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MoU between India and the United States in the health sector has been approved by the Cabinet

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The Union Cabinet approved a Memorandum of Understanding between India and the United States on Wednesday, allowing the two countries to collaborate on the development of new, improved, and innovative biomedical tools and technologies to prevent and treat HIV, tuberculosis, Covid-19, and other emerging infectious and neglected diseases. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Biotechnology have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) in the United States. “This Memorandum of Understanding will further boost relations between India and the United States within the context of international scientific and technology collaboration in domains of mutual interest,” according to a Cabinet statement. “Govt led by PM @NarendraModi Ji approves the signing of MoU between India and USA in the field of the health sector. This will further strengthen relations between both countries in fields of mutual interest. #CabinetDecisions,” Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union minister of health and family welfare, tweeted shortly after the cabinet announcement.

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QS University Rankings 2023: IISc ranked world’s best research varsity, 41 Indian Universities gets featured on a global scale

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The QS World University Rankings 2023 include 41 Indian universities, up from 35 last year, including seven new institutes. Bengaluru’s Indian Institute of Science (155th globally) has climbed 31 places since last year to take first place among Indian institutes, with IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi rounding out the top 200. India has also performed well in research, with IISc ranking first in the world in the ‘citations per faculty’ (CpF) index, which is used by higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds to assess the effect of university research. IIT Guwahati (37th for CpF), IIT Roorkee (47th for CpF), and the newly added University of Madras (48th for CpF) are all among the top 50 research universities in the world. “This edition of the rankings reflects the excellent work that several Indian universities are doing to improve their research footprint, with positive consequences for their reputation on the global stage,” said Ben Sowter, senior vice president at QS. “Conversely, our dataset also suggests that the Indian higher education sector still struggles to provide adequate teaching capacity.” Twelve of the 41 Indian institutes represented increased their score from the previous year, 12 stayed the same, ten declined, and seven were new entries. The rankings of all of the highlighted Indian Institutes of Technology have improved. IIT Bombay (172nd) improved five spots over previous year, while IIT Delhi (174th) improved 11 places. IIT Madras (250th), IIT Kanpur (264th), and IIT Kharagpur (270th) are in the top 300. Among the private universities in the country, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has secured the 1st rank in India. JGU has been ranked in the 651-700 band this year, making it the only private university from India which has found a place among the world’s Top 700 universities. Followed by this, Manipal Academy of Higher Education has secured the 2nd rank, it has been ranked in the 751-800 band. Shoolini university has been ranked 801-1000 globally, thus securing the 3rd rank among private institutions of India. Rank: Institution Name 155: IISc Bangalore 172: IIT Bombay 174: IIT Delhi 250: IIT Madras 264: IIT Kanpur 270: IIT Kharagpur 369: IIT Roorkee 384: IIT Guwahati 396: IIT Indore 521-530: University of Delhi 541-550: Savitribai Phule Pune University 541-550: University of Madras 551-560: Anna University 581-590: IIT Hyderabad 601-650: JNU 651-700: IIT (BHU) Varanasi 651-700: OP Jindal 701-750: Jadavpur University 751-800: Manipal Academy of Higher Education 751-800: University of Hyderabad 801-1000: Shoolini University 801-1000: Chandigarh University 801-1000: IIT Bhubaneswar 801-1000: Jamia Millia Islamia 801-1000: NIT Tiruchirappalli 801-1000: Pondicherry University 801-1000: University of Calcutta 1001-1200: Aligarh Muslim University 1001-1200: Amity University 1001-1200: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 1001-1200: Banaras Hindu University 1001-1200: BITS, Pilani 1001-1200: Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology 1001-1200: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan 1001-1200: Thapar Institute of Engg. & Technology 1001-1200: University of Mumbai 1001-1200: VIT 1201-1400: Jamia Hamdard 1201-1400: Osmania University 1201-1400: Panjab University 1201-1400: SRM Institute of Science & Technology    

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Two-day conference on National Education Policy 2020 begins in Gujarat today

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The Centre will host a two-day conference of education ministers in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, starting on Wednesday to discuss the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Ministry of Education said in a statement that the conference will be attended by education ministers from states and UTs, as well as Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State Skill Development Rajeev Chandrasekhar. “The conference is expected to witness deliberations on strengthening the education ecosystem in the country with focus on implementation of National Education Policy 2020, skilling in schools and digital initiatives,” according to the release. During the two-day event, the ministers will also tour the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK), the Gujarat government’s command control centre for school education, as well as the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG), according to the release.

