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Visit to France will provide new impetus to strategic partnership: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said his visit to France was particularly special as he will join President Macron for the French National Day, or Bastille Day celebrations in Paris as the Guest of Honour.

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

Ashwin takes 5 wickets as India rolls the West Indies for 150, reaches 80-0 in 1st test

Ravichandran Ashwin claimed his 33rd five-wicket haul in tests and a piece of history as India bowled out the West Indies for 150 on the first day of the first test Wednesday.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Supreme Court gets two new judges

The President on July 12 appointed Telangana Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Kerala Chief Justice S. Venkatanarayana Bhatti as Supreme Court judges. The appointments came within a week of the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, recommending their names to the government.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

India's moon-landing mission is 'go' for Friday morning launch (photos)

India's Chandrayaan 3 moon mission has passed its readiness review and is all set to launch toward Earth's nearest neighbor early Friday morning (July 14).

Space · Jul 12, 2023

Dipa Karmakar makes Asian Games cut on return from doping suspension

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar secured her place in the Asian Games squad by emerging victorious in the selection trials held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

The Times of India · Jul 12, 2023

NABARD is the spine of rural India: Amit Shah

NABARD, India's spine of rural development, was asked by Cooperation Minister Amit Shah to set targets for financing agriculture and rural development for the next 25 years.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Explained | Is it possible to have partial app bans?

TRAI seeks input on selective app bans instead of internet shutdowns to reduce impact. DoT, TRAI reject telcos' argument of regulating messaging apps. VPNs used for privacy, but govt distrusts them due to encryption. Blocking VPNs technically unfeasible, damaging to online privacy.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Commonwealth Championships | Gyaneshwari wins gold in Mirabai's absence, India wins 19 medals

Gyaneshwari Yadav wins women's 49kg gold at CWC; India wins 19 medals across youth, junior & senior categories. Komal Kohar takes top honours in women's 45kg event.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

1st Test: Ashwin gets openers as West Indies slump to 68 for 4 at lunch on Day 1

NEW DELHI: India's star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin displayed his skill and removed both West Indies openers with his exceptional bowling on the opening day of the first Test in Roseau, Dominica on Wednesday. At lunch, West Indies crawled to 68 for 4.

The Times of India · Jul 12, 2023

China pitched four tents in ‘buffer zone’ in Ladakh, says councillor

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army pitched four tents in a “buffer zone” in eastern Ladakh’s Chushul two days ago, of which three tents were removed after the Indian Army objected to their presence, according to Chushul councillor

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023