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NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India’s cabinet approved the inclusion of citizens’ caste details in its population census on Wednesday, the information minister said, seeking to gain the initiative in a sensitive issue ahead of regional elections. The minister did not announce a date when the census would begin. The once-in-a-decade population survey, originally due in 2021, …

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By Nandan Mandayam (Reuters) -Indian electric scooter maker Ather Energy’s $352 million IPO reached full subscription on the final day of bidding on Wednesday after a slow start in a week where market volatility capped investor interest. The company, which counts top motorcycle maker Hero MotoCorp as its largest shareholder, is seeking a valuation of …

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By Subrata Nag Choudhury KOLKATA (Reuters) -At least 14 people, including two children, died in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata late on Tuesday when a fire blazed through a six-storey hotel in a congested neighbourhood, authorities said. The fire was reported around 8:15 p.m. (1445 GMT) and was first detected in a room close …

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By Lisandra Paraguassu RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Foreign ministers from the BRICS group of developing nations failed to agree on a joint communique on Tuesday, highlighting differences within the fast-growing diplomatic bloc, while the chair Brazil issued a statement condemning trade protectionism. In the statement, Brazil said the group’s foreign ministers expressed “serious concern …

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(Reuters) -Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in men’s Twenty20 cricket on Monday as he guided Rajasthan Royals to an eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League match in Jaipur. Suryavanshi doled out severe punishment to Gujarat’s bowling attack, hitting 11 sixes and seven fours in his 101 off 38 balls, …

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BENGALURU (Reuters) -India batting great Sachin Tendulkar led the plaudits for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the Rajasthan Royals batter became the youngest centurion in men’s Twenty20 cricket with a knock for the ages in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Suryavanshi had shown glimpses of his ability with a first-ball six on his IPL debut earlier …

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