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TopicSouth Africa

Topic: South Africa

India’s economic sway in Africa is far behind China’s but ‘trump cards’ yet to be played

India is believed to have several ‘trump cards’ for the continent, one of them being MSME sector. Triangular projects & strategic investment can further propel its influence in Africa.

Cheetah ‘Gamini’ gives birth to 5 cubs, number of India-born cubs now 13

In February 2023, 12 cheetahs were brought to Kuno National Park from South Africa. Gamini is part of the group brought from South Africa.

ICJ rejects Israel’s request to throw out genocide charges, stops short of calling for ceasefire

International Court of Justice ordered Israel to contain killings of civilians in Gaza, preserve evidence of its actions & punish those calling for genocide of Palestinians.

Hope India will support South Africa’s case against Israel at ICJ, says Palestinian ambassador

Adnan Abu Al Haija expressed hope that India plays 'a bigger role in peace process'. Meanwhile, analysts say the case is exposing cracks in international law.

South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is crucial. Future wars need legal sanctions

The Second World War did not bring about a genocide taboo. The last century saw the efflorescence of such massacres.

South Africa accused of anti-Semitism after sacking U-19 cricket captain who made pro-Israel remarks

Israel envoy to India Naor Gilon, UK politician Zac Goldsmith etc criticise David Teeger's dismissal as captain. South Africa has taken Israel to ICJ for 'genocide' in Gaza.

Black South African youth buy luxury goods only to destroy them publicly. Here’s why

The subculture is called izikhothane. In a developing economy like South Africa, it has not been well received. It’s often criticised as wasteful and reckless by society.

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Zulu prince who roiled South African politics, passes away at 95

Buthelezi was a champion of his people and a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid but his rivalry with the ANC led to fraught days and much bloodshed before South Africa was able to elect its first Black leader.

Over 60 killed, 43 hurt after massive fire engulfs building in South Africa’s Johannesburg

According to reports, fire engulfed a five-storey building that had been abandoned at one stage but where people had been living. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire.

South African news site stands by report on Modi ‘tantrum’, alleges cyber attack from ‘Indian servers’

Daily Maverick report elicited denial from Ramaphosa govt, which said deputy President Mashatile was not 'despatched last minute'. Ramaphosa greeted Chinese counterpart Xi in person.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.