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At the root of India’s manufacturing challenge

The need for an entire ecosystem, including schooling, training and infrastructure for manufacturing to flourish cannot be achieved merely through legislation

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Is there a clear north-south divide in Indian politics?

Economic, social, historical and political factors have shaped how the north and south vote

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Saba Karim feels Ishan Kishan has to wait for his red-ball debut

KOLKATA: Former India player Saba Karim has many things in common with young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. Both hail from Patna and have similar playing roles.

The Times of India · Jun 1, 2023

Akhand Bharat mural in new Indian Parliament triggers row in Nepal

A mural in the new Parliament, which is interpreted as showing Akhand Bharat (undivided India), has been criticised by Nepali politicians across party lines. It shows Lumbini, Buddha’s birth place, indicating India’s claims over the region

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

All drag flickers will be in action, Harmanpreet Singh says on over-reliance on skipper

KOLKATA: Craig Fulton's reign as the new coach of the Indian hockey team hasn't begun on a great note as the team lost two consecutive matches in the Pro League. First, they went down to Belgium 1-2 and then Great Britain handed them a 4-2 drubbing.

The Times of India · Jun 1, 2023

Pixxel raises $36 million to advance hyperspectral satellite constellation and data platform

Bengaluru-based Pixxel, which is India’s first company to launch private commercial satellites in space, has announced $36 million in a Series B funding round with participation from new investors such as Google, along with existing investors Radical Ventures, Lightspeed, Blume Ventures, GrowX, Sparta, and Athera.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Manjeet wins bronze in UWW ranking series wrestling event in Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK (Kyrgyzstan): Manjeet won a bronze in the men's Greco Roman 55kg category to open India's medal account in the UWW Ranking Series wrestling event here on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 1, 2023

HC upholds constitutional validity of Section 37A of FEMA

The High Court of Karnataka has upheld constitutional validity of Section 37A of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, which empowers the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to seize in India assets equivalent to any foreign exchange, foreign security or any immovable property held outside India in violation of FEMA.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

China says its reporters in India ‘about to drop to zero’ amid mutual expulsions

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said it had taken the measures because “Chinese journalists have suffered unfair and discriminatory treatment in India.”

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Results are important but the main target is preparing for the Asiad: Harmanpreet

Indian men’s hockey team is focusing on fine-tuning its plans ahead of the big test at the Asian games later this year.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023