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India’s fossil fuel capacity grows 2.44% in FY24; non fossil-fuel rises 11%: Government data

Power generation capacity sees growth in fossil fuel and renewable energy sources, according to official data. In FY24, India’s total power generation capacity rose 6.22%t to 441.97 GW over 416.06 GW, the data showed

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The Two Faces of Indian Democracy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi likes to tout India as the world’s largest and oldest democracy. But his politics are exposing the rot behind the facade

The Walrus

India retains top spot in white-ball formats, Australia reclaims world no. 1 rankings in Tests

India retains top spot in ODIs and T20Is, slips to second in Test rankings behind Australia.

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IPL-17: RCB vs GT | Royal Challengers will strive to keep their momentum going as they host Gill’s Gujarat Titans

Indian Premier League 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru on May 4 2024

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Australia replace India on top of Test cricket rankings

Australia have leaped above India to the top of the ICC's Test rankings despite not having played since winning 2-0 in New Zealand in March.

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French luxury brand Hermès opens its new store at Mumbai’s BKC

Hermes, the French luxury brand’s new store, at Mumbai’s Jio World Plaza, now joining an array of luxury names that have taken up residence in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). The open-plan store features silks, home decor and jewellery, the latter set apart by the use of bamboo marquetry and deep…

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Trust deficit at the heart of India’s electronic voting debate

As voters in more than 80 constituencies were casting their ballots on April 26 in the second phase of India’s mammoth general election, the country’s Supreme Court issued a critical ruling on the electoral voting system. Rejecting a petition filed by an NGO, the court ruled that India needs to…

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Salman Rushdie, Ai Weiwei and a knife in the eye

Despite enormous threats to their life and work, the writer and the artist remain steadfastly courageous and optimistic. Here’s why we need more like them

The Hindu

India’s lost decade: How LGBTQIA+ rights fared under BJP, and what manifestos promise

In the past 10 years, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led union government has “hardly impacted our lives”, queer persons in India say when asked about a decade of governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Newslaundry

Chess: Magnus Carlsen calls Ding Liren ‘broken’ as teenage star Gukesh emerges

The former world champion fears for the current holder, who is out of form before title defence against 17-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju

The Guardian - UK

After viral video, Galgotia University issues full-page ad on giving students ‘a distinct edge’

Days after the protest by students of Galgotias University went viral for all the wrong reasons, the university published a full-page ad in Amar Ujala, perhaps an attempt at damage control.

Newslaundry

Modi Report Card, Ep 3: The rise in hate speech

From conspiracy theories like ‘love jihad’ to direct calls for attacks against minorities, the 10 years of the Narendra Modi government have witnessed the Hindutva hate speech factory working overtime. This has also seen a rise in VIP hate speech amid accusations that the Indian state hasn’t done enough to…

Newslaundry

India slams Pakistan in UNGA, says it harbours most dubious track record on all aspects

India's UN envoy criticizes Pakistan's remarks, emphasizes importance of peace, respect, and unity in global discussions.

The Hindu

Biden labels Japan and India ‘xenophobic’ along with China and Russia

Comments met with surprise since US president has sought to deepen ties with key ally Japan, as well as India.

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World Press Freedom Index: India’s improved ranking and the Palestine puzzle

India ranked 159, two spots higher than last year, in the 2024 edition of the Press Freedom Index, published annually by Reporters Without Borders. It’s behind Turkey, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which are ranked at positions 158, 152, and 150, respectively.

The Guardian - UK

Cool solution: how ice-cream saved drought-hit farmers in India

As the climate crisis forces people to abandon their land in Rajasthan, a new industry has sprung up in the desert state, with thousands of gaily decorated vans setting off to sell ice-cream across the country

Al Jazeera

‘Vote jihad’: As Modi raises anti-Muslim India election pitch, what’s next?

As the campaign targeting of Muslims becomes more direct and shrill, experts fear Modi’s words could encourage violence.

International Business Times UK

China Wins Elon Musk's Favour, But India Eyes Global EV Market Share

China leads EV production (key for Tesla), but India has a chance. They're pushing battery production and aim for 13 percent of global demand by 2030.

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Snippets on the Bhadra Wildlife Reserve

Bhadra Wildlife Reserve was formally declared a sanctuary on September 6, 1974, making it the 25th Tiger Reserve in India. Karnataka has five tiger reserves: Bandipura, Bhadra, Nagarahole, Dandeli-Anshi and Biligiriranga Tiger Reserve. The sanctuary is unique considering its landscape. It has dry-deciduous, moist-deciduous, shola, and semi-evergreen patches. It is…

The Hindu

Thomas and Uber Cup | India's campaign ends as both men and women team go down in quarters

India's badminton team faces tough competition in Chengdu, with both men and women falling short in quarterfinals.

The Hindu

In India, all vaccine-related AEFI are routinely monitored and COVID is no exception, says health expert

All ‘Adverse Events Following Immunisation’ (AEFI) after COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be monitored, a senior official said.

The Hindu

Does the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana need a design change?

Hospitals in some States have reported they are owed hundreds of crores in dues, and some are reportedly turning away or taking in fewer Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana patients

The Hindu

Chinese government was ultimate paymaster of NewsClick: Delhi Police charge sheet

Delhi Police charge NewsClick founder and HR head for alleged Chinese state links, funding anti-India activities.

InsideEVs

India's Tata Nexon EV Is A Simple, Affordable Solution To A Complex Problem

The 2024 Tata Nexon EV is spearheading the EV revolution in India, one of the world’s most polluted countries.

The Hindu

The judiciary’s shadow over standard essential patents

There is a possible crisis brewing in India over the manner in which certain technology companies are wielding ‘standard essential patents’ against the telecom manufacturing sector in India

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