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IIFR to address faculty shortage, deepen global academic partnerships

The move comes as India rolls out sweeping higher education reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises multidisciplinary learning

Doctor-led AI platform offering 24x7 remote monitoring launched in Chennai

The initiative aims to improve clinical outcomes for patients with chronic conditions preventing their escalation into serious illness and reduce the risk of sudden cardiac events

Govt fixes map showing Arunachal Pradesh's Pasighat as Chinese territory

RGI issued a clarification saying, "An issue was mentioned during Self-Enumeration on se.census.gov.in regarding map location in Pasighat. The issue has been resolved."

Hormuz tensions, Lebanon clashes undermine Trump peace deal hopes

US military is preparing to board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial ships in international waters in coming days to pressure Iran into reopening the waterway

Opposition plans to move notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

It has, however, not yet been decided which House the notice would be moved in, or whether it would be introduced in both Houses as was done last time

Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes curbs again

Confusion over the critical chokepoint threatened to deepen the energy crisis roiling the global economy and push the two countries toward renewed conflict

Pak plunging into darkness as war in Persian Gulf cuts off oil, gas supply

The crunch could not come at a worse time for Pakistan, just as the heat rises ahead of the monsoon season, boosting air conditioner use and power demand

US, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz

Neither side offered any specifics about the state of negotiations, days before a fragile ceasefire in the US-Israeli war against Iran is set to expire

IMD sounds heatwave alert in North, rainfall warnings for Northeast

IMD forecasts heatwave in North India and rainfall in other regions, with temperatures rising in northwest India, while Delhi is likely to see partly cloudy skies today

Investors ditch safe havens, turn to riskier debt on US-Iran truce hopes

Investors have also been snatching up junk bonds, although with a preference for the higher-rated end of the spectrum, implying that money managers still see risk ahead

West Asia conflict revives stagflation dangers for global economy

Whether the twin blows affecting growth and inflation seen in purchasing manager indexes after the first month of the Iran conflict intensified during month two will be a key focus

Days after ordering burgers at Oval Office, Trump dubs move as 'tacky'

The White House ordered McDonald's cheeseburgers that were brought to the Oval Office by DoorDash delivery driver Sharon Simmons, a Republican supporter from Arkansas

Iran reviewing US proposals, says Hormuz curbs to stay till war ends

The council said Iran has yet to respond, but further talks would require the US to abandon "excessive demands and adjust its requests to the realities on the ground"

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until Apr 30

The bill was approved by the Senate on Friday in a last-minute scramble to prevent the authority from expiring within a matter of days

SRH vs CSK HIGHLIGHTS IPL 2026: Hinge held his nerves as SRH beat CSK in a last-over thriller

IPL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: CSK needed 18 runs off the last over to win the match, but Praful Hinge only conceded 7 runs to seal the win for SRH

Rachana Bahadur nammed advisor to DP World Professional Golf Tour of India

DP World Professional Golf Tour of India on Sat announced the appointment of Rachana Bahadur, senior vice president and country head India at Synchrony Financial, as an advisor to the organisation

Lenskart publishes store style guide after row over religious expression

Company releases guidelines outlining inclusion of faith symbols following employee allegations and social media posts

Trump warns Iran, says Tehran cannot 'blackmail' US over Strait of Hormuz

Earlier, the global hope for a stable energy corridor was short-lived as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday reimposed a strict naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz

Stop lying to the nation: Congress slams PM's address, cites MCC violation

The fact that it took the BJP three years to notify their own bill shows their commitment to India's 'Naari Shakti', Kharge said

India condemns attack on French UN Peacekeepers, seeks accountability

India on Saturday issued a stern condemnation following a deadly attack on French UN Peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).