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Explained: How Pakistani Firms, Sanctioned Today By US, Were Aiding Its Nuke Program
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency -- NDC -- on charges of contributing to nuclear-armed Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile program.
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Explained: What Is Draft UGC Regulation 2024 For UG, PG Degrees
The university body has developed the draft regulations, 2024 to implement the transformative reforms of the National Education Policy 2020.
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India Blockchain Week Returns to Bengaluru, Sparks Dialogue on Security Gaps and Self Custody
On Wednesday, December 4, Web3 venture capital firm Hashed Emergent inaugurated the two-day flagship event of India Blockchain Week in the nation’s tech hub, Bengaluru. The event has drawn leadership teams from prominent crypto, DeFi, and blockchain companies, facilitating direct engagement with India’s highly regarded Web3 developer community.
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Himanta Sarma Meets PM Modi In Delhi, Discusses Key Issues
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Monday and discussed various development issues pertaining to the state.
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IIM Mumbai Evaluation Shows One Nation One Subscription Scheme To Cut Research Costs By 18%
ONOS Scheme: The initiative aims to provide students, teachers, and researchers with access to over 13,000 research papers through a single subscription.
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China Is Reportedly Trying to Protect Its Potatoes From Rising Temperatures and Climate Change Impact
In China, a major potato-producing nation, researchers are racing to develop heat-resistant potato varieties as global warming threatens crop yields. A study led by the International Potato Center (CIP) in Beijing indicates that higher temperatures, predicted by the end of the century, could accelerate tuber growth but lead to reduced harvests.
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Union Cabinet Approves Rs 6,000 Crore Scheme To Empower Researchers And Students
One Nation One Subscription: Through this initiative, India is set to improve its position in the global research ecosystem, facilitating easier access to high-quality research materials for its academic and scientific community.
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IISc Launches Pravriddhi Product Accelerator Programme to Develop Innovative Solutions
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched Pravriddhi, a national product accelerator, to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities. By promoting collaboration among academic institutions, enterprises, and research labs, the programme aims to tackle challenges in the sector, reduce dependency on imports, and position India as a global m...
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Azhar Ali Named Head Of Youth Development By Pakistan Cricket Board
Apart from being a member of the selection committee for the men's national team, Azhar Ali will also serve as the head of youth development.
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Two Top-Performing Vegetable Varieties From Himachal Get National Recognition
These varieties were developed by the university in 1992 and 2016, respectively, and tested under the AICRP on vegetable crops from 2017 and 2019 before being approved for national release.
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G20 Leaders Fail To Break UN Climate Talks Deadlock
G20 leaders failed Monday to reach a breakthrough on stalled climate talks by not committing the money the United Nations is seeking to help developing countries cope with global warming.
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182 Million Children In Low-, Middle-Income Nations Lack Access To Nurture: Report
In low- and middle-income countries, three-fourths of those aged three or four years lack -- nearly 182 million children -- access to adequate nurture, thereby risking healthy development, according to a series paper, published in The Lancet journal.
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New Biosensor in Seatbelts Tracks Driver Stress and Health Levels
Researchers from the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University have developed a groundbreaking biosensor integrated into seatbelts. This innovative device monitors vital signs such as heart rate and respiration without direct skin contact, ensuring reliable performance even in moving vehicles and aircraft.
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"No Progress At COP29 In Matters Critical For Developing Nations": India
At COP29 in Baku, India expressed frustration with developed countries for not seriously discussing how to support climate action in developing nations, saying it is impossible to tackle climate change without financial and technological help.
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India and Other Developing Nations Demand for Fair Climate Finance Commitments at COP29 Summit
At COP29, India and other developing countries, as part of the LMDC bloc, called for fair and equitable climate finance. Concerns were raised about the predominance of loans in climate funding, which places additional burdens on vulnerable countries. The LMDCs emphasised the importance of holding developed nations accountable for meeting financial ...
