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India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule

The tighter timeline marks the latest escalation in India's efforts to control online speech.
The tighter timeline marks the latest escalation in India's efforts to control online speech.

S’pore Open back to Super 500 status from 2027 after BWF revamp

Loh Kean Yew in action at the Singapore Open on May 29, 2025.
Loh Kean Yew in action at the Singapore Open on May 29, 2025.

Bas de Leede stars in comprehensive Dutch win against Namibia in T20 World Cup

The Netherlands' Bas de Leede plays a shot in the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group-stage match against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Feb 10, 2026. He was 72 not out in the seven-wicket win.
The Netherlands' Bas de Leede plays a shot in the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group-stage match against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Feb 10, 2026. He was 72 not out in the seven-wicket win.

India’s major farmer group revolts against US trade deal

Farmers are one of the most influential voting blocs in India and had proved powerful in the past in effecting political change.
Farmers are one of the most influential voting blocs in India and had proved powerful in the past in effecting political change.

China set to widen footprint in Bangladesh as India’s ties decline

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) wave as they attend an election campaign rally for party chairman Tarique Rahman, ahead of the national election in Dhaka on Feb 9, 2026.
Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) wave as they attend an election campaign rally for party chairman Tarique Rahman, ahead of the national election in Dhaka on Feb 9, 2026.

Explainer-India-US trade pact and its impact on millions of Indian farmers

A farmer sprays insecticide on his cauliflower field in Kolkata, India, December 19, 2016. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri
A farmer sprays insecticide on his cauliflower field in Kolkata, India, December 19, 2016. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri

Australia humiliated by Ecuador in Davis Cup qualifier

Tennis - Davis Cup - Qualifiers  - Ecuador v Australia - Quito Tenis y Golf Club, Quito, Ecuador - February 8, 2026 Ecuador's Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo before their doubles match against Australia's Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson. REUTERS/Cristina Vega
Tennis - Davis Cup - Qualifiers  - Ecuador v Australia - Quito Tenis y Golf Club, Quito, Ecuador - February 8, 2026 Ecuador's Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo before their doubles match against Australia's Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson. REUTERS/Cristina Vega

Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal

Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer.
Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer.

Ex-India coach Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE at T20 World Cup

India, Malaysia renew pledges to boost trade, collaboration

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the second day of Modi's official visit, in Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/Pool
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the second day of Modi's official visit, in Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/Pool

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