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Ambedkar Jayanti 2023: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & Whatsapp status, Wallpaper

The economist, politician, and social reformer Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar advocated for reservations for the underprivileged sections in our nation. First law minister and chairman of the committee that wrote the Indian Constitution was Ambedkar. He advocated for the nation's lowest communities to have reservations. The Indian Constitution was primarily his…

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2023

India slump to third position after losing 0-3 to China in Billie Jean King Cup

NEW DELHI: Team India slumped to the third position in the Asia/Oceania Group I competition of the Billie Jean King Cup after they were blanked 0-3 by China in their third tie in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Thursday.

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2023

How recognising cultural practices in environmental regulation can help protect natural resources like sandalwood — podcast

Conserving or protecting natural resources, like landscapes or products, can involve limiting people’s access or use. When natural resources are connected to cultural, religious or spiritual practices, conservation needs to consider both biological and cultural diversity.

The Conversation · Apr 13, 2023

India defends G20 Kashmir venue, countering Pakistan criticism

India on Thursday countered Pakistan's objection to the holding of Group of 20 (G20) meetings in the Himalayan regions of Kashmir and Ladakh, saying it was free to hold meetings on its own territory.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

Fears new ‘Arcturus’ Covid variant could become dominant in UK and spark new wave of infections

Experts fear a lack of testing and genomic sequencing is leaving the UK ‘in the dark’ to the threat of the new variant

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Why democratic countries around the world are not prepared to support Ukraine – and some are shifting closer to Russia

After over a year of the Ukraine war, efforts at building a global consensus against Russia seem to have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality.

The Conversation · Apr 13, 2023

Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Aman Sehrawat storms into the final of Asian Wrestling Championships

NEW DELHI: Young India wrestler Aman Sehrawat stormed into the final of the 57kg competition at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana on Thursday.

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2023

New Covid variant which forced face mask rules in India found in UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the XBB.1.16 strain, known as Arcturus, is present in the UK

The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2023

Comply with India’s ‘strict’ laws or go to jail? It’s an easy choice, says Elon Musk

Twitter chief Elon Musk on Wednesday said it is not possible for the social media platform to offer the same freedom of speech to users in India that it does in the US and other Western countries.

Newslaundry · Apr 13, 2023