New Delhi, August 23, 2026; The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Cultus Education have launched a nationwide programme to expand access to cloud computing and artificial intelligence skills, with support from Amazon Web Services (AWS). The initiative aims to provide basic cloud and AI learning to 1.5 lakh participants, while 10,000 selected learners will…
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New Delhi, August 23, 2026: The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 Essay Paper was largely assessed as moderate in difficulty, with a strong emphasis on philosophy, ethics, human values and leadership. The paper also included an International Relations-based topic, while education and decision-making featured prominently in the second section. The essay paper required candidates to…
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Washington, DC, August 23, 2026; Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified on Sunday after US President Donald Trump reposted a graphic portraying the strategically important Strait of Hormuz as “NEW US Territory”, amid a widening dispute over the waterway and fresh sanctions planned against Tehran. Trump’s latest post on Truth Social has revived…
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Lisbon [Portugal], August 23, 2026; India and Portugal are looking to further expand their naval partnership with the arrival of Indian Navy sailing vessel INS Sudarshini in Lisbon as part of its ongoing Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition. The Indian Navy’s three-masted sail training ship entered the Tagus River on Saturday, marking another significant stop in…
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Washington DC [US], August 23, 2026; US President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Canada after trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa broke down, accusing the Canadian government of seeking the advantages of closer integration with the United States while maintaining its status as an independent country. In a post on Truth Social, Trump returned…
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London [UK], August 23, 2026; The University of London is exploring plans to establish an academic campus in Hyderabad, potentially opening new avenues for international education and research in Telangana. The development emerged during a high-level interaction between the Telangana Rising delegation and representatives of the University of London at Senate House in London. The…
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Colombo, August 23, 2026; India reached 88/2 at lunch on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka after losing both their opening batters during an encouraging first session for the hosts. India captain Shubman Gill was unbeaten on 13, while Devdutt Padikkal was not out on 11 as the pair ensured that…
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Hyderabad, August 23, 2026; A pre-release gathering for actor Yash’s upcoming film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ turned chaotic in Hyderabad after a speaker structure collapsed, injuring several people at the venue. The incident occurred at Malla Reddy Group of Institutions in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, where a large crowd had assembled for the promotional event.…
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Mumbai, August 23, 2026; The music of Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Bollywood music lovers. Although the celebrated playback singer passed away in 2022 at the age of 53, his distinctive voice and emotionally charged performances remain deeply connected with memories of love, friendship…
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New Delhi, August 23, 2026; Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal is scheduled to visit Brazil, Argentina and Chile from August 24 to 28 as India steps up efforts to expand and diversify its trade relations with South America. During the visit, Agrawal will lead discussions with Brazil and Argentina through Joint Trade Committee meetings, focusing on…
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