2 more bodies found; Army deployed in Imphal - Bodies of five Meitei abductees found, one still missing; body of a Kuki-Zo man shot in the head also found; Home Minister cancels Maharashtra poll rallies to review Manipur security situation; Army, Assam Rifles deployed in Imphal to ‘strengthen the security situation’, say police; Manipur unit of Cong. asks Biren to seek an appointment with Modi
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20 Nov, 04:30
Maharashtra set to vote today in single phase - Polling will be held for 288 Assembly seats in the State, along with 38 remaining Jharkhand seats
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
BJP, SP trade barbs as nine Assembly seats in U.P. are up for grabs - Opposition party accuses BJP-led administration of intimidating party sympathisers, asks EC to allow only polling officers to check the ID of voters; ruling party says SP intent on bogus voting
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Why Kerala waxes lyrical about Salil Chowdhury - His compositions were the starting point of a shift in Malayalam cinema from setting tunes to lyrics to the other way around
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Prime Maoist leader Vikram Gowda killed in Karnataka - He had been on the wanted list of Karnataka Police for 22 years; intensified patrolling in Kerala compelled him to abandon the tri-junction area bordering Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
LIC reduced to a propaganda tool for Hindi imposition, says T.N. CM - Stalin demands rollback of ‘linguistic tyranny’. DMK Parliamentary Party leader Kanimozhi, AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami, TNCC chief Selvaperunthagai also criticise the insurance firm, which says ‘technical issue’ has been resolved
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
MVA, Mahayuti ran the whole gamut - Core issues missing in the parties’ manifestos took centre stage only in the last phase of Maharashtra campaign; fearful that soya bean may have a similar impact as onion did during Lok Sabha polls, parties scramble to announce sops in State, the second largest producer of the legume in India
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Paying ‘huge costs’ for climate action: India at COP-29 - Countries have entered into final week of negotiations; India says that developed countries must show leadership in mitigation actions
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Act fast to mitigate a disaster in Teesta Valley, groups urge PM, CMs - Two community-based organisations, Save The Hills and the Darjeeling Himalaya Initiative, said the Teesta river poses serious threats to both Sikkim and West Bengal each monsoon season. However, the two States have limited their responses to within their borders instead of approaching disasters at a landscape level
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Prison tag - Tracking devices may be used if they aid bail, help free up jail space
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
A consistent response - Air pollution in Delhi demands a serious, immediate response
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
A snapshot of distress migration in Odisha - A significant challenge for the special task force will be the lack of robust data
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Economic and political power are intertwined in Maharashtra - Implementing transparent political funding mechanisms could encourage a more level playing field in State politics
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
The dangers of high-altitude sickness - How does high-altitude sickness occur? How will a mandatory registration system for tourists visiting the Himalayas improve measures to tackle the illness? How can the sickness be treated? What are some preventive measures one can take before embarking on scaling the Himalayas?
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Is imposing tariffs on Chinese imports a good idea? - What will be the impact of the move on the U.S. economy as well as the Chinese economy? Will the imposition of such tariffs trigger another global trade war?
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
If diamonds and pencils are made out of carbon, how is it that pencils can write... - When you write using a pencil, you are sliding the core of the pencil on paper. In the process, you’re forcing the carbon atoms of the pencil to slide on the atoms of the paper. If you use a diamond on paper, the atoms of the material are so tightly bound they have absolutely no interest in leaving
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
India, U.K. to re-launch trade talks in new year: Starmer - Talks have dragged on with more than 14 rounds of trade talks that have outlasted two U.K. Prime Ministers; New trade deal with India will support jobs and prosperity in the U.K., says Starmer
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Trump’s pick for treasury could give an indication about his tariff plans - The leading candidates for the role have expressed differing perspectives on how Mr. Trump should use protectionist trade policies; achieving sustainable long term revenues from tariffs isn’t possible if they’re a negotiating tool, and sustaining tariffs or the long term could constrain growth
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Putin signs new Russian nuclear doctrine after Biden’s arms decision for Ukraine - Any massive aerial attack on Russia could trigger a nuclear response, it says; the updated doctrine comes after Biden allowed Ukraine to strike deeper in Russia with longer-range U.S. missiles
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Unapologetic Azerbaijan drills on for oil near UN-led COP29 climate talks - The world is moving in the direction to increase the green energy and green transition programmes, says COP29’s president as the climate talks enter final phase; petrostates globally are estimated to lose about $8 trillion in revenue between now and 2040 with a moderate-paced transition
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
The story of Insulin discoveryand the Flame of Hope - Sir Fredrick Banting’s birth anniversary is observed as World Diabetes Day onNovember 14every year as a tribute to the history behind the discovery of insulin, one of medicine’s greatest breakthrough; the eternal Flame of Hope burns in Canada tohonourBanting’s achievement
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Why is Trump setting up an efficiency dept.? - What are the aims of the Department of Government Efficiency? What is the experience during Trump’s first term? What have efficiency drives in the past achieved? What is the process for recommendations to be implemented? Is the U.S. civil service looking at a major transformation?
