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Decoding the President’s speech

President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day was reassuring, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution as the guiding document and India's commitment to remain a constitutional democracy. She highlighted the need for harmony with nature, women's empowerment, and the value of education in social…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Sugar Prices Weighed Down by an Increase in Brazil's Sugar Production

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Monday closed -0.36 (-1.52%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) closed -5.20 (-0.76). Sugar prices Monday posted moderate losses, with NY sugar falling to a 1-1/2 week low and London sugar dropping to a 1-week low. Sugar prices have been...

Barchart · Aug 21, 2023

Brics group looks to expand at summit despite divisions among key members

Experts say India concerned about expansion and any overt anti-west turn as leaders fly into South Africa

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023

Dominant Indian junior hockey team scores 4-0 win over England

The Indian junior men’s hockey team scored a fluent 4-0 victory over England at the 4-Nations Tournament

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Russia's First Moon Mission Since 1976 Just Crashed in a Major Setback

Luna-25 was to mark a return to the Moon 47 years after Russia's last lander. Instead, it ends up a pile of debris on the Moon's surface.

Inverse · Aug 21, 2023

After 15 years as a daily wager, an agricultural labourer from the Kondh tribe will study to be a doctor

Krushnachandra Ataka, a 33-yr-old agriculturl labourer, is set to join medical college after 15 years of labouring, including. 2 years as migrant worker. With support from NGO and family, he passed Class X and NEET, securing all-India rank of 7,18,996. He borrowed ₹37,950 for admission fee, with no interest. He…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Nagas say Kukis are laying claim to ‘disputed’ territory

United Naga Council opposes Kuki-Zo demand for separate admin in Manipur; says Kukis distorting history to legitimise imagined homeland; slams representatives sent to India, abroad

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

‘India must ramp up testing and maintain close watch on new global variants of COVID-19’

India must monitor Influenza-like Illness, Severe Acute Respiratory Infections cases, ramp up Whole Genome Sequencing, says P.K. Mishra. India's COVID-19 situation stable, global cases up; Health Ministry provides overview of variants, India's weekly test positivity rate <0.2%.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

World Cup: BCCI tells Hyderabad Cricket Association that no further change in schedule possible

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket board on Monday formally rejected the request made by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) to modify the schedule of the ICC World Cup 2023.

The Times of India · Aug 21, 2023

Navakerala fellowships presented

CM Pinarayi Vijayan laments inadequate R&D support in India. State allocates ₹3,500 cr for R&D, to promote knowledge creation. 68 researchers chosen for 2nd batch of Navakerala Post Doctoral Fellowships, receiving ₹50-1 lakh/month, ₹2 lakh/year contingency support. Highest amount provided for post doctoral fellowship in India.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023