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Wrestlers' protest has underlined need for athlete commission in all NSFs: Sharath Kamal

NEW DELHI: Table tennis great and vice-chairperson of IOA's Athletes Commission Achanta Sharath Kamal says the ongoing protests by India's wrestlers has underlined the need for an athletes' body in all National Sports Federations (NSFs).

The Times of India

‘Less jobs, dip in quality, lack of access’: What it means to be a photojournalist in India

Remember the image of officials in Delhi spraying sanitisers at pedestrians in the national capital amid the Covid lockdown? While it became part of the reportage on the government's handling of the Covid crisis, the story of the pandemic's impact on the photojournalist found little media attention.

Newslaundry

Concerned UWW to appoint observer for WFI elections, federation complains of government interference

NEW DELHI: "Concerned" about the ongoing turmoil in Indian wrestling, United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad Lalovic has demanded clarity on who is running the sport in the country, and in its response the WFI has complained of "government interference" in their matters.

The Times of India

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British Asians reflect on Empire before King Charles’s coronation

Decades after the end of the British Empire, many South Asian Britons are still grappling with the monarchical legacy.

Al Jazeera

India will get its own index to quantify heat impact next year: IMD chief

India will launch its own composite index next year to quantify the impact of heat on its population and generate impact-based heat wave alerts for specific locations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.

The Hindu

Delhi’s Coronation Park a neglected site of India’s colonial past

Visitors to sprawling site meant as memorial to British rule in the subcontinent get no help in understanding the space.

Al Jazeera

Operation Kaveri | India brings home fresh batch of 231 people

Under Operation Kaveri, Indians were brought back home from the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah where India set up a transit camp for the evacuees.

The Hindu

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India to form committee to examine problems same-sex couples face

India will set up a committee to look into the problems gay couples face in their day-to-day life, the government told the country's top court on Wednesday during arguments for same-sex unions to be recognised.

Reuters

IMD predicts cyclone in Bay of Bengal by May 10

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on May 3 said that a cyclone could likely form at the Bay of Bengal by early next week, however its strength, direction and impact on India was yet to gauged.

The Hindu

In search of leopard prints: Ecotourism in 2023 boosts efforts to protect the majestic cats

A look at efforts to safeguard leopard population across India

The Hindu

India, Brazil among most dangerous places for activists: Report

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre says it recorded more than 550 attacks on human rights defenders in 2022.

Al Jazeera

Arcturus: What we know about the new Covid variant and its symptoms

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 34 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK

KL Rahul injury: LSG captain out of IPL, going to Mumbai for scans

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul in all likelihood will take no further part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after sustaining a serious thigh injury during team's last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

The Times of India

Boeing announces winners of 8th national aeromodelling competition

This year’s competition attracted close to 2,200 students across India, and saw a two-fold increase in participation across zonal and national rounds. 39 finalists from 12 teams were selected for the finale

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For India’s Services firms, April was the best month in almost 13 years: S&P Global PMI

India’s services sector recorded its highest uptick in new business and output levels since June 2010 this April, led by a strong upturn in the Finance and Insurance segment, as per the seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI® Business Activity Index

The Hindu

Israeli Foreign Minister to visit India next week

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen will be visiting India next week in what is being seen as the build-up to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to New Delhi later this year.

The Hindu

Assam Rifles to tighten security along India-Myanmar border to stop influx in Mizoram

Assam Rifles will enhance vigilance along the 510-km stretch of the India-Myanmar border in Mizoram in a bid to prevent the influx of illegal immigrants from the neighbouring country, officials said.

Newslaundry

A press freedom week to look at what ails the free press

The media industry is changing around the world. Many are forced to close due to a failing business model – some under government pressure – and some are acquired by moguls who intend to masquerade propaganda as journalism.

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India's April services activity hits near 13-year high

NEW DELHI: In April, India's services sector recorded its fastest expansion in almost 13 years, thanks to robust demand, according to a private survey.

The Hindu

COVID-19 | India records 3,720 new cases

India has recorded 3,720 new COVID-19 infections and the count of active cases of the disease in the country stands at 40,177, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on May 3.

The Hindu

India slips in World Press Freedom Index, ranks 161 out of 180 countries

India’s ranking in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index has slipped to 161 out of 180 countries, according to the latest report released by global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

Newslaundry

World Press Freedom Index: India rank slides to 161, 11 spots behind Afghanistan

From the 150th spot in 2022, India’s rank has further dipped to 161 in the 2023 edition of the Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders. This is several spots behind Pakistan and Afghanistan, which have improved their rankings this year to be at positions 150 and 152, respectively.

Businessweek

Private Space Companies in India Prepare for Liftoff

Startups aim to offer an alternative to Russia and China for building and launching satellites.

The Times of India

How China threat is driving India and US closer together

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: The Biden administration has decided to remain publicly quiet on India’s democratic backsliding, according to senior US officials, as the US intensifies efforts to keep New Delhi on its side in the rivalry with China.

The Times of India

'Operation Kaveri': 12th flight with 231 Indian evacuees departs from Jeddah for Mumbai

JEDDAH: Under 'Operation Kaveri', the 12th flight carrying 231 stranded Indian evacuees, departed from Jeddah on a Mumbai-bound flight.

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