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Rishi Sunak's campaign to stay British PM showed his lack of political touch
Predecessors such as Tony Blair and Boris Johnson were more politically astute and able to connect with voters. As for Sunak, he didn't have to call the election until Jan. 2025. He defied political advice by doing so in May - with Conservative support dwindling steadily amid an economic slump, ethics scandals and a revolving door of leaders over the last two years - and announced the July 4 date in the pouring rain.
No jeans or T-shirts: Sena MLA seeks action against Mumbai college for imposing dress code; dubs it 'Talibani fatwa'
Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik criticized a Mumbai college for its dress code banning jeans, T-shirts, and revealing outfits, labeling it a "Talibani fatwa." The college, N G Acharya and D K Marathe, issued the notice after previously imposing a dress code that was challenged in court. Sarnaik called for action against the college authorities.
After hijab ban, Mumbai college bars students from wearing T-shirts, torn jeans
The directive came after the Bombay High Court on June 26 refused to interfere in a decision taken by the college to impose a ban on hijab, burka and naqab on its premises, observing that such rules do not violate students' fundamental rights.
Indian Army signs Mou for 'next generation wireless technologies'
The Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Indian Army, and the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance collaboration in 'Next Generation Wireless Technologies for Indian Army. The MoU aims to establish an 'Advanced Military Research and Incubation Centre' at MCTE, focusing on Advanced Wireless Technologies for the Indian Army. This partnership represents a shared commitment to exploring new technological frontiers and addressing modern battlefield challenges, with potential benefits beyond the military to areas such as telecommunications, emergency response, and public safety.
Scrap NEET, allow states to conduct entrance tests: Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar
The NTA has come under criticism amid allegations of irregularities and inflation of marks in the medical entrance exam. To a question regarding city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) polls, Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress chief said elections will be announced soon and there is a need to prepare the party for that.
Women find their feet in India’s space sector
Saraniya Periaswamy and Umamaheswari K played instrumental roles in the successful debut of the world’s first rocket equipped with a 3D-printed engine by Agnikul Cosmos from Sriharikota. They oversaw the project from inception to launch, highlighting women's growing contributions to India's space sector. Agnikul aborted the mission four times in the past few months before witnessing success on May 30.
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South Korea could be the next big study abroad destination
South Korea's popularity in India is growing, driven by its diverse cultural appeal and increasing interest from Indian students. Scholarships from the South Korean government and universities attract international students. The country is becoming a favorable destination for businesses due to regulatory advantages.
Vice Admiral K Swaminathan assumes charge as vice chief of Navy
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, specialized in communication and electronic warfare, assumed office as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff in New Delhi. His illustrious career includes commanding various naval vessels and receiving prestigious awards.
Congress is 'Sultan of tukde, tukde gang': PM Modi at Karnataka poll rally
"This is a land where mothers dream about sending their children to armed forces in the service of the nation. On the other hand, there is a Congress party which is going around becoming the 'Sultan of tukde tukde gang'. The dangerous intention of Congress to divide, break and weaken the country is still the same," Modi claimed.
The East Asian tech hub: K-college the latest rage in K-pop Krazy Gen Z universe
At around 2,000 this year, the number is still just a fraction of the Indian students enrolled in traditionally popular destinations such as the US, UK, Canada and Australia. But the East Asian technology hub is fast emerging as an alternative destination for Indian students, owing to factors such as a large number of courses taught in English, a developed market with ample internship and employment opportunities, pro-international student policies and competitive costs along with a government push to attract overseas students.
'Death's Game' stars Park So-dam & Seo In-guk plan to visit India & interact with fans
The first four episodes of 'Death's Game' are available on Prime Video. The second part of the show will premiere on the streamer in January.
DK Shivakumar urges tech companies to pledge their CSR funds for rural schools in Karnataka
The State government is trying to implement a new education system. If the quality of education in rural schools is improved, students from the interior of Karnataka will be able to compete at a global stage, he said.
BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus and Goa University sign MoU to collaborate on academic and research advances
As part of the agreement, faculty of both, BITS Pilani and Goa University will collaborate in supervision of students and in joint research in disciplines of mutual interest. GU and its colleges will send B.Tech/M.Tech/B.E./M.E./B.Sc./M.Sc/MA/Ph.D. students to a BITS Pilani campus.
Karnataka govt organises mega event of reading Constitution's preamble, tens of lakhs of people from India, abroad participate
The Karnataka government organized a large-scale event to celebrate the International Day of Democracy by reading the Constitution's preamble. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah led the celebrations, with millions of people from India and abroad participating. The government had expected around 5 to 10 lakh people to register, but nearly 2.28 crore people registered online. The aim of the event was to promote understanding of democracy and the Constitution, particularly among the youth.
