New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) The government aims to raise the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education to 50 per cent by 2035, indicating its commitment to inclusive education and social justice, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said today. GER is a statistical measure used to assess the level of participation in education at different…
New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) The Congress today flayed the BJP government in Gujarat, accusing it of colluding with corrupt officials leading to a series of “avoidable” and tragic accidents across the state in recent years. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters, senior Congress leaders Jignesh Mevani and Lalji Desai expressed deep concern…
New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned after wrapping up a five-nation diplomatic tour, the BJP termed it a “highly productive and successful” visit that has set a new era in India’s international relations — strategic, cultural, and economic. Addressing a press briefing here, BJP national spokesperson Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi highlighted…
New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) A recent large-scale Danish study has revealed that ultrafine particles in air pollution can cross the blood-brain barrier and may increase the risk of developing tumors of the central nervous system (CNS), particularly meningiomas –the most common type of primary brain tumor. The findings published in journal Neurology add to…
London, July 10 (UNI) England recovered strongly from an early double blow on the opening day of the third Test at Lord’s, riding on a resolute and stylish partnership between Joe Root and Ollie Pope to reach 153 for 2 at tea today. After England captain Ben Stokes chose to bat first on a slightly…
London, July 10 (UNI) India clawed back into the contest after England’s solid start on the opening day of the third Test at Lord’s, thanks to a spirited spell from Nitish Reddy, who struck twice in quick succession to leave the hosts at 83 for 2 at lunch today. After England captain Ben Stokes elected…
London, July 10 (UNI) Star pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer returned to the playing XI as England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bat first in the third Test against India at Lord’s today. While India brought back Bumrah in place of Prasidh Krishna, England handed a comeback to Archer, replacing…
Mexico City, July 10 (UNI) Mexican officials will meet their U.S. counterparts in Washington next week to hold “the best possible negotiation” on the newly imposed Trump trade tariffs, President Claudia Sheinbaum said yesterday. At her daily press conference, the president said a government delegation will travel to DC tomorrow to begin talks on several…
Canberra, July 10 (UNI) Australian scientists are leading research to harness jadarite, a rare mineral originally discovered in Serbia, as a key resource for the transition to clean energy. Australian scientists are developing advanced methods to extract and process jadarite’s lithium and boron – key materials for batteries and renewable energy, the Commonwealth Scientific and…
Dubai, July 10 (UNI) Nine teams will participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier that will be held in Oman in October. The sub-regional qualifiers from 2024: Kuwait, Malaysia, UAE, Qatar, Japan and Samoa, will join Nepal, Papua New Guinea, and the hosts, to do battle for three spots…
