‘Q’ branch foils attempt to smuggle beedi leaves to Sri Lanka; 900 kg seized

Thoothukudi police seize 900 kg of beedi leaves intended for smuggling to Sri Lanka, leading to driver's arrest.

Madagascar’s coup leader is sworn in as president after a military takeover condemned by UN

Col. Michael Randrianirina, who led the overthrow of Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina, was sworn in as the country's new ...

An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over as Madagascar’s president

An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was sworn in as Madagascar’s new leader Friday in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president and sent him fleeing from the country ...
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Opinion | "Just Delhi By The Sea": How Goa Drove Its Tourists Away

Goa's sleepy and leisurely environment, once its greatest asset, is now its weakness.You can get WiFi on a surfboard in Bali, but still struggle to find a clean loo in Baga.

Madagascar president flees country after military unit joins anti-government protests

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina made his first public comments since the CAPSAT military unit turned against his government amid weekslong protests, saying he fled the country in fear for his ...

Madagascar’s president flees after soldiers turned against him, opposition lawmaker says

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina left the country after an elite military unit turned ...

Madagascar: Is there a coup, and why has the president fled the country?

Andry Rajoelina has reportedly flown to an undisclosed destination after an elite military group joined violent anti-government protests ...

Madagascar's president, hiding in an unknown location, dissolves parliament to deepen crisis

Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved the lower house of parliament amid a political crisis. This move follows a ...