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Colombo port welcomes Indian, Chinese warships

This news discusses the arrival of Indian and Chinese naval ships at Colombo port in Sri Lanka, highlighting the strategic significance and the ongoing rivalry between India and China in the region. It also mentions India's concerns regarding the presence of Chinese research vessels.

India should extradite Hasina: BNP leader

A leader from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) calls for India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, citing her unpopularity and alleged misdeeds. The article also touches on concerns regarding the Indo-Bangladesh electricity trade deal and Hasina's political legacy.

BRICS: India may mull proposal on currencies if 'non-binding'

The article discusses India's potential consideration of a BRICS proposal to use national currencies for trade within the bloc, provided the decision is non-binding. This reflects ongoing efforts within BRICS to reduce reliance on the US dollar and enhance economic cooperation.

New mining levies can raise consumer power bills: ICRA

The Supreme Court's ruling allowing states to impose new mining levies could lead to higher power tariffs for consumers. This article explains how the increase in coal costs will impact the power generation sector and the operating margins of steel and aluminum industries.

Foreign rebels plan to use Mizoram as training ground

The article raises concerns about a letter allegedly sent by the Khumi National Democratic Party (KNDP) seeking to establish a training camp in Mizoram, India. Security agencies suspect that foreign rebels might use the state as a base for insurgent activities, raising security implications.

Employees, pensioners in Punjab and Haryana dismiss UPS

The news highlights the demand by state government employees and pensioners in Punjab and Haryana for the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and their opposition to the Union government's Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), citing concerns over retirement benefits and financial security.

Beachgoers taken aback as sea recedes in Vizag

The article reports an unusual phenomenon where the sea receded significantly at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam, alarming beachgoers. Experts speculate that this could be due to changing ocean currents, low pressure systems, or impending cyclonic activity, highlighting the dangers of such events.