Top news of the day: Rahul Gandhi moves Supreme Court against Gujarat High Court verdict in defamation case; India, UAE agree on trade settlement in local currencies, and more
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Top news updates from The Hindu on July 15, 2023
Criminal defamation case | Rahul Gandhi moves SC for suspension of his conviction
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 15 approached the Supreme Court against the Gujarat High Court’s refusal to stay his conviction in a criminal defamation case. The petition is likely to be mentioned for early hearing A single Judge Bench of the High Court had found no merit in Mr. Gandhi’s plea to suspend the conviction for him to appeal.
India, UAE to settle trade in respective currencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 15 held comprehensive talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to further deepen the multi-faceted bilateral ties and announced that the two countries have agreed to start trade settlement in their currencies. In his remarks after meeting the UAE President, Mr. Modi said India-UAE trade witnessed a 20 per cent increase since the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement last year.
India, China should find a mutually acceptable solution to resolve border issue: Wang Yi
Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Jakarta has said that both countries should find a mutually acceptable solution to the border problem without letting “specific issues” define the overall relationship. Mr. Jaishankar has also made it very clear to China that until there is peace and tranquillity in border areas, the relationship between the two countries cannot progress.
Yamuna River water level recedes slowly, concerns remain amid rain forecast
Tamil Nadu's Maternal Mortality Ratio drops to 39.4 and Infant Mortality Rate to 7.7, aiming for zero maternal deaths.
Low pressure forms in the Bay; heavy rain likely in parts of Andhra Pradesh from November 25, says IMD. The weather system may intensify into a depression around November 25, it says.
APIIC's water supply failure impacts 300 industries in Andhra Pradesh, causing production losses worth crores.
UDF retains Palakkad by 18,840 votes, LDF defends Chelakkara by 12,201 votes in Kerala byelections.
Supreme Court criticizes CAQM for inadequate response to Delhi's severe air pollution, emphasizing the need for proactive measures and enforcement.
Supreme Court Justice praises late Chief Justice Lakshmana Rao for legal excellence and altruism at commemoration event.
Independent candidate Shivaji Patil injured in fire during victory celebration, along with women, after winning Chandgad Assembly constituency.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discusses 'Brand Bharat' as a statement of authenticity and comfort in one's own identity.
Christian Medical College organizes inter school quiz competition on cardiology to increase heart disease awareness among students.
Kozhikode School Arts Festival ends with City sub-district leading, featuring 12,000 students in 300 events across 20 venues.
Missionaries from USA, France, and Europe aided in the growth of Madras Presidency, benefiting Tamil Nadu in healthcare and education.