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Not just Nitish Kumar, former ally Jitan Ram Manjhi also objects to opposition’s INDIA name

NEW DELHI: Murmurs have started growing over the use of INDIA by the bloc of 26 opposition parties as an alliance to contest against the ruling BJP-led NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2023

India space chief says giant metal dome on Australian beach definitely part of rocket, but not sure if theirs

Indian space agency confirms that debris from a launch fell in ‘sea beyond Australia’s Exclusive Economic Zone’

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Explained: How Uniform Civil Code will reshape India’s legal landscape

In the past few weeks, the issue of a Uniform Civil Code has returned to public discourse, after the BJP government made a renewed push for it. 

Newslaundry · Jul 19, 2023

LIFE Mission case: SC adjourns Sivasankar’s bail plea

The Supreme Court of India adjourned a plea for bail by M. Sivasankaran, former Principal Secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister, who is facing money-laundering charges in a corruption case linked to the State-powered LIFE Mission housing project for the homeless.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

2nd Women's ODI: Jemimah, Harmanpreet fifties take India to 228/8 vs Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: India's women's cricket team showcased a remarkable comeback in the second One Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh, as Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with a stellar knock of 86 off 78 balls. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur also contributed with a patient 52 off 88 balls, propelling India to a…

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2023

Supreme Court asks Delhi HC to consider plea on St. Stephen’s minority quota admissions

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Delhi High Court to consider with “urgency” a plea filed by the St. Stephen’s College, in New Delhi, against a High Court order which had asked it to follow the admission policy of Delhi University.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

IND vs WI 2nd Test: Ajinkya Rahane looks for bagful of runs in 100th Test

NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane has his sights set on accumulating runs to prolong his international career and guide India to a clean sweep against a weakened West Indies team as they gear up for the second and final Test commencing on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2023

How 1,500 languages disappeared from Census data in ten years

The three-part lecture on ‘India as a linguistic civilization’ was part of the Obaid Siddiqui lectures by Archives at NCBS.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Korea Open 2023: Rajawat enters second round

India’s Priyanshu Rajawat progressed to the second round of Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament with a straight-game win over local player Choi Ji Hoon in men’s singles competition here on July 19.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

We need to give opportunities to Ishan, he plays aggressive cricket: Rohit

India skipper Rohit Sharma has high expectations from young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan and indicated the 25-year-old limited-overs specialist will get more opportunities in Tests to harness his potential.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023