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
EC takes serious view of video by Jharkhand BJP, asks CEO to take action - Poll body seeks explanation from party for alleged violation of provisions of MCC after Cong., JMM file complaint, orders removal of objectionable posts from social media platforms under the IT Act
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Munambam dispute: Kerala govt. may hold detailed land survey - Govt. has begun unofficial parleys with stakeholders and legal experts before Nov. 22 meet; Waqf Board sources deny issuing eviction notices
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
NPP withdraws its support for Biren-led Manipur government - Govt. completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy in State, says National People’s Party president Conrad Sangma; the move will not affect govt. as BJP enjoys absolute majority
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Caste, religion, class... Aurangabad voters ambushed with so many appeals - Many voters may take until the final day or even the last moment to decide their candidate of choice — it’s difficult to blame them when there is so much fragmentation in the party system; but most voters from working and underprivileged classes affirm livelihood issues matter to them the most
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Two babies lost in hospital melee reunited with parents - The infants were rescued from the fire at the Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi and moved to safety; their identification took time as the tags with details of parents went missing
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
New infectious diseases among bees threaten world’s economies - Research has uncovered the transmission of pathogens between managed honey bees and wild pollinators, a process called pathogen spillover and spillback. Western honey bees are often viral reservoirs and can infect wild species when they share habitats. The emerging diseases also threaten the wider pollinator community
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Growing epidemic - India has to scale up diagnosis to meet the 2030 WHO target for diabetes
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
No accountability - Netanyahu must take responsibility for failures that led to Hamas attack
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Rural Vidarbha’s poorer districts may shape electoral outcome - In Maharashtra, the BJP and its partners saw a decline in Vidarbha in the Lok Sabha polls. If this persists, the Mahayuti may struggle in the State polls
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Bihar’s political shadow over Jharkhand - Jharkhand’s electoral politics is still influenced by Bihar’s political legacy
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Why were the Kerala IAS officers suspended? - What do the conduct rules specify? Does it adequately cover the usage of social media? Do civil service rules need to be reviewed? What does ‘unbecoming of an officer’ mean?
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Why is Germany headed for snap polls? - How did the ‘traffic light’ coalition fall? Why did German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fire his Finance Minister? Why did last year’s constitutional court ruling affect the federal budget? What are its ratings? How is it expected to perform in the elections?
