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Mount Anak Krakatau's latest eruptions have caused major air travel interruptions, impacting numerous passengers in Indonesia. With a staggering 127 active volcanoes under surveillance, Indonesia holds the record for the most in the world. Currently, numerous volcanoes, including Anak Krakatau, sit at a heightened alert level. Notably, the 2018 eruption was linked to a deadly tsunami, highlighting the severe consequences of volcanic eruptions in this region.
Manish Anandani will become Colgate-Palmolive India's new managing director and chief executive officer. He takes over from Prabha Narasimhan on September twenty-eighth for a five-year term. Narasimhan moves to a regional marketing role within the parent company's Asia-Pacific division. Anandani brings three decades of extensive experience from his previous roles.
Indonesia's Minister of Higher Education signed an MoU with IIT Madras Global Research Foundation. This agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in education and deep technology. Collaborative research and innovation ecosystems will be enhanced through this partnership. The initiative emerged from a recent bilateral summit between the two nations. This pact seeks to advance the India-Indonesia South-South Strategic Partnership.