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14 Jul

NIIT Foundation Re-certified as a Great Place To Work® in India for June 2026-June 2027

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NIIT Foundation has earned the Great Place To Work® Certification in India for the June 2026 – June 2027 period, marking its third consecutive year of receiving this prestigious recognition. The certification reflects NIIT Foundation's continued commitment to sustaining a workplace culture built on trust, collaboration, inclusivity, and a shared sense of purpose. NIIT Foundation has been Great Place To Work® Certified for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, inclusivity, and purpose The certification is based on an independent assessment conducted by the Great Place To Work®, which captures employee’s experiences and perceptions of their workplace.…

14 Jul

Union Bank of India Selects Leegality's Consentin Platform for DPDP Compliance

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Leegality has been engaged by Union Bank of India, one of India's largest public sector banks, to implement its Consentin platform as part of the Bank’s DPDP compliance. The engagement marks one of the more significant DPDP compliance rollouts in India's public sector banking space to date. Union Bank of India Engages Leegality's Consentin for DPDP Compliance The DPDP Act (Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023) is a new data protection law that strictly regulates how businesses in India can collect, process and use customer data. The Act and accompanying rules have a compliance deadline of May 13,…

14 Jul

DrEducation Research Launches Comprehensive Report on Foreign University Campuses in India

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DrEducation Research today released its first data-rich, comprehensive report to help students, parents, and counsellors understand the fast-growing landscape of foreign university campuses in India and choose with clarity. International University Campuses in India 2026 (Postgraduate Programmes): Classification based on DrEducation UniGrid™ The National Education Policy 2020, along with subsequent regulations from IFSCA in GIFT City and the UGC, permits foreign universities ranked in the world’s top 500 to open campuses in India. At least 20 such universities have signalled interest; this report takes a deep dive into the 13 already admitting students for the 2026–27 academic year:…

14 Jul

‘Everything Happened Within Minutes’: Vietnam Boat Crash Survivor Recalls Terrifying Moments Before Tragedy

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Chennai (Rajeev Sharma): A survivor of the Vietnam speedboat accident that claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists has described the terrifying moments when a routine island transfer turned into a disaster within minutes. Nirmal Kumar, who returned to Chennai on July 13 night, said the boat overturned shortly after beginning its journey near Hon May Rut Ngoai off Phu Quoc Island. He recalled that a sudden, powerful wave caused the vessel to lose balance, leaving several passengers trapped inside. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members when it capsized on July 11. While 16…

14 Jul

Sikh American Chirag Veer Singh Sarao Breaks New Ground With Historic Entry Into US Air Force Academy

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Colorado Springs (Rajeev Sharma): Chirag Veer Singh Sarao has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first keshdhari Sikh American to join the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), marking a significant moment for Sikh representation in the US military. The American Sikh Council announced that Sarao was admitted to the academy and received official religious accommodation, allowing him to continue observing Sikh practices, including maintaining unshorn hair and beard, while serving as a future military officer. Sarao received his appointment to the USAFA on April 4, followed by approval of his religious accommodation on June 20. He officially reported…

14 Jul

Alberta, Ottawa and Oilsands Producers Sign Deal to Expand Production and Advance Carbon Capture Project

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government, the federal government and Canada’s largest oilsands producers have reached a new agreement aimed at boosting oil production while accelerating development of a major carbon capture and storage initiative. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed between Alberta, Canada and the five-member Oil Sands Alliance, establishes a framework to expand oilsands output needed to support the proposed West Coast oil pipeline while advancing the Pathways carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The provincial government described the agreement as a significant step toward attracting investment, reducing emissions and strengthening Alberta’s energy sector. Officials said the partnership is…

14 Jul

Alberta Launches Regulated Online Gaming Market With Stronger Player Protection Rules

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has officially launched its regulated online iGaming market, introducing new oversight measures designed to provide safer gambling options and strengthen protections for players across the province. The new framework begins operations with 22 registered online gaming sites, offering Albertans a legal alternative to previously available unregulated platforms. The province said the regulated system aims to improve accountability, promote responsible gaming and ensure operators follow strict standards for consumer protection. For years, online gambling services operated in Alberta without a provincial regulatory structure, leaving many players exposed to platforms with limited safeguards. Before the launch of the…

14 Jul

Alberta Report Highlights Lower Oilsands Emissions Intensity Ahead of National Environment Meeting

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s oilsands sector has recorded a significant decline in greenhouse gas emissions intensity while increasing production levels, according to a new provincial report released ahead of a national meeting of environment ministers. The annual Oil Sands Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity Report shows that emissions produced per barrel of oilsands output have fallen by 28 per cent compared with previous levels. At the same time, oilsands production reached more than 3.3 million barrels per day in 2024, marking an increase of nearly 1.7 million barrels per day since 2012. The findings are set to be presented by Alberta…

14 Jul

Himachal Weather Update: Monsoon Takes a Break, Heavy Rain Spell Likely After July 18

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a temporary pause in monsoon activity, with clear skies dominating several parts of the state and temperatures gradually climbing. Weather officials have predicted that the dry spell will continue for a few more days before rainfall intensity increases from July 18 under the influence of a new weather system. The state capital Shimla and several other regions experienced sunny conditions on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive day of relatively clear weather. The reduction in rain has led to warmer conditions, especially in the plains, where humidity levels have also increased. The Meteorological Department…

14 Jul

Punjab Braces for Humid Spell as Monsoon Weakens; Light Rain Forecast in Several Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A temporary slowdown in monsoon activity has left Punjab and Chandigarh grappling with warm, humid weather, with only scattered light showers expected over the next few days. Weather officials say the current conditions are likely to persist until the monsoon system regains strength later this month. The India Meteorological Department's Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh has not issued any weather warning for Monday, indicating that no severe weather is expected. However, cloudy skies are likely to prevail across much of the region, accompanied by isolated spells of rain and drizzle in several districts. Light showers have been forecast…