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Why is a U.K. consumer protection group going after Apple’s iCloud? - The U.K. group called ‘Which?’ alleged that Apple customers were charged excessive fees to use the iCloud storage service, and that the iPhone-maker violated competition law. By contrast, the Android market has more options for cloud services that are easy to install
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
After the match I slept like a baby - His achievement did not mean much to his parents but it is nothing to sneeze at
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Triumph of emotional value - Be mindful of the difference between personal effects and passion assets; you may suffer from endowment bias more with personal effects than passion assets due to higher emotional value
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Are air mile credit cards worth it? - Such cards are best-suited for frequent travellers who can maximise benefits by putting travel spends on the cards, accumulating miles and redeeming them for future journeys
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
‘The South is a vibrant market for WPP’ - The WPP group, which comprises a host of agencies such as VML, Ogilvy, Group M, and Burson across segments such as creative, media and PR, has opened its third campus in India at Chennai. Its country manager explains their new moves in a region that generates a quarter of India’s ad spend
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Israel strikes northern Gaza, killing 30, including children - Dozens missing following the strike on a residential building in Beit Lahia; workers say rescue becoming difficult due to ongoing shooting, shelling; toll in besieged enclave stands at 43,846
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
AFSPA back in six violence-hit areas of Manipur - Six police station limits in five districts declared ‘disturbed areas’; Manipur govt. had withdrawn the Act in 2022 as the situation had improved; this time, Home Ministry has issued notification; officials say increase in the number of armed insurgents is a cause of concern; so far, over 240 people have been killed in the violence since May 2023
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
As air quality continues to be ‘severe’, ban on construction from today - CAQM directs all NCR govts. to implement the restrictions from 8 a.m. today across Delhi and NCR districts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan; only online classes for children up to Class 5
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
SIT to probe COVID-19 ‘scam’ based on D’Cunha’s report - The panel identified multi-crore irregularities in COVID-19 procurements by the previous BJP government in Karnataka; SIT will confine its probe to the findings of inquiry commission report
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Pressure mounts on Manipur govt. to get abductees back - Students in several parts of the State observe Black Children’s Day to protest the alleged abduction of children in Jiribam district; youth organisations have sought UN intervention for safe return
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
‘The meeting with Sharad Pawar did take place, but it was not at Adani’s residen... - BJP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister says a discussion between his party and the NCP took place at a ‘neutral venue’ in Delhi in November 2019; rejecting criticism on financial stress due to the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, he says it is a myth that the State is burdened by debt
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
No dual eco-clearance for 39 categories of industry - Environment Ministry accepts long-standing demand of industry to remove requirement of both environmental clearance and consent to establish; this will reduce compliance burden, it says
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Saving doctors - Lives of medical professionals should not be at risk from patients
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
The contrast between the U.S. and India on counting day - The Indian model of providing electoral results via the Election Commission works much better than the American one
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
How will Canada move on visa impact Indians? - What is the Student Direct Stream visa? How did it benefit Indian students seeking to study in Canada? Why did the Canadian government decide to discontinue the fast-track visa programme? What other visa options are available to Indian students?
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Battle resumes: Ridley Scott is back in the arena with ‘Gladiator II’ - Age is just a number for the 86-year-old Ridley Scott as audiences get ready to get their consciousness singed with his 29th feature, Gladiator II, opening today; with a career spanning decades, Scott has delivered iconic films, cementing his place as a master of immersive storytelling
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Trump 2.0: No need to worry yet - The Commerce Ministry seeks to alleviate anxieties about the implications of Donald Trump’s return as the U.S. President after he had termed India a ‘tariff abuser’ during the election campaign; terms such concerns as ‘premature’’
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Borderless Europe fights brain drain as talent heads to the wealthier north - Portugal is the latest country in Europe to seek to tackle a brain drain holding back its economy; talent flight to wealthier countries of the north is a problem Portugal shares with several other European countries, as workers take advantage of freedom of movement rules within the trade bloc
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Prachanda slams Oli, says India ties are under strain - Opposition leader says PM Oli, who is set to visit Beijing, is playing the ‘China card’, Nepal must acknowledge its unique relationship with India and balance its ties between neighbours, he adds
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Men in Blue eye yet another series triumph - Skipper Suryakumar will hope for an improved batting performance; team combination in focus for the fourth match at the Bullring
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Bengal holds the aces as it inflates its lead by a healthy margin - Host MP bundled out cheaply in its first essay from a comfortable 103 for one; speedster Shami leads the way with a four-wicket haul
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Mystery spinner Varun making the most of a shot at redemption - The architect from Chennai, who was a late bloomer and had a rough initiation into international cricket, has been on a purple patch in the white-ball format after rediscovering his mojo against Bangladesh and South Africa; he will do everything he can to become a regular member of the side in the lead-up to the 2026 T20 WC
