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A light-hearted exchange between PM Narendra Modi and a teacher during an interaction with National Teachers Award winners sparked laughter after the teacher gave a witty response to Modis public-speaking tip.
Pune: The corporators, including the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), objected to the demand for water charges of around Rs 935 crore made by the irrigation department to the PMC. The department claimed that the corporation must pay the amount as charges and arrears for lifting additional water than the prescribed quota since 2016.
Nishu Azad has issued a clarification over her controversial remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the CJP protest.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever shared a light-hearted remark about the Indian secret of killing with food while speaking in Mumbai, praising the irresistible charm of Indian cuisine.
Italy PM Giorgia Meloni has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he congratulated her on becoming Italys longest continuously serving postwar prime minister. Meloni, who has completed 1,413 consecutive days in office, said the India-Italy relationship is stronger than ever and highlighted their Special Strategic Partnership and cooperation on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Modi praised Melonis leadership and friendship in strengthening bilateral ties. Meanwhile, the duos s
Rose-Hulman students have developed a remarkable wearable device tailored for visually impaired individuals. This innovative headgear employs advanced sensors to identify surrounding obstacles, providing users with haptic feedback. With a remarkable twelve-hour battery life on a single charge, this device empowers users with greater independence. The project's goal is to enhance the day-to-day experiences of those with vision impairments.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited eligible Higher Educational Institutions to apply for recognition to offer Open and Distance Learning and online programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. The application process covers sessions beginning January-February 2027 onwards. Institutions must register through the UGC DEB portal, while applications will be scrutinised before recognition is granted.