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UK’s department of education has opened an investigation after a newspaper investigation found that international students are gaining back-door routes to undergraduate degrees at top British universities with far lower grades than their domestic counterparts require as universities are cash-strapped and need the extra fees they pay. Of the Indian students who come to UK, around 30% enrol in undergraduate programmes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BhxNdfR via IFTTT

NTPC is set to acquire the KSK Mahanadi power station in Chattisgarh, a large greenfield project with a proposed capacity of 3,600 MW, marking the state-run utility's second acquisition of a stressed asset. The project came under corporate insolvency resolution process in April 2022 after defaulting on loans. NTPC's investment in the project is valued at Rs 5,000 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/K7ioFQ0 via IFTTT

The parcel delivery giant said it was looking for $1bn in savings, as AI makes up for the jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/arj7Vi1

A ghostly shipwreck has appeared on the sandy beach of Cape Ray in Newfoundland, Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OsCzAeg

The legal drama, starring the future Duchess of Sussex, enjoyed a huge surge in popularity last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Av4hCYd

The Brazilian woman was arrested at the international airport in the Colombian capital, Bogotá. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Seyd9Xt

South Asian actress Avantika Vandanapu, 19, takes on the role originally played by Amanda Seyfried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aAGCuKU

The highly debated reality show, Bigg Boss 17, is about to reveal the winner in a couple of minutes. Mannara Chopra, a well-liked contestant, has secured the position of second runner-up in the reality show. After many days of entertainment, drama, and emotional moments, Mannara Chopra has made it to the top finalist list successfully. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0JOsBxD via IFTTT

The three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1A0Zptu

Bigg Boss 17's grand finale shocks as Ankita Lokhande gets evicted in fourth place. Unique elimination setup brings in family members, including Ankita's mother. Ankita's journey was a roller-coaster ride, known for conflicts with husband Vicky Jain. She provided emotional support to contestants. Celebrities Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Madhuri Dixit, and Suniel Shetty make appearances. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sZ0QuT1 via IFTTT

Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L5jeh8P

President Biden's statement came as he pushed US lawmakers to pass bipartisan border security bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tyKpkTA

It is the latest overture from an isolated European power seeking to deepen ties with West Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JNuncTE

The inaugural execution utilizing nitrogen gas in the United States has drawn widespread global attention and has sparked serious concerns and vehement condemnations. The White House expressed its latest reaction on Friday, stating it was "deeply troubled" by the execution. "The use of nitrogen gas -- it is troubling to us," White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters. "We are deeply troubled by it." from Times of India https://ift.tt/8K1gucG via IFTTT

The 20-deck Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/05zANt8

United Kingdom's attorney general will review a hospital order sentence handed out to the killer of Indian-Irish origin teenager Grace O’Malley-Kumar and two others in a triple murder in Nottingham last year after receiving a complaint that the sentence is too lenient. from Times of India https://ift.tt/47kVeO6 via IFTTT

The UN court's demands, if implemented, would drastically change the nature of Israel's Gaza campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/blnkJf7

But it stops short of ordering Israel to halt the war in Gaza, in a controversial case at The Hague. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hpnZ7Y6

Thousands of people in Georgia have found out they were stolen from their parents at birth and sold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OiVXR2s

Users in the EU will soon be able to download apps from places other than the App Store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lAxHheQ

Boris Nadezhdin says he has more than 100,000 signatures to register for Russia's presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JvyPSR7

A whistleblower calls Boeing manufacturing a "rambling, shambling, disaster waiting to happen". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Aun6NWp

The cultivation of Dehraduni Basmati rice in the Doon valley has drastically reduced by 62% between 2018 and 2022. Factors such as summer temperatures, poor soil fertility, water scarcity, changing rain patterns, and unplanned development have contributed to the decline. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oTm5bHt via IFTTT

Thousands of devotees gathered at Slough Hindu Mandir to celebrate the consecration ceremony of Ramlalla in Ayodhya. Similar celebrations took place in hundreds of temples across the UK. The event marked the homecoming of Bhagawan Shri Ram to Ayodhya, bringing immense joy to the devotees. from Times of India https://ift.tt/k4rgDJA via IFTTT

Joseph Boakai, 79, is helped from the podium as the ceremony in the capital Monrovia is cut short. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lOArZcj