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
The story of Insulin discoveryand the Flame of Hope - Sir Fredrick Banting’s birth anniversary is observed as World Diabetes Day onNovember 14every year as a tribute to the history behind the discovery of insulin, one of medicine’s greatest breakthrough; the eternal Flame of Hope burns in Canada tohonourBanting’s achievement
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Razing impunity - Supreme Court’s intervention may end arbitrary and targeted demolitions
The Hindu
14 Nov, 04:30
Team at Kolkata institute engineers bacteria to solve maths problems - Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics scientists introduced ‘genetic circuits’ in bacteria that could be activated by a combination of chemical inducers; then they combined bacteria with different engineered circuits in a solution to build bacterial computers that behaved like artificial neural networks
The Hindu
14 Nov, 04:30
The quest for freedom: is the ‘will’ truly free? - Free will, simply defined, is the power to make choices unconstrained by external agencies. However, this definition might be a bit misleading, for human beings are constantly constrained by such outward forces
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
‘Separate LCA line for pvt. firms economically unviable’ - Govt. sources said such a move would lead to too much duplication, increase costs, and is economically unviable; greater role for the private sector is mooted with HAL as lead integrator
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Bankers bruised by a populist promise - The Maharashtra government rolled out the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana in August 2024 and is counting on it to gather votes from women. Ever since the scheme was introduced and beneficiaries began thronging banks, there have been several attacks on public sector bank employees.Vinaya Deshpande Panditreports on a scheme that has caused law and order problems and created fear among employees
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
WHO’s database on polio cases hides more than it reveals - Besides wild poliovirus cases, the WHO registry has data of only thecirculating VDPV cases and not the cases that belong to the other two VDPV categories —iVDPV and aVDPV
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Canada’s charges against Shah absurd: India - India summons Chargé d’Affaires of the High Commission of Canada; on the leaked information that was published by a U.S. newspaper, it says irresponsible actions will have serious consequences on bilateral ties; the protest follows Canada’s recent claims of Indian involvement in anti-Khalistan actions and alleged surveillance of Indian diplomats
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Recognising the economic value of unpaid work in India - How valuing women’s unpaid contributions can reshape our understanding of economic productivity and foster policies that address inequity and promote the redistribution of gendered unpaid labour
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
12 wounded in grenade attack by militants at Srinagar market - One woman was grievously injured; there have been at least eight militant attacks over the past month; CM says security forces ‘must do everything possible to end this spurt of attacks’; J&K L-G Sinha says terrorists will have to pay heavy price
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Campaigning for bypolls in Karnataka set to gain steam amid Waqf row - CM Siddaramaiah, his deputy D.K. Shivakumar to hit campaign trail today; BJP calls for Statewide stir over Waqf issue despite State govt. clarifying that no property of farmers will be taken away
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Priyanka says Modi aims to hold on to power at any cost - She also criticises Kerala government for its alleged negligence in providing modern medical facilities in Wayanad; Rahul Gandhi says the foremost struggle is for preservation of Constitution
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
‘India and China made some progress in disengagement’ - S. Jaishankar was interacting with Indian diaspora in Australia, the first stop in his two-nation tour; on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, he said India is making efforts to bring diplomacy back to forefront
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Jarange-Patil backs two nominees, to work against Mahayuti in a few seats - Maratha reservation activist says he will field candidates in those constituencies where the community has a high chance of winning; plans to keep the campaign for quota running
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
T.N. train accident: police file case of ‘negligent driving’ - The Government Railway Police have not named any accused in the FIR on the Bagmati Express derailment that took place on Oct. 11; NIA yet to find any evidence to investigate sabotage angle
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Model by Chennai, Pune team predicts birth weight from routine scans - Equipped with the model, the researchers are looking forward to applying it in the clinic. They have published the code for their prediction software online and plan to develop an easy and free online calculator for clinicians; they are also in the early stages of considering access requests from independent researchers
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Revenue repercussions - Festive season GST receipts hold a critical signal for growth
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Sharing resources - Fishermen from both sides of the Palk Bay must meet to resolve dispute
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
A free run for freebies - All parties endorse the freebie culture and are responsible for piling debt
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Assessing India’s tuberculosis burden - India accounted for 26% of global TB cases and 26% of global TB deaths in 2023
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
On the new coastal zone plan of Kerala - What does the Coastal Zone Management Plan for 10 coastal districts of Kerala entail? How has the no development zone, an area which is left untouched around tidal water bodies, been altered? Will the new plan affect mangrove forests?
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
What are major challenges faced by Indian cities? - What is the theme for this year’s World Cities Day? What led to India’s rapid urbanisation? How big of a threat does climate change and rising inequality pose to urban growth?
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
How cyber scams use social engineering and malicious APKs to swindle users - How was an unverified and malicious app downloaded on an Apple phone? How did the cybercriminals enable call forwarding on the user’s device? How much money did India lose to cyber scams in 2023 alone?