K'taka govt launches 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, 1.1 cr women heads of households to get Rs 2000 monthly aid
Seeking to fulfill another key pre-poll promise, the Congress government in Karnataka on Wednesday launched the 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, offering a monthly assistance of Rs 2,000 to about 1.1 crore women who are heads of their households. AICC President M Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar were among those present at the public function on Maharaja College grounds, attended by tens of thousands of people.
Congress to replicate the work done by its government in Karnataka across India: Rahul Gandhi
"The work we have done in Karnataka will be replicated across India," Rahul said. The 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, rolled out amid fanfare, is one of the five pre-poll 'guarantees' of the Congress, which ousted the BJP from power in the May Assembly elections. "The five guarantees of the Congress are not just schemes; they are a governance model," Gandhi said. Taking a dig at the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, he said there is a "fashion" these days that the "government in Delhi" only works for billionaires.
Talent beyond IITs: Small-town college supplied motors for Chandrayaan-3
The Sona College of Technology, a lesser-known engineering college in India, has made significant contributions to India's space missions. They developed a stepper motor for the Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission and a quadruplex BLDC motor for the Reusable Launch Vehicle project. These achievements highlight the talent and potential of regional engineering colleges in India, which often produce scientists and engineers for prestigious projects like ISRO's Chandrayaan mission.
ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission started at classrooms across country
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) team leading the Chandrayaan-3 mission consists of individuals from various institutes, including TKM College of Engineering, IITs of Madras and Kharagpur, IISc-Bangalore, and Bharathidasan University. The chairman of ISRO, S Somanath, holds a B.Tech in mechanical engineering from TKM College of Engineering and a master's in aerospace engineering from IISc.
Parliament passes Bill to set up national agency to fund research across universities
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill 2023, which paves the way for the establishment of a national agency to fund research across Indian universities, has been passed by the Rajya Sabha in a speedy 40-minute debate. The Bill had previously been passed by the Lok Sabha. The Department of Science and Technology will administer the NRF, with strategic direction provided by a Governing Board headed by the prime minister.
D-Mart Q1 Preview: PAT growth likely to trail sales as margin under pressure
Ahead of its earnings, shares of the company end 0.5% higher on the National Stock Exchange at Rs 3,838.75. In the June quarter, the stock has gained more than 14% and scaled an over 6-month high of Rs 4,150 last month.
Karnataka Congress withdraws tomorrow's state-wide bandh due to exams
The Congress had decided to hold a symbolic bandh for two hours from 9 am to 11 am on March 9 to protest the alleged rampant corruption by the BJP government and to demand the resignation of the Chief Minister. Shivakumar said, "But students and parents expressed their concerns that bandh will cause inconvenience to them as there are exams. Their welfare is our priority. So respecting their feelings, we have decided to withdraw the bandh call."
Congress bandh call will not evoke response, as party itself on verge of getting shut: Karnataka CM
"Congress is the well of corruption, their sins are not just one or two. Congress itself is on the verge of getting bandh, so by means of such protests and bandh they want to safeguard their political future, it won't get any response, because those who make allegations should be of clean hands, only then it will have some value," Bommai said.
Karnataka Congress calls statewide bandh for two hours on March 9 against BJP's alleged corruption
Of the Rs 2.02 crore, Rs 40 lakh was allegedly the bribe that Kumar had received from the head of a private company that had won a contract to supply raw materials to the Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd (KSDL), of which his father Virupakshappa was the Chairman, the post from which he resigned on Friday.
A tale of grit & perseverance: Kerala school dropout Surendran K Pattel is now a district judge in Texas
The Indian-origin attorney had to take up odd jobs to help his 'financially-strapped' family.
Dr Subhash Babu, first Indian scientist to be awarded Bailey K. Ashford Medal
The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) is the world's largest scientific organization in tropical medicine, and the medal is awarded annually to one or more mid-career-investigators for distinguished work in tropical medicine.
Kharge vs Tharoor on Monday as Congress set for non-Gandhi president after 24 years
Tharoor has studied at premier institutions in India and the US, including St Stephen's College in Delhi and Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in Massachusetts. He completed a Ph.D. in 1978 from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Kharge, who was elected MLA for nine timed, has seen a steady rise in his career graph from humble beginnings as a union leader in his home-district of Gulbarga, now Kalaburagi.
S P Dharkar new chief of IAF Eastern Air Command
Air Marshal S P Dharkar on Saturday took charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force's Eastern Air Command, officials said. Dharkar, the former Director General of the Defence Space Agency, succeeds Air Marshal D K Patnaik, who superannuated on Friday.
'Utterly brilliant.' UK college student shakes a leg to desi dhol beats, video goes viral on Twitter
The cute incident took place on the occasion of the college's culture day.
Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar accuses Centre of 'destabilizing' youth movement
Indian Youth Congress (IYC) chief Srinivas B V on Friday had said the Delhi Police's Crime Branch questioned him about the assistance being provided by him to people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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