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India’s richest state was at the center of the second wave. Now, it’s preparing for a third wave

After being the epicenter of a devastating second wave, India’s wealthiest state is already taking steps to prepare for a possible third wave, according to its tourism and environment minister. The western state of Maharashtra, home to India’s financial capital Mumbai, has so far reported more than 5.4 million cases, including over 82,000 deaths from… Read More: India’s richest state was at the center of the second… »

Diplomats check India’s easing of Kashmir clampdown

A group of 24 envoys were in Kashmir on Wednesday and in Jammu on Thursday. It was the third delegation of diplomats to visit since August 2019, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government ended Jammu and Kashmir state’s autonomy, split it into two federally run territories and locked it down for weeks. Armed guards and… Read More: Diplomats check India’s easing of Kashmir clampdown »