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
I have to dispose of the rubbish - This morning I decided that I wanted to meet up with a few friends tonight
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Why is there an upward rally in gold prices? - Why is gold considered a safety cushion by central banks? When does demand for the yellow metal peak in India? Why does the World Gold Council expect an increased demand for gold from rural areas? What factors determine gold prices?
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
GST receipts’ growth picks up, still off target - Revenues surpass ₹1.87 lakh crore in October, marking the second highest monthly collection; despite the improved figure, the accruals so far continue to undershoot Budget 2024-25 estimates; Kerala records the highest growth at 20%, followed by Gujarat, whose revenues grew 17%; the poorest performance has come from J&K and Sikkim
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Goa Speaker dismisses plea to disqualify eight Congress MLAs who ‘defected’ to B... - Upon the merger of the original political party of the elected member with another political party, the elected member will not face disqualification, rules Goa Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
99 cities recorded ‘poor’ air quality a day after Deepavali - Ambala in Haryana recorded the highest AQI of 367 followed by Amritsar in Punjab at 350, while the average AQI in Delhi was 339; people burning crackers, defying a ban on it in places such as the national capital, added to the pollution levels
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Maharashtra marches to a new beat, issues not getting primacy - Despite agrarian distress and unemployment levels, these may not turn out into issues debated in this election, say experts; key to power will likely be decided by the Vidarbha region where Congress and BJP are directly pitted against each other
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
India silent after U.S. imposes sanctions on 19 Indian entities - Officials have not commented on whether the issue had come up for discussion in a phone call between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his U.S. counterpart, Jake Sullivan
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Safe worship - Safety regulations must be enforced strictly in places of worship
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Core correction - Infrastructure sectors’ ebbing output triggers capex growth concerns
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Bankers bruised by a populist promise - The Maharashtra government rolled out the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana in August 2024 and is counting on it to gather votes from women. Ever since the scheme was introduced and beneficiaries began thronging banks, there have been several attacks on public sector bank employees.Vinaya Deshpande Panditreports on a scheme that has caused law and order problems and created fear among employees
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
New survey offers a ray of renewed hope - Telangana government’s announcement of an intensive socio-economic survey has sparked fresh anticipation among rural communities, rekindling memories of the 2014 Samagra Kutumba Survey — a tense, single-day event carried out by the then BRS government. P. Sridhar, P. Laxma Reddy, and M. Rajeev journey through rural parts of the State to gauge local sentiment and expectations surrounding the upcoming survey
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Playing with fireworks - What was supposed to mark the beginning of the annual Theyyam season at the Anjoottambalam Veerarkavu temple in Kasaragod turned tragic with an allegedly unauthorised fireworks display leading to a massive explosion causing serious injuries to over a 100 people. C.P. Sajit reports how the tragedy unfolded
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
A cyclone brings the stork to 1,600 mothers - Just before Cyclone Dana made landfall along Odisha’s coastline, pregnant women were shifted to hospitals in safer locations so they would have a comfortable labour and delivery. Satyasundar Barik reports on how this was done and of the joy of the families in the midst of stormy weather
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Oct. car sales straddle middle lane - Strong sport utility vehicle (SUV) and utility vehicle (UV) sales bolster growth for Mahindra & Mahindra and Toyota Kirloskar Motor; market leader Maruti Suzuki also sees 19% uptick in UVs amid a 5.1% drop in local sales
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
UN warns the situation in North Gaza is apocalyptic - The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence, UN agencies say while asking all parties fighting in Gaza to protect civilians
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Lebanese ‘orphaned of their land’ as Israeli forces blow up homes - Hezbollah says it is battling Israeli forces at close range in border villages after a ground invasion began last month; Lebanon’s National Human Rights Commission says that in a year to October, locations ‘were wantonly and systematically destroyed in at least eight Lebanese villages’
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
India shoots itself in the foot after dominating most of the day - A combination of reckless batting and decision-making undoes all the good work done by Jadeja and Washington in restricting NZ to a modest 235; Jaiswal, Siraj and Kohli’s dismissals see the host slip from 78 for one to 86 for four
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Gukesh brooks no complacency as he readies forces for World title assault - The 18-year-old has an opportunity to become the youngest World chess champion, with many observers — including several top players — expecting him to defeat Ding Liren. But Gukesh isn’t taking the Chinese defending champion, whom he is yet to beat in a classical game, lightly
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
I want to be a complete batter and a complete spinner: Tanush Kotian’s mission s... - The Mumbai all-rounder’s consistent match-winning feats have catapulted him into national reckoning. Judging by the challenges he has overcome so far, as well as his clear-headed approach to cricket, the 26-year-old will be keen to test himself on India-A’s tour of Australia
The Hindu
01 Nov, 04:30
Govt. mulls new procurement model for multi-role fighters - This comes against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding the deal for 36 Rafale aircraft; the Air Force is in urgent need of new fighter jets to arrest its falling fighter squadron strength
