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India reports far fewer people with orphan diseases

Rare diseases, often referred to as "orphan diseases," are those that affect a small portion of the population. Awareness and genomic technologies have increased interest in treatments, but costs remain prohibitive. Globally, 300 million people are affected by 7,000 rare diseases, with India having 70 million cases. Citizen initiatives, such…

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

BJP leaders laud India's G-20 presidency, adoption of New Delhi Declaration

BJP leaders lauded India’s G-20 presidency and said the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration was a success for India’s diplomacy and foreign policy

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

What helped Vikram lander to soft-land on the moon

India's Chandrayaan-2 mission, launched in July 2019, ended in a crash due to 3 mistakes: thrust (dispersion level) was more than assumed, guidance system malfunction, and control system rate restriction. ISRO corrected these mistakes for the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, adding extra fuel, sensors, stronger lander legs, and expanding the landing…

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Maldives election goes to run-off, with pro-China opposition leading

Opposition takes surprise lead over incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in a poll closely watched by India and China.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2023

SSF Samvidhan Yatra enters Kerala, to conclude in Bengaluru today

SSF's Samvidhan Yatra, a nation-wide rally, entered Kerala on Saturday, raising the slogan "We the People of India". Led by scholars, the rally was warmly welcomed at the State border. It has passed through 20 States and dozens of backward villages, starting from Srinagar and concluding in Bengaluru. Grand Mufti,…

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Concerns grow over legal vacuum as India moves to repeal Section 377 in the wake of disturbing cases of sexual assault of animals

In the recent past, there have been several reported incidents of sexual abuse of animals.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Rishi Sunak optimistic a free trade deal with India is in sight

Speaking after a meeting at the G20 summit with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, Mr Sunak suggested the finish line for negotiations are in sight

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

Watch | Indians are buying land on the moon… but can one ‘own’ lunar land?

A video on what Indians have to say about buying real estate on the moon, and what the law says

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

UK and India can ‘work through’ trade deal obstacles, PM says

No 10 said the Prime Minister and his counterpart Narendra Modi agreed their teams should work ‘at pace’ towards securing an agreement.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

G20 leaders agree joint declaration after deal on Ukraine statement

Indian official says there was ‘100% consensus from all countries’ on all 83 paragraphs in declaration

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023