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At the 44th convocation of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, UP Governor Anandiben Patel stressed 75% compulsory attendance, socially relevant research, and global learning. She urged students to study foreign education models, improve institutional quality, and welcome international students. Patel honored achievers, reinforcing that discipline, research, and international exposure are key to academic and societal…

A rare flesh-eating parasite, New World screwworm, surfaced in the US. The US Department of Health and Human Services reported the case. A person in Maryland contracted it after returning from El Salvador. The individual received treatment and recovered fully. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contained the spread. Farmers are on alert to…

Ahead of their retirement after six decades of service, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh and other IAF officers flew MiG-21 sorties as a final farewell. ACM Singh praised the aircraft’s agility but acknowledged its outdated technology and maintenance challenges. The formal farewell for the MiG-21s will be held in Chandigarh on Sept 26.

A software engineer from Gachibowli lost ₹1.7 lakh to a sextortion scheme after being honey-trapped on a dating app. The victim was coerced into stripping during a video call, which the fraudster recorded. The blackmailer then threatened to share the footage with his contacts unless he paid them, leading him to report the incident to…

Tennis icon Venus Williams is set to marry actor and producer Andrea Preti in September 2025 on the Amalfi Coast. The couple’s relationship went public in July 2024, and Preti has been a source of encouragement for Williams’ continued tennis career. The wedding is anticipated to be a blend of American and Italian traditions.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are poised to increase as the US Federal Reserve considers rate cuts, influenced by Chairman Powell’s focus on the job market. Geopolitical tensions, including US actions in Venezuela and Israeli strikes in Yemen, add to market uncertainty. Investors should monitor US tariff policies on India and upcoming economic data…

Following a deadly strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital that killed at least 20 people, including five journalists, Israel has pledged a full investigation. The IDF spokesperson expressed regret for harm to civilians, emphasizing efforts to mitigate harm while targeting Hamas, who they accuse of using civilian infrastructure.

Candace Parker’s jersey retired by Chicago Sky. She is second player with this honor from multiple teams. Parker played at Naperville Central High School. She led Sky to 2021 championship. Many Chicago icons attended the ceremony. Parker’s influence extends beyond statistics. She won multiple awards. Sky coach called her a basketball savant. Parker is now…

Sushin Shyam, the music director of ‘Aavesham’, has called out Netflix for using his track ‘The Last Dance’ in the trailer for their upcoming series ‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ without giving him credit. The song, a collaboration with rapper Hanumankind, features prominently in the trailer, but neither artist was acknowledged. Sushin Shyam expressed his disappointment on…

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has commenced registrations for the CS Executive and Professional exams scheduled for December 2025. Aspiring candidates can apply online through icsi.edu or smash.icsi.edu from August 26 to September 25, 2025, without a late fee. The application requires scanned documents and online fee payment, with specific eligibility criteria…