IISF 2024 Empowers Students, Teachers, and Policymakers to Shape a Knowledge-Driven Future

The second and third days of India International Science Festival 2024 (IISF 2024) were marked by vibrant industry-academia collaboration, knowledge sharing technical sessions, and initiatives to inspire students.

Punjab’s Education Strategy Highlights Teacher Empowerment and Global Learning: Minister Harjot Bains at UNESCO Forum

Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains underscored the state’s transformative education strategy during the UNESCO international forum ‘Futures of Education-2024’.

Tripura to Fill Over 2,000 Vacancies in Education and Rural Development

The Tripura government has announced plans to fill over 2,000 vacancies across the Education and Rural Development departments, Tourism Minister and Cabinet spokesperson Sushanta Chowdhury revealed on Friday.

Hospitals Secure 50% Share in Healthcare FDI, Driving Sector Growth

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India’s healthcare sector has seen a significant shift, with hospitals now commanding 50% of the total FDI in FY24, amounting to $1.5 billion. This marks a substantial rise from 24% in FY21.

Aster DM and CARE Hospitals Join Forces in India’s Biggest Healthcare Deal

In a landmark healthcare merger, Aster DM Healthcare and Blackstone-backed CARE Hospitals have united to form Aster DM Quality Care, a top-tier player in India’s healthcare industry.

Andhra Pradesh Government Partners with Meta to Drive Digital Governance

On October 22, 2024, the Andhra Pradesh government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Meta Platforms Inc. to advance digital governance.

Arunachal Cabinet Sets Up Administrative Reforms Commission for Enhanced Governance

The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, has announced the establishment of an Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) to streamline state governance and tackle administrative challenges.

Korean Air to Unify Low-Cost Carrier Brands Under Jin Air Post-Asiana Merger

Korean Air has confirmed that it will consolidate its low-cost carrier (LCC) brands under the Jin Air banner following its merger with Asiana Airlines. The unified brand will include Asiana’s subsidiaries Air Busan and Air Seoul.

Japan’s Macnica Eyes Acquisitions in India, Expands Focus Beyond Semiconductors

Japanese semiconductor distributor Macnica Holdings Inc. is exploring acquisitions in India and other parts of Asia as part of its strategy to strengthen its market position amidst growing competition and industry challenges.

Canadian Lawsuit Challenges OpenAI’s Data Scraping Practices Under Copyright Law

OpenAI is facing a legal challenge in Canada over allegations of breaching copyright laws through unauthorized data scraping from news websites.

Israel’s Media Crackdown Sparks Press Freedom Concerns

The Israeli government’s unanimous decision to sanction Haaretz newspaper has intensified concerns over press freedom in the country. On November 24, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi proposed the measures.