

The Parliament has been witnessing protests since November 30, the second day of the Winter Session. (Representational Image/ PTI)

Demolition, jobs for Agniveers, attacks on migrants in J-K to figure...

There were several incidents, including in MP and UP, where homes of those allegedly involved in violent protests were...

14 July 2022 11:59 AM IST

A protester waves a national flag outside president Gotabaya Rajapaksas office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Rajapaksa still in Maldives, awaits private jet to depart for...

Rajapaksa, his wife Loma and their two security officers were expected to leave for Singapore on board SQ437 from Male...

14 July 2022 10:41 AM IST

Commuters wade through a waterlogged area following heavy rains in New Delhi, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (PTI/Atul Yadav)

17 dead, thousands moved to safety as rains batter various parts of...

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert, predicting heavy rains till Thursday in Saurashtra and south...

14 July 2022 10:01 AM IST

A health worker inoculates a school student with a dose of Corbevax vaccine during a vaccination drive held for children in the age group of 12-14, as a preventive measure against Covid-19 coronavirus at a school in Bangalore on March 30, 2022. (Manjunath Kiran / AFP)

Free booster shots for adults at government hospitals from Friday

The cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage in the country has gone over 199.12 crore

14 July 2022 6:44 AM IST

According to the Pew Research 2021, the core middle class has shrunk from 99 million in 2020 to 66 million in 2021. (Bloomberg)

Dilip Cherian | No room now for laggards in Delhi govt

However, there are no reports yet of how the babus who are likely to be affected by this decision have reacted

13 July 2022 11:50 PM IST

Sri Lanka army soldiers patrol near the official residence of president Gotabaya Rajapaksa three days after it was stormed by anti government protesters in Colombo in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (AP)

Syed Ata Hasnain | India must act with care amidst Lanka imbroglio

A $51 billion debt, with debt servicing of $7 billion needed this year, is proving unmanageable

13 July 2022 11:34 PM IST

There are several petitions before the Supreme Court of India challenging the constitutional validity of the law. (Representational Image/ ANI File)

Can't impose ban on demolitions across states: SC

The apex court said it cannot pass an omnibus order preventing authorities from taking action

13 July 2022 1:24 PM IST

Sri Lankan protesters storm prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe s office, demanding he resign after president Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled amid economic crisis in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after President Gotabaya...

Prime Minister Wickremesinghe has already said he was willing to resign and make way for an all-party government to take...

13 July 2022 12:54 PM IST