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Kinara Capital plans to hire 700 people by the end of November 2022

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Kinara Capital, an Indian fintech firm, is planning to hire 700 more employees. It will hire for a variety of positions throughout its 125 branches, which are distributed across 90+ cities. There are openings at all levels, for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, and they will be filled by November 2022. Sales, collections, operations, credit risk, and internal quality audit (IQA) are all looking for qualified candidates. Human resources, information technology (IT), data science, engineering, data platform, business operations, finance & accounting, marketing, products & strategy, and more are all available at its Bengaluru head office. Kinara Capital is one of the few companies where women make up the majority of the management team. Because of the Company’s innovative inclusive culture, there is gender inclusion in every area. Employees with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community are currently employed by the company. Kinara, which focuses on SMEs, also offers LEAP, a high-skill training programme for new employees to assist them get a head start in their careers. The six-month intensive training programme is paid and includes tough classroom instruction followed by hands-on field experience. It has already taught over 100 freshers for the corporate world in the last year. Some of those who have received training here have gone on to become excellent problem solvers and hub managers. “We are growing our team to support even more MSMEs, especially as we continue to expand in Tier 2 and Tier 3 geographies,” Hardika Shah, founder and CEO of Kinara Capital, stated, reiterating Kinara’s commitment to offering great customer service to underserved entrepreneurs. Our national hiring drive is with the intent to seek out professionals who wish to lead a purpose-driven life and make an impact on others by furthering our mission of financial inclusion.”

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Over 4,000 children have received individual letters from PM Modi as part of the PM CARES scheme

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote individual letters to over 4,000 beneficiaries of the PM-CARES for Children scheme on Monday, describing it as a determined step taken by the country for a golden future for children. He elaborated on the various benefits available to children who lost their parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. PM Modi also related his family’s experience with a similar tragedy almost a century ago, assuring the youngsters that the entire country is rooting for them during this difficult time. The women and child development ministry shared the letter. The PM CARES for Children scheme, according to PM Modi, is a resolute move taken by the country for these children’s bright future. “This scheme will ensure that you can dream freely and there is no lack of efforts in helping you realise your dreams,” he stated. The Prime Minister shared a few things that his mother told him as a youngster in a letter written in English, Hindi, and regional languages. About 100 years ago, he continued, his family went through a similar loss and pain. “A century ago, when the entire world was in the grip of a terrible pandemic like today, my mother lost her mother i.e. my maternal grandmother. My mother was so young that she does not even remember her mother’s face. She spent her entire life in the absence of her mother, without her affection. Imagine how she must have been brought up. Therefore, today, I can very well understand the anguish in your mind, the conflict in your heart,” PM Modi stated. According to him, a parent’s presence is usually a big support for a child. “Until now, your parents told you the difference between right and wrong, good and bad, and guided you. Today, when they are not with you, your responsibilities have increased more than before,” he stated “It is not possible for anyone to fill this void in your life, but as your family, I assure you that you are not alone in your struggles, difficulties, and in your good and bad times. The entire country is with you,” added the Prime Minister. With the letter, the benefits of the PM CARES scheme for children were included. These advantages include free schooling and loan support for higher education, Ayushman Bharat Yojana health insurance of up to 5 lakhs till the age of 18, PM CARES payment of insurance premiums, and a monthly financial aid for individual needs until the age of 18. Other benefits include a 10 lakh grant from PM CARES upon reaching the age of 23, a 20,000-per-year scholarship for students in Classes 1-12, the Karma Scholarship for skills training, the Swanath Scholarship for Technical Education, a scholarship of 2.5 lakh per year for studying in higher education institutions (IITs, IIMs), and a 50,000-per-year ex-gratia payment. The rewards under the PM CARES for Children scheme were released earlier in the day by the Prime Minister. PM Modi transferred scholarships to school-going children. Also, a passbook of PM CARES for Children and a health card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana were handed over to children. Source: PTI

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Sun Pharma reports a Rs 2,277 crore loss in the March quarter

