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Despite war clouds, Indian students make up largest share of foreign students in Israel

Indian students flock to Israel for higher studies, with academic collaboration and research opportunities driving the trend.

The Hindu · May 20, 2024

What BJP and Congress manifestos say – and don’t say – on key environmental issues

While air pollution continues to occupy a prominent place in the manifestos of India’s two biggest political parties, one of the biggest causes of climate change- coal, and the need for a justful transition away from it-remains missing from the manifestos of these parties.

Newslaundry · May 20, 2024

‘Why should we vote?’ India’s jute workers blame politicians for woes

Jute, a major Indian export, is in a crisis. The vote of millions of industry workers in Bengal state is up for grabs.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2024

Renew the generalised system of preferences

In the pantheon of obscure international trade terminology, the “generalised system of preferences,” or GSP, has a special place.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

Kohli has shown he isn’t averse to learning new tricks

Virat Kohli's electrifying IPL performance sets the stage for a potential T20 World Cup partnership with Rohit Sharma.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

Know Your Turncoats, Part 16: Bengal’s party hopper, 2 in Shinde camp, Bihar hot seat

Of the 15 turncoats contesting in phase five of the Lok Sabha polls, eight are in the BJP-led NDA and six in the INDIA bloc. 

Newslaundry · May 19, 2024

Public awareness programme on hypertension organised

World Hypertension League raises awareness on controlling blood pressure to prevent heart complications, urging reduced salt intake.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

Andhra Pradesh students in Kyrgyzstan are safe, says APNRTS official

In view of the violence against international students including those from India and Pakistan at Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, the Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRT) has said it has received a directive from the State Government to constantly monitor the situation.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

Indo-Russian joint venture handed over 27,000 Ak-203 assault rifles to Indian Army

Indian Army receives Russian AK-203 rifles after delays, with 27,000 handed over; indigenisation level at 25%.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

'Hoping that this victory will start another winning run for us': Satwiksairaj Rankireddy after winning Thailand Open

NEW DELHI: After clinching the Thailand Open 2024, India's ace shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy expressed optimism that this victory would spark another winning streak for him and his partner, Chirag Shetty.

The Times of India · May 19, 2024