COVID-19: India records 96 fresh cases, active case tally down to 2,017 The country’s COVID-19 tally has climbed to 4,49,93,282 The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023
India, China bought 80% of Russia's oil in May: International Energy Agency India has increased purchases from almost nothing to close to 2 million barrels per day, while China has raised liftings to 2.2 million barrels per day. With Europe banning import and G7 imposing shipping restrictions on Russian oil, more than 90% of the product is now headed to Asia, with… The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023
Deadly cyclone Biparjoy uproots power lines after making landfall in India, heads towards Pakistan Cyclone Biparjoy knocked out power and threw shipping containers into the sea in western India on Friday before aiming its lashing winds and rain at part of Pakistan that suffered devastating floods last year. France 24 · Jun 16, 2023
Philip Green to be Australia's new envoy to India Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on June 16 announced the appointment of Philip Green as Australia’s next High Commissioner to India. The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023
‘For Hindutva, only the Hindu past is relevant,’ says Romila Thapar, author of The Future in the Past: Essays & Reflections The Future in the Past: Essays & Reflections by Romila Thapar The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023
Squash World Cup: Joshna Chinappa helps India edge Japan CHENNAI: It was billed as a mouthwatering contest, and proved to be just that. The rapidly-rising World No. 18 Satomi Watanabe was expected to be the thorn in India’s flesh. Up against her was Chennai girl Joshna Chinappa, ranked 54 places below her but bearing many more years of experience.… The Times of India · Jun 16, 2023
Rohit Sharma to be rested for part of West Indies tour? MUMBAI: There is a possibility that India captain Rohit Sharma, currently going through a lean patch, will be rested for some part of the West Indies tour, TOI has learnt. The national selectors are likely to pick the team for the tour on June 27, a day before the start… The Times of India · Jun 16, 2023
How AI will revolutionize the beauty and wellness industry Artificial Intelligence (AI), the new technological wonder has taken the world by storm. However, beauty brands using AI have hardly moved the needle on India’s overall beauty landscape. Finally, after years of hype in AI-driven beauty care, success is approaching fast. ChatGPT, the generative AI chatbot from OpenAI is facilitating… The Times of India · Jun 16, 2023
Indian EV Manufacturer Ola Electric Set To Begin IPO Discussions Indian electric two-wheeler brand Ola Electric is reportedly set to start talks on going public. The company has big plans of expansion in the near future. RideApart · Jun 16, 2023
Age and co-morbidity are definite factors that affect COVID and its outcome, says ICMR head Age and co-morbidity are definite factors that affect the outcome of contracting COVID-19, Rajiv Bahl, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has said. The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy slows down after making landfall in India Cyclone damaged power lines and uproots trees as it hit the coastal towns of India and Pakistan. Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2023
A Bidar institution takes a big step towards madrasa reform Among the most contentious issues in India today is the management of madrasas and their effect on society. It is also a highly divisive subject in public discourse. While some intellectuals and leaders have been demanding reforms by making their management transparent and inclusive, others have been demanding that they… The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023
NY Sugar Moderately Higher on Strength in Crude Oil and Brazilan Real July NY world sugar #11 (SBN23 ) on Thursday closed up +0.16 (+0.62%), and Aug London white sugar #5 (SWQ23 ) closed down -2.10 (-0.31%). Sugar prices Thursday settled mixed, with NY sugar posting a 1-month high. Sugar found support Thursday on strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL), which climbed... Barchart · Jun 15, 2023
‘India ready to work with G-20 in agriculture sector’ India ready to work with G20 in agriculture sector: Union Minister Tomar The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023 Reflections on Artificial Intelligence, as friend or foe There is a need for mechanisms of checks and balances before there is large-scale deployment of Artificial Intelligence systems
The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023 Is the Indian Railways stretched beyond its capacity? A discussion on safety, overcrowding and maintenance works following the Balasore accident
The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023 A media war with no winners Neither New Delhi nor Beijing stands to gain by involving journalists in their larger disputes
The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023 Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties There is much potential in the emerging defence partnership between India and the United States, two of the world’s leading democracies
The Times of India · Jun 15, 2023 'Our next step would come once we get the chargesheet': Sakshi Malik on Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh NEW DELHI: India's ace wrestler Sakshi Malik, who has been protesting with other grapplers against the outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh against whom a chargesheet was filed, said that grapplers' lawyer has filed an application to get the chargesheet then accordingly the next step will be decided.
The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023 Having been a fine batter, maybe I should have never become a bowler: Ashwin R. Ashwin’s exclusion was one of the main talking points during India’s World Test Championship Final against Australia. In a chat, the top-ranked Test bowler opened up about missing out on a spot at The Oval and much more
The Times of India · Jun 15, 2023 India, Lebanon play out a goalless draw in Intercontinental Cup NEW DELHI: India played out a goalless draw against Lebanon in the Intercontinental Cup football tournament held in Bhubaneswar.
The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023 India needs structural changes, says the BRS founder-president India needs structural changes, says the BRS founder-president
The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023 After Manipur, Kuki groups caught in Myanmar civil war After the ethnic conflict in Manipur, Kuki groups have reportedly been caught in the civil war in adjoining Myanmar.
The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023 Women can benefit in a big way from care services sector, says Smriti Irani The G20 Summit should focus on developing a care economy and eliminate bias against women in technology and related sectors, said Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development
TechRadar · Jun 15, 2023 Prime Video launches cheaper tier with ads in India – and the US and UK could be next Amazon's streaming platform has officially followed Netflix and Max's lead with a cheaper, ad-based subscription tier.