That ‘70s show: On India’s restrictions on imports of laptops, PCs, tablets and servers Unpredictable policies, excessive taxation and a return to maximum government, can derail India’s reform story The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023
The calculus behind political neutrality The neutral camp that is sandwiched within the two big coalitions, the BJD, the YSRCP and the BRS, provides an interesting portal to contemporary national politics The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023
NADA Test: Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer so far in 2023, 58 samples collected in first five months Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja gave dope samples thrice between January and May this year, making him the most tested cricketer during this period The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023
BAI Center of Excellence to open in Guwahati on August 11; triumphant Thomas Cup squad to be feted during 24-court facility inauguration JAIPUR: In 2019 during the 83rd Senior National Badminton Championship in Guwahati, the officials of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) and Assam Badminton Association were nowhere to hide when Saina Nehwal refused to play her first-round match on the uneven surface. The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023
Ro Khanna to raise human rights issues during India visit, say U.S. civil rights organisations This week, Ro Khanna announced that he would lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to India that had been invited to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s annual Independence Day speech at the Red Fort on August 15. During the visit, the delegation will meet PM Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar… The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023
ACT Hockey 2023: India show Pakistan the door, book semifinal date with Japan CHENNAI: Once the last beat of the Kollywood songs ended here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Wednesday, the game of the tournament started with a near disaster for India. Pakistan were celebrating a goal in just 95 seconds after the start. The stunned Chennai crowd, with hands on… The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023
J&K Constitution limited executive powers of Union of India, says Supreme Court The Supreme Court, hearing a series of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370, asked why the Union of India, the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir or the political establishment in the rest of the country had never bothered to bring the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir “expressly” within… The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023
Rajya Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 The Bill sets out norms for data processing digitally for firms, creates an adjudicatory mechanism for resolving disputes, and provides for the creation of a Data Protection Board of India. The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023
ODI World Cup 2023 tickets to go on sale on August 25; here's how to book your tickets NEW DELHI: The amended match schedule for the ODI World Cup was issued on Wednesday, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that tickets for the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 will go on sale on August 25. The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023
Ironic that BJP talking of Quit India Movement Day, counters Congress NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday countered Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP’s ‘Corruption, dynasty, appeasement – quit India’ campaign by stating that it is an irony that those who were never a part of the freedom movement were talking of Quit India Movement. The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023
Wrestlers sexual harassment case | Touching a woman without sexual intent is no offence, Brij Bhushan tells court Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has opposed framing of charges against him The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023
St John’s researchers develop software tool to help design supplementary feeding programme under ICDS Bengaluru researchers design software tool to aid in designing economical supplementary nutrition provisions for ICDS. Tool customised to work as mobile app, funded by WHO-India, based on local food database, designed to minimise cost, free to use, to optimise food provisions for children/pregnant/lactating mothers, to meet nutrient needs, to prevent… The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023
Prithvi Shaw slams record-breaking double hundred in 129 balls for Northamptonshire in England's One-Day Cup NEW DELHI: India discard Prithvi Shaw on Wednesday showed his mettle by slamming a 129-ball double hundred for Northamptonshire in their One-Day Cup match against Somerset at the County Ground in Northampton. The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023
The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023 Shubman Gill climbs to career-high 5th in ICC ODI rankings NEW DELHI: The Indian opening pair consisting of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan achieved their highest career rankings in the latest ODI list on Wednesday, setting the stage for the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India, which is less than two months away.
The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023 Processing time for Schengen visa for travel to Germany reduced to 8 weeks NEW DELHI: If you are planning to travel to Germany, here is a good news for you. Georg Enzweiler, the deputy head of mission at the German Embassy, announced on Wednesday that the processing time for Schengen visas to travel to Germany has been reduced to eight weeks, and more…
The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023 Battle-rope exercise, endurance training and stress management: That's how Sergio Pagni produced world champion Indian archers KOLKATA: Rigorous battle-rope exercises to build upper body muscles, endurance training and stress management were India's recipes for securing historic three gold medals in the recent World Championships, compound archery chief coach Sergio Pagni said on Wednesday.
The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023 Overseas medical students cautioned to follow guidelines to be able to register in India The National Medical Commission has cautioned students opting to pursue undergraduate medical courses abroad to strictly follow the guidelines issued by it, or face disqualification to register or work in India
The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023 Data Point: How The Hindu Data Team produced its first podcast series: ‘Vital Signs’ The Hindu Data Team has evolved from single-topic podcasts to a comprehensive series exploring the shifting landscape of student admissions in medical institutions. Through interviews with doctors from diverse backgrounds, we aim to understand the implications of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test on health care and students from less privileged or…
The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023 India succeeds in reducing emissions rate by 33% over 14 years: sources Many countries are preparing their TNC reports to update the UNFCCC on their efforts to mitigate emissions.
Dynamite News · Aug 9, 2023 ICC revise ODI World Cup fixtures, India set to face Pakistan on this date The much-awaited encounter between India and Pakistan in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 has been rescheduled to a different day, along with this eight other matches of the tournament have also been changed. Read further on Dynamite news:
The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023 Develop indigenous Web browser, grab cash prizes Cash prizes amounting to ₹3.4 crore are being promised to developers who help create an indigenous Indian web browser “for the world”, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced on Wednesday, August 8, 2023. Browser ideas entered into this competition will have to trust the Controller of Certifying Authorities…
Dynamite News · Aug 9, 2023 Amit Shah gives call, “Corruption quit India; appeasement quit India; dynasty quit India” Targeting the Opposition parties on the 81st anniversary of the Quit India Movement on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah gave a call, “Corruption Quit India. Appeasement Quit India. Dynasty Quit India.” Read further on Dynamite News.
Dynamite News · Aug 9, 2023 India is varied, has multiple cultures like a rainbow: A R Rahman Like there are multiple colours in a rainbow, India has different cultures, languages and film industries and it’s time for the world to acknowledge it, says A R Rahman. Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Aug 9, 2023 Wasim Jaffer bats for Tilak Varma to secure potential spot in Team India ODI set-up Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has batted for young batter Tilak Varma's inclusion in the ODI side ahead of the Asia Cup and ICC Cricket World Cup later this year, lauding the batter for his maturity and confidence during his debut international series against West Indies. Read further on dynamite…