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Would love to see Virat Kohli play T10 format: Robin Uthappa

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa expressed his desire to witness Virat Kohli participating in the T10 format of the game.

The Times of India · Aug 29, 2023

Data | The problems with the Prime Minister’s economic claims

India to become $5trillion economy soon: PM Modi; however, nominal GDP, exchange rate conversions, and skewed income distribution complicate the narrative. In terms of PPP-based GDP, India is already the 3rd largest economy in the world. To attain a dignified living standard for its people, India needs to augment resource…

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Fear of INDIA bloc prompted govt. to slash LPG cylinder price, say Opposition parties

INDIA bloc leaders claim Modi govt slashed LPG prices due to fear of losing elections and Opposition coming together. Leaders from the bloc questioned if govt will return billions of rupees looted from people since 2014.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Youth should become job creators for nation’s economic progress, says A.P. Governor

--AP Governor S. Abdul Nazeer stresses youth must become job creators, not job seekers, to grow economy. Centre's Atma Nirbhar Bharat & Startup India programmes aim to make India self-reliant & catalyse startup culture. Palagummi Sainath, journalist, author & Ramon Magsaysay awardee, honored with Doctor of Letters. His reporting led…

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Rahul Gandhi’s Europe trip to coincide with G-20 meeting in New Delhi

Rahul Gandhi to visit Europe in early Sept. He will meet EU members in Brussels, address students in Paris, address Indian diaspora in Oslo, and participate in Labour Union of France meeting.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

We want be competitive against Pakistan and India: Nepal captain Rohit Paudel

NEW DELHI: Rohit Paudel, the captain of the Nepal cricket team, has confidently stated that his squad possesses the ability to put up a strong challenge against both Pakistan and India in the upcoming 2023 Asia Cup.

The Times of India · Aug 29, 2023

India lodges ‘strong protest’ with China over new map; ‘absurd claims’, says Minister

The publication of the map was met with outrage by experts on social media, and criticised by the Opposition Congress party. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Congress slams SEBI investigations into the Adani group

Congress questions SEBI's alleged plan to let off Adani with token fines. Jairam Ramesh alleges India's institutions are being rendered toothless to protect PM Modi's "close friends". He calls for a joint parliamentary committee probe to investigate Adani Mega Scam.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

I’ve caught hold throat of Narendra Modi, will remove him: Lalu Prasad

The Opposition coalition’s third meeting will be held in Mumbai on August 31 and September 1, following the first two meetings held in Patna and Bengaluru in June and July respectively.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

‘I need to have a big party and show off!’ Edinburgh comedy award-winners reveal what’s next

For the first time ever, both the ‘Oscars of comedy’ have gone to standups with South Asian heritage. So what do the two performers who set the fringe alight have planned? Lots of boasting, finds our writer

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023