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UAE honours Indian-origin doctor with street name in Abu Dhabi

The UAE has named a road in Abu Dhabi after Dr. George Matthew, an Indian-origin doctor who has made substantial contributions to the country's healthcare sector. This honor is part of the "Honoring UAE's Visionaries: Commemorative Streets" project i...

July 11, 2024 11:16 PM

10% constable posts in CISF reserved for Agniveers: DG Nina Singh

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has allocated 10% of its constable positions for Agniveers, according to Director General Nina Singh. This move comes with additional benefits, including relaxations in age criteria and Physical Efficiency...

July 11, 2024 9:51 PM

JNU considers return to in-house PhD entrance exams

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is contemplating a return to conducting its own entrance exams for PhD admissions, following the cancellation of the University Grants Commission's National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) due to integrity concerns. "We ...

July 11, 2024 6:05 PM

Torrential rain in China’s megacity Chongqing kills six

Torrential rain in the megacity of Chongqing in southwestern China triggered mudslides and flooding that killed at least six people and caused widespread disruption, Chinese state media reported. Extreme rainfall has hit southern, central and easter...

July 11, 2024 5:55 PM

Parts of northwest Delhi flooded after canal breach

Parts of north-west Delhi were flooded on Thursday after a breach in a canal that supplies water from a nearby state, and repair work was being carried out to minimize the impact, a senior local official said in a social media post. Residents of the...

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