India internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy
NEW DELHI, Jul 15, 2021, AP. It began in February with a tweet by pop…
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India’s PM makes changes in Cabinet committees
NEW DELHI, Jul 13, 2021, The Hindu. After a large-scale rejig of his Council of…
At least 65 killed by lightning strikes and thunderstorms in northern India
NEW DELHI, Jul 13, 2021, CNN. At least 65 people were killed by lightning strikes…
In India’s cabinet reshuffle, over 20 ministers may be inducted
NEW DELHI, Jul 6, 2021, India Today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to expand…
India’s June services activity shrinks at fastest rate in 11-months
BENGALURU, Jul 5, 2021, Reuters. Activity in India’s dominant services sector contracted sharply in June…
Drones to ensure adherence to Covid-19 protocol on Chennai beaches
NEW DELHI, Jul 4, 2021, The Hindu. Police in Mylapore, Triplicane and Adyar are using…
Delhi: Markets, malls permitted to operate from July 3
NEW DELHI, Jul 3, 2021, ANI. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) permits the opening…
[Analytics] With Modi squeezing Twitter, India’s love for big tech may be ending
It’s not a good time to be Twitter in India. Over the past few days,…
Asia-Pacific stock markets topped global charts in the first half of 2021
SINGAPORE, Jul 1, 2021, CNBC. Vietnam’s VN index and the Taiex in Taiwan both surged…
Modi govt’s policies for Amazon, Walmart may impede Kirana stores growth
NEW DELHI, Jun 30, 2021, The Mint. For small shopkeepers to climb out of the…
India-China to discuss Gogra-Hot Springs disengagement
NEW DELHI, Jun 29, 2021, Hindustan Times. Although the dates of the agreed 12th round…
China launches first bullet train in Tibet, close to Indian border
BEIJING, Jun 25, 2021, PTI. China on Friday operationalised its first fully electrified bullet train…