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QS Asia Rankings 2026 IITs Slip as China, Singapore Soar

QS Asia Rankings 2026: IITs Slip as China, Singapore Soar

The QS Asia University Rankings 2026 reveal a sobering trend for India’s premier institutions: even as scores improve, rankings have declined—a signal of intensifying regional competition. Among the top 10 Indian universities, nine dropped in rank, with several IITs hitting their lowest positions in years. The setback comes as institutions in China, Singapore, South Korea, …

“Business Titan Gopichand Hinduja, Head of Hinduja Group, Dies at 87”

“Business Titan Gopichand Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Group, Dies at 87”

Gopichand Hinduja, one of India’s most respected businessmen and the chairman of the global conglomerate Hinduja Group, passed away at the age of 85. The news of his death was announced by Rami Ranger, a member of the British House of Lords, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a “gracious, humble, and loyal …

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Date, Importance, and Celebration Details

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Date, Importance, and Celebration Details

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism. In 2025, the auspicious occasion will be celebrated globally with immense devotion, prayers, and community service, symbolizing the core Sikh …

Jannik Sinner Reclaims World No. 1 with Paris Masters Win

Jannik Sinner Reclaims World No. 1 with Paris Masters Win

Jannik Sinner has once again climbed to the pinnacle of men’s tennis, reclaiming the ATP World No. 1 ranking after a commanding victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in the 2025 Paris Masters final. With a straight-sets win—6-4, 7-6 (4)—on November 2, 2025, the Italian tennis star dethroned Carlos Alcaraz and further cemented his dominance in the …

Top 10 Most Indebted Countries in 2025 — Where Do India and the US Stand?

Top 10 Most Indebted Countries in 2025 — Where Do India and the US Stand?

Global debt continues to surge in 2025, reflecting ongoing fiscal pressures faced by both advanced and developing economies. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), worldwide public debt— which had soared to 98.9% of global GDP during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020— is projected to climb to 102.3% by 2030. As of October 2025, IMF’s …

China Achieves First-Ever Thorium-Uranium Fuel Conversion in TMSR

China Achieves First-Ever Thorium-Uranium Fuel Conversion in TMSR

In a groundbreaking achievement in nuclear energy, China has successfully carried out the first-ever thorium-to-uranium fuel conversion within a Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (TMSR)—the world’s only operational reactor of its kind. Announced on 3 November 2025, this marks a major leap in the development of fourth-generation nuclear technology, promising safer, more efficient, and cleaner power …

India to Receive First Taliban Diplomat Since Kabul Takeover

India to Receive First Taliban Diplomat Since Kabul Takeover

For the first time since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, Afghanistan is set to appoint its first official diplomat to India, marking a significant—though unofficial—step forward in India-Taliban diplomatic engagement. This move follows the October 2025 visit of Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to New Delhi and reflects a gradual …

OpenAI, Amazon Sign $38 Billion Deal for AI Expansion AWS

OpenAI, Amazon Sign $38 Billion Deal for AI Expansion AWS

In a landmark move that redefines the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, OpenAI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have entered a $38 billion partnership to expand OpenAI’s AI capabilities—including the infrastructure behind ChatGPT—on AWS’s massive cloud network. Announced on 3 November 2025, the deal will allow OpenAI to run and scale its AI workloads using …

SBI Launches 'SBI-STAR' Awards to Honour Employee Talents

SBI Launches ‘SBI-STAR’ Awards to Honour Employee Talents

The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a unique initiative—SBI-STAR (Staff Talent Acknowledgement & Recognition)—to celebrate its employees not just as professionals, but as artists, athletes, volunteers, and changemakers. Announced on 2 November 2025, the annual award aims to honour personal excellence beyond the workplace, reinforcing SBI’s commitment to holistic employee well-being and recognition. …