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Aditya-L1 mission in the first week of Sept., says Somanath

India’s mission to study the sun, Aditya-L1, will be launched in the first week of September, ISRO Chairman S. Somanath said here on Saturday.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Trade deal with India could be a double-edged sword for Sunak

The position of the prime minister’s wife as a shareholder in a company that could benefit from an agreement is a major headache for No 10

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023

Rishi Sunak faces fresh conflict of interest row over India trade talks

Labour has called for more financial transparency after it was revealed the prime minister’s wife’s shares could benefit from the agreement

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023

CJI stresses on gender equality and social inclusivity in law practice

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud spoke of an incident of caste discrimination while addressing graduating students at NLSIU, Bengaluru. He said that lawyers must uphold constitutional values and have open conversations to create equal opportunities. Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck spoke of justice, service, and wisdom. NLSIU adopted an Inclusion…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Missed childhood TB cases impede achieving 2025 goal

India faces huge challenge in eliminating TB by 2025. With childhood TB continuing to remain a “staggering problem”, detection gaps, low BCG vaccination, and difficulty in diagnosis, India faces a huge challenge in eliminating TB by 2025.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Congress to support SP candidate in Ghosi byelection

Congress supports SP in Ghosi bypolls; RLD extends support. INDIA bloc seeks to protect India's democracy, combat rising unemployment, tensions between communities.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Compilation of Modi’s speeches released in two volumes

Union Info & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur & Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan released two-volume book Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas in Bhopal. Compiled from PM Modi's speeches, it covers topics like Startup India, Good Governance, Women Empowerment, Nation Power, Self-reliant India, Jai Vigyan, Jai Kisan.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Advocates should keep abreast of modern technology: former CJI

Members of the legal fraternity should remember that apart from the duty towards their clients, they performed a public duty as officers of the court in furtherance of the cause of justice, said former Chief Justice of India and former Governor of Kerala P. Sathasivam. Madurai

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

'Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi are responsible': Brij Bhushan Singh on Wrestling Federation of India's suspension

NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh placed blame on prominent wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik for the suspension of the federation. This suspension comes as a severe blow ahead of major sporting events like the Asian Games, World Wrestling Championships, and…

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023

India, Asian Development Bank to set up climate change and health hub in Delhi

India to open climate change & health hub in Delhi in partnership with ADB. WHO Centre for Global Traditional Medicine in Gujarat to provide leadership on global health matters.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023