The Ministry of Education released the 2024 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) on August 12, ranking Indian higher education institutions across five key parameters. In the Management category, IIM Ahmedabad secured the top spot, followed by IIM Bangalore at rank 2. Notably, five institutes from Karnataka made it to the list.
Read MoreJapan braces for Typhoon Shanshan, its strongest typhoon this year, urging evacuations in Kyushu. The storm, with gusts up to 252 km/h, is causing severe disruptions such as Toyota suspending operations, numerous flight cancellations, and train service halts. Heavy rain and violent winds are expected as authorities warn of possible major disasters.
Read MoreThe Monsoon session of Parliament included critical questions on topics such as MGNREGS funding, prison overcrowding, school closures, drug seizures, insolvency recovery rates, gold smuggling, heatwave deaths, and road accidents. The government responded thoroughly with data and outlined measures to address these concerns, striving for transparency and accountability in governance.
Read MoreAfghan women are protesting an online Taliban law that bans them from raising their voices in public. The new regulation mandates that women must cover their faces, bodies, and voices when outside their homes. Many women, from inside and outside Afghanistan, are defying this law by posting videos of themselves singing on social media.
Read MoreTata Motors plans to source battery packs for its electric vehicles from China’s Octillion Power Systems, replacing Tata AutoComp Systems. This strategy aims at boosting performance and supply chain diversity, combining advanced foreign technology with local sourcing. While India faces challenges with lithium-ion cell production, this move supports scaled-up production and aligns with gradual...
Read MoreThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has sanctioned three major railway projects worth about Rs 6,456 crore in Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh. These include two new railway lines and a multi-tracking project, expanding the rail network by nearly 300 kilometers. The projects aim to enhance connectivity, create jobs, and support India’s climate...
Read MoreSagittarius is celebrated for its adventurous spirit and love for freedom. However, Sagittarians also possess traits like deep philosophical insights, hidden sensitivity, and a strong sense of justice. They have a natural flair for creativity and a need for independence, driven by insatiable curiosity and private reflection, adding depth to their personality.
Read MoreThe TV drama ‘Sandhayaraagam’ welcomes dancer and actor Guru to its cast. Guru, noted for his dynamic performances from ‘Dance Jodi Dance,’ will introduce a significant character, adding complexity to the show’s emotional storyline involving siblings Janaki and Sandhiya. The series, starring Sandhya Jagarlamudi and Antara Swarnakar, has captivated viewers since October 2023.
Read MorePolice in Vietnam have arrested more than a dozen people in connection with a baby smuggling ring that trafficked 16 newborns across several cities and provinces in the country, state media said Wednesday. Police have investigated 84 suspected baby trafficking cases that have occurred since the beginning of the year in 32 cities and...
Read MoreAt least 30 people were injured when a wall collapsed during a religious function in Punpun area near Shripalpur, on the outskirts of Patna. The incident occurred at 2.15 pm on Wednesday. According to Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Rajeev Mishra, the injured were immediately taken to a local medical facility by senior police...
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