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Global Student Prize 2023, selected from 3,851 applications from across 122 countries. The annual award goes to one exceptional student who has made a real impact on learning, the lives of their peers and on society beyond. In the running from India this year will be Namya Joshi, a 16-year-old student at Sat Paul Mittal School, Ludhiana, Punjab; Vinisha Umashankar, a 16-year-old student at SKP Vanitha International School, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu; Gladson Vaghela, a 25-year-old medical student at Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society Medical College, Gandhinagar, Gujarat; Padmaksh Khandelwal, a 17-year-old computer science student at Sir Padampat Singhania School, Kota, Rajasthan; and Ravinder Bishnoi, a 20-year-old information technology student at Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran, Mohali, Punjab. «Chegg not only celebrates your achievements but also the endless possibilities that exist when young minds are driven by a passion for change,» said Heather Hatlo Porter, Head of Chegg.org and Chief Communications Officer of Chegg. «The top 50 Global Student Prize finalists deserve the opportunity to have their stories told and have their voices heard. Their dreams, wisdom, and inventive spirit will illuminate a more hopeful future for everyone,» she said. Joshi, acclaimed as the «Top Tech Savvy Student in India» and a global teacher at the age of 16, got hooked on Minecraft, realising that it can also be used as an education tool.

G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Wednesday said the country should target 100% electrification of two and three-wheelers by 2030. He also said India should target that 65% of its state public transport should be electric by 2030. Kant said India requires a clear policy framework to achieve its electric mobility goals. He was addressing a side event organised by the NITI Aayog on 'Policy support and Enablers to Accelerate India's Electric Mobility during the ongoing fourth Energy Transitions Working Group meeting under India's G20 Presidency in Panaji.

Avenue Supermarts, the operator of DMart retail chain, saw sales at its online grocery unit cross Rs 2000 crore in FY23 but losses widened as it expanded into newer geographies. Sales for Avenue E-Commerce (AEL), its online subsidiary was Rs2202 crore, a 32% jump while net loss widened to Rs 194 crore, as per its latest annual report. The online business brand, DMart Ready, had posted a loss of Rs 142 crore on sales of Rs 1667 crore in the previous fiscal year.

Jeep India has recently removed specific variants of the Meridian from its official website, leading to speculation about the discontinuation of these particular models. Presently, the Meridian is offered in four trims: Limited (O), Limited Plus, Upland, and X. However, the Limited MT and Limited AT variants have been taken off the website.

Ice Make Refrigeration Limited, a manufacturer of refrigeration equipment has bagged a contract worth Rs 65.48 crore from the West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation Limited (WBLDCL), a government-owned corporation focused on the development and promotion of livestock in West Bengal. Under this contract, Ice Make will be responsible for the Dairy Project, which includes the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of civil, mechanical, and electrical work for 1.0 LLPD (expected to expand to 1.5 LLPD) on a turnkey basis at Haringhata in West Bengal.Chandrakant Patel, CMD of Ice Make Refrigeration Limited, said in a statement, «Given the strong long-term growth opportunities, the outlook for our business moving forward is promising.

About 71% of Indian jobseekers are looking for work flexibility in comparison to salary, which includes work from anywhere, and flexibility related to timings and breaks, according to a new report. Job platform Indeed, in its latest survey, noted that close to 70% of job seekers in the country consider work modes, such as hybrid or remote work arrangements. And roughly, 67% of Indian jobseekers consider the compensation offered for the job.

Skift, that the country's static state of affairs is likely to remain due to “the lack of a demand from inside the U.S. for a change in policy, the extreme political risk for any group or politician who unwittingly facilitates travel by a terrorist, and the fact that tourism has surged post-pandemic anyway, even with a restrictive visa waiver program." “Unfortunately, that status quo, over time, may well contribute to a decline in US soft power if businesses struggle to invite partners to trade shows and meetings, tourists encounter needless application delays and look elsewhere, and open xenophobia erodes the public reputation of the US as a world leader," said Pforzheimer.

macroeconomic outlook and highlights the need for further financial support to address the country's cash-strapped situation, PTI reported this citing The Dawn newspaper. The report is founded on the Memorandum of Economic and Fiscal Policies (MEFP), which was signed by Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmed. The fund said, “Resolving Pakistan’s structural challenges, including long-term BOP [balance of payments] pressures, will require continued adjustment and creditor support beyond the current programme period." Last week, the IMF approved the USD 3 billion bailout program for Pakistan.

Realme C53. It offers important updates like quad-speakers with Dolby Atmos support, 33W fast charging support and a 2K IPS LCD display. There are two variants of Realme Pad 2.

coronavirus infections in the country, the central government on Wednesday eased covid-19 guidelines, dropping the requirement of RT-PCR based testing of a random 2% subset of international travellers arriving in India. The move will come into effect 20 July, and will be applicable at all points of entry including airports, seaports and land borders. “The present guidelines are being revised considering declining trajectory of COVID-19 cases globally," a government official said.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday accused the allies of DMK of being «servile» to the Tamil Nadu's ruling party and said partners in the National Democratic Alliance had the freedom to speak facts. In Tamil Nadu, the former chief minister said it was his party, the AIADMK, that led the NDA while at the national level the BJP steered the coalition. The NDA would emerge victorious in 330 Lok Sabha constituencies across the country, the AIADMK top leader said in the national capital. Speaking to reporters, when asked if it was possible to garner 50 per cent plus vote share in view of factors such as price rise, Palaniswami said the country has witnessed growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite aspects like the coronavirus pandemic. Also, several economies in the world faced challenges. However, in India it was not the case as challenges were tackled well by the NDA. Across the world, the nation's reputation has grown under Modi's leadership.

Tata Memorial Hospital in the city have been arrested for allegedly referring cancer patients to private laboratories for commission, police said on Wednesday. The hospital, which comes under the purview of the Department of Atomic Energy, is known for advanced cancer treatment and research and gets patients from across the country.

Ampol shares rallied to a six-week high on Wednesday after a trading update that revealed its total fuel sales rose by nearly a quarter in the first half.

₹9,999. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and boats of an 108MP primary camera on the back. Realme C53 is offered in two models - 4GB+128GB and 6GB+64GB.

Times of India has stated.   The Gujarat government sources told TOI that the city have been preparing to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games and have been setting itself up for the infrastructure. The state had earlier set its target to complete the work by 2028, however, sources added that work will be completed before the 2026 games.

India’s trade with China slowed down a bit in dollar terms in the first half of 2023. This is probably due more to a decline in commodity prices and the depreciation of the yuan against the dollar than any actual fall in the volume of goods exchanged. Here’s how the numbers stack up.

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digital payment systems and trade settlements, as well as strengthening cooperation in cyber security and prevention of transnational crimes." Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Don Pramudwinai, chaired the Retreat, which saw the participation of Foreign Ministers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. During the Retreat, the Ministers reached a consensus to conduct such gatherings on a regular basis, preferably in the first quarter of each year.