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Terry Martin was convinced by an ex-mob associate to steal the shoes as "one last score". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/drokfVp

This article discusses flight booking tips, including strategic planning, early booking, flexibility with travel dates, and using Google Flights' features like price graph, price tracking, and filters to secure the best flight deals for your travel plans. For those with flexible travel dates, the Price graph feature enables an exploration of fare trends by month or week, with the option to activate flight and price tracking. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zZWH3Df via IFTTT

At least 25 weather-related deaths have been reported in Tennessee, with another 16 in Oregon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uJWIHTw

Haley has avoided attacking Trump in past, but she has gone on the offensive ahead of the primary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S6sJYDm

The Delhi high court ruled that fees received by a US domain name registrar for providing registration services are not taxable as royalty. The court considered the accreditation agreement between the registrar and ICANN, stating that the registrar does not have proprietorship rights in the domain name and therefore cannot transfer the right to use it. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ta6yNxH via IFTTT

Russia's state rail company apologises after its conductor dumped the feline in freezing temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xtYnM4h

India's HS Prannoy was completely outplayed by world no. 2 Shi Yu Qi of China as he crashed out of the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament after a straight-game loss in the semi-finals in New Delhi on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/arMA7SD via IFTTT

Pakistan expresses readiness to work with Iran after airstrikes. National Security Committee holds emergency meeting chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar. No desire for escalation, but will respond with full might if territorial integrity violated. Pakistani strikes target separatist groups, Iran's strikes target Jaish al-Adl. Concerns raised about instability in the Middle East. UN secretary-general urges maximum restraint. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HWns1lx via IFTTT

Gadi Eisenkot condemns the prime minister, who insists Israel's offensive will go on until "complete victory". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NQYZPb9

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Preparations are in full swing for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Patishtha ceremony on January 22, 2024. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Ram temple and be the chief guest. More than 7,000 people, including politicians, film personalities, and industrialists, will attend. Schools and central government offices in various states will have a holiday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BuTNr8s via IFTTT

The icon showed the Soviet dictator being blessed by a saint, but the Church says it has to be changed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GFAmldz

Pope Francis's sermon on lust followed criticism of an old book on sexuality by his head of doctrine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0BKD5Cj

India edged Afghanistan in a dramatic second Super Over to sweep the Twenty20 series after the third match ended in a tie following Rohit Sharma's record-setting century on Wednesday. The India captain became the first batsman to hit five T20I tons as his unbeaten 121 off 69 balls powered the hosts to 212-4 in Bengaluru after they had slipped to 22-4. But Afghanistan put up a spirited show as Gulbadin Naib hit an unbeaten 55 off 23 balls to steer his side to 212-6, taking two off the final delivery to level the scores. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LxYqp01 via IFTTT

The US secretary of state was due to return from the World Economic Forum in Davos when the issue occurred. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rKPmXFt

A village in Bihar is making news for its name and preparations. Its name is "Srirampur Ayodhya" by coincidence, but it isn't the only similarity. A variety of events have been planned to commemorate that significant occasion in this village as well, according to inhabitants. The village is currently preparing for the January 22 occasion, when they plan to celebrate both "Diwali" and "Dawat" (a feast). Samatipur previously grabbed headlines Lalu Prasad, then Bihar's CM, detained BJP leader Advani for organizing Rath Yatra to support construction of temple in Ayodhya. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WamKUZN via IFTTT

PM Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the role of tribal woman Shabari in the story of Ram, ahead of the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. He also emphasized the importance of the welfare of the poor, deprived, and tribals, and mentioned the construction of 4 crore permanent houses for the poor in the last 10 years. “The story of Shri Ram is not possible without Mata Shabari,” the PM said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pvytXKC via IFTTT

A young woman was dismembered and stuffed in a plastic bag - the internet blames her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BMuK5NX

Security forces in the Krishna Ghati sector of J&K's Poonch are conducting searches to find terrorists who fired on an army convoy. No casualties were reported. Concurrently, another operation is underway in Sawjian, Mandi, based on reports of suspicious activities in the forested area. This follows a recent ambush in Dera Ki Gali, Poonch, where four soldiers lost their lives. “The search is underway in Dharti, Dhara, Magnad and Jhallas areas of Poonch,” an official source said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sx4JoL1 via IFTTT

Vittorio Sgarbi is accused of possessing and exhibiting a 17th Century painting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m0nl1M