The Hindu
01 Nov, 04:30
U.S. repatriates 1,100 Indians who tried to enter illegally - Citing figures for 2023-24, a U.S. official says there has been a steady increase in the number of Indians repatriated over the past few years; warns of tough measures such as bar on re-entry
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
As poor nations’ default wave peaks, cash shortage could take its place - The IMF worries that emerging economies could face a dangerous liquidity shortfall as western countries hesitate to send money overseas; China’s pull-back in lending has also hit emerging countries, turning a large source of incoming cash into a net negative flow for those repaying old debts
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
West versus the rest - The West must not tolerate terror threats in the name of free speech
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Congress pulls out of U.P. bypolls offers its full backing to the SP - Protecting Constitution by defeating BJP is more important than party, says Congress; decision comes after election debacle in Haryana, where it was accused of ignoring the allies; decided to save reservation and harmony, says SP chief Akhilesh
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Shiromani Akali Dal not to contest bypolls to four Assembly seats in Punjab - The party said that it wanted to stand in solidarity with its president Sukhbir Singh Badal who was forbidden from participating in the bypolls by the Akal Takht for alleged ‘religious misconduct’
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Nikhil Kumaraswamy is NDA choice for Channapatna seat Bypolls: Nikhil is NDA cho... - Nikhil’s grandfather and former PM H.D. Deve Gowda announces the decision; in 2023 Assembly election, the JD(S) leader lost from Ramanagara seat; Cong. has fielded BJP turncoat Yogeshwar
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
SEBI Chairperson Buch skips Parliament’s PAC summons - Claiming it is beyond PAC’s mandate to summon SEBI chief, BJP MPs accuse PAC Chairman and senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal of making suo motu decisions with political motivations
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
BJP, SP brace for pitched contest in U.P. byelections - Ruling party expects to combat the setback in the Lok Sabha polls through Hindu consolidation; Opposition SP feels its PDA formula and BJP’s unfulfilled promises will see its candidates through
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Odisha, Bengal brace for a stormy night - Process likely to continue till early morning; with widespread rain and wind, Odisha government shifts 5.84 lakh people to cyclone shelters, storm may recurve once its enters land; in West Bengal, flights and trains have been suspended and schools closed, and 24x7 helplines set up
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Trachoma eliminated as a public health problem in India; what next? - The achievement marked a significant public health victory for the country and has profound economic implications. Trachoma’s impact, through blindness and visual impairment, results in an estimated economic loss of $2.9 to 5.3 billion annually due to reduced productivity. India successfully reduced prevalence to 0.7%
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Building blocks - The BRICS Summit showed that Russia was not without friends
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Cost of Games - Taking out popular sports from the CWG is a short-term solution
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Reviewing the reviewers - At least in spirit, it is expected that the creators and commentators of culture would stand together. However, this is increasingly not the case
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Behind the scenes: Kamal Haasan’s evolution as producer - Raaj Kamal Films International has significantly influenced Tamil cinema over its 42-year journey; Kamal has seamlessly transitioned from actor to director to producer, pushing the boundaries of filmmaking technology
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Q2 revenue growth at 16-quarter low - A Crisil analysis of second quarter results of 435 firms that make up half of India’s listed market capitalisation reckons growth dropped to about 6% from 8.3% in Q1; Construction, commodities, investment-linked sectors clock tepid revenues
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Retro bonds return from the ‘80s to speed up debt reworks, but at a cost - State Contingent Debt Instruments, which promise payouts if a country hits certain economic targets, has helped nations from Ukraine to Sri Lanka resolve difficult debt negotiations; but history paints a mixed picture on the success of these instruments due to design flaws and high uncertainty
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Israel plans to ‘empty’ Gaza Strip of Palestinians: Mahmoud Abbas - Crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing are being committed in Gaza in the greatest catastrophe that the Palestinians experienced since Nakba, says Abbas; Israeli strike on a school in the strip where displaced were sheltering kills at least 17
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
‘Fake news’ of rape ignites real protest movement in Pakistan - Clashing groups have spilled from the Internet onto the streets after authorities dismissed allegations of rape of a woman on a Lahore college campus as a hoax; police, protesters agree that the case has ignited a tinderbox of legitimate fears
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Washington’s wizardry has the Kiwis under a spell - Tamil Nadu off-spinner combines with illustrious Statemate Ashwin to pick up all 10 wickets, finishes with figures of 23.1-4-59-7; the visitors lose their way after half-centuries from Conway and Rachin
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Women In Blue bring the high-flying White Ferns down to earth - Tejal and Saima have a memorable outing while the uncanny Deepti chips in with vital contributions in the 59-run win in the opening ODI
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Shadow Tours — still the breeding ground for the big dance? - Jaiswal and Sarfaraz would have had the ideal preparation if they were part of the ‘A’ squad, nevertheless the players selected would be keen to ‘step out of the shadows’ against a quality opposition
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
How will a classical status help languages? - What does this mean for Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali and Prakrit? On what basis is such a status accorded?
