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Cyclone Arnab is nearing India's coast, and authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of people. Separately, the Supreme Court is weighing how to balance free speech and privacy in a case challenging India's privacy law.
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India Evacuates Tens of Thousands as Cyclone Arnab Nears
Authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of people as the 'very severe' Cyclone Arnab approaches. The summary does not give a precise evacuation figure.
Heavy Rain Alerts Across 10 States
Ten Indian states are under heavy rain alerts, and the India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Arnab approaches.
Supreme Court Weighs Free Speech and Privacy
The Supreme Court has said the right to free speech must be balanced against privacy. The remark comes amid challenges to India's privacy law.
Media Groups Challenge India's Privacy Law
Media groups have brought a challenge to India's privacy law before the top court. Their petition is part of a wider debate over the law's effect on journalism.
News Publishers Alarmed by Privacy Law
India's news publishers have raised alarm over the government's privacy law. The concerns center on its potential impact on news reporting.
Arunachal Pradesh Remarks Test India-China Thaw
A border official's remarks about Arunachal Pradesh have cast a shadow over the India-China thaw. The remarks were reported by BBC.
Face-offs on India-China Border Test Modi Government
Border face-offs between India and China are testing the government six years after a deadly clash. Al Jazeera reports the incidents are a test of the relationship.
India Issues Fresh Advisory for Nationals in Saudi Arabia
India has issued a new advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia affected by flight cancellations. The advisory was reported by News On AIR.
India Emerges as Third-Largest Arms Exporter to Europe
India's Defence Secretary said the country has become the third-largest arms exporter to Europe. The claim was reported by News On AIR.
India Opens Asian Champions Trophy Defence With 13-0 Win
India beat Bangladesh 13-0 in Jalandhar in a strong start to its Asian Champions Trophy title defence. The result was reported by Hockey India.
Nilakanta Sharma Retires From International Hockey
Hockey player Nilakanta Sharma has announced his retirement from international hockey. Hockey India has praised his contribution to the sport.
India Chases Down Target to Seal T20I Series in Wellington
India staged a historic chase to seal the T20I series in Wellington, according to ICC. The summary gives no further match details.
Police Accused of Snatching Body in Punjab Drug Death Case
Opposition parties have targeted Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over a drug death case in which police were accused of snatching a body. The summary gives no further details.
Actor Imran Khan Gets Interim Relief in 'Leave India' Notice Challenge
Actor Imran Khan has received interim relief in his challenge to a 'Leave India' notice. The summary gives no further details of the court order.