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University of Hyderabad adopts CUET score for admissions to integrated, PG programmes

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University of Hyderabad Admissions 2023: Interested candidates can check the eligibility criteria at the official UoH website — acad.uohyd.ac.in. Interested candidates will have to appear for the Domain and Language papers. (Representative image. File) University of Hyderabad PG Admissions 2023: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) today announced that admissions to all the Integrated PG and PG programmes of University of Hyderabad will be conducted through CUET 2023. interested candidates can check the eligibility criteria at the official UoH website — acad.uohyd.ac.in. The varsity today announced that all admissions for the integrated PG programmes for academic year 2023 in the University of Hyderabad will be done through the Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) 2023. Interested candidates will have to appear for the Domain and Language papers, as mentioned in the eligibility criteria of their desired courses. Candidates are required to score a minimum cut-off of 50 marks in the qu

Big Relief For Final Year Medical Students Back From Ukraine

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The centre informed SC that students can give and clear the examination within a period of one year. Part I, followed by Part II after one year. Part II will be allowed only after Part I is cleared.                                    Big Relief For Final Year Medical Students Back From Ukraine  New Delhi: The central government on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that students who returned to India from Ukraine will be offered a single chance to clear the MBBS Final, both Part I and Part II Examinations without enrolling in any existing medical colleges. "The students may be offered a single chance to clear the MBBS Final, both Part I and Part II Examinations (Both Theory and Practical) as per existing NMC Syllabus and guidelines without being enrolled in any of the existing Indian Medical Colleges. They can give and clear the examination within a period of one year. Part I, followed by Part II, after one year. Part II will be allowed only after Part I is cleared," the cent

UK May Partner With Kerala In Higher Education Sector: Pinarayi Vijayan

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Pinarayi Vijayan called on British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandru Iyer, here and discussed the potential in state's collaboration with the United Kingdom in the areas of healthcare, education, Fintech among others.  Mr Vijayan said UK has shown interest in the Graphene Centre and the Incubation Centre of Kerala. (File) Thiruvananthapuram: The United Kingdom has evinced interest to work with the Kerala government in the higher education sector among others, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday. Pinarayi Vijayan called on British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandru Iyer, here and discussed the potential in state's collaboration with the United Kingdom in the areas of healthcare, education, Fintech among others. "Had a fruitful discussion with the British Deputy High Commissioner, @chandruiyer, regarding potential collaboration between the UK and Kerala to enhance crucial sectors like education, healthcare, and scientific research. Thank you for your valuable in

Odia scientist first from India to get IUPAC award

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 Mohanty, a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, is the first woman of the country to receive the award.  Jyotirmayee Mohanty was announced as one of the awardees for the IUPAC. JAGATSINGHPUR:  A wave of happiness swept residents of Titira under Balikuda block after the village’s daughter-in-law Jyotirmayee Mohanty was announced as one of the awardees for the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) 2023 Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Mohanty, a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, is the first woman in the country to receive the award. In order to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, IUPAC had on February 11 announced the names of 12 awardees. The awards ceremony, initiated as part of the 2011 International Year of Chemistry celebrations, is held every year to acknowledge and promote the works of women chemists and chemical engineers worldwide.  Mohanty is the first woman to receive

'Naatu Naatu' from SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' creates Oscars history, wins Best Original Song

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 This is the third major international recognition for the chartbuster 'Naatu Naatu', composed by MM Keeravaani and penned by Chandrabose, after a Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award. LOS ANGELES: Filmmaker SS Rajamouli's period action blockbuster "RRR" charted history by becoming the first Indian track to win the Academy Award in the Best Original Song category for "Naatu Naatu". In the category, the Telugu song was nominated alongside 'Applause' from 'Tell It Like a Woman', 'Hold My Hand' from 'Top Gun: Maverick', 'Lift Me Up' from 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and 'This Is a Life' from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. This is the third major international recognition for the chartbuster 'Naatu Naatu', composed by MM Keeravaani and penned by Chandrabose, after a Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award. "RRR" (Rise Roar Revolt), a pre-independence fictional story

North Korea says it fired cruise missiles, issues new threat to US

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North Korea said it fired two cruise missiles from a submarine and issued a new threat to “mercilessly punish” the US as it starts large-scale military drills with South Korea that have stoked Pyongyang’s anger.           North Korea said it fired two cruise missiles from a submarine and issued a new threat to                                                                     “mercilessly punish” the(AFP) Kim Jong Un’s regime said it fired two strategic cruise missiles Sunday from a submarine off the east of the peninsula that flew on figure-8 paths for about 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) before striking a target. The so-called underwater launching drill verified a North Korean “nuclear war deterrence means” ahead of the joint drills, its official Korean Central News Agency said Monday. While North Korea is not barred by United Nations resolutions from cruise missile tests, the launch from a submarine of the rockets would mark a new step in the state’s ability to potentially deliver

Rahman calls for 'world-class safety standards on Indian sets' after son Ameen escapes accident

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 The Oscar winner said the investigation is underway into the incident by the insurance company and production house. AR Ameen escaped a major accident on a set location in Mumbai. CHENNAI: After his son-singer, AR Ameen escaped a major accident on a set location in Mumbai last week, music composer AR Rahman has appealed for better safety standards across Indian productions. The Oscar winner said the investigation is underway into the incident by the insurance company and production house. On Sunday, 20-year-old Ameen said in an Instagram post that he and his team were shooting for a song when the "whole truss and chandeliers" that were suspended from a crane came crashing down while the singer was in the middle of the spot. In a statement, Rahman said it was a miracle that no one was injured. "A few days back my son AR Ameen and his styling team escaped a potentially fatal disaster. Miraculously Alhamdulillah (by the Grace of God) there were no injuries after the accide

