Will PM Modi meet Xi Jinping on Brics sidelines? No clarity yet

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the Brics leaders' retreat, raising speculation about a possible bilateral meeting between the two leaders. Modi is scheduled to have five bilateral meetings on the last day of the summit, including with leaders from Iran, Ethiopia, and Mozambique.

August 23, 2023 at 02:10AM

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Offering 'highest ever price' of Rs 2,410/quintal onion, says Piyush Goyal

The Indian government has announced that it will procure two lakh tonnes of onions from farmers in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh in order to address concerns over a potential shortage. The government will offer a "highest ever rate" for the onions and will purchase them through government cooperatives NAFED and NCCF.

August 23, 2023 at 02:05AM

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Centre makes U-turn on GM mustard

The Indian government has requested to withdraw its oral undertaking to the Supreme Court, which stated that it would not initiate commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) mustard without the court's approval. The government argues that the development of GM crops is crucial for India's future food security and that the process should continue.

August 23, 2023 at 02:09AM

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Karnataka's Congress govt decides to set up its own fact-check unit

The Karnataka government has authorized the creation of a fact-check unit to combat fake news on social and conventional media. The unit, which will involve fact-checkers from the IT-BT department, will identify and label fake news, alert social media platforms, and inform a government panel for further investigation. The panel will include legal experts who will determine if the news violates laws and policies.

August 23, 2023 at 02:08AM

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IMA opposes NMC norms on prescriptions, bar on meets

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the Union health minister to withdraw regulations requiring doctors to prescribe generic drugs until the quality of all medicines can be assured. The IMA also expressed concerns about regulations prohibiting doctors from attending conferences sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. The association called for exemptions for associations and organizations from the regulations.

August 23, 2023 at 02:10AM

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Vikram all set for soft landing as India reaches for the Moon today

India is set to make history by landing a probe in the polar region of the Moon. The Chandrayaan-3 lander, named Vikram, is scheduled to touchdown on Wednesday, followed by the release of the rover named Pragyan. If successful, India will be the first to land close to the lunar south pole. Vikram has been equipped with sturdier legs to withstand landing velocities.

August 23, 2023 at 01:03AM

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Centre not releasing K'taka funds, says Siddaramaiah, asks FM for grants of Rs 11,000 crore

In a two-page letter, Siddaramaiah reminded the Centre that the 15th Finance Commission, in its final report for 2021-26, had awarded state-specific grants worth Rs 6,000 crore to Karnataka for "holistic improvement of water bodies in Bengaluru and for peripheral ring roads".

August 22, 2023 at 02:49AM

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If factors unfavourable, we will postpone landing to August 27: Senior Isro scientist on Chandrayaan-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is considering an alternative landing date of August 27 for the Chandrayaan-3 mission if conditions are not favourable on August 23. ISRO has taken precautions and learned from the mistakes of the Chandrayaan-2 mission, strengthening the legs of the Vikram lander and conducting rigorous testing. ISRO is prioritizing a smooth landing and will delay if necessary, even though it may result in a loss of four Earth days for rover and lander operations.

August 22, 2023 at 01:54AM

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Four arrests as police investigate large-scale violence at Derbyshire kabaddi event

Violence erupted during a circle kabaddi tournament in Derby, UK, where gunshots were fired and individuals fought with swords, rods, and machetes. Four arrested men are suspected of firearm possession and violent disorder. The tournament was organized by the England Kabaddi Federation (EKF), with yellow Khalistan flags present. The incident occurred despite crowd barriers protecting the pitch, and EKF stressed that those involved weren't linked to their affiliated clubs.

August 22, 2023 at 12:57AM

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NSCN(IM) links Naga outfit to Manipur killings

Terming the act of targeting the Kuki trio "within the jurisdiction of Nagalim" an "unwarranted intrusion", the NSCN(IM) said the August 18 killings at Sipijang village near Thowai were the handiwork of the proscribed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and a Naga outfit that it said "doesn't represent the community's interest and welfare".

August 21, 2023 at 12:47AM

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