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Visas for journos: China says its journalists suffered ‘unfair treatment in India for a long time’

After Wall Street Journal reported on India and China denying visa renewals to each other’s journalists, the Chinese foreign ministry said Chinese journalists had “suffered unfair and discriminatory treatment in India for a long time”.

Newslaundry · Jun 1, 2023

India pauses plans to add new coal plants for five years, bets on renewables, batteries

The Indian government will not consider any proposals for new coal plants for the next five years and focus on growing its renewables sector, according to an updated national electricity plan released Wednesday evening

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart Lavrov in South Africa on sidelines of BRICS FM meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on June 1 met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and discussed issues of bilateral and global interests.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand VSM takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration

Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned in the Administrative Branch of the Indian Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller on June 13, 1987. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 1, 2023

India, Nepal prime ministers meet to deepen ties as China's influence grows in region

Nepal’s prime minister has held talks with his Indian counterpart as India and its rival China bid for influence in the tiny Himalayan nation as part of a greater regional power struggle

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

Australia need to be wary of Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli in WTC final: Ricky Ponting

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting believes that in order to overcome India's challenge in the upcoming World Test Championship final at The Oval next week, Australia need to be wary of the formidable duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli.

The Times of India · Jun 1, 2023

Heat shatters seasonal records in Asia

SINGAPORE: Countries across Asia have been hit by another round of extreme heat that has toppled seasonal temperature records throughout the region, raising concerns about their ability to adapt to a rapidly changing climate.

Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2023

Mayyur Girotra makes history as first South Asian designer to open New York Pride

Mayyur Girotra, the first South Asian designer to open New York Pride, unveils Aikya, a gender-inclusive luxury pret line.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

We are used to the Dukes ball having practised with it during IPL, says Axar ahead of WTC final

Switching from playing T20s to the longest format of the game is difficult but practising with the red ball through the IPL will help in the tough transition at the World Test Championship final against Australia, feels India all-rounder Axar Patel.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 3,925

India has logged 288 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 3,925 from 4,222, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on June 1.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023