Banasree Sarkar

Indian Institute of Technology Madras tops NIRF rankings for 7th year in a row

For the seventh consecutive year, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has maintained its status as the nation’s top university, taking first place in the Ministry of Education’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The rankings were revealed on Thursday by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru became the nation’s…

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Nirmala Sitharaman, minister of finance, promises government support to exporters

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured a Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) delegation that the government is fully supporting them during this period of global market uncertainty brought on by the US tariff crisis. Protecting workers’ livelihoods is crucial, and Sitharaman urged business executives to reassure them that their jobs will continue even in the…

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Assam Rifles launches empowerment initiatives for women in Manipur

According to officials, Assam Rifles held a number of effective outreach programs in a number of highland districts as a heartfelt homage to Women’s Equality Day. According to a defense spokesperson, the programs were created to recognize women’s efforts, advance gender equality, and encourage grassroots empowerment, particularly in isolated and border areas in the districts…

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30 k*lled in landslide on Vaishno Devi route, rescue operations in full swing

Heavy rains caused a major landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra on August 26 that killed at least 30 people. The incident happened at Adhkwari Cave Temple, a significant destination on the pilgrimage route to the holy shrine, near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya. “As rescue efforts continue with full deployment of manpower and machinery, several…

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Mirabai Chanu of Manipur wins gold at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in 2025

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, an Olympic winner, made a triumphant comeback at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, where she took home the gold in the women’s 48 kg division. The silver medallist from the Tokyo Olympics finished first on the women’s 48 kg podium, lifting 193 kg in total, setting new Commonwealth Championship records…

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Chamoli Tragedy: Cloudburst buries homes in Tharali, many feared missing

A destructive cloudburst hit the Chamoli region of Uttarakhand, causing extensive damage throughout Tharali tehsil and leaving several persons presumed missing. Panic and widespread evacuations resulted from the debris that surged into residences, marketplaces, and government buildings. Officials said the tehsil complex and Tharali market area were among the worst hit, with many residential buildings,…

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