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Ecuador completes $1.5 billion debt swap for Amazon conservation

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

International environmental negotiations are facing significant setbacks. Recent UN-sponsored talks on climate change, plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, and desertification have yielded limited results, raising concerns about the effectiveness of multilateral environmentalism. Experts cite various challenges, including the consensus-based decision-making process, influence of the fossil fuel industry, geopolitical shifts, and the sheer scale of the problems.

Hugh Marks Named Managing Director Of The ABC In Australia

Deadline.com 

Hugh Marks has been named as Managing Director of the ABC in Australia. The seasoned executive has been unanimously appointed to the role by the ABC board following an “extensive and international search.” This also makes him Editor-in-Chief, ultimately responsible for the broadcaster’s output. Marks replaces David Anderson, who resigned in August, a year into […]

Backup QB guides Tulane into Gasparilla Bowl vs. Florida

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images) Florida wasn't always sure it was going to win enough games to become bowl-eligible. Tulane flirted with the possibility of playing its way into the College Football Playoff. Eventually a late-season surge by the Gators (7-5) and consecutive losses by the Green Wave (9-4) landed them both in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday in Tampa. Florida, which failed to make a bowl game at

NEET in online or pen and paper mode: Decision expected soon, says Pradhan

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India's medical entrance exam, NEET-UG, might go digital. The Education and Health Ministries are evaluating online versus offline modes. A final decision will impact over 24 lakh aspirants. The National Testing Agency is prepared for either format. Changes will apply to the 2025 exam. This follows concerns over exam security and potential leaks.

NCERT textbooks to cost less from 2025, new books for classes 9-12 by 2026: Dharmendra Pradhan

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will increase textbook production from 5 crore to 15 crore next year, leading to lower prices for some classes. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured no price hikes for any class. Updated textbooks aligned with the new National Curriculum Framework will be available for classes 9-12 by the 2026-27 academic session.

Spain - Almeria vs Leganes

Football LineUps 

Segunda División 2015/2016 - Matchday 1 - Played 23-Aug-15 - Posted by israel gonzalez

One Nation One Election bills introduced in Lok Sabha after heated debate, division of votes

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Two bills enabling simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a heated debate. Opposition parties criticized the bills as an assault on federalism, a claim refuted by the government. The bills passed with 269 votes in favor and 198 against, marking the first use of electronic voting in the new Parliament House.