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The Immortal King Rao by Vauhini Vara review – the rise and fall of a tech giant

The digital revolution is explored in this debut about a gifted coder’s journey from an Indian coconut plantation to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022

Udayan Mane takes joint lead in Indonesia

JAKARTA: Udayan Mane, the lone Indian at the Asian Development Tour's OB Golf Invitational, grabbed a share of the first round lead after a superb finish that saw him birdie the last four holes in a row.

The Times of India · Jun 8, 2022

India and Vietnam sign mutual logistics agreement

The defence minister and his Vietnam counterpart General Phan Van Giang signed a joint vision statement

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2022

Daily Quiz | World Food Safety Day

World Food Safety Day is observed every year on June 7 to draw attention and mobilise action to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks and improve human health. Here is a quiz on food safety schemes and initiatives launched by the Indian government to encourage food safety and healthy eating.  

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2022

Indian police arrest youth leader from Modi's party for anti-Muslim comments

Police in northern India arrested a youth leader from the Hindu nationalist ruling party for posting anti-Muslim comments on social media after derogatory remarks by another party official about the Prophet Mohammad led to a diplomatic furore, officials said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jun 8, 2022

India’s BJP asks members to be cautious after prophet remarks row

Verbal instructions given to officials to be ‘extremely cautious’ on religious matters in TV debates, reports say.

Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2022

Indian Coal Mine Workers Get Only $1.6 In Monthly Pension — An Online Petition Seeks To Change That

A Change.org petition is trying to get the Indian government's attention to change the "paltry" monthly pension for its retired coal mine workers. 

Benzinga · Jun 8, 2022

NHS hiring more doctors from outside UK and EEA than inside for first time

Jeremy Hunt questions ‘morally dubious’ recruitment as thousands hired from poorer countries

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022

We thought it safe to call the cyclist back: SAI

NEW DELHI: From May 16 - the time she landed in Slovenia with seven of her squad members - till her arrival back to India in the early hours of June 4, the female cyclist, who has accused the sprint team head coach of "inappropriate behaviour", was subjected to alleged…

The Times of India · Jun 8, 2022

India reports 5,233 new Covid-19 cases, reports over 40% jump in daily numbers

NEW DELHI: Daily Covid infections in India were recorded above 5,000 after 93 days taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,31,90,282, while the active cases rose to 28,857, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jun 8, 2022