Family Of Pakistani Journalist Says He Is Missing, Police Deny Claim

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 Many social media users have expressed concern over the disappearance of Abid Mir.                            Family Of Pakistani Journalist Says He Is Missing, Police Deny Claim  The family of a Pakistani journalist has claimed that he is missing since Wednesday, according to Dawn. Abir Mir, who also works as a human rights activist in Balochistan, was last seen at an ATM in capital Islamabad on February 8, according to his family. However, the Islamabad Police said on Twitter on Thursday that Mr Mir returned home, but the claim has been denied by his family, the outlet added. As the news about Mr Mir's disappearance spread, social media users expressed concern and demanded that he should be brought back. Mr Mir's brother Khalid posted a video on Twitter yesterday in which he said that the journalist was in touch with his family and friends till 6.30pm and then disappeared. Khalid further said that the family is in contact with the police to file an FIR. He added that the jou

"Egg Smashed, Groped:" Japanese Woman Harassed On Holi In Delhi

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 The men are seen groping her and smearing colours on her amid chants of "Holi Hai." File Image New Delhi: A woman from Japan was harassed by a group of men in New Delhi during Holi celebrations on Wednesday - the video of which has gone viral on social media. In the video, the men are seen groping her and smearing colours on her amid chants of "Holi Hai." A boy is also seen smashing an egg on her head. The woman is heard saying "bye, bye" in an attempt to escape the unruly scene as they shove her around. The woman slaps a man who tries to stop her when she finally manages to step away, the video shows.

Indian-Origin Teen In Singapore Charged For Cheating On Bank, Money Laundering

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The UOB account he opened was then allegedly used by scam syndicates to launder criminal proceeds of more than SGD 249,000.   The accused helped unknown persons launder money amounting to SGD 249,000, according to report. Singapore: An Indian-origin teenager was on Friday charged with one count of cheating and one count of abetting an unknown person to secure unauthorised access to a bank's computer system which laundered money amounting to more than SGD 249,000, according to a media report. Mathana Raaj Singh engaged in a conspiracy to cheat UOB Bank by deceiving the bank into believing that he was the sole operator of the bank account that he had opened in May last year, reported The Straits Times newspaper. The UOB account he opened was then allegedly used by scam syndicates to launder criminal proceeds of more than SGD 249,000. Singh, 19, then allegedly gave his i-banking login credentials to an unknown person for the purpose of effecting transactions on the UOB computer system

India's First H3N2 Influenza Deaths, 1 Each In Haryana, Karnataka

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 Two persons have died of influenza caused by the H3N2 virus, Union Health Ministry sources said today. H3N2 Influenza virus New Delhi: Two persons have died of influenza caused by the H3N2 virus, the government said today. One person has died in Haryana and the other in Karnataka. An 82-year-old man in Karnataka's Hassan is believed to be the first to die of H3N2 in the country. Hire Gowda was admitted to hospital on February 24 and died on March 1, according to officials. He was reportedly a diabetic and suffered from hypertension. Around 90 cases of the H3N2 virus have been reported in the country. Eight cases of the H1N1 virus have also been detected. Cases of flu have been rising in the country over the past few months. Most of the infections are caused by the H3N2 virus, also known as the "Hong Kong flu". This virus causes more hospitalisations than other influenza subtypes in the country. Only H3N2 and H1N1 infections have been detected in India so far. Both have s

US President Biden proposes to double economic support fund to cash-strapped Pakistan

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The State Department’s budgetary proposal plans to give Pakistan USD 82 million for fiscal 2024, beginning in October, The support was USD 39 million in 2022. US President Joe Biden WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has proposed to double the economic support fund to cash-strapped Pakistan to USD 82 million for fiscal 2024 to help its recovery from devastating floods, diversify the energy supply, and support activities to build emergency preparedness capabilities. "Assistance to Pakistan will expand private sector economic growth; strengthen democratic institutions; and advance gender equity and women’s empowerment,” the State Department said. In Pakistan, the assistance will support the country's recovery from devastating floods, diversify the energy supply, and support activities to build emergency preparedness capabilities, said the State Department’s budgetary proposal which was sent to Congress. The budget proposes to give Pakistan USD 82 million for fiscal 2024, begi

100 units of free power will continue: Electricity Minister Balaji

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 “Even if a person has multiple power connections on the same premise, we will not merge it and the free units will continue,” the minister added. TN Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji. CHENNAI: In response to rumours spreading on social media about 100 units of free power, Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji clarified on Thursday that the scheme will continue.  Speaking to the media after a review meeting at the head office of Tangedco in Chennai, Senthil Balaji said an official in Tiruverumbur in Tiruchy had sent a circular to merge power connections in a single premise without discussing with his senior officials, and it was posted on social media. However, the power utility did not issue any such order, the minister clarified. “Even if a person has multiple power connections on the same premise, we will not merge it and the free units will continue,” the minister added. The minister said the present government led by Chief Minister MK Stalin has been providing a three-phase

Absence of Facilities to Provide Quality Education – The Major Weakness of KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology

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KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology (KPRIET), is in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, established in the year 2009.The institution does not offer proper placements to the graduands. Many students complain that they are not offered any placements as they were promised when they had joined the college. Core companies does not come to KPR College for on campus drives and even the students from mechanical and electrical departments have to take interviews from IT companies if they want to get any placements. The placement cell in this KPR Engineering college Coimbatore is not functional and therefore the college is not able to bring good companies for placements. KPR engineering college reviews Most of the famed companies that look for industry compliant students are also not attracted to this institute because of their prior experience. The companies that come for placement in a year is not ready to take students from KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology in the next years because t