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SportsPhoto: TOI SportsOn Day 2 of the Asian Para Games 2026, India won 24 medals, including five golds, mainly in athletics. Athletes Nishad Kumar and Deepthi Jeevanji delivered outstanding performances. India also secured medals in shooting, powerlifting, and swimming, with more expected in archery and badminton, marking a strong campaign for the nation.
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BusinessPhoto: IMPRI Impact and Policy Research InstituteThe GEN-NEXT initiative, launched in 2022, aims to support innovative startups in India amid rapid technological change. Startups are crucial for economic growth, job creation, innovation, and digital inclusion. However, the Indian startup ecosystem has faced challenges like limited geographical inclusivity, restricting access to venture capital, mentorship, incubation, technology, and business networks mostly to big cities.
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WorldPhoto: HindudayashankarAlphores has launched a global learning initiative in collaboration with the Australian Education Policy. This new program aims to integrate international educational standards and practices, enhancing learning opportunities worldwide. The partnership focuses on adopting Australia's education strategies to improve global education quality and accessibility.
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PoliticsPhoto: International Bar Association | IBAThe International Bar Association (IBA) and partner organizations worldwide have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to the rule of law, judicial independence, and the protection of international justice. This collective stance emphasizes the legal profession's unified voice in upholding the integrity of international law across nations.
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The Republic of Korea has pledged US$13 million to Unitaid to support health innovation and enhance pandemic preparedness. This funding aims to advance global health initiatives by promoting new technologies and strategies to better respond to future health crises. The contribution reflects South Korea's commitment to strengthening international health security.
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EntertainmentPhoto: InshortsActress Divya Vinekar, known for her role as a female constable in Alia Bhatt's film 'Darlings', has passed away suddenly. Besides acting, she was also a writer and content creator. Her unexpected death was confirmed by RJ Rohini, highlighting the shock among her colleagues and fans.
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Photo: TOI SportsOn Day 2 of the Asian Para Games 2026, India won 24 medals, including five golds, mainly in athletics. Athletes Nishad Kumar and Deepthi Jeevanji delivered outstanding performances. India also secured medals in shooting, powerlifting, and swimming, with more expected in archery and badminton, marking a strong campaign for the nation.
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