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Explained: How Pakistani Firms, Sanctioned Today By US, Were Aiding Its Nuke Program
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency -- NDC -- on charges of contributing to nuclear-armed Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile program.
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Explained: What Is Draft UGC Regulation 2024 For UG, PG Degrees
The university body has developed the draft regulations, 2024 to implement the transformative reforms of the National Education Policy 2020.
-
India Blockchain Week Returns to Bengaluru, Sparks Dialogue on Security Gaps and Self Custody
On Wednesday, December 4, Web3 venture capital firm Hashed Emergent inaugurated the two-day flagship event of India Blockchain Week in the nation’s tech hub, Bengaluru. The event has drawn leadership teams from prominent crypto, DeFi, and blockchain companies, facilitating direct engagement with India’s highly regarded Web3 developer community.
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Himanta Sarma Meets PM Modi In Delhi, Discusses Key Issues
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Monday and discussed various development issues pertaining to the state.
-
IIM Mumbai Evaluation Shows One Nation One Subscription Scheme To Cut Research Costs By 18%
ONOS Scheme: The initiative aims to provide students, teachers, and researchers with access to over 13,000 research papers through a single subscription.
-
China Is Reportedly Trying to Protect Its Potatoes From Rising Temperatures and Climate Change Impact
In China, a major potato-producing nation, researchers are racing to develop heat-resistant potato varieties as global warming threatens crop yields. A study led by the International Potato Center (CIP) in Beijing indicates that higher temperatures, predicted by the end of the century, could accelerate tuber growth but lead to reduced harvests.
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Union Cabinet Approves Rs 6,000 Crore Scheme To Empower Researchers And Students
One Nation One Subscription: Through this initiative, India is set to improve its position in the global research ecosystem, facilitating easier access to high-quality research materials for its academic and scientific community.
-
IISc Launches Pravriddhi Product Accelerator Programme to Develop Innovative Solutions
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched Pravriddhi, a national product accelerator, to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities. By promoting collaboration among academic institutions, enterprises, and research labs, the programme aims to tackle challenges in the sector, reduce dependency on imports, and position India as a global m...
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Azhar Ali Named Head Of Youth Development By Pakistan Cricket Board
Apart from being a member of the selection committee for the men's national team, Azhar Ali will also serve as the head of youth development.
-
Two Top-Performing Vegetable Varieties From Himachal Get National Recognition
These varieties were developed by the university in 1992 and 2016, respectively, and tested under the AICRP on vegetable crops from 2017 and 2019 before being approved for national release.
-
G20 Leaders Fail To Break UN Climate Talks Deadlock
G20 leaders failed Monday to reach a breakthrough on stalled climate talks by not committing the money the United Nations is seeking to help developing countries cope with global warming.
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182 Million Children In Low-, Middle-Income Nations Lack Access To Nurture: Report
In low- and middle-income countries, three-fourths of those aged three or four years lack -- nearly 182 million children -- access to adequate nurture, thereby risking healthy development, according to a series paper, published in The Lancet journal.
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New Biosensor in Seatbelts Tracks Driver Stress and Health Levels
Researchers from the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University have developed a groundbreaking biosensor integrated into seatbelts. This innovative device monitors vital signs such as heart rate and respiration without direct skin contact, ensuring reliable performance even in moving vehicles and aircraft.
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"No Progress At COP29 In Matters Critical For Developing Nations": India
At COP29 in Baku, India expressed frustration with developed countries for not seriously discussing how to support climate action in developing nations, saying it is impossible to tackle climate change without financial and technological help.
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India and Other Developing Nations Demand for Fair Climate Finance Commitments at COP29 Summit
At COP29, India and other developing countries, as part of the LMDC bloc, called for fair and equitable climate finance. Concerns were raised about the predominance of loans in climate funding, which places additional burdens on vulnerable countries. The LMDCs emphasised the importance of holding developed nations accountable for meeting financial ...