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
What does the new ‘lady justice’ statue signify? - What is the symbolism behind the change? How many cases are pending before courts in India?
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
India, China reach deal on easing LAC tensions - Both arrive at an agreement on patrolling arrangements and resolution of all remaining friction points, says Foreign Secretary; gone back to where the situation was in 2020, disengagement process completed, says Jaishankar; announcement comes a day before the BRICS summit which PM Modi and Chinese President Xi are scheduled to attend
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Denied Channapatna ticket, Yogeshwar quits as BJP MLC - Former Minister says he may contest as Independent, but speculation is rife that he is in touch with the Congress; he says the BJP wants to field Nikhil Kumaraswamy as the JD(S) candidate
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
LAC buffer zones may go; no clarity on de-escalation - Demchok is a disputed area where India and China have varying claims in the Charding La area. At Depsang, Chinese troops have been blocking Indian patrols from going beyond the Y-junction
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Talks on 96 seats completed, no disputes in MVA: Patole - Congress holds a meet of the party’s Central Election Committee with leaders from Maharashtra in New Delhi; party State chief says Sharad Pawar and Uddhav will hold more discussions
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Black holes in Webb data allay threat to cosmology’s standard model - Using data from the Webb telescope, studies found the universe should have had massive galaxies sooner than believed. Their conclusion undermined the standard model of cosmology, which attempts to explain the universe’s origins. But a new study may have saved the model
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Allow for deliberation - Lack of a legislature, regional autonomy in Ladakh have led to current protests
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Maharashtra economically better off, but lags behind in social measures - The State is among the top 10 in per capita income; it ranks last among all the States in the share of wasted children
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
On Railways decision to shrink advance booking period - Has the Railways shortened the Advance Reservation Period before? How do longer booking windows give rise to frauds? Are these rules extended to foreign passengers as well?
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Israel bombs institution accused of funding Hezbollah’s operations - Al-Qard Al-Hassan is a Hezbollah-linked financial firm offering micro-credit in Lebanon where banking system collapsed five years ago; strikes mark an expansion of Israel’s war as it seeks to degrade the militia’s ability to fund operations
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Israel faces tough choices to pay the bill for ‘expensive’ wars in West Asia - More than a year into the Gaza war, Israel’s military spending has ballooned, and growth has stalled, especially in border regions; economists say the country could face declining investment and higher taxes as the war strains budgets and forces choices between social programmes and the military
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Barcelona routs Sevilla, stays on top - Lewandowski and Torre net a brace for the former champion in LaLiga; Inter edges Roma in the Italian league
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
A dream come true for a loyal servant of New Zealand cricket - It was indeed a seminal moment for Bates to lay her hands on an ICC silverware after being so close all these years along with the past, present and future players was the icing on the cake and the stuff of legends
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
How policies shape high-performance building standards and climate goals - Governments are trying to adopt high-performance buildings through policies and financing mechanisms that promote energy efficiency, resource management, and carbon neutrality. India has made significant progress through initiatives under its National Action Plan on Climate Change
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Culture and society - Court verdict on citizenship law for Assam helps avoid fresh problems
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Peacekeepers under attack - UNIFIL Established by a 1978 UN mandate, the peacekeeping troops are today caught between the Israeli Army and Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
India to seek certification from WHO for eliminating Kala-azar - The infection, reported mostly from Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and parts of U.P., is caused by a protozoan parasite transmitted by the bite of an infected female sandfly; symptoms include irregular fever, weight loss, and anaemia
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Did Google violate antitrust laws in Epic battle? - Why has a U.S. judge ordered the tech giant to open up its Play Store to third-party apps? What happened when Epic’s CEO Tim Sweeney took issue with Google’s cut from every transaction made through Android devices? What happened to the lawsuit with Apple?
