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University of Hyderabad in 801-850 band in world university rankings

QS World University Rankings 2024 feature 1,499 institutions across 104 locations, including 45 in India.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Modi's Rotten Human Rights Record Didn't Keep Biden From Hosting Him

"During the visit, Biden could have refrained from deep public embraces of Modi or from emphasizing India's democracy. He chose to do neither," says Michael Kugelman.

Reason · Jun 28, 2023

Recalling Rafale, Congress seeks ‘complete transparency’ on Predator drone deal

Comparing the multi-crore deal to purchase 31 MQ-9B Predator UAVs or unmanned aerial vehicles from the United States with the deal to procure Rafale fighter jets, the Congress alleged that a high price was being paid to procure drones that could not boast of having the most advanced technology.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Indian-origin man in U.S. sentenced to jail for smuggling Indians using Uber app

A 49-year-old Indian-origin man was sentenced to over three years in jail for smuggling more than 800 Indian citizens into the U.S. using ride-hailing app Uber.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Indian economy makes solid recovery despite global headwind: RBI governor Das

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that the Indian economy has made a solid recovery and is among the fastest-growing large economies despite heightened uncertainties and formidable headwinds.

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2023

‘Netaji trusts me’: Named in FIR, Brij Bhushan aide still at WFI office despite suspension

Named as a co-accused in a case of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, a former official of the WFI continues to work for the BJP MP at the federation’s office – despite a suspension order issued by the ministry of youth affairs and sports…

Newslaundry · Jun 28, 2023

'One ball at a time': Yashasvi Jaiswal recalls Rahul Dravid's tips

NEW DELHI: Besides batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, the iconic Rahul Dravid serves as a major inspiration for the young Yashasvi Jaiswal, who after his IPL 2023 exploits made headlines again when he was selected for the India Test squad for the upcoming tour of the Caribbean.

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2023

IISc project to use smartphones for early detection, diagnosis of neuro-degenerative diseases

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are currently undertaking a project which aims to collect data for commonly observed neuro-degenerative disorders and develop models for diagnosis using state-of-the-art machine learning approaches.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Daily Quiz | On P.V. Narasimha Rao

The Hindu’s Daily Quiz on P.V. Narasimha Rao

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

India ranked 67th on Energy Transition Index, Sweden on top: WEF

The World Economic Forum ranked India at the 67th place globally on its Energy Transition Index saying it is the only major economy with energy transition momentum accelerating across the Energy Transition Index’s equitable, secure and sustainable dimensions

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023