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Johor Bahru (Malaysia), Nov 2 (IANS) The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team is set to compete against World Number 2 Germany in the semi-finals of the 11th Sultan of Johor Cup 2023, on Friday. The defending Champions, India, have displayed remarkable resilience throughout the tournament and are yet to be defeated.In their first game against their neighbouring rivals, Pakistan, India managed to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw. Speaking about the match, India captain Uttam said that it has put the team in good stead for the rest of the competition.“With five minutes left in the opening game, we were trailing…

Shenzhen, Nov 2 (IANS) Former US amateur champion Andy Ogletree and former US Open champion Graeme McDowell are hoping to impress at the 1.5 million US dollars Volvo China Open golf tournament at Hidden Grace Golf Club in Shenzhen.Ogletree is the current Order of Merit (OOM) leader on the International Series and said he hopes to extend his OOM lead with a high place finish here this week, reports Xinhua.”I have been playing really good golf this past year and I have a lot of confidence coming into this tournament,” said the 25-year-old Ogletree. “It’s my first time here in…

London, Nov 2 (IANS) As concerns grow about the disruption that artificial intelligence (AI) might bring, India, along with 27 other countries, including the US and the UK, and the European Union, have signed a declaration pledging to work on the assessment of risks linked with AI at the first-ever ‘AI Safety Summit’ hosted by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.The declaration was signed on the opening day of the summit at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, on November 1.”We welcome the international community’s efforts so far to cooperate on AI to promote inclusive economic growth, sustainable development and innovation, to protect human…

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) on Thursday entered into a partnership with tech firm HCLTech to bridge the skills gap, particularly in the tech and engineering sectors. Under this partnership, both organisations will work together to promote the adoption of technology among learners from diverse backgrounds and explore new global markets and business opportunities.”This is a significant step towards moving from qualification-based hiring to skill-based hiring. Both parties will also collaborate to offer reskilling, upskilling online courses to prepare for opportunities in a dynamic job market,” Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC, said in a…

While addressing a rally of the Communist Party of India (CPI) in Patna, Kumar said: “We have formed the Indian Nation Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) to uproot BJP from the country but work is not taking place in it. The Congress party is busy in assembly elections in five states. After these assembly results, we will sit together and will plan the next course of action against the BJP.”The CPI had organized a rally with the tag line “BJP Hatao Desh Bachao” in Patna where Nitish Kumar was invited.“BJP has nothing to do with the freedom struggle of the country.…

Released ahead of the COP28 climate talks taking place in Dubai, the Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Underfinanced. Underprepared — Inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed finds that the adaptation finance needs of developing countries are 10-18 times as big as international public finance flows — over 50 per cent higher than the previous range estimate.“Today’s Adaptation Gap Report shows a growing divide between need and action when it comes to protecting people from climate extremes. Action to protect people and nature is more pressing than ever,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message on the…

Studio Green announced the project on their X account formerly Twitter and wrote: “We are delighted to commence our next film with @ananddevarakonda’s ‘DUET’. Directed by @mithunkrish12.”The actor also announced: “A new beginning! A new film with a superb team. Looking forward to the shoot and present this beautiful story. #duet”.The film is a G.V Prakash musical and will star actress Ritika Nayak as the female lead.The puja ceremony was largely kept a private affair as it mainly includedthe film’s cast and crew, and was organised with a small mandap where Anand Deverakonda sought blessings from priests and bowed to…

Contracts of fellows were terminated by the Assembly Secretariat.The reinstating request comes after the Delhi High Court on October3 vacated its September 21 interim order.Justice Subramonium Prasad has sought a response from the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, Finance Department and Services Department, and asked their counsel to seek instructions.The counsel for the fellows also submitted that the Supreme Court has now clarified that it never considered the issue.”They (petitioners) are struggling to make ends meet. Festive season is round the corner. The Supreme Court has clarified that the issue was never considered and the interim order should be instated,” the court…

The court has however, directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to submit the details of the funds received by all the political parties through Electoral Bonds till September 30 to the court within two weeks.A Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra heard the arguments from both sides – the Centre and petitioners challenging the scheme.After the Centre concluded its submissions the Bench asked the ECI to submit the data on funding received through Electoral Bonds to date.However, Advocate Amit Sharma appearing for the…

This issue came to light when the student wing of the Congress party, National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), staged a protest against these schools on Tuesday. They protested upon discovering that the institutions were operational on a public holiday. Following the demonstration, the schools in question were immediately shut down for the day.Among the schools receiving notices are prominent institutions like Modi School, SNK School, Utkarsh School, Podar School, and K.G. Dholakiya School.The DEO has called for an explanation from these educational establishments regarding their decision to hold classes on a day designated for commemoration and rest.The response from…