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Australia’s higher education sector is entering a phase of strategic recalibration as the federal government releases its 2026 international student allocations. The University of Sydney will maintain its intake at 11,900, becoming the only university among 32 applicants not to receive additional places, highlighting the government’s focus on diversification, regional engagement, and housing investment amid…

Public sector banks are outperforming private lenders, driven by better risk assessment and loan monitoring, according to Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju. Customers are returning due to improved efficiency and transparency. Punjab & Sind Bank launched specialized branches, including one managed by women, to support MSMEs, startups, and agriculture, fostering inclusive economic growth and employment.

Jharkhand has established 43 checkpoints on its Bihar border for the upcoming assembly elections. Additionally, 10 posts are requested along West Bengal and Odisha borders for the Ghatshila bypoll. Coordination meetings are underway across all administrative levels. The state also reported a decrease in pending criminal cases and significant action against cybercrime, with numerous arrests…

A non-profit, Encode, accused OpenAI of using intimidation tactics, including a subpoena, to influence a California AI safety bill. OpenAI’s chief strategy officer dismissed the claims, suggesting external funding for the accusation. The bill remains under debate as OpenAI faces scrutiny over its engagement tactics.

Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton is mourning the loss of her father, Max Pendleton, who passed away after a battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. This heartbreaking news follows the death of her twin brother, Alex, two years prior from a brain tumour. Victoria remembers them both as happy and full of life, cherishing their support…

A tragic accident claimed the life of Upendra Kumar Das, a 29-year-old man from Chatra district. His motorcycle collided with an unidentified vehicle near a hotel. He was en route to Hazaribag for work. Locals attempted to help, but he was declared dead at the hospital. His father has filed a complaint, and police are…

Jaisalmer bus fire: 20 dead; PM Modi says ‘distressed by loss’, announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh

Ottawa Senators’ star forward Brady Tkachuk will miss approximately four weeks due to a hand/wrist injury sustained during Monday’s game. Head coach Travis Green confirmed the news, with the team assessing the severity and potential need for surgery. Tkachuk suffered the injury after being cross-checked into the boards in the first period.

A vertical split is evident in the CPI(Maoist) outfit following the surrender of politburo member Mallojula Venugopal alias Sonu. This division, fueled by a succession tussle and differing views on peace talks, weakens the Naxal group as anti-Naxal forces aim to eliminate armed Left-wing extremism by March 2026.

Scientists at ETH Zurich have unveiled MetaGraph, a revolutionary tool dubbed ‘Google for DNA’. This innovation allows rapid searches across vast genetic databases, overcoming the slow, resource-intensive methods previously used. MetaGraph’s compressed index promises to accelerate research into diseases, antibiotic resistance, and rare genetic conditions, making genetic exploration faster and more comprehensive.