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Delhi college with deep Olympic ties

In the national capital, the distance between Mori Gate and Daryaganj should not be more than three to four kilometres. When India's hockey team was chosen for the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, it included Michael A. Gettle and Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi Senior.

Bipartisanism

The Union Budget for 2024-25 has sparked significant discussion due to striking resemblance of some provisions to promises made in the Congress party’s 2024 Lok Sabha election manifesto.

Coalition Budget

The first budget of this government marks a critical juncture. For the first time in his political career, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is compelled to navigate the delicate terrain of coalition politics, reflecting a shift from his previous dominance with the BJP’s clear majorities.

Toxic Air

Air pollution in ten Indian cities assumed alarming proportions and was linked to deaths of 33,000 people every year between 2008 and 2019, a study published on 6 July 2024 in the Lancet Planetary Health Journal points out.

Security Failure

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania is a stark reminder of the evolving threats facing public figures in an increasingly polarised political landscape.

Jobs for Locals

The recent decision by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to temporarily shelve the proposed job reservation bill for Kannadigas has ignited debate across various sectors.

Recovery Budget

In light of the recent setback in the general election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government faces the urgent task of revitalising the Indian economy and addressing concerns expressed by voters.

Emerging Pandemic

Spurred by climate change and global trade, pathogens that cause plant diseases and crop-destroying pests are increasing and spreading far and wide.

Indian varsities will need funds for AI research

In a recent Wall Street Journal a rticle by Isabelle Bousquette, academics from Brown, Columbia and Cornell University complained that universities in the United States are finding it difficult to keep up with research in artificial intelligence (AI) because it is simply too expensive to do so.

Strategic Balance

The recent diplomatic dance between India and the United States, highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow, signals a complex balancing act that harkens back to historical precedents.