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QS Sustainability Rankings: IIT Delhi tops India, IITs Kharagpur and Bombay follow
1 week, 6 days ago

QS Sustainability Rankings: IIT Delhi tops India, IITs Kharagpur and Bombay follow

India Today  

The QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2025 have been released, and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has emerged as the top-ranked Indian institution. QS SUSTAINABILITY RANKINGS 2025: TOP 10 INDIAN INSTITUTIONS Out of 78 Indian universities in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025, nine of the top ten institutions improved their global standings. Here’s a quick look at the top …

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What it's like to live in the world's most innovative countries
2 weeks, 5 days ago

What it's like to live in the world's most innovative countries

BBC  

What it's like to live in the world's most innovative countries Getty Images The BBC speaks to residents and travellers in some of the top-ranked countries on the 2024 Global Innovation Index to find out how cutting-edge technology benefits day-to-day life. Stockholm, Sweden's capital, is sometimes referred to as the "Unicorn Factory" for its success in nurturing tech startups like …

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International Emmy Awards: The Night Manager falls short, full winners list here
3 weeks, 6 days ago

International Emmy Awards: The Night Manager falls short, full winners list here

India Today  

The 52nd International Emmy Awards took place in New York on November 26, with comedian and actor Vir Das making history as the first Indian to host the prestigious event. From India, Disney+ Hotstar’s The Night Manager, starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor, and Sobhita Dhulipala, was nominated in the Best Drama category. Notably, the original British version of The …

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Starmer, Macron show strength of nations' ties
1 month, 1 week ago

Starmer, Macron show strength of nations' ties

China Daily  

France's President Emmanuel Macron and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer stand to attention at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris, France on Monday, during commemorations to mark the 106th anniversary of the Nov 11, 1918 Armistice that ended World War I. LUDOVIC MARIN, POOL/AP United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer took part in a very public display …

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Starmer, Macron show strength of nations' ties
1 month, 1 week ago

Starmer, Macron show strength of nations' ties

China Daily  

France's President Emmanuel Macron and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer stand to attention at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris, France on Monday, during commemorations to mark the 106th anniversary of the Nov 11, 1918 Armistice that ended World War I. LUDOVIC MARIN, POOL/AP United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer took part in a very public display …

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KEMI BADENOCH: Scots need a well-earned break from the tired, failed politics of the left
2 months, 1 week ago

KEMI BADENOCH: Scots need a well-earned break from the tired, failed politics of the left

Daily Mail  

Sometimes, before we can move on from a great defeat, we need to acknowledge where we went wrong. Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch says Scotland is being damaged by the SNP's socialist tax regime The loss of this investment and the stalling of key projects not only affects Aberdeen but the energy security of the whole United Kingdom. If I …

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Studying abroad: Key insights on visa, financing, post-study work, and housing for Indian students
3 months, 1 week ago

Studying abroad: Key insights on visa, financing, post-study work, and housing for Indian students

Hindustan Times  

More and more Indian students are going abroad to enhance their educational experience and career prospects. In an email interview with HT Digital, Piyush Kumar, Regional Director—South Asia and Mauritius at IDP Education, shares key insights for Indian students, covering recent visa policies, financing options, post-study work opportunities, and strategies to overcome challenges like housing and visa rejections. Indian students …

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Tough choices ahead but we will not let public services crumble, says Robison
4 months, 1 week ago

Tough choices ahead but we will not let public services crumble, says Robison

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Scottish Government will make …

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Want your child to go to Eton? Get ready to pay $13,000 more each year
6 months ago

Want your child to go to Eton? Get ready to pay $13,000 more each year

CNN  

London CNN — Private schools in Britain conjure up images of rolling lawns, pristine tennis courts, and dormitory rooms, serving as gilded hothouses of privilege. “In our state secondary schools, we’ve got thousands of teachers missing in the subjects that we need,” Labour leader Keir Starmer said on Sky News television earlier this month. “Let’s take maths: too many students… …

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Why the US is the top country for tourism in 2024
6 months ago

Why the US is the top country for tourism in 2024

BBC  

Why the US is the top country for tourism in 2024 Getty Images A new report published by the World Economic Forum highlights the nation's promotion of natural and cultural resources and commitment to sustainability and tourism. "While obvious reasons for this accolade exist, such as its diverse landscapes, natural beauty and cultural richness, the US also boasts a well-developed …

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UK Elections 2024 Race for 10 Downing Street: What To Expect
6 months, 1 week ago

UK Elections 2024 Race for 10 Downing Street: What To Expect

India Today  

The United Kingdom general elections are scheduled for July 4, 2024. The UK general election 2024 will determine the composition of the House of Commons and, subsequently, the Government of the United Kingdom. The two major political parties of the United Kingdom are the Conservative Party and the Labour Party, both having dominated the United Kingdom political scene for the …

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US national security adviser, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince meet to discuss ‘semi-final’ security deal
7 months ago

US national security adviser, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince meet to discuss ‘semi-final’ security deal

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Joe Biden’s national security adviser met early Sunday with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss what the kingdom described as the “semi-final” version of a wide-ranging security agreement between the countries. In the time since, a punishing Israeli airstrike campaign and ground offensive there has killed over 35,000 Palestinians, endangering the …

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Extermination, expulsion ‘identifiable strategies’ of Israel’s war in Gaza
7 months, 1 week ago

Extermination, expulsion ‘identifiable strategies’ of Israel’s war in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

