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The ABC’s lead India correspondent, Avani Dias, was forced to return to Australia after the Modi government withheld her visa and subjected her to intimidation. The decision came after the airing of a ‘Foreign Correspondent’ episode on Sikh separatism and before the release of her podcast investigating Modi’s life. The Modi administration’s actions have raised concerns about the suppression of dissent and media freedom in India.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should open the batting for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Ganguly, who currently serves as the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals, expressed his opinion during an interaction organized by the franchise.
Ganguly emphasized the exceptional six-hitting ability of the Indian team and urged captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid to devise a fearless approach for playing T20 cricket. He expressed confidence in the abilities of both Rohit and Kohli to deliver, highlighting Virat’s potential to score a 40-ball century. Ganguly drew parallels to Rohit’s aggressive batting in the 50-over World Cup, emphasizing the importance of putting pressure on the opposition in the early overs.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come under fire for making comments that critics say targeted the country’s Muslim population. At a weekend rally, Modi accused the opposition of wanting to take Hindus’ money and give it to “infiltrators,” a term often used to refer to Bangladeshi Muslims. The opposition Congress Party has lodged an official election complaint, calling Modi’s speech a “blatant and direct violation of election laws.” Modi is seeking his third term in office and is accused of using religion as a wedge issue.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global concern, threatening to reverse decades of progress in healthcare. The Global Leaders Group on AMR has issued an urgent call to political leaders to commit to specific actions to address this crisis at the upcoming high-level meeting on AMR at the United Nations General Assembly. AMR occurs when microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. Resistant infections can be difficult or impossible to treat, leading to prolonged illness, disability, and even death. India has a particularly high burden of AMR due to widespread and unregulated use of antibiotics. To combat AMR, experts emphasize the need for improved surveillance, strengthened healthcare systems, and responsible use of antibiotics across human, animal, and environmental sectors. Bold action is required now to mitigate the devastating human and economic toll of AMR.
Unfair dismissals and incorrect wide calls marred India’s recent match, raising questions about the reliability of umpiring despite the availability of technology.
The European Union (EU) has implemented new visa regulations that simplify the process for frequent Indian travelers to obtain multiple-entry Schengen visas with extended validity. These changes will make it easier for Indians to travel to 29 European nations.
Reliance Jio Infocomm, the telecom arm of Reliance Industries, reported a 13.2% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Monday, driven by a surge in subscriber additions. The company’s net profit climbed to 53.37 billion rupees ($640.2 million) in the January-March quarter compared to 47.16 billion rupees in the same period last year.
The water levels in the Papanasam and Manimuthar dams in India have risen significantly, prompting officials to release water. As of Monday, the Papanasam dam was at 60.05 feet and the Manimuthar dam was at 90.26 feet.
India’s economy is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by a combination of factors including increased foreign investment, a shift towards manufacturing, and the rise of a new generation of entrepreneurs. The country is becoming more open and pro-business, with the government implementing a range of reforms to make it easier to do business. This is leading to a surge in growth and innovation, with the emergence of new industries and technologies. The government is also playing a more proactive role in promoting economic development, with the introduction of policies such as the ‘Make in India’ campaign and the ‘Production-Linked Incentives’ scheme. These reforms are having a positive impact on the economy, with the Economist Intelligence Unit forecasting that India’s GDP will grow by 7.5% in 2023.