Oxford University ends ties with TCS citing ‘technical glitches’ in online admission tests: Report

Oxford University ends ties with TCS citing ‘technical glitches’ in online admission tests: Report

London, Jan 23 - The University of Oxford has terminated its partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) following a detailed analysis of technical problems experienced by students taking online admission tests in 2023, according to media reports.

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Spat between Patna DM, Bihar Education Department over closure of schools intensifies

Spat between Patna DM, Bihar Education Department over closure of schools intensifies

Patna, Jan 23 - The spat between Patna DM Dr Chandrashekhar Singh and the Education Department seemed to intensify with an department official questioning the district chief if the effect of cold wave is only on students going to the school and why

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Conflict dampens Netaji’s birth aniv celebrations in Manipur

Conflict dampens Netaji’s birth aniv celebrations in Manipur

Imphal, Jan 23 - The Manipur government, unlike the previous years, observed the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose at the Indian National Army (INA) martyrs memorial complex in Moirang in a subdued fashion on Tuesday, owing to the unceasing ethnic

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Inauguration of Ram Mandir reflects India’s resilience: Hero MotoCorp Chairman

Inauguration of Ram Mandir reflects India’s resilience: Hero MotoCorp Chairman

Jaipur, Jan 23 - Hero MotoCorp Chairman Pawan Munjal on Tuesday welcomed the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, saying that the inauguration reflects India's unity, rich cultural heritage and resilience.

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Rajasthan CM inspects arrangements for PM Modi, French President’s visit

Rajasthan CM inspects arrangements for PM Modi, French President’s visit

Jaipur, Jan 23 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday inspected the arrangements in wake of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Bhubaneswar AIIMS conducts successful trial for using drone in healthcare services

Bhubaneswar AIIMS conducts successful trial for using drone in healthcare services

Bhubaneswar, Jan 23 - Bhubaneswar AIIMS on Tuesday successfully conducted a trial for the utilisation of drone services in the health care sector.

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‘Special Guests’: Chairpersons of 250 PACS to witnesses R-Day Parade

‘Special Guests’: Chairpersons of 250 PACS to witnesses R-Day Parade

New Delhi, Jan 23 - Chairpersons of around 250 beneficiary Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) and their spouses from 24 states and two UTs will witness the Republic Day Parade 2024 at Kartavyapath as 'Special Guest' of the Government of India.

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PM Modi interacts with PMRBP awardees

PM Modi interacts with PMRBP awardees

New Delhi, Jan 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees at his residence 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on Tuesday.

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Govt to invest Rs 1.25 lakh crore to build 200 ropeway projects: Gadkari

Govt to invest Rs 1.25 lakh crore to build 200 ropeway projects: Gadkari

New Delhi, Jan 23 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Tuesday that the government has identified more than 200 projects at a cost of Rs 1.25 lakh crore to be taken up in the next five years

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‘This race is far from over’: Nikki Haley after New Hampshire loss

‘This race is far from over’: Nikki Haley after New Hampshire loss

Washington, Jan 24 - Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said that the race for White House 2024 was "far from over" after her former boss Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primary, solidifying his position as GOP's likely nominee.

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Haryana honours three soldiers of Azad Hind Fauj

Haryana honours three soldiers of Azad Hind Fauj

Chandigarh, Jan 23 - Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Tuesday that he has directed to honour three soldiers of the Azad Hind Fauj -- Hari Singh, Mangal Singh and Jai Prakash.

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‘Israel-Hamas conflict spillover to region through shipping attacks has impact on India’

‘Israel-Hamas conflict spillover to region through shipping attacks has impact on India’

United Nations, Jan 24 - The spillover of the Israel-Hamas conflict to “the vicinity of India” with attacks on shipping by Houthi rebels has an impact on India’s economic interests, according to Deputy Permanent Representative R. Ravindra.

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‘Will you marry me?’ Trump supporter asks Nikki Haley

‘Will you marry me?’ Trump supporter asks Nikki Haley

New York, Jan 24 - A marriage proposal was thrown at Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley by rival Donald Trump's supporter as she addressed a rally in the US state of Hampshire.

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Israel-Hamas war: Mediatory talks on for a two-month-long ceasefire to release hostages

Israel-Hamas war: Mediatory talks on for a two-month-long ceasefire to release hostages

Tel Aviv, Jan 24 - Hectic parleys are on in Doha, Cairo and Washington for a two-month-long ceasefire between Israel and Hamas for release of hostages.

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Trump projected to win New Hampshire Republican primary

Trump projected to win New Hampshire Republican primary

Washington, Jan 24 - Former US President Donald Trump has been projected by multiple media outlets on Tuesday night to have defeated former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire Republican primary.

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Canada announces new military donations for Ukraine

Canada announces new military donations for Ukraine

Ottawa, Jan 24 - Canadian Minister of National Defence Bill Blair has announced new military donations for Ukraine.

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Turkish Parliament approves Sweden’s NATO bid

Turkish Parliament approves Sweden’s NATO bid

Ankara, Jan 24 - Turkish lawmakers have approved a long-delayed bill on Sweden's bid to become the 32nd member of NATO.

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UN chief warns of spillover of war in Gaza

UN chief warns of spillover of war in Gaza

United Nations, Jan 24 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of the spillover risks of the war in Gaza.

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Yemen’s Houthis ask UN staff from US, UK to leave in 1 month

Yemen’s Houthis ask UN staff from US, UK to leave in 1 month

Sanaa, Jan 24 - Yemen's Houthi group has reportedly asked UN workers from the US and the UK to leave the areas under its control in a month

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Chinese stocks have lost $6 trillion in 3 years

Chinese stocks have lost $6 trillion in 3 years

Hong Kong, Jan 23 - Over the past three years, about $6 trillion -- equivalent to roughly twice Britain’s annual economic output -- has been wiped off the value of Chinese and Hong Kong stocks, a media report said.

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