Australia a remarkable destination for Indian students: Philip Green

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Australian High Commissioner Philip Green pitched Australia as a prime destination for Indian students, highlighting competitive education. He noted education is a ‘super-highway’ for growth and that 8 Australian universities are opening campuses in India. Australian High Commissioner Philip Green on Wednesday presented Australia as a remarkable destination for Indian students that offers competitive education … Read more

Union Health Minister JP Nadda discharged from AIIMS after angioplasty

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Union Health Minister JP Nadda has been discharged from AIIMS Delhi on Wednesday following a successful angioplasty procedure on Monday. He was admitted on August 14 after complaining of uneasiness and was kept under observation. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda, who underwent angioplasty on Monday (August 17), has been discharged from AIIMS … Read more

Cluster-based strategy can boost West Bengal’s industry: PHDCCI

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A PHDCCI report states West Bengal has significant potential for industrial growth via a cluster-based, export-oriented strategy. It identifies key investment areas like precision engineering, electronics, renewables, and food processing. West Bengal has significant potential to accelerate industrialisation by adopting a cluster-based, technology-intensive and export-oriented manufacturing strategy, with precision engineering, electronics, renewable-energy equipment, food processing, … Read more

Gujarat Forest Dept cracks down on wildlife crime, fines over Rs 13L

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Gujarat’s Forest Department has registered 75 offences and recovered over Rs. 13.30 lakh in fines in the last four months in the Gir East Forest Division, taking strict action against illegal hunting, unauthorized entry, and other wildlife crimes. Crackdown on Wildlife Crime in Gir Gujarat’s Forest Department, committed to protecting Asiatic lions and forest resources, … Read more

Manav Suthar surpasses Ashwin, Harbhajan with best bowling in Sri Lanka

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Manav Suthar became the bowler with the best figures in Sri Lanka (10/131), surpassing Harbhajan Singh and R Ashwin. He is the third Indian to take a ten-wicket haul in the country, achieving this during the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. Young Indian spin-bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar etched his name in history, surpassing legends Harbhajan … Read more

Iran warns Gulf states against facilitating US military presence

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Iran’s Armed Forces Chief warned Persian Gulf nations against assisting the US military, stating Tehran is monitoring regional bases. This comes as the Pentagon evaluates reducing its military footprint in West Asia amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. Iran’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Major General Ali Abdollahi, on Wednesday warned that countries on the southern shores … Read more

NTA overhauls exam system, to end adhocism, hire professionals

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The NTA is overhauling its exam system by ending adhocism, hiring specialists, and recruiting for 20+ permanent posts. It is also strengthening security, creating a large question bank, and introducing a four-tier question paper checking system. NTA Initiates Major Overhaul and Recruitment The National Testing Agency is undertaking a major overhaul of its examination system, … Read more

Infra firms to see margin recovery from Q2FY27: Centrum report

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Infrastructure companies are expected to see margin recovery from Q2FY27 despite near-term pressure from high input costs. A Centrum report notes strong order books and maintained FY27 guidance, indicating a positive long-term outlook. Infrastructure companies could see a recovery in margins from the second quarter of FY27 as project execution picks up and cost pressures … Read more