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Letters to The Editor — August 25, 2023

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India’s G-20 opportunity for an African Renaissance

India's hosting of the G-20 Summit will present it with a historic opportunity to help Africa and leverage its deep links with the continent

The Hindu

Sugar Prices Gain on the Outlook for Reduced Sugar Exports from India

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Thursday closed up +0.44 (+1.84%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) closed -0.10 (-0.01%). Sugar prices Thursday mainly closed higher on carryover support from Wednesday on reports India will ban sugar exports. Gains in sugar were limited after Unica reported...

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India's Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agree on efforts to de-escalate border tensions

India’s prime minister and China’s leader have agreed to intensify efforts to de-escalate tensions at the disputed border between them and bring home thousands of their troops deployed there

The Independent UK

Brazilian superstar Neymar could play in India

NEW DELHI: If having Pele, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi was not enough, India could next host Brazilian superstar Neymar when his new club, Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, visits the country to play against Mumbai FC in an AFC Champions League game.

The Times of India

Health Ministry withdraws fiat mandating doctors prescribe only generic drugs

NMC suspends proposed regulations on prescribing generic drugs, ending stand-off between it and IMA. Health Ministry buys time for both parties, allowing doctors to prescribe drugs with generic names, but no penal provisions. IMA fears poor quality of generic drugs, while NMC says they are cheaper and can reduce health…

The Hindu

What's next for India's Chandrayaan-3 mission on the moon?

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission landed near the moon's south pole on Wednesday (Aug. 23). Its expected lifetime is one lunar day, or two Earth weeks, until the sun sets on the moon.

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PM Modi, President Xi call for speedy disengagement along LAC

PM Modi and President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg on August 23, 2023; announcement of talks kept under wraps until next day, just prior to the PM’s departure for Greece

The Hindu

Explained | India and the Northern Sea Route

The article explains India's involvement in Arctic cargo traffic is rising; 35% of 8 million tonnes of cargo handled by Murmansk port in first 7 months of 2023. India is interested due to vulnerability of region to climate change, potential hydrocarbon reserves, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. India has signed…

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi exudes confidence in winning upcoming State election

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his tour in Ladakh, exuded confidence in winning upcoming Assembly elections in four States. He also expressed concerns over lack of local representation in Ladakh.

The Hindu

IBSA World Games 2023: Indian women's visually challenged cricket team enters final

Visually challenged cricket at the IBSA World Games debuted last week.

The Hindu

AFC Champions League: Mumbai City drawn with Neymar's Al Hilal

MUMBAI: Barely had Mumbai City’s name been placed in Group D along with Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal during Thursday’s AFC Champions League group stage draw, excited Indian football followers on social media were already drooling over one juicy thought — ‘Brazilian superstar Neymar could soon be coming to…

The Times of India

10 trade unions and Samyukt Kisan Morcha resolve to fight against Central government policies

Ten CTUs and SKM plan to launch protests against Union govt's policies ahead of 2024 General Elections. They seek to unite workers and peasants to address the "alarming situation" caused by pro-corporate policies. They will hold protests across India in Dec 2023-Jan 2024 to challenge poverty, slow economy, and lack…

The Hindu

With Brics expansion, China seeks a global counterweight to US

The five Brics countries have announced plans to add six new members to their club. Observers say the expansion is intended to make the group a stronger player in the "multi-polar world" favoured by China to counter US supremacy. Will it succeed?

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‘Fly me to the moon’ seems to be global ambition in 2023

2023 is a busy year for lunar missions, with India, Russia, U.S., China and Japan all launching missions to the Moon. India's Chandrayaan-3 and Russia's Luna-25 have already been launched, while four more are scheduled. Japan's Hakuto-R failed to make a moon landing in April. Next year, Beresheet 2, VIPER,…

The Hindu

BRICS now a non-western grouping with the induction of six more member nations

BRICS expands to 11 members, strengthening its position as a global grouping. New members from Middle East, Africa, South America chosen, sending message of multipolarity. India took lead in drafting criteria, most new members strategic partners. Expansion sends message against US sanctions, energy players join. BRICS now a recognised global…

The Hindu

Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover has begun mobility operations, says ISRO

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission is running on schedule, with all systems working normally. Pragyan rover has rolled out from the Vikram lander and is exploring the moon's mineral composition and seismic activities. All payloads aboard the lander and rover have been switched on and are working well.

The Hindu

Focus Tamil Nadu | Why is Tamil Nadu opposed to NEET?

In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we discuss the reasons why the TN government is opposing NEET and can a ‘One Nation One Test’ be justified in a vast country like India

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India approves new privacy law, but is it really a win for citizens?

India approved its first ever privacy law amid surveillance concerns. Here are the good and bad of India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

The Hindu

Belagavi law college gets NAAC B++ grade

Belagavi-based Karnatak Law Society's Raja Lakhamgouda Law College has been granted B++ Grade by NAAC in its third cycle of review, with 2.83 CGPA. Est. 1938, it's among first institutions of legal edu. in South India. Alumni incl. two former Chief Justices of India, two former Chief Ministers, K.K. Venugopal…

The Hindu

‘Moon can serve as a junction for further space exploration’

Space scientist Deepak Dhadooti returns to India to work with ISRO, providing components for Chandrayaan III Mission. Mission has vast benefits for India, helping explore space better and serve as junction for India and world to reach other planets. SCAC has worked with ISRO for 16 years, supplying critical equipment…

The Hindu

Chandrayaan mission a key milestone in ISRO’s journey: Kasturirangan

India's successful Chandrayaan-3 mission has opened up potential to use Moon as take-off point for future planetary missions, bolstering India's credentials to participate in such explorations. ISRO has demonstrated ability to land an object outside Earth, and explore the south pole, becoming first to do so.

The Hindu

UWW suspends WFI for not holding elections on time

UWW suspends WFI for not holding elections on time; Indian athletes may compete as individuals in upcoming events. Indian wrestlers' names listed under 'IND' in Worlds entries; selection trials for World championships to be held at Patiala. IOA appointed Justice (retd.) M.M. Kumar as returning officer; polls stayed twice by…

The Times of India

Trap shooter Rajeshwari Kumari earns India its seventh Olympic quota

NEW DELHI: Shotgun shooting runs in her family, and trap exponent Rajeshwari Kumari showed why she is among the best in the country when she earned a seventh 2024 Paris Olympic quota place by finishing fifth in the ISSF World Championship in Baku on Thursday.

The Times of India

Yogeshwar Dutt says WFI suspension distressing; Kartar feels it will hugely impact Asian Games medal prospects

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Thursday termed the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by the international body as "very distressing", while two-time Asian Games gold winner Kartar Singh said it will have "huge ramifications" on India's prospects in major international tournaments.

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