The Latest Breaking News from India

India, fastest-growing major economy, projected to grow 6.4% in 2022: U.N.

The global economy is now projected to grow by only 3.1 per cent in 2022, down from the 4.0 per cent growth forecast

The Hindu · May 19, 2022

Skyrocketing grain prices to worsen global food insecurity, Rabobank warns

Rabobank warns that the Russia-Ukraine war will push grain and food prices up for at least a year, a situation compounded by India's ban on wheat exports, and dry conditions in the grain powerhouses of France and Germany.

ABC News · May 19, 2022

Indian climate activist, 10, invited to East Timor inauguration

Licypriya Kangujam to attend Nobel winner José Ramos-Horta’s presidential oath-taking as a special guest of honour.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2022

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese pictured wearing scarves bearing symbol used by Hindu ultra-nationalist group VHP India

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese have been photographed wearing saffron scarves bearing the symbol of a right-wing Hindu nationalist group from India that has been accused of orchestrating brutal attacks on Muslims and Christians.

ABC News · May 19, 2022

COVID-19: 2,364 fresh cases reported; daily positivity rate at 0.50%

India added 2,364 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,29,563, while the active cases declined to 15,419, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 19, 2022

India calls out the West, says food grains shouldn't go the way of Covid vaccines

UNITED NATIONS: Calling out the West, India on Wednesday said that food grains should not go the way of the Covid-19 vaccines as it voiced concern over hoarding and discrimination amid the "unjustified increase" in food prices.

The Times of India · May 19, 2022

Gadgets: Vivo's X80 series begins global rollout, check price in India

Vivo has begun a global rollout for the Vivo X80 and X80 Pro just a month after its debut in China. Read details on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 19, 2022

Morning Digest | Congress ‘deeply pained’ over Perarivalan’s release; Home Ministry sanctions ₹138 cr. to upgrade IB’s counter-terrorism grid, and more

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The Hindu · May 19, 2022

There are food security exceptions to India’s wheat export restrictions: Muraleedharan tells U.N.

The MoS for External Affairs reiterates India’s call for a diplomatic solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The Hindu · May 18, 2022

Haryana buys power at cheaper prices from national grid

CHANDIGARH: Rain in Karnataka region and parts of north India has put the electricity distribution companies at ease and given both domestic and industrial consumers a relief from long power cuts.

The Times of India · May 18, 2022