Morning Digest: MEA says ties with Russia, Ukraine stand on their own; Contentious Broadcasting Bill to proceed only after wider consultation, and more
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The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on August 20, 2024.
Ties with Russia, Ukraine stand on their own: MEA official
India has “substantive and independent” relations with Russia and Ukraine that “stand on their own”, Secretary West in the Ministry of External Affairs, Tanmaya Lal, said on Monday while announcing the “landmark” visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Poland and Ukraine later this week.
Contentious Broadcasting Bill to proceed only after wider consultation: I&B Minister
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has put the draft Broadcasting Bill, 2023, on hold, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, indicated to reporters on Monday (August 19, 2024), saying there would be a wider consultation with creators and other stakeholders.
Kolkata rape and murder: doctors march to police headquarters; CBI seeks nod for polygraph test on accused
Hundreds of doctors marched to the Lalbazar, the headquarters of the Kolkata police, on Monday (August 19, 2024) along with two senior physicians Kunal Sarkar and Subarna Goswami, who were summoned by the police for allegedly revealing the identity of the victim of the gruesome rape and murder at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Risk of large outbreak of mpox low in India for now, says Health Ministry official
RBI plans ₹1 lakh crore OMO in December to boost liquidity amid upcoming tax payments, ensuring stability in the banking system.
IndiGo faces ongoing flight delays and cancellations due to technology issues, weather, and new crew rostering rules.
Stock markets experience volatility as investors await RBI's monetary policy amid foreign fund outflows and mixed global trends.
ED attaches assets worth ₹1,120 crore in Anil Ambani's Reliance Group case, totaling ₹10,000 crore amid money laundering probe.
Rupee rises 20 paise to 89.69 against the dollar as investors await RBI's monetary policy decision amidst market pressures.
Just nine Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs) owed Indian banks over ₹58,000 crore in principal and interest. To date, banks have recovered just over ₹19,000 crore — roughly 33% of the total dues.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges Indian businesses to seize opportunities in Russia's market, addressing talent shortages and trade demands.
Premiumisation is driving the growth in beauty and personal care industry in India and this segment is growing faster than the products made for the masses, industry executives said at Cosmoprof India 2025, a beauty & personal care industry event currently underway in Mumbai.
Scaling Artificial Intelligence(AI) at the speed at which consultants project is not possible by the laws of physics and may not be environmentally sustainable, said Tanvir Khan, who is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of NTT DATA North America, part of the Japanese technology services and data centre company NTT Data, in an interview with The Hindu.
The Rupee appreciated by 19 paise to close at 89.96 against the U.S. dollar amid weak dollar index support.
India aims to expand its tea exports to China, highlighting diverse varieties like Darjeeling and Masala at a recent buyer-seller meet.
Stock markets rebound after four days of decline as Sensex rises 158 points, driven by tech and IT shares.
India reduces Russian oil imports by 38% in October 2025, marking the sharpest decline in value and volume yet.