India News Digest
Cyclone Murasu made landfall on India's eastern coast, and DW reported that it wreaked havoc, with Andhra Pradesh bracing for a second cyclone within a week. Separately, the government's proposed $5.5 billion sale of IDBI Bank to Fairfax faces opposition from employees and politicians.
India Today
India Wins Commonwealth Kabaddi Titles
India's men's and women's teams both won titles at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship held in Ahmedabad.
IDBI Bank Sale Faces Opposition
Fairfax's proposed $5.5 billion deal for IDBI Bank is facing opposition from employees and political groups, according to Reuters.
Fiscal Consolidation Focus on Revenue
A Center for Global Development analysis argues that India's next fiscal consolidation should rest on revenue rather than other measures.
Bond Market Credibility Test
Bloomberg reports that India's bond market puzzle is being framed as a test of the country's credibility.
India to Simplify Visa Forms
The Hindu reports that India is set to simplify its visa forms.
India-Made HIV-Prevention Shot Approved
The approval of an India-made version of an HIV-prevention shot is raising hopes for access in low-income countries, according to The Hindu.
Sri Lanka Blackout Lessons for Rooftop Solar
The Indian Express examines what Sri Lanka's recent blackout offers as lessons for India's rooftop solar push.
Poverty Reduction Amid Rising Inequality
Al Jazeera reports on how India pulled 500 million people out of poverty while inequality deepens.
State Capacity Debated as Growth Constraint
Time Magazine argues that India cannot rise without addressing weak state capacity.
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Cyclone Murasu Makes Landfall on Eastern Coast
Cyclone Murasu made landfall on India's eastern coast, and DW reported that it wreaked havoc after landfall. Andhra Pradesh had been bracing for the cyclone, which was its second in less than a week.
PM Modi Lauds Poverty Reduction Achievement
Prime Minister Modi praised India's achievement as the fastest poverty reducer while launching projects worth 21,800 crore for Pune Metro.
Rahul Gandhi Calls for Debate with PM Modi
Rahul Gandhi stated that a debate with Prime Minister Modi is still awaited, according to The Times of India. No further details of the exchange are included in the headline summary.
INDIA Bloc Allies Distance Themselves from Remark
INDIA bloc allies have snubbed a remark by Left leader Neha Bora described as 'radical thinking' regarding 'Brahmanvaad', according to The Times of India.
Supreme Court on Indefinite Protest Sites
The Top Court remarked that a site cannot be occupied indefinitely in the name of protest, according to NDTV.