The departure of Milind Deora from Congress marks a significant chapter in Rahul Gandhi's political journey, as it nearly completes the exodus of the original band of young "dynasts" who came to be identified with the Gandhi scion during his initial days. After Jitin Prasada and Jyotiraditya Scindia, Deora is the third of the second-generation Congress leaders who hogged the headlines as Team Rahul during the UPA decade. Another of the coterie member R P N Singh has also joined BJP, like Prasada and Scindia, though he is still awaiting his legislative rehabilitation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5nVefYS via IFTTT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday release the first instalment of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) for one lakh beneficiaries. The PM will also interact with the beneficiaries of PM-JANMAN from particulatly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) via video conferencing. The event will be held in more than 100 districts. A statement from the PMO highlighted that PM-JANMAN was launched "in line with the PM's efforts towards the vision of Antyodaya to empower the last person at the last mile." from Times of India https://ift.tt/F45XjnJ via IFTTT

The new monarch blinks back tears as he greets the cheering crowds outside Christiansborg Castle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f4t1Zx9

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced significant improvements in the customer experience for H-1B visa applicants, placing a strong emphasis on digital processes. Key among these improvements is the rollout of 'organizational accounts' and the facilitation of online submissions for both visa applications and requests for premium processing. Slated for implementation in the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap season, these organizational accounts are designed for non-cap filings. They will allow various members within an organization, encompassing businesses and their legal representatives, to work together in preparing H-1B visa applications. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LjJPbG2 via IFTTT

Ten people in a Rafah house sheltering displaced people were killed, the Hamas-run health ministry says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bzJRVu5

The Amazon Great Republic Day Sale offers incredible deals across various product categories such as TV and appliances, smartwatches, fashion and beauty, mobiles, and home and kitchen products. Additionally, there are extra offers like 10% instant discount on SBI cards, No Cost EMI on bank cards, exchange offers, coupons, and cashback deals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YGhL1Oc via IFTTT

The new generation Akash surface-to-air missile system is ready for user trials. The missile system has the capability to intercept hostile aircraft, helicopters, and drones at a range of 30-km. The Akash-NG weapon system will be a force multiplier for the air defense capability of the IAF and Army. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RS53jm8 via IFTTT

Preliminary data shows more than 5,000 sq km were cleared, still over six times the size of New York City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0fwI8Mr

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Executives sent live spiders and cockroaches to a US couple who criticised the firm, court papers show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VgjeaYz

The city was built 2,500 years ago but may have been abandoned after a volcanic eruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/45HSFJI

Nadine Abdul Latif moved home three times since the war began, and an Israeli air strike killed her brother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i57MrGU

The pair, who trail Donald Trump in the polls, will hope Wednesday's clash can energise their campaigns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xzoC0pH

A group of 35 people allegedly left a Malmö restaurant without paying on Christmas Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xcF1vEm

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny made his first public appearance in a video call since being moved to an Arctic prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vjuEmYI

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The justice department called the ex-president's claim of total immunity from prosecution "frightening". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0IARbjt

Concerns over interest rates and Middle East mean the World Bank expects growth of just 2.4% in 2024. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T6oBKGz

Many questions remain after a 737 Max Boeing plane suffered a mid-air blowout in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4g1k3Sy

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Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in 2011, argues his prison conditions breach his human rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oradqKY

India's Astrobotic's Peregrine lander, the second private mission to the moon, will lift off on Monday with over 80,000 messages from kids worldwide and a piece of Mount Everest. The mission director, Sharad Bhaskaran, has early India connections. The touchdown is scheduled for February 23 on the moon's Bay of Stickiness. This will be the first US lunar landing since Apollo 17, and it launches under Nasa's Commercial Lunar Payload Services Initiative with the help of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2pclBTk via IFTTT

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won re-election for a fifth term Sunday, officials said, following a boycott led by an opposition party she branded a "terrorist organisation".Hasina's ruling Awami League "has won more than 50 percent seats," an Election Commission spokesman told AFP, with counting ongoing.She has presided over breakneck economic growth in a country once beset by grinding poverty, but her government has been accused of rampant human rights abuses and a ruthless opposition crackdown. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PCgytQR via IFTTT

Charles Michel's decision to step down means EU leaders will need to find a replacement quickly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YluWpzt

