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Low Pressure Area, harbinger to Cyclone Mocha, forms in Bay of Bengal

A ‘low pressure area (LPA),’ or a precursor to a cyclone has been formed over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea, the Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed on May 8. 

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Another Election Show: World respects us now, say PM Modi’s supporters at Bengaluru mega roadshow

In BJP’s all-out push ahead of the Karnataka elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 26-km roadshow in Bengaluru on Saturday. We caught up with karyakartas, supporters, and some fans of PM Modi. Most believe that the prime minister has put India on the world map.

Newslaundry · May 8, 2023

General Atlantic to deploy up to $1 billion a year in India

NEW YORK: Growth-equity investor General Atlantic expects to deploy up to $1 billion in new investments in India annually for the next few years, betting on businesses built around Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push to expand financial inclusion and increase technology usage.

The Times of India · May 8, 2023

U.S. NSA meets Doval in Saudi Arabia, both to meet again in Australia this month

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had a meeting with his Indian counterpart Ajit K. Doval in Saudi Arabia on May 7, the White House said, adding that the two leaders are scheduled to meet again in Australia later this month on the sidelines of the Quad Summit.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

'National champion' Adani beneficiary of favours

India’s government appears to have favoured the Adani Group to grow more rapidly than older peers and avoid regulatory scrutiny on potentially serious concerns.

360info · May 8, 2023

Chakma Leader from Chittagong Hill Tracts on India visit

Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma or Shantu Larma, the leader of the Parbatya Chattogram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) has arrived in India.

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

With COVID-19 ‘over’, applying the lessons learnt

In addition, The government needs to integrate the COVID-19 response to general health services

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

Will the greenback still be green?

The run of the U.S. dollar as an international reserve currency is far from over

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

At least 22 dead after tourist boat capsizes in India's Kerala

At least 22 people including children died when an overcrowded double-decker tourist boat capsized in an estuary in southern India, authorities said.

Reuters · May 7, 2023

Durai Vaiko seeks justice for wrestlers

MDMK headquarters secretary Durai Vaiko sought justice for Indian women wrestlers who had accused BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and several other coaches of sexual harassment.  

The Hindu · May 7, 2023