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No complaints against UGC-NET; cancelled to protect students: Officials

Business Standard 

A day after the UGC-NET was cancelled, Education Ministry officials Thursday said no complaints were received about the exam but a suo motu action was taken on the basis of inputs available with them to protect students' interest. Education Ministry Joint Secretary Govind Jaiswal said the details of the inputs cannot be shared as the matter has been referred to the CBI and is currently under investigation. "No complaints were received but the inputs we received from agencies indicated that the integrity of the exam has been compromised. Читать дальше...

Canada urges its citizens to leave Iran after designating IRGC as a terror group

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Canada, after designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, has urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Iran and to leave the country immediately if they are already there. Melanie Joly, Canada’s Foreign Minister, stated on Wednesday, June 19, “Those who are currently in Iran, it is time to come home.” […]

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Grindrod selected as preferred bidder for Port of Richards Bay container facility

Engineeringnews.co.za 

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed Grindrod South Africa as the preferred bidder to develop and operate a container handling facility at the Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal. The appointment is in line with TNPA’s strategy to increase the yearly container handling capacity at the port, which is known as South Africa’s main coal export terminal, from 50 000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to 200 000 TEUs.

Award-winning Holly Arrowsmith Shares Single 'Blue Dreams'

Scoop 

Holly Arrowsmith releases moving Americana single 'Blue Dreams', completing her trilogy of deeply personal tracks from her upcoming album, also entitled Blue Dreams, scheduled for release on 26 July 2024 on Leather Jacket Records.

EAM Jaishankar & Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe formally commission Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe commissioned the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre built with a USD 6 million grant from India. Jaishankar discussed bilateral cooperation in various sectors. They unveiled a virtual plaque for the MRCC and housing projects. This the EAM's first overseas visit. He will focus on ongoing Indian projects and arrangements for a potential visit by PM Modi.

Cooper appointed Leicester manager

BBC News (UK) 

Premier League newcomers Leicester City appoint former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper as their new manager.