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Pak squash player alleges Indian officials offered him Rs20 mn to drop out of a 2014 match

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Topic: Sin tax

Pak squash player alleges Indian officials offered him Rs20 mn to drop out of a 2014 match

On Camera

YourTurn

Guidelines for YourTurn submissions

Opinion

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

Pig politicisation isn’t unique to Delhi’s Tri Nagar. It’s a worldwide anti-Muslim strategy

Tamil Nadu’s elections are fought on delivery—ideology appears only when needed

Economy

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

Defence

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

National Interest

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

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