The number of creches under the National Creche Scheme dramatically decreased due to a combination of factors, including financial irregularities and changes in funding patterns. The scheme's fund utilisation worsened over time, leading to a slash in allocation from the centre. Several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, no longer have any creches. The scheme was renamed Palna Scheme under Mission Shakti, but it has struggled to get off the ground. The new scheme aims for 17,000 anganwadi cum creches by 2025-26, but there are concerns about meeting the demand and maintaining funding allocation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nyuMvfN via IFTTT

More than 120 people have been confirmed dead since Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P6qORcL

It comes after part of the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 fell off, forcing an emergency landing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iqzCYvt

Elon Musk criticized the US government for limiting visas in the H-1B category and suggested that the country should stop illegal immigration and allow more legal immigrants to come in. He called the current system "madness" and proposed halting illegal immigration while substantially increasing legal immigration. Musk made these comments while discussing a chart showing pending applications from highly skilled individuals for visas in the H1-B category. He also addressed another chart comparing illegal immigrations under different US presidents and stated that the current administration is actively facilitating illegal immigration. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bFovnPj via IFTTT

Survivors and relatives of those killed or kidnapped pay emotional visits to the festival site for a memorial event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jEWM7T5

The Islamic State group says it carried out Wednesday's attack in southern Iran that killed 84 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kOL6Zty

The European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission is set to launch on India's PSLV in September. The innovative mission involves two small satellites, a Coronagraph and an Occulter, flying in tight formation about 150 meters apart. The Occulter will cast its shadow onto the Coronagraph, creating an artificial eclipse, allowing the observation of the Sun's faint corona in visible, ultraviolet, and polarized light for extended periods. The mission aims to provide new insights into coronal mass ejections and measure solar irradiance, potentially influencing our understanding of Earth's climate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/o5AXdex via IFTTT

Al-Arouri, a deputy political leader of Hamas, was killed in an attack in Beirut on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0reZcRJ

Families who lost loved ones at the San Francisco bridge have called for a solution for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l1LMtHO

Nikesh Arora, the highest-paid executive at Google, became a billionaire after joining Palo Alto Networks. His net worth is now $1.5 billion. As the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity software company, Arora received $125 million in stocks. The company's share price surged, making Arora's stake worth $830 million. He sold $300 million worth of shares in 2023. Arora's 2023 compensation includes up to 750,000 stocks, worth over $220 million. The company justified the award based on his strong performance and vested ownership. from Times of India https://ift.tt/C9K2dLa via IFTTT

Francoise Bornet was part of a young couple who were seen embracing on the street in 1950. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YiDqRbz

A professor in investigating accidents tells the BBC what might have caused the plane to burst into flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KOLmj05

Investigators allege the suspects were planning abductions on behalf of Israeli intelligence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SxAYlcU

A survey of the British Indian and Hindu community has found that many are experiencing prejudice owing to their misrepresentation in the UK media deriving from a "colonial" focus on “cows, curry and caste”. Fifty-nine per cent of survey participants said they had personally witnessed or experienced prejudice as a result of the British media reporting on Hindus and Hinduism and 79% said media reports on Hinduism had resulted in negative perceptions of British Indians. The nation wide survey was carried out among 2,061 respondents, by Insight UK, an organisation that represents British Hindu and Indian communities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/51dpIbq via IFTTT

Following, abusing and pushing a woman might be "annoying" acts, but did not constitute the offence of outraging the modesty under IPC Section 354, the Nagpur bench of Bombay HC ruled, and granted relief to a man convicted by the judicial magistrate first class court at Wardha. Justice Anil Pansare acquitted the appellant, a 36-year-old labourer, saying the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. A college student had filed a police complaint against the man alleging that he had followed her a couple of times and abused her. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tjWgvh1 via IFTTT

The prime minister of the landlocked country has said that sea access was an existential question. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QHbLxTi

Israel's Supreme Court on Monday struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul. The court's 8-7 majority decision overturned a law enacted in July, a crucial element of Netanyahu's proposed justice system overhaul. The now-invalidated law aimed to prevent judges from overturning government decisions they deemed "unreasonable." Critics argued that this move by Netanyahu raised concerns about potential corruption and the improper appointment of unqualified individuals to key positions. Prime Minister Netanyahu has so far not commented on the Supreme Court’s ruling. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8SWTVjo via IFTTT