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Araga Jnanendra statement comes under fire from various quarters

Former Home Minister Araga Jnanendra's statement on skin colour of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has been widely condemned. Writer Hanumanthappa Tippanna Pote and Congress MLC Arvind Kumar Arali have criticized Jnanendra's discriminatory mindset and toxic superiority complex. They urge him to apologize and understand that…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Think20 Summit in Mysuru concludes

The three day-long Think20 Summit that featured discussions on a wide range of issues relevant to the G20 concluded in Mysuru on Wednesday evening.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Ariha Shah case | Opposition steps up pressure on government as parents pursue appeal

Opposition parties stepped up the pressure on the government to press Germany to allow the return of two-year-old “Baby Ariha” to India. The group met informally with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and asked for a formal meeting to discuss the case.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Indian archers fail to secure Olympic team quotas, make quarter-final exit at World Championships

NEW DELHI: The Indian archers participating in the World Championships in Berlin faced disappointment on Wednesday as they failed to secure team quota places for the Paris Olympics.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

Oman Minister appreciates progress made by India in defence manufacturing

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar discussed with Oman Minister of Royal Office General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani issues related to bilateral defence cooperation and thanked him for the assistance provided to the Indian Navy ships calling ports in Oman.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

IIT Madras to offer PG course on applied petroleum engineering

IIT Madras’ Digital Skills Academy is offering a web-enabled postgraduate advanced certification course in applied petroleum engineering and hydrogen energy. The Institute is partnering with Zemblance Hydrocarbons and experts from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, IndianOil, GAIL (India) and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. to provide practical insights. The hybrid programme…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Controversy unfortunate, never hurt religious sentiments: Shamseer

Speaker A.N. Shamseer calls controversy surrounding his remarks on myths vs. scientific facts "unfortunate," asserting he had no intention of hurting religious sentiments. He points out Articles 25 & 51A(h) of Indian Constitution, emphasizing promotion of scientific temper. He says no one should try to force their opinions on others…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

India wins silver in shooting and bronze in athletics in World University Games

NEW DELHI: The Indian shooting duo of Elavenil Valarivan and Divyansh Singh Panwar put up an impressive performance to win a silver medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the World University Games in Chengdu, China on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

IIT-M to hold meet on India’s future in electronics and computers

IIT Madras to host symposium on future of India's electronics and computers. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti to address students. Free registration and participation. Open standard collaboration to enable processor design innovation.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Post-1957, President retains power to scrap Article 370: Supreme Court

On day 1 of the hearing against abrogation of Article 370, the Supreme Court has prima facie interpreted that the President’s power to notify that Article 370 of the Constitution, granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir, is inoperative “continued to hold the field” after the dissolution of the erstwhile…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023