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2025 to be International Year of Quantum Science and Tech, UN says
6 months, 4 weeks ago

2025 to be International Year of Quantum Science and Tech, UN says

The Hindu  

The United Nations has said 2025 will be designated the ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’. In a statement, the body said the initiative will be “year-long”, “worldwide”, and that it will “be observed through activities at all levels aimed at increasing public awareness of the importance of quantum science and applications.” The proclamation is the result of a …

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India starts survey to assess women participation in workforce
11 months, 1 week ago

India starts survey to assess women participation in workforce

The Hindu  

The Union Ministries of Labour & Employment and Women & Child Development have started a joint survey on increasing women participation in the workforce. The survey was announced by Union Minister Smriti Irani in New Delhi at a function “Women in the Workforce for Viksit Bharat” on Tuesday. Latest PLFS data The latest results of the Periodic Labour Force Survey, …

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Video: 9th International Yoga Day celebrated on world's highest railway bridge in J&K
1 year, 6 months ago

Video: 9th International Yoga Day celebrated on world's highest railway bridge in J&K

Hindustan Times  

The 9th International Yoga Day was celebrated worldwide with various unique styles, attracting a large number of participants on Wednesday. In Jammu and Kashmir, the celebrations reached new heights as a Yoga session was held on the Chenab railway bridge, the world's highest, situated in the Reasi district. Children during a Yoga session at Chenab railway bridge, Jammu and Kashmir …

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Belarus opposition group urges EU to maintain sanctions on Belarus state companies
1 year, 7 months ago

Belarus opposition group urges EU to maintain sanctions on Belarus state companies

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — A member of the Belarus opposition movement urged the European Union on Monday to keep sanctions against a Belarusian state fertilizer producer, warning that lifting them would generate a $1.5 billion windfall for Alexander Lukashenko’s regime as it supports Russia’s war on Ukraine. “Belaruskali is the firm that finances the deportation of Ukrainian children,” Latushka, who was …

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'Gender Dimensions' of Corruption Being Explored in G-20 Anti-graft Meeting: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
1 year, 9 months ago

'Gender Dimensions' of Corruption Being Explored in G-20 Anti-graft Meeting: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

News 18  

Gender dimensions of corruption are being explored in the G-20 anti-graft working group meetings along with the role of information and communications technology in combatting corruption in the public sector, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. He said one of the focus areas of the anti-corruption working group of the G-20 in 2023 is international …

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Borussia Dortmund 5-0 Stuttgart: Edin Terzic's side end three-match winless run in Bundesliga
2 years, 2 months ago

Borussia Dortmund 5-0 Stuttgart: Edin Terzic's side end three-match winless run in Bundesliga

Daily Mail  

Borussia Dortmund returned to winning ways with an impressive performance Borussia Dortmund stormed past VfB Stuttgart 5-0 with two goals from England international Jude Bellingham on Saturday to notch up their first win in four league games and climb to fourth place in the Bundesliga. The hosts, who lost to leaders Union Berlin last week, needed just two minutes to …

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University of Amsterdam urging international students without housing not to come to NL
2 years, 5 months ago

University of Amsterdam urging international students without housing not to come to NL

NL Times  

Amsterdam is facing a severe housing shortage for students to the extent that the University of Amsterdam is urging international students not to come to the Dutch capital if they haven’t found housing. A spokesperson for the university told NL Times that an email was sent to international students on its housing waiting list telling them that they should reconsider …

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Fuelled by Omicron Concern, Northeastern States Revise Covid Protocols for Inbound Travellers
3 years, 1 month ago

Fuelled by Omicron Concern, Northeastern States Revise Covid Protocols for Inbound Travellers

News 18  

Even as the new omicron variant of the novel coronavirus has stoked global concern with its constellation of mutations that may dodge antibodies, health officials in the northeast are gearing up according to latest norms for inbound travellers to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Anurag Goel, principal secretary, Assam state health department, told News18, “Yes, we are aware of the …

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'Omicron variant doesn't escape RT-PCR, RAT tests': Centre advises states to ramp up testing
3 years, 1 month ago

'Omicron variant doesn't escape RT-PCR, RAT tests': Centre advises states to ramp up testing

India TV News  

Highlights Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan held a review meeting with states and UTs on Tuesday Centre has asked all states and UTs to focus on intensive containment, active surveillance The Omicron variant has been categorised by the WHO as 'variant of concern' Amid mounting concerns over the potentially more contagious coronavirus variant Omicron spreading to many countries, Union Health …

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World Cancer Day 2021: Theme, history and significance
3 years, 11 months ago

World Cancer Day 2021: Theme, history and significance

India Today  

World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on February 4. Hence, to raise the awareness of cancer and encourage its prevention, World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4 as an international event. World Cancer Day 2021: Theme The theme for World Cancer Day 2021 is 'I Am and I Will.' World Cancer Day: History World Cancer Day originated …

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What options does the EU have if the UK breaks international law?
4 years, 3 months ago

What options does the EU have if the UK breaks international law?

The Independent  

The European Commission responded furiously to the publication of the UK Internal Market Bill last week because it gives ministers the power to set aside some of the provisions of the withdrawal agreement by which the UK left the EU in January. Maros Sefcovic, the commission vice-president, demanded a meeting with Michael Gove, the Cabinet Office minister, in London, and …

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African Union launches powerful new single trading market
5 years, 7 months ago

African Union launches powerful new single trading market

Al Jazeera  

Impacting more than 1 billion people, the new trade deal will spur economic growth and innovation on the continent. Africa is taking a giant step towards harnessing its economic might now that 52 of the continent’s 55 countries have signed a free trade agreement that forms the Africa Continental Free Trade Area. The new continental trade agreement creates a single …

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