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Opposition parties to wear black dresses in Parliament on Thursday

Leaders of various Opposition parties who are part of the INDIA alliance will wear black dresses on July 27, 2023 as a mark of protest against the treasury Bench for not allowing a discussion on Manipur and not starting a discussion on their no confidence motion.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Suryakumar seeks course correction in ODIs; Kishan and Samson to battle for wicketkeeper's slot

Suryakumar Yadav will be aiming to improve his 50-over credentials while Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson are likely to audition for the wicketkeeper’s slot when India play a three-match ODI series against the West Indies on Thursday

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Measuring well-being in India

An analysis of the Gallup World Poll Surveys for India shows that any signs of reversal of policies are weak, if not missing altogether

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Indian government clears football teams for Asian Games

AIFF chief Chaubey elated over Sports Ministry's decision to relax selection criteria for Indian football teams' participation in Asian Games. Provides big boost to players' morale. PM Modi's intervention and AIFF's appeal led to Sports Ministry's decision. Indian teams' participation in continental showpiece will give players exposure and help reach…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Letters: Derek Malcolm obituary

Paul Fitzpatrick writes: I had the pleasure of going on Derek Malcolm’s Guardian cricket team tours to India in 1974

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023

Medical colleges to be exempted from NMC recognition this year

KUHS VC: NMC willing to give exemption to medical colleges for 2023-24; all-India quota of 15% seats being filled; NMC found serious deficiencies in most colleges; need to rectify at earliest; NMC insisting on AEBAS, cameras; KUHS sorting out issues with NMC.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated in Mysuru, Kodagu

MYSURU: Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated to honour India's victory in Kargil War. 150-person bike rally, felicitation of ex-servicemen, tributes paid to martyrs. In Kodagu, Minister Boseraju, MLA Manthar Gowda, ex-serviceman Girish Kiggalu recalled Indian soldiers' victory. Ex-servicemen demand community hall.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

FSI surveys reveal sizeable number of dolphins on the East Coast along Indian EEZ

FSI survey in Visakhapatnam finds 2,703 dolphins & 4 whales along East Coast of India. Survey conducted as part of PMMSY to bring 'Blue Revolution' & help India export seafood to US. 150 Risso's dolphins spotted for first time in India. Water samples collected to assess marine mammals & mitigate…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

W.B. government announces Mangrove Cell on International Day of Mangrove Ecosystem

West Bengal which is home to about 40% of mangrove forests in India

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

National Education Policy offers integrated, interdisciplinary approach: IISER Director

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP-2020) offers an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to education, J.N. Moorthy, Director, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, has said, adding that universities which are yet to implement the changes will have to do so eventually

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023