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Sun Pharma reported a surprising loss of Rs 2,277 crore in the March quarter, owing to one-time charges related to settlement costs and operations restructuring in some countries. In the previous fiscal year, the pharma had a net profit of Rs 894 crore. The Rs 3,936 crore one-time exceptional charge is mostly due to a $485 million (about Rs 3,761 crore) antitrust settlement on three Ranbaxy drugs — Valganciclovir, Valsartan, and Esomeprazole — announced on March 23. A one-time expense of Rs 56 crore is also included in the item, which is related to restructuring operations in several regions. After deducting exceptional items (Rs 3,936 crore) and exceptional tax gain of Rs 76 crore, the company’s adjusted net profit for the quarter was Rs 1,582 crore, up 18 percent over the previous quarter. The company’s revenue increased 11% year over year to Rs 9,386 crore, with India formulation sales jumping 16 percent to Rs 3,095 crore. Revenue from formulations in the United States reached $389 million (about Rs 3,016 crore), up 5% from the previous year. “FY22 was a good year with strong top line and ebitda (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation) growth,” Sun Pharma MD Dilip Shanghvi said. Despite increased prices, all of our geographies have had double-digit growth, and profitability has improved. The specialty business is continuing to grow rapidly, with global Ilumya sales increasing by 81 percent to $315 million in FY22. Our India business continues to outperform the market, resulting in a larger market share. We’re still concentrating on building our global speciality business, as well as all of our other businesses and improving operational efficiencies.” For the first time, the company exceeded $5 billion in sales for the entire year, with an adjusted net profit of $1 billion. For the whole year, consolidated sales from operations totaled Rs 38,426 crore, up 15.6 percent from the same period last year. Adjusted net profit for FY22 was Rs 7,667 crore, up nearly 29% year-on-year, excluding exceptional items. The reported net profit for FY22 was Rs 3,273 crore, up from Rs 2,904 crore the previous year, a 13 percent increase.

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Amazon Prime Video and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment have teamed up for a multi-film licencing collaboration

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Amazon Prime Video and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment (NGE), a production house, have announced a worldwide exclusive multi-film licencing deal, the streaming site announced on Monday. As part of the deal, Prime Video will be the “worldwide home” for the banner’s next slate of films shortly after they hit theatres. Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment’s film lineup includes Nitesh Tiwari’s “Bawaal,” starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, “Sanki,” Tiger Shroff’s “Baaghi 4”, and Kartik Aaryan’s untitled project. Films by Ravi Udyawar (“Mom”), Sameer Vidwans (“Anandi Gopal”), Saket Chaudhry (“Hindi Medium”), and others will be included in the lineup. Sajid Nadiadwala, the Managing Director of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, a producer and director, said in an interview with Prime Video that the production house has found a partner who not only shares their vision of providing immersive cinematic experiences, but also provides global distribution to the best stories from the Indian entertainment ecosystem. “We’ve been entertaining audiences with our movies for the past 70 years, contributing to Indian culture, and today, with OTT becoming such a vital part of our lives, it’s a new age in entertainment.” Amazon Prime Video has aided in the dismantling of all entertainment barriers, be they geographical, linguistic, or otherwise… “We are certain that this collaboration of inclusive cinema will enable our upcoming releases to move beyond borders and provide extra value to Prime Video’s exceptional content selection. This collaboration represents NGE’s first-ever, worldwide exclusive, multi-film, multi-year deal with Prime Video. I hope this partnership will pave the way for additional collaborations between the two brands as the world of storytelling evolves across genres “In a statement, Nadiadwala added Manish Menghani, Director – Content Licensing, Amazon Prime Video India, expressed excitement about the team’s upcoming cooperation with Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, which is known for making films that connect with audiences instantaneously. “By striking this agreement, we will offer some of the most exciting narratives and stories to our viewers’ screens around the world shortly after their theatrical debuts.” “Prime Video has played a major role in significantly increasing the audience base for Indian films, across languages, both within the country and worldwide, and this collaboration is another step towards realising that promise,” says Amazon. “I am confident that this slate of highly anticipated films will prove to be an incredible treat for our consumers,” Menghani said. Following their theatrical debut, all Prime members will be able to watch the movie on Amazon Prime Video. In addition, during the ‘Early Access Rental’ window, all Amazon customers (Prime and non-Prime) will be able to ‘rent’ the titles on Amazon Prime Video. The streamer announced a licensing deal with Yash Raj Films, Dharma Productions, Excel Media and Entertainment, and Ajay Devgn FFilms at the ‘Prime Video Presents India’ event in April, under which it will premiere titles from these four leading Indian production banners after their theatrical releases. Source: PTI

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UPSC Civil Services Final Result 2021: 685 candidates qualify the Civil Services exam, Shruti Sharma tops

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the results of the civil services exam 2021 on Monday, May 30, 2022, with Shruti Sharma, Ankita Agarwal, and Gamini Singla taking first, second, and third rank, respectively. It reported that 685 people had cleared the prestigious exam, but it did not provide any other information about the candidates who had qualified. According to the Commission, 244 of the successful candidates are from the general category, 73 from the Economically Weaker Sections, 203 from Other Backward Classes, 105 from Scheduled Castes, and 60 from Scheduled Tribes. The UPSC conducts the civil services examination in three parts – preliminary, main, and interview – every year to select officers for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. The written or main part of the exam took place in January 2022, and the interviews took place in April and May of this year, according to the announcement. 80 candidates’ candidature are provisional, and one candidate’s result has been withheld. Aishwarya Verma came in fourth place, and Utkarsh Dwivedi came in fifth, according to the report. “UPSC has a ‘facilitation counter’ near examination hall in its campus. Candidates can obtain any information / clarification regarding their examinations / recruitment on the working days between 10:00 hours to 17:00 hours in person or over telephone nos. 23385271/23381125 /23098543,” according to the Commission. “Within 15 days of the date of result declaration, marks will be published on the website,” it stated. Source: PTI

