We could have bowled better lines: Mohammed Siraj NEW DELHI: Pacer Mohammed Siraj, who stood out for India in the first innings, grabbing a four-for on Thursday admitted bowlers could have bowled better lines against Australia in the ongoing World Test Championship final at the Oval in London. The Times of India · Jun 9, 2023
Morning Digest | Former U.S. President Donald Trump charged in classified documents probe; Father of minor wrestler says filed false sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023
Explained | Daily limit on UPI transactions As transactions facilitated by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) breach record highs, banks have opted for daily limits. These are over and above the already imposed ceilings mandated by the facilitator, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), in 2021. The idea is to sustain the smoother functioning of the… The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
China, India have fewer people than the UN thinks In April, the United Nations estimated that India had overtaken China as the world's most populous country. While the announcement received a great deal of media attention, India's 2024 census will likely reveal that the UN's projections have been vastly overestimated. Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023
Overcrowded trains serve as metaphor for India in Western eyes – but they are a relic of colonialism and capitalism A devastating rail crash that left almost 300 people dead has refocused international attention on the importance of railways in the lives of Indians. The Conversation · Jun 8, 2023
Jaishankar kicks off BJP’s outreach bid, woos Sikhs External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met members of the Sikh community, including those who came to India following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, in West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, as part of the BJP’s month-long outreach campaign on the completion of nine years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s… The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
11% of India’s population is diabetic while 15.3% could be pre-diabetic, says study An estimated 101.3 million people in the country could be diabetic and another 136 million in the pre-diabetic stage, a cross-section study has found. The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
Another low: On the latest provocation by Canadian Sikh separatist groups in Canada These forces could pose a real challenge not only to the India-Canadian relationship but also to Canada itself The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
Getting railway safety back on track after Odisha How the Indian Railways can work to ensure that catastrophes such as the Odisha accident are never repeated is important The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
Do production-linked incentives for manufacturing work? The Centre believes that the PLI scheme has boosted the domestic manufacturing sector, but critics have questioned its success. Do PLI schemes for manufacturing work? The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
PM Modi speaks with Saudi Crown Prince, thanks him for support during evacuation of Indians from Sudan Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 8 spoke with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
Economic emphasis: On India-Nepal ties India’s focused approach on development projects contrasts well with the high sounding but less viable Chinese forays into infrastructure projects in Nepal The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
Bridging the growing trust deficit in Manipur Military and administrative steps may be immediate options to restore peace in Manipur, but care should be taken to undo the damaging steps that have created the trust deficit The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Steve Smith looking forward to seeing how England fare against Australia attack All five of Australia’s bowlers claimed a wicket as India were reduced to 151 for five in the World Test Championship final – still 318 runs behind.
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Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2023 World Test Championship final: India in trouble as late Ravindra Jadeja wicket cements Australia dominance India trail Australia by 318 with only five first-innings wicket in hand
The Times of India · Jun 8, 2023 IND vs AUS Highlights: Australia seize control as India's top order falters in the WTC final NEW DELHI: Australia took firm control of the World Test Championship (WTC) final as India's top-order crumbled against their high-quality pace attack in a pressure-filled match at The Oval on Thursday.
Salon · Jun 8, 2023 Fox News downplays wildfire smoke "We have this kind of air in India and China all the time, no public health emergency," one pundit declared
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 India struggle for runs as Australia gain upper hand in World Test Championship By stumps on day two India were 318 behind on 151 for five.
The Times of India · Jun 8, 2023 India beat Argentina 3-0 to reclaim top spot in FIH Pro League NEW DELHI: India showed remarkable resilience and bounced back from their previous loss to defeat Argentina 3-0 in a FIH Pro League match. After suffering a 1-4 defeat against the Netherlands, the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian team put up a commanding performance to secure a convincing victory.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023 Australia take control of WTC final as India contribute to own downfall Australia reduced India to 151 for five, 318 runs behind, on the second day of the World Test Championship final
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Ollie Pope admits England are searching for methods to unsettle Steve Smith Smith ground India’s bowlers down with a meticulous 121 at the Oval.
The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023 German Ambassador rides in Kochi Water Metro ferry Impressed by the ride in a electric-hybrid Water Metro ferry in the High Court-Vypeen corridor through the Kochi backwaters on Thursday, German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann cited the need for more such state of the art, sustainable modes of commute.
The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023 Why is PM Modi mum on parade hailing Indira Gandhi’s assassination, asks Congress K.C. Venugopal said Mr. Modi, the EAM and the Indian High Commission in Canada must take firm steps to convey the anger of 140 crore Indians.