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March 07, 2017

TOP STORY   Sri Lankan navy shoots Indian fishermen, one dead Six fishermen onboard a mechanised boat were allegedly poaching in Lankan waters when the shooting occurred. Read more » Donald Trump signs ‘Muslim Ban 2.0’ order New travel ban applies to 6 countries but excludes Iraq; green card, visa holders to be unaffected Read more » More Articles »

EDITOR'S PICK   Gambhir lights into Bhaskar Reason for verbal assault unknown Read more » Amarnath pilgrims told not to drink alcohol ‘Start exercising at least one month prior to the yatra’ Read more » More Articles »

OPINION   Demonetisation and the GDP: knock-out punch or mild tap? The CSO has been consistent with its methods, allowing little room for suspicion of window dressing. Read more » All those who are out of the tax net It is not entirely surprising that only about 3% of Indians pay income tax Read more » More Articles »

NATIONAL   Attacks on Indians put MEA under pressure Besieged by complaints from PIOs and NRIs, India can do little in the case of citizens of another country Read more » India runs out of life-saving HIV drug for children Cipla, sole manufacturer of Lopinavir syrup, stopped production of the drug after govt. failed to clear dues Read more » More Articles »

INTERNATIONAL   Sikh man shot at in U.S., told ‘go back to your own country’ Read more » Barack Obama’s spokesman denies Donald Trump’s wiretapping claims Neither the former President nor any official ever ordered surveillance on any citizen: Kevin Lewis Read more » More Articles »

BUSINESS   Centre mulling modifying definition of start-up Also considering need to review rejected applications that sought start-up policy benefits Read more » NIIF in talks with two sovereign funds National infrastructure fund eyes overseas co-investors in the wake of Centre’s $3-billion commitment Read more » More Articles »

SPORTS   India recoups on day three, improves its chances Rahul, Pujara and Rahane bat responsibly; Jadeja’s six-for stops Australia from taking a big first innings lead Read more » ‘It feels pretty level at the moment’ Hazlewood lauds India’s plucky display, but says Aussie seamers could have been straighter Read more » More Articles »

SOCIETY   The desperadoes’ accomplice Found in forests and fields, monitor lizards have played a crucial role in shaping the history of raiders and rebels Read more » In a planning mode Although shifting means more rent and long hours to work, some parents plan to reside near the school Read more » More Articles »

ENTERTAINMENT   Do the crowds always give? Not necessarily, say film and theatre directors. The model still works only for niche projects and calls for ideal conditions Read more » Deadpool 2’s new teaser takes a dig at Superman Read more »