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Egypt seeks settlement out of court for Suez Canal blockage
The Suez Canal chief said Tuesday that authorities are negotiating a financial settlement with the owners of a massive vessel that blocked the crucial waterway for nearly a week.
 "Egypt seeks settlement out of court for Suez Canal blockage")
Centre withheld funds meant for Maharashtra out of bias, says Congress
The Congress in Maharashtra on Saturday accused the Centre of short-changing the Maharashtra government
 "Centre withheld funds meant for Maharashtra out of bias, says Congress")
We will have to co-exist with virus for now: Maha Multiplex, retail groups
Cinema, retail and shopping industries have just begun their recovery process
 "We will have to co-exist with virus for now: Maha Multiplex, retail groups")
Reversing Trump, Pentagon to release new transgender policy
The Pentagon on Wednesday will sweep away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from serving in the military
 "Reversing Trump, Pentagon to release new transgender policy")
BBC correspondent leaves China amid safety concerns
A veteran BBC correspondent whose coverage angered China has left the country amid concerns for his safety, the BBC and a journalist organisation said
 "BBC correspondent leaves China amid safety concerns")
Refreshed Anirban Lahiri seeks good week at Texas Open
An eager Anirban Lahiri of India will not need to wait long to tee off here on Thursday as he sets off in the first group at the Valero Texas Open on the PGA Tour.
 "Refreshed Anirban Lahiri seeks good week at Texas Open")
Bengaluru cab driver self-immolates over rising fuel costs in the past year
A taxi driver succumbed to severe burn injuries after he attempted to self-immolate inside his cab at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA)
 "Bengaluru cab driver self-immolates over rising fuel costs in the past year")
Rajapaksa thanks Xi for China's vote against UNHRC resolution against Lanka
Sri Lankan President has conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for China's vote against a recent UNHRC resolution on the island nation's rights record
 "Rajapaksa thanks Xi for China's vote against UNHRC resolution against Lanka")
Thousands flee Myanmar airstrikes, complicating crisis
Thai soldiers began sending back some of the thousands of people who have fled a series of airstrikes by the military in neighbouring Myanmar, people familiar with the matter said Monday
 "Thousands flee Myanmar airstrikes, complicating crisis")
Giant container ship blocking Suez Canal finally freed after 6 days
Data estimates say it could take more than 10 days to clear the backlog of ships with more than 367 vessels piled up on either end of the canal
 "Giant container ship blocking Suez Canal finally freed after 6 days")
Arjun Atwal misses cut at Punta Cana Championships
Indian golfer Arjun Atwal (76-72) missed the cut even as two Major winners Danny Willett and Graeme McDowell were in contention to win the Corales Punta Cana Resort and Club Championships.
Hamilton holds off Verstappen to win tense F1 season-opener
World champion Lewis Hamilton just managed to hold off Max Verstappen to win the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix and clinch the 96th Formula One win of his career on Sunday
 "Hamilton holds off Verstappen to win tense F1 season-opener")
Matinee to Rahasya, freshly brewed Indian spirits defy Covid pandemic blues
These new launches may seem surprising given that the pandemic has hit the alcohol industry harder than most other sectors, though there are signs of a recovery
 "Matinee to Rahasya, freshly brewed Indian spirits defy Covid pandemic blues")
Maritime traffic jam grows outside blocked Suez Canal
A maritime traffic jam grew to more than 200 vessels Friday outside the Suez Canal and some vessels began changing course
 "Maritime traffic jam grows outside blocked Suez Canal")
The Suez Canal: A vital oil transit route with an ancient history
The Suez Canal, blocked by a giant container ship that ran aground on Tuesday, is the quickest sea route between Asia and Europe and about 15% of global shipping traffic moves through it.
 "The Suez Canal: A vital oil transit route with an ancient history")
Disappointing start for Arjun Atwal in Corales Punta Cana golf
Indian golfer Arjun Atwal made a disappointing start as he shot 4-over to be in danger of missing the cut at the Corales Punta Cana Resort and Club Championship.
Verstappen leads 1st practice for season-opening Bahrain GP
Max Verstappen got the Formula One season underway Friday with the fastest time in the first practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
 "Verstappen leads 1st practice for season-opening Bahrain GP")
Two from India in Asia's 50 best restaurants: Check details here
The Chairman in Hong Kong was named the No 1 restaurant in the region by World's 50 Best Restaurants, which is owned by William Reed Business Media Ltd
 "Two from India in Asia's 50 best restaurants: Check details here")
Ankita Raina to lead Hyderabad Strikers in Tennis Premier League
India's top ranked women's player Ankita Raina will lead the challenge of Hyderabad Strikers in the Tennis Premier League, to be held in Mumbai later this year.
 "Ankita Raina to lead Hyderabad Strikers in Tennis Premier League")
Bhullar rises on moving day in Kenya, Harding takes 3-shot lead
India's Gaganjeet Bhullar made a smart upward movement with a 5-under 66 despite a closing bogey in the third round at the Kenya Savannah Classic golf here on Thursday