India’s school infrastructure reflects both progress and persistent gaps, as detailed in the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2023-24 report. While over 90% of schools provide essential amenities like electricity and...

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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) announced that Thomas A. Kazakos, director general of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber since 1995, will take over as secretary general when Guy Platten steps down in June 2025. Kazakos has a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from and a...

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Mumbai: Kashinath Bhoir has not returned to the Versova jetty for a week. Instead, he and many other fishermen have been forced to venture almost 100 nautical miles (about 185 km) into the sea to catch fish. According to his brother, Dnyanesh, the dense fog that...

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New Delhi: Nearly three years after repealing the farm laws in response to widespread protests, the Centre has unveiled a draft national policy framework for agricultural marketing. The policy proposes creating a “unified national market for agriculture produce” by...

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New Delhi: In response to lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, India is establishing 13 new quarantine centres at major international airports. These facilities will be designated for isolating individuals showing symptoms of diseases that could potentially...

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New Delhi: To mark the 20th anniversary of the Quad cooperation, foreign ministers from India, Australia, Japan, and the United States issued a joint statement on Tuesday, reaffirming their commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. The statement...

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