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EIB provides EUR 300 million loan for Bengaluru’s new suburban railway network

EIB provides EUR 300 million loan for Bengaluru’...

October 26, 2024

In a significant boost to Bengaluru’s transportation infrastructure, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has officially announced a EUR 300 million loan to support the development of a new suburban railway network. This ambitious project aims to establish four dedicated rail...

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RSF demands release of imprisoned journalists in J&K

RSF demands release of imprisoned journalists in J...

October 26, 2024

As a prominent advocate for global press freedom, Reporters Sans Frontier (RSF) has asked the government to urgently release journalists imprisoned in Jammu and Kashmir. The organisation highlights that these unjust detentions undermine press freedom and the ability of media prof...

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Celebrate Safely: Hidden dangers in Diwali sweets

Celebrate Safely: Hidden dangers in Diwali sweets

October 25, 2024

With Diwali approaching, excitement is palpable as people across the country prepare for one of the most cherished festivals. This surge in anticipation has led to heightened demand for all kinds of products in markets, placing significant pressure on retailers and producers to m...

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Odisha braces as intensified Cyclone Dana set to make landfall   

Odisha braces as intensified Cyclone Dana set to m...

October 24, 2024

Odisha, with its long history of devastating cyclones, is once again preparing for Cyclone Dana, which has intensified into a severe cyclone as it prepares to make landfall in Odisha late on Thursday evening. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has increased the threat lev...

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UNESCO partners with Nautilus on sustainability at Art Basel Paris

UNESCO partners with Nautilus on sustainability at...

October 19, 2024

Bringing together art and science, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and Nautilus say they are presenting Resilience at Art Basel Paris. In a press statement, this triptych exhibition delves into humanity’s struggle to find balance wi...

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Marital Rape: A silent struggle

Marital Rape: A silent struggle

October 17, 2024

Marital rape has become a focal point of heated debate in India, as the government’s recent arguments before the Supreme Court challenge the recognition of consent within marriage. The government’s claim that labelling non-consensual sex between spouses as ‘rape’ would be...

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Study Unveils insights into Aphantasia and Visual imagery

Study Unveils insights into Aphantasia and Visual ...

October 17, 2024

Research conducted by University of Glasgow and published in Current Biology, a scientific journal, delves into relationship between visual imagery and multisensory integration in people with ‘blind imagination,’ or aphantasia. According to a press statement by Glasgow Univer...

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António Costa named winner of 2024 UNESCO – Félix Houphouët-Boigny Prize

António Costa named winner of 2024 UNESCO –...

October 17, 2024

UNESCO has awarded the prestigious Félix Houphouët-Boigny Prize for 2024 to former Portuguese Prime Minister António Luís Santos da Costa. This honour recognises Costa’s exemplary contributions to peace, democracy and human rights, both in Portugal and on the internatio...

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SGS launches comprehensive PFAS testing services

SGS launches comprehensive PFAS testing services

October 16, 2024

In a significant step towards improving safety and compliance, notably in food industry, SGS, one of the global leaders in testing, inspection and certification, says it has unveiled the industry’s most extensive suite of PFAS testing services. Designed to meet the needs of var...

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Indian online gaming industry to double by 2028: PwC

Indian online gaming industry to double by 2028: P...

October 15, 2024

At the ongoing Indian Gaming Convention in Delhi, consultancy firm PwC India unveiled a report highlighting the significant growth potential of both the Indian and global gaming industries through 2028. The report estimates that the revenue of the global gaming industry would gro...

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