Ties with Maldives take a dip as India told to remove 2nd copter
As India seeks to expand footprint in southeast Asia, it continues to suffer serious reverses in the Maldives, the Indian Ocean archipelago which once fit neatly into India's formulation of its strategic backyard. The Abdulla Yameen regime has now asked India to remove its second 'gift' naval chopper (ALH Dhruv) from the Laamu atoll.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/another-reverse-for-india-as-maldives-orders-second-indian-gift-chopper-out/articleshow/64454150.cms
Gopi training Saina, Sindhu at separate venues
There can’t be two swords in a sheath, goes the saying. That’s quite the issue confronting National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand as he grapples with the task of training Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu at different venues.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/badminton/gopi-training-saina-sindhu-at-separate-venues/articleshow/64456905.cms
India balances US ties with $25bn Russia gas deal
India on Monday started receiving long-term gas supplies from Russia's Gazprom, the world's top publicly-listed natural gas company, under a $25-billion deal that indicates New Delhi's quest for newer routes towards energy security and balancing ties with Washington and Moscow.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-balances-us-energy-ties-with-25-bn-russian-gas-deal/articleshow/64453406.cms
Gurkhas to guard Trump-Kim summit in Singapore
When US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet for their historic summit in Singapore later this month, they will be protected by men from one of the fiercest warrior tribes in the world - the Gurkhas of Nepal.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/with-khukris-and-assault-rifles-singapores-gurkhas-to-guard-trump-kim-summit/articleshow/64458376.cms
Smith 'cried for four days' after tampering scandal
Along with David Warner, Steve Smith was banned from all international and domestic cricket for a year while opening batsman Cameron Bancroft was exiled for nine months for their part in attempting to alter the ball during the third Test in March.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/steve-smith-cried-for-four-days-after-ball-tampering-scandal/articleshow/64457658.cms
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