India adds 13,272 new COVID-19 cases A decline of 664 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours The Hindu · Aug 20, 2022
Rajiv Gandhi Birth Anniversary: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra , other leaders pay tributes to former PM Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra paid homage to Rajiv Gandhi their father and former Prime Minister on his 78th birth anniversary Dynamite News · Aug 20, 2022
India at 75, and what might have been Last Tuesday, on the 75th anniversary of Indian independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to turn India into a developed country within the next 25 years. If all goes well, that could actually come to pass, but it would have to go very well indeed. Bangkok Post · Aug 19, 2022
The Euro wave sends ripples to Indian shores The impact of the wildly popular 2022 edition is being felt here. But the women’s game, which is beginning to grow in the country, cannot afford setbacks such as FIFA’s ban of the AIFF The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022
End this asymmetrical conflict over ‘freebies’ The judiciary’s move to study the issue could impact the economic freedom of States and the ‘Idea of India’ The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022
S. Jaishankar to inaugurate Indian embassy premises in Paraguay The External Affairs Minister to embark on three-nation tour covering Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022
US Treasury official to visit India amid Ukraine tensions A high-ranking representative from the Biden administration is set next week to make his first official trip to India since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022
Centre trying to derail Delhi’s health, education revolution: Kejriwal There have been raids and investigations against us earlier too, nothing came out of them, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022
Indian team deliberating on ocean diversity pact A key aspect of the agreement is deciding on the rights of companies that undertake exploration for marine resources The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022
England Tour: Jhulan Goswami back in ODI squad, uncapped Kiran Navgire picked for T20Is NEW DELHI: Veteran pace spearhead Jhulan Goswami made a comeback in the Indian women's ODI squad for the tour of England which also saw hard-hitting Women's T20 Challenge sensation Kiran Navgire receiving a maiden call-up in the shortest format. The Times of India · Aug 19, 2022
Strong innovation ecosystem should be part of India’s core strategy: Kris Gopalakrishnan Bengaluru The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022
Why a Chinese ship's arrival in Sri Lanka has caused alarm in India and the West A Chinese survey ship docked this week at the Hambantota port, built with Chinese loans. Some worry the ship's arrival may signal the start of militarization of Chinese infrastructure in Sri Lanka. WEKU · Aug 19, 2022
Newslaundry · Aug 19, 2022 'Publications now carry government's pictures': Press Club event looks at what ails photojournalism On the first floor of the Press Club of India, in the corridor outside the conference room, a group of photojournalists were smoking cigarettes on Friday afternoon. “These men are stuck in a world that has long passed,” said one of them, carefully balancing a filter and tobacco on a…
Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022 What is 'tomato flu' as little-known illness infects 82 children The tomato flu was first identified in Kerala, India in May of this year.
The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022 Pakistan PM Sharif expresses desire for peaceful ties with India, Kashmir issue resolution Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the international community to play a "facilitative role" to ensure peace and stability in South Asia amidst a chill in Indo-Pak bilateral ties
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022 Gates Foundation adds Gayle, Dhawan as independent trustees As the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to expand its governance, it announced Thursday that it has added two trustees to its board
The Times of India · Aug 19, 2022 Manisha Kalyan creates history, becomes first Indian ever to play in UEFA Champions League Even as the FIFA ban dominated most Indian minds and timelines on Thursday, another chapter was added to the history of Indian football in the diplomatic municipality of Engomi, near Cyprus’s capital of Nicosia. At the stroke of 60th minute in the match between Apollon Ladies FC and SFK Riga,…
Newslaundry · Aug 19, 2022 FTII stands ground on professor’s suspension over Modi posts despite HC directions Despite high court directions in March, the Film and Television Institute of India is yet to order an inquiry or reconsider the suspension of a professor who was suspended in 2019 for violating rules, by allegedly criticising the prime minister and the government on social media.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2022 Glasgow museum becomes first in UK to repatriate items to India GLASGOW'S Kelvingrove Art Gallery has become the first UK museum to repatriate artefacts to India, hosting a ceremony for seven items stolen in the…
The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022 Baichung Bhutia to run for AIFF president Most prominent name among seven candidates
The Times of India · Aug 19, 2022 Scott Styris in favour of expansion of Indian Premier League NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris on Friday extended his support to the two-month long window for the Indian Premier League in the new Future Tour Programmes cycle.
The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022 FIFA bans AIFF | Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to let Indian football clubs play With FIFA suspending the All India Football Federation early August 16, there was chaos as Gokulam Kerala women’s team had already reached Uzbekistan to participate in their second AFC Women’s Club Championship
Newslaundry · Aug 19, 2022 Cartoon: Justice! Cartoon is one of the oldest and boldest artistic genres for speaking truth to power. In India, however, cartoonists, in the news media and outside, are under pressure to curtail their free speech and not annoy the powerful as the finest of them are wont to do. They are being…