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Dr. Sayalee Gankar, Vice Chancellor, D Y Patil University, Ambi, Pune stresses upon the dire need of digitalization

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“Right from your admission processes to make the student as an alumnus the complete process has gone on the digitalization way,” says Dr Sayalee Gankar, Vice Chancellor, D Y Patil University, Ambi, Pune in an interview with Chandan Anand, Founding Editor, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ #HEETPune What according to you are the key takeaways from this event? Thank you so much Chandan Anand for organizing such a wonderful conference today in Pune. ArdorComm is really doing great especially when I’ve seen that so many ed-tech companies are here which are at one platform giving so much detailed information and of course this kind of the event you know I think it’s learning from each other’s experiences. In D Y Patil University, Pune what we are doing, other universities are doing it is always better to learn from others. It is always better to understand the various experimentations because at the end of the day every university, institutions are working for imparting quality education and increasing the employability of the students, so I’m really happy to be the part of this event. When everyone is progressing towards making their infrastructure digital what has been a go ahead and an initiative under your leadership in your institute? So, if you look at it the digitalization of the campuses is the dire need right now what we can see. So right from classrooms and even not only for that even right from your admission processes to make the student as an alumnus the complete process has gone on the digitalization way. So, all these kinds of stuff right from admission, academics, examination and convocation, if you look at it everything has gone on digital platforms. We are doing it very extensively not only that, if you look at it our complete hybrid mode of learning is happening in campus so digital classrooms are made available to the students and faculty members so that they can interact directly with the industry experts and not only that even international speakers as well and that is what is bringing a very good value on the table for students and faculty to learn together. What outcome one should get from the forums like this, where there is a conference going on, there is an expo going on we have a representation from the government, academia and industry? I think when we talk about all the stakeholders coming in one platform it helps everyone to change their own perspectives right, so when we talk about government definitely the National Education Policy, Digital university concept through the union budget all these discussions will help us to understand what they are aiming at and what would be our contribution when we talk about the universities and vice chancellors. I think we spoke a lot about that what quality education is, what outcome we are expecting and how we can really engage the youth with the help of all these new ways of doing which is happening in this country. So, could be a national education policy, union budget, digitalization all that is coming on one table I think that’s a wonderful think tank kind of activity which has happened in this conference.  

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Dr. Siddharth Jabade, Vice Chancellor, Vishwakarma University, Pune emphasizes on adoption of digitalization in their university

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“We are also moving forward with the digitalization in terms of the student empathy, understanding what students need and how we can provide them because we believe our teachers, our faculty, our students are the focal point,” says Dr. Siddharth Jabade, Vice Chancellor, Vishwakarma University, Pune in an interview with Chandan Anand, Founding Editor, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ #HEETPune How has Vishwakarma University adapted with the digitalization? It’s great to be in this gathering and really it has been an enriching experience of first of its kind event after pandemic in Maharashtra with physical presence and this entire gathering and this event has provided lot many insights in terms of how do we go ahead with respect to adaptation and adoption of digitalization. Vishwakarma university in Pune has been on the forefront of adapting this change of digitalization in terms of we have established a VU Digital (Vishwakarma University Digital) as the digital Avtar of the university we are focusing on the faculty development in terms of content development learning pedagogy in the digital age in terms of the investments, in our studios, investments in terms of training our faculty. We are also moving forward with the digitalization in terms of the student empathy, understanding what students need and how we can provide them because we believe our teachers, our faculty, our students are the focal point. In this, the gatherings and the conferences, the way they are configured and designed, they provide really important insights, understanding and sharing of thoughts in creating this network community of practice which will go a long way in terms of moving forward with this transformation of digitalization and adapting it very responsibly and meaningfully for our students. We are very happy to announce here that Vishwakarma university, Pune is the youngest university to be nominated in the most prestigious Times higher education, Asia award in the category of excellence and innovation in the arts of the work done even in pandemic and we are the youngest and there are only two universities in India, we are the youngest one to be part of it. Any message would you like to give for ArdorComm Media? I’m honestly very impressed with the way entire event is organized most importantly thoughtfully designed and the entire panellists and the range of panellists that are being brought also with the stakeholders like the industry and ArdorComm Media, I must say is an umbilical link in bringing all the stakeholders and different minds together and making them think and this will certainly lead to a great outcome and impact in the interest of our education sector.  

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