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Morning Digest | Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away; Name for Opposition alliance, a common secretariat likely today, and more

Morning Digest, July 18, 2023 | SC may refer Delhi Ordinance case to Const. Bench; ED takes in DMK Min. Ponmudy for questioning; Niti Aayog report claims decrease in multidimensional poverty; UAE Envoy clarifies rupee-dirham deal, and more

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

As VR market grows in India, no safety standards in place for headsets

India has no safety requirements for virtual reality headsets, even as companies like Apple and Meta gear up to sell them. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has no registration process for these products, and the government is still deliberating on the issue.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

U.S. hands over 105 antiquities to India

U.S. returns 105 trafficked antiquities to India, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Ceremony held at Indian Consulate in New York Artefacts from 2nd-3rd century CE to 18th-19th century CE, from all parts of India, with 50 having religious significance have been returned.. India has made concerted efforts to bring…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Eye on Emirati flows: on the new India-UAE framework and rupee-dirham transactions

The India-UAE local currency settlement system could serve as a precursor for other bilateral currency accords and help in the internationalisation of the rupee

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Australian Space Agency investigating possible rocket debris found on beach

The Australian Space Agency found a piece of debris that may be part of a 'foreign space launch vehicle,' but it's unclear which one it could be.

Space · Jul 17, 2023

A common civil code spelling equality for every Indian

Confining the discussion of India’s personal laws within a Hindu-Muslim binary leaves out the potential to empower a wide section of the population

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Dispute settlements that have no parallel

What India and U.S. have achieved by reaching a deal on six separate disputes is unprecedented

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Spin-king Ashwin in no mood to relinquish his crown

R. Ashwin, India's best bowler in the last WTC cycle, was benched for the title clash. Despite the setback, he bounced back with a match-winning spell of 12/131 in the opening Test of the new WTC cycle, proving his hunger and passion for the game. He is now just one…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

We want to make it easier for Indians to be able to travel into UAE or elsewhere: UAE envoy

UAE-India trade is growing, but travel between the two countries is hindered by an Air Service Agreement impasse. Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India, said in an interview to The Hindu that the two countries are working to resolve the issue.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Explained| How are cheetahs faring in India?

Project Cheetah faces uncertain future as experts recommend medical review of all animals; 11 cheetahs in wild, 4 in enclosures; 5 translocated animals, 3 cubs died; chafing from radio-collar, parasites, heat & malnourishment possible causes; mortality rate of 10% in wild; 2nd reserve & rehab centre planned.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023