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India-Canada spat broadens existing visa woes for Indians travellers

The rejections of Canadian visa for Indians may be due to the diplomatic row between India and Canada, leaving many visa applicants across the country in a difficult situation.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

India's press freedom under scrutiny after police raids on journalists

The editor of an Indian news website stands accused of taking shady funds to promote pro-China propaganda in a case that has seen police interrogate dozens of journalists. But observers warn that the allegations are merely an excuse to intimidate the media.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 21, 2023

ODI World Cup: India are playing some fantastic cricket, says Matt Henry

CHENNAI: Seamer Matt Henry, who is the third-highest wicket-taker in the ongoing World Cup with nine scalps, has been an essential ingredient in the making of New Zealand’s dream run. His dexterity with the new ball helped the Kiwis reign supreme in each of their first four matches. In a…

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2023

Expert favours higher investment in R & D to drive innovation in India

India needs to invest more in R&D to become an innovation powerhouse, said Prof. Rishikesha T. Krishnan, Director of IIMB, at the 82nd CSIR Foundation Day. The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022 report showed India's R&D expenditure as 0.7% of GDP in 2018, compared to 2.4% in China. India's R&D…

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

'He helps us balance our squad...': India to experiment with new combinations against New Zealand in the absence of Hardik Pandya

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday expressed that India may have to adopt a different balance for their upcoming World Cup match against New Zealand due to the absence of the injured all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Dravid sees this as an opportunity to experiment with various combinations.

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2023

Army’s Project Udbhav gets under way; aims to integrate ancient wisdom with modern military pedagogy

Project Udbhav, a collaboration between the Army and the United Service Institution of India, was launched at the first Indian Military Heritage Festival organised by the USI.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

India vs New Zealand: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview

Hosts India play 2019 finalists New Zealand in a battle of the Cricket World Cup’s unbeaten table-toppers in Dharamsala.

Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2023

The petition challenging Rohingya refugees’ ‘illegal detention’ in India | Explained

The Hindu explains the writ petition in the Supreme Court alleging that India’s arrest and detention of the Rohingya refugees is illegal and unconstitutional.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

What does Supreme Court’s abortion verdict mean for reproductive justice in India?

Supreme Court rejected a woman's plea for abortion, citing rights of the unborn child. India's Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act allows abortion up to 24 weeks. The woman was 26 weeks pregnant and had postpartum psychosis. AIIMS medical board found foetus healthy and viable. Court said govt will bear medical…

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

ED files supplementary charge sheet in case against PFI

ED files supplementary charge sheet against accused in money laundering case linked to PFI. ED alleges Rs 120 crore laundered over several years. Accused and PFI office bearers accused of making bogus cash donations and bank transfers. ED claims funds transferred to India from abroad in conspiracy.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023