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Events following Iran's fatwa against author Salman Rushdie

Indian-born novelist Salman Rushdie, who was attacked on a New York state lecture stage on Friday, spent years in hiding after he was ordered killed by Iran in 1989 because of his writing.

Reuters

Independence, in the words of an American

The power of that magical moment when India became free, which Mildred Talbot recorded, must never be forgotten

The Hindu

Moving policy away from population control

India’s focus should be on investment in human capital, on older adults living with dignity, and on healthy population ageing

The Hindu

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No holds barred: On the Chinese hurdle to designate terrorists

India must continue to try to designate terrorists and not lose faith in the process

The Hindu

A brave leap forward

India’s long jumpers are beginning to find their feet on the world stage. Sreeshankar’s historic silver and the consistent Muhammed Anees’ fifth place at the Commonwealth Games are the latest signs of encouragement. It’s now vital the athletes are not let down by the system

The Hindu

Salman Rushdie: timeline of the novelist’s career

The critically acclaimed writer rose to fame in 1981 and later received death threats for The Satanic Verses

The Guardian - UK

75 years of India partition: How tech is opening window into past

As India-Pakistan tensions hamper visits, social media helps people connect and online projects share oral histories.

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Active COVID-19 cases in India dip to to 1,23,535

Over 207 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the country so far.

The Hindu

India at 75 | A look at important Partition literature: Booker-winning Tomb of Sand, Khushwant Singh’s Train to Pakistan, and others

All of these works use compelling metaphors for the state of relations between India and Pakistan

The Hindu

India’s HIV patients say shortages leaving hundreds of thousands without drugs

Campaigners say many people have had to stop or switch antiretroviral medication regimes – but the government denies supply crisis

The Guardian - UK

At 75, India’s democracy is under pressure like never before

Since its independence in 1947, India has transformed from a poverty-stricken nation into one of the world's fastest-growing economies

The Independent UK

'Dhing Express' Hima Das changes track

The country is waiting to see Hima Das back on the 400m track but her eyes are on another finish line now. Her logic: “For years the world has seen India in 400m. Let us show them what we can do in 200m.”

The Times of India

World Championships helped me realise I could compete with the best, says triple jumper Eldhose Paul

KOCHI: In just a matter of days, triple jumper Eldhose Paul’s life has taken a turn for the better. From an unheralded triple jumper who took a last-ditch flight to compete in the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, to his return home as the golden star of Indian athletics from…

The Times of India

India expresses concern over reports of shelling near Ukraine's nuclear power plant

"We call for mutual restraint so as not to endanger the safety and security of nuclear facilities," India's Permanent Representative to the U.N. Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said

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Morning Digest | India-U.S. proposal lists Rauf Asghar role in JeM attacks; Ukraine ‘preparing for tragedy’ at nuclear plant, and more

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Boosting Northeast India-Thailand ties

The northeastern part of India is a very important component of India's "Act-East Policy" as it shares land borders with Myanmar. As many as four states of Northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram share borders with Myanmar.

The Hindu

India, U.S. should stay away from each other's domestic politics, says founder of Indiaspora

He said it was not possible to predict shape of future politics in the U.S. and that differences needed to be worked out through quiet consultation

The Hindu

Mohammad Azam Khan: a tale of valour, vendetta and victimhood

From being the voice of the people against the Rampur royalty to fighting against the marginalisation of Muslims in Indian politics, the Samajwadi Party stalwart has come a long way. Anuj Kumar traces the curious journey of the seasoned politician who believes only a hypocrite would be loved by all

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The Freedom Movement’s first political assassination in south India

Regardless of the motive, Vanchinathan’s slaying of Robert William Ashe is considered a prominent event in South India’s nationalist landscape

The Hindu

French Air Force contingent including 3 Rafale jets makes stopover in India

Following the strategically crucial stopover, a French readout said the cooperation with the Indian Air Force demonstrated a high level of mutual trust and interoperability between the two sides

The Hindu

From IC-814 to Pulwama, India-U.S. proposal lists Rauf Asghar role in every JeM terror attack

Officials say China ignored ‘incontrovertible evidence’ in placing hold at the UNSC

The Hindu

Indian football team to play against Vietnam, Singapore in September

The Indian team will face Singapore on September 24 before taking on Vietnam on September 27

The Hindu

India, Bangldesh review defence cooperation at annual dialogue

The dialogue was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar and Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division (AFD) of Bangladesh Lt. Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman

The Times of India

Mumbai wears Tricolour on its sleeve as 75th anniv of Independence draws closer

MUMBAI: The sheer number of national flags on display ahead of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence show the abiding respect the country holds for her martyrs and freedom fighters.

The Hindu

Rear Admiral Guillermo Pablo Rios of Argentina appointed leader of UNMOGIP

Rear Admiral Rios will follow Major General Jose Eladin Alcain of Uruguay who has nearly completed his tenure

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