The Latest Breaking News from India

India has achieved clean energy targets before deadline, says R. K. Singh

India’s share of renewable energy capacity comes to 162 GW, which is 41% of the 402 GW of electricity installed

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022

Modi government distances itself from Rajapaksas in latest twist to see-saw relationship

Indian High Commission ‘categorically denies’ reports that India facilitated the Rajapaksas’ recent travel

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022

Covid vaccine: Government to give free boosters from tomorrow for 75 days

NEW DELHI: With an aim to boost uptake, the Centre has decided to give free booster shots of the Covid vaccine to all in the 18-59 age group at government vaccination centres. This will be facilitated under a 75-day special drive from July 15 as part of the government's Azadi…

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2022

The Sputnik V conundrum

Why the Supreme Court could have heard the plea seeking modification of the Indian government’s COVID-19 policy

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022

Scale up the India-South Korea bilateral partnership

There is much potential for Seoul to become the fourth pillar in New Delhi’s Indo-Pacific strategy

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022

India's trade with Sri Lanka 'at standstill': Exporters

NEW DELHI: India's trade with Sri Lanka has nearly stopped following the unrest in the island nation, leaving exporters worried about their payments.

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2022

Indian origin siblings look to shine for Ireland at Chess Olympiad

Indian origin siblings Tarun and Trisha Kanyamarala are in the midst of a golden run on the chess circuit in Ireland. While Trisha --- Ireland’s first-ever WIM (Woman International Master) --- won the Irish women’s championship last month, her elder brother Tarun bagged the men’s (open) crown on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2022

Congress leader’s comments on Droupadi Murmu triggers war of words with BJP

Amit Malviya, head of the BJP’s IT cell, tweeted a 10-second clip of Ajoy Kumar

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022

Women's Hockey World Cup: Navneet's brace hands India 3-1 win over Japan, finish 9th

TERASSA (Spain): Navneet Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team beat Japan 3-1 to finish a disappointing ninth in the FIH World Cup here on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2022

Not signing the NPT one of India’s most consequential decisions: former Envoy

Former Indian Ambassador to Russia D.B. Venkatesh Varma says expectation that one big power will prioritise India’s security interests or the notion that we have shared security objectives “is borne more out of fantasy than out of reality” 

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022