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"Run for Inclusion" to set the tone for the Special Olympics Asia Pacific
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Special Olympics Bharat (SOB), the National Sports Federation promoting sports for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will organise a unique "Run for Inclusion" on Saturday, to set the tone in the lead-up to the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce and Bowling Co
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Pak: Karachi residents stage road blockade over prolonged power cuts, shor
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Irked over regular power cuts and shortage of water, a group of residents near Karachi's Isa Nagri staged a protest on Tuesday evening, blocking a major road and causing severe traffic chaos and jams.
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India outperforms China with 162 universities ranked in QS Asia University
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
A total of 162 Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) from India are ranked in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025.
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Neeraj Chopra bids farewell to coach Klaus Bartonietz as German mentor ret
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Neeraj Chopra's successful partnership with his long-time coach Klaus Bartonietz, which resulted in two Olympic medals, two World Championship medals, and an Asian Games gold, has come to an end as the 75-year-old German coach has decided to retire.
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India and ADB sign USD 200 million loan to upgrade water supply, sanitatio
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday signed a USD 200 million loan to help upgrade water supply, sanitation, urban mobility, and other urban services in the state of Uttarakhand, Ministry of Finance said.
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HMEL Wins Dual Honors at Asian Oil & Gas Awards 2024
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 6: HMEL (HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited), a leading force in India's petrochemical and refining sector, has won two prestigious accolades at the Asian Oil & Gas Awards 2024, Singapore.
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PT Usha confirms dates for the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In a significant development, PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), has confirmed the dates for the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. The announcement was made in an official letter addressed to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, emphasizing the i
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Chinese human rights lawyer Qin Yongpei released after five-year sentence
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
His release on October 31 marked the end of a conviction that human rights advocates view as a targeted response to his legal advocacy in defense of human rights in China.
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QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], November 6: QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the 16th edition of the QS World University Rankings: Asia, featuring 984 universities across 25 higher education systems.
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Asian Buddhist Summit 2024 delves into spread of Dhamma and the lasting im
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The two-day Asian Buddhist Summit 2024, held from November 5th to 6th, brought together scholars, experts, and practitioners from Central, Southeast, and East Asia to explore the spread of Dhamma and the enduring relevance of the Pali language in understanding the teachings of the Buddha.
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Nasik, Nagpur, Coimbatore Lead Tier-2 City Growth, Buoyed by Staffing, BFS
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 6: A new report on job hiring trends from foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), Asia's leading jobs and talent platform, reveals that India's Tier-2 cities have experienced steady growth over the past few years, with overall hiring increasing by 12
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Karnataka: Pilikula Biological Park welcomes new additions in Animal Excha
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Mangaluru's Pilikula Biological Park has received six new animals from Nandan Kanan Zoo in Orissa as part of an animal exchange program. The park's newest residents include an Asiatic lion, a wolf, two Gharial crocodiles, a silver pheasant, and two yellow-golden pheasants.
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