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Very happy with how Mukesh has progressed: India bowling coach

“Going forward, since we know he is capable of playing all three formats, we need to be smart with his workload management. He has played a lot of domestic cricket and got quality skills out there,” he added.

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023

Explained | Can improved nutrition help prevent TB?

With under-nutrition the most prevalent risk factor for tuberculosis, what has an Indian trial shown? How was the trial carried out? Can weight gain lead to reduction in cases and mortality? 

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023

Indian Muslims in Haryana face calls for economic boycott after violence

Hindu far-right groups call for northern Haryana state residents to boycott Muslim shops.

Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy Final | India rides on fitness and a dash of magic to claim crown

India clinches fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey title with fighting 4-3 win over Malaysia in Chennai. India struggled in first half, but rallied to level 3-3 before Akashdeep Singh scored winner in dying minutes.

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023

India breathe fire to win Asian Champions Trophy

CHENNAI: It took 10 days, a dogged Malaysian team and a passage of free-flowing hockey from a fired-up Indian team for the Men's Asian Champions Trophy to come to life.

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2023

India beat West Indies by nine wickets in 4th T20I, level series 2-2

India beat West Indies by nine wickets in the fourth T20 International to level the five-match series 2-2

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023

Fake call centre busted in Mumbai; police arrest 12, seize 28 laptops and 40 mobile phones

MUMBAI: The crime branch of the Mumbai police has busted a fake call centre from where a gang duped people from Canada and across India on the pretext of offering cheap tour and travel packages, an official said on Saturday.

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2023

North India more affected by El Nino

Study finds El Nino's effect on India's monsoon varies regionally: ENSO linked to 70% of North India's rainfall fluctuations, 10% in Central India, and stable in South India. Climate change impacts Indian Ocean temperatures, influencing monsoon trough and depressions, making Central India less predictable. Monitoring other factors, like Indian Ocean…

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023

In TB detection, India far from meeting the 2025 goal

India set ambitious goal to “eliminate TB by 2025”, but NSP 2017-2025 failed to meet objectives. Revised NSP 2020-2025 raised bar for precision tests for initial diagnosis, but India is far from meeting target. To meet 2025 goal, NTEP must replace smear microscopy with molecular tests, utilise private sector for…

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023

2026 Commonwealth Games not on the radar, India looking to host the 2036 Olympics: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

India keen to host 2036 Olympics; 2026 CWG not in radar. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur reiterates govt's desire to host Olympics, outlines criteria for Asian Games participation. Relaxation of rules for Asian Games contingent requires certain criteria & performances. Strict action against federations not falling in line post Asian Games.

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023