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Humza Yousaf urges Prime Minister to assist as Dumbarton man facing death penalty in India

The First Minister said that Jagtar Singh Johal has been wrongfully imprisoned, for more than five years now, and urged Rishi Sunak to take a "direct approach" to make progress in the case.

Glasgow Live · Jun 18, 2023

India has set a target of eradicating tuberculosis by 2025: PM Modi in 'Mann ki Baat'

India has set a target of eradicating tuberculosis (TB) by 2025 and 'Ni-kshay Mitra' has taken charge of this movement against the disease, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat' on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 18, 2023

In Mann Ki Baat before U. S. trip, PM Modi seeks blessings, recalls horrors of Emergency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 18 said the Emergency was a dark era in the country’s history when atrocities were committed on those supporting democracy.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

Google Doodle celebrates Indian biochemist Kamala Sohonie’s 112th birthday

Google on June 18 paid tribute to an Indian biochemist and scientist Kamala Sohonie, who did pioneering work in her field of biochemistry and helped forge a path for future Indian women to overcome gender bias and pursue their dreams.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

Explained | What is the India, U.S. initiative on future tech?

Will the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology get a boost during PM Modi’s visit to the U.S.?

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

Months after President Biden, PM Modi calls for G-20 membership for African Union

In January, India hosted the Voice of the Global South Summit with an aim to highlight the problems and challenges facing developing countries.

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

KMTP to make Warangal a textile manufacturing powerhouse: KTR

The KMTP, one of the biggest textile parks in India, was set up to promote the ‘Farm to Fashion’ concept, provide support to cotton farmers, and revive the past glory of Warangal district, the Minister said.

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens, thousands leave relief camps in India

Officials said electricity had been restored in many villages but hundreds more were still without power.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2023

PM silent as Manipur burns; is State part of India, asks former CM Okram Ibobi Singh

“Manipur is burning because of RSS’ ideology and BJP’s politics,”  he said. 

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

KMTA’s fate hangs in the balance

The Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority (KMTA), the first such body in India having legislative backing, has become next to defunct, around three years since its commissioning in November 2020.

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023