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Explained | The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill (2023)

The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill (NNMC), 2023, will replace the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 and regulate the field nursing and mid wifery in the country, including education and licensing.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

'The Return of the King': ICC celebrates Jasprit Bumrah's comeback

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace spearhead, is set to make a comeback to international cricket after a 11-month long hiatus due to a back injury. To celebrate his return, the International Cricket Council (ICC) shared a captivating graphic picture of Bumrah, dubbing him as the 'Lord of Swing'.

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023

India faces record low August rains, summer crops threatened

India faces driest Aug in over 100 yrs, El Niño to blame. Monsoon vital for $3-trillion economy, delivering 70% of rain. Rainfall expected to be lowest since 1901, denting yields of summer-crops, boosting food inflation. Monsoon not reviving, dry spell unusually prolonged in south. El Niño impacting Indian monsoon, soil…

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

RBI: India needs major reforms in food supply management

MUMBAI: India needs to adopt a sound policy on how to store perishables to shield the economy from repeated food price shocks, researchers in the country’s central bank said.

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023

From Sanath Jayasuriya to Virat Kohli, from India to Pakistan: The men and teams who have shone the brightest in the Asia Cup

On the sun-soaked sands of Sharjah, UAE, the year 1984 marked the inception of a remarkable journey—the cricket Asia Cup. With cricketing giants like India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka taking center stage, the tournament unfolded in a captivating round-robin format, captivating fans across the globe.

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023

Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh will be vital to Australia's chances in World Cup: Mike Hussey

NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey believes spinner Adam Zampa and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh are poised to assume pivotal roles in the team's pursuit of World Cup victory in India later this year.

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023

PM urges BJP district panchayat members to work for development at grassroot level

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged BJP’s ‘Zila Panchayat’ members to work to make various development initiatives a mass movement

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

US Health and Human Services Secy in Gujarat for G20, bilateral meetings

US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra will participate in the two-day G20 Health Ministers’ meeting starting today in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, according to an official statement. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Aug 18, 2023

Chinese embassy lauds Indian Coast Guard for carrying out mid-sea medical evacuation of its citizen

The Chinese embassy lauded the Indian Coast Guard for successfully conducting the medical evacuation of a Chinese national from a Panama-flagged research vessel, MV Dong Fang Kan Tan No 2, around 200 Kms in the Arabian sea off Mumbai on the intervening night of August 16 and 17. Read further…

Dynamite News · Aug 18, 2023

Chess: Carlsen edges closer to World Cup as Indians shine and Russians fail

The world No 1 faces the little-known Nijat Abasov in this weekend’s semi-final, while there were four Indian quarter-finalists and no Russians

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023