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Militants gun down 7 in Kashmir, say officials - Six workers from outside the Union Territory and a doctor are the victims; gunmen alighted near the camp site of a private company in Ganderbal in the evening and opened fire indiscriminately; attack comes two days after a non-local worker was killed in South Kashmir’s Shopian; CM Abdullah, Union Home Minister Shah condemn the attack
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
BJP-ruled Haryana, Uttar Pradesh to blame for Delhi air pollution, says Atishi - Delhi CM says the two States failed to switch to cleaner fuel; issue amplified by spike in farm fires, release of sewage into Yamuna; Haryana Chief Secretary calls to curb stubble burning
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Cong., JD(S) yet to announce candidates in Channapatna - While the JD(S) leaders are holding their cards close to their chest, Congress seems to be playing a ‘wait-and-watch’ game; Kumaraswamy accuses Congress of trying to create a rift among NDA allies
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Will go solo in Jharkhand, if not given enough seats: RJD - Upset with JMM-Congress plan to leave just 11 seats for it and the Left, party seeks a respectable number of constituencies, saying it can play an important role in victory in at least 22 of them
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Blast near CRPF school rocks Delhi’s Rohini; no casualties - An official says explosion was caused by an improvised crude bomb; forensic experts inspected and found a suspicious ‘white powder’ at the spot, which has been sent to the lab for examination
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
What do the Atlantic Ocean hurricane forecasts foretell for India? - Countries along the rim of the Indian Ocean are vulnerable to both the chronic and acute stressors of climate change. Warming, rising seas, and the increasing incidence of extreme rainfall are chronic stressors; they happen in the background. Acute stressors ride on top of the chronic stressors and exacerbate their effects
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Complicit - India must come clean on its stance on transnational killings
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Governor vs Govt. - Mr. Ravi must be withdrawn for needlessly wading into controversies
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
A mixed assessment in Maharashtra - It is quite clear that voters in Maharashtra are not swayed by either of the two coalitions yet. While a greater share of voters are satisfied rather than dissatisfied with the incumbent government, they expressed concerns about unemployment, inflation, and corruption, which are likely to dominate the electoral discourse
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Comparing the governments led by Thackeray and Shinde - While the previous MVA govt. has a higher rating in terms of overall development of Maharashtra and social harmony, the incumbent Mahayuti govt. has edge in the areas of condition of hospitals, supply of electricity, drinking water, and roads
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
What does the new ‘lady justice’ statue signify? - What is the symbolism behind the change? How many cases are pending before courts in India?
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
On climate finance to developing nations - Why are developing countries more vulnerable to climate change? How does the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change define climate finance? Why have the figures mentioned in the OECD report been called into question? Does India need climate financing?
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Maharashtra elections: do welfare schemes and leadership play a role? - While welfare schemes may have been a contributing part of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance’s strategy, their impact on voting behaviour has been limited. Similarly, while leadership may hold some influence among voters, the key seems to lie in the finer nuances of alliance politics
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
The anecdote he told us was a knee-slapper! - My old television is on its last legs but I still don’t want to give it away and buy a new one
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Gauge your tolerance for risk - Determining risk attitude is difficult. It is best to be mindful that investing in equity is important because having investments only in bonds cannot help achieve your financial goals
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Securing your family with income protection covers - In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, with the cost of living persistently rising, a lifie insurance policy that adapts to these changes is essential, particularly for salaried individuals
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Cargo firms upsize for new e-com business, but competition is fierce - Logistics company Blue Dart says it covers over 56,000 locations and 19,000 pin codes, enabling it to reach the remotest parts of India; it plans to expand to more centres; Mumbai-headquartered Allcargo Gati is expanding its branch network and upgrading infrastructure and technology
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