A human rights group calls on the United Kingdom to stop arming Israel as its campaign in the strip continues. London, United Kingdom – Mass extermination and mass expulsion are “identifiable strategies” of Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip, a human rights group warns, as it calls on the United Kingdom to impose an arms embargo. “Rather than meeting …

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Education forum calls for boost to China-UK cooperation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Education forum calls for boost to China-UK cooperation

China Daily  

Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Zheng Zeguang speaks during a forum on education cooperation at Ulster University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, May 1, 2024. Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Zheng Zeguang noted at the forum that facts "have and will continue to show that China-UK educational collaboration is mutually beneficial and has broad prospects." Colin …

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'India Out' campaign: Bangladeshi Islamists make plans to lay siege on Indian High Commission building in London
8 months ago

'India Out' campaign: Bangladeshi Islamists make plans to lay siege on Indian High Commission building in London

Op India  

Following direct instructions of Tarique Rahman, a convicted terrorist and acting chairman of Al Qaeda-connected ultra-Islamist Bangladesh Nationalist Party, a so-called organization named “Global Bangladeshis’ Alliance for Human Rights ” has called for laying siege to the Indian High Commission in London on April 22 this year. According to information, an individual named Zulkarnain Saer Sami, who is listed as …

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Ex-UK PM Liz Truss endorses Donald Trump amid hush money trial: ‘I don’t think Biden…’
8 months, 1 week ago

Ex-UK PM Liz Truss endorses Donald Trump amid hush money trial: ‘I don’t think Biden…’

Hindustan Times  

While Donald Trump arrived in the New York criminal court for his hush money trial, former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss declared that it "has to be" the former president in the White House following the November presidential elections. On being asked if it should be Trump in the White House, Truss said: “It has to be.” Since departing 10 …

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$3 Billion Deal With UK Advances Australia’s Quest for Nuclear-powered Submarines
9 months, 2 weeks ago

$3 Billion Deal With UK Advances Australia’s Quest for Nuclear-powered Submarines

The Diplomat  

The announcement came a day after the two countries signed a defense and security pact. Australia is set to provide 4.6 billion Australian dollars to British industry to support the construction of nuclear-powered submarines and ensure its new fleet arrives on time, the two countries said Friday. Australia Defense Minister Richard Marles said the agreement showed that the nuclear submarines …

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$3 Billion Deal With UK Advances Australia’s Quest for Nuclear-powered Submarines
9 months, 2 weeks ago

$3 Billion Deal With UK Advances Australia’s Quest for Nuclear-powered Submarines

The Diplomat  

The announcement came a day after the two countries signed a defense and security pact. Australia is set to provide 4.6 billion Australian dollars to British industry to support the construction of nuclear-powered submarines and ensure its new fleet arrives on time, the two countries said Friday. Australia Defense Minister Richard Marles said the agreement showed that the nuclear submarines …

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2024 Oscars: The BuzzMeter final winners’ predictions!
10 months, 1 week ago

2024 Oscars: The BuzzMeter final winners’ predictions!

LA Times  

Top row, from left: Emma Stone in “Poor Things,” and Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer.” Bottom row, from left: Margot Robbie, Alexandra Shipp, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt and America Ferrera in “Barbie,” and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Paul Giamatti and Dominic Sessa in “The Holdovers.” As we enter the Oscar season homestretch, it’s that time once again for the BuzzMeter to flex …

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Supreme Court Of India Much More Open To Evoke International Law Than Apex Courts Of Other Countries : ICJ Judge Hilary Charlesworth
10 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Of India Much More Open To Evoke International Law Than Apex Courts Of Other Countries : ICJ Judge Hilary Charlesworth

Live Law  

The International Court of Justice Judge Hilary Charlesworth today, in her lecture on “The International Court of Justice: A legal forum in a political environment” at the Supreme Court of India, shared her experience and observations on the aspects of judicial impartiality, scholarly criticism and the political dilemma that the ICJ faced over the. The International Court of Justice Judge …

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US, UK and allies strike Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US, UK and allies strike Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen

Deccan Chronicle  

Militaries from the United States and the United Kingdom conducted additional strikes against the Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on Saturday, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said.In a statement issued on Saturday, Austin said that the US and the UK also received support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and New Zealand in conducting the additional strikes. We will not …

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Google set to invest USD 1 billion in UK data centre
11 months ago

Google set to invest USD 1 billion in UK data centre

India TV News  

Google will reportedly invest 1 billion US dollars for building a data centre just outside of London, confirmed a U.S. technology giant, in its latest investment in Britain as it meets to grow the demand for internet services in the region. The data centre, located on a 33-acre site that was bought by Google in 2020, will be located in …

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Harmonizing Horizons: Unravelling Digital Lending Regulations in a Global Context
11 months ago

Harmonizing Horizons: Unravelling Digital Lending Regulations in a Global Context

Live Law  

Driven by technical improvements and improved internet access, digital lending is on the rise in India with the goal of improving financial inclusion. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plays a pivotal role in enforcing federal consumer protection laws, recently issuing guidelines tailored for digital lending platforms. United Kingdom Within the United Kingdom, oversight of digital lending platforms falls under the …

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Pentagon forges new high-tech agreement with Australia, United Kingdom, aimed at countering China
1 year ago

Pentagon forges new high-tech agreement with Australia, United Kingdom, aimed at countering China

Associated Press  

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — From underwater drones to electronic warfare, the U.S. is expanding its high-tech military cooperation with Australia and the United Kingdom as part of a broader effort to counter China’s rapidly growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with defense chiefs from Australia and the United Kingdom at the U.S. military’s defense technology hub …

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