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With climate ambitions in question, EU reforms carbon market
Brussels has been under intense pressure to overhaul the two-decade-old Emissions Trading System (ETS), as the 27-nation EU seeks to shore up industry while tackling high energy costs. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The European Union on Friday (July 17, 2026) unveils reforms of its carbon market, after fierce wrangling between countries, industry and activists…
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Vijay inspects M.C. Raja, MBC students hostels in Chennai
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay interacting with students at the M.C. Raja Social Justice Hostel in Saidapet on Friday. Minister for Social Justice Vanni Arasu is also seen. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay conducted an inspection at the M.C. Raja Social Justice Hostel in Saidapet on Friday. Arriving at…
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Explained | World Press Freedom Day and the Windhoek Declaration
Image for representation | Photo Credit: spukkato The story so far: Every year, May 3 is observed as World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness about the state of press freedom globally as well the responsibilities and perils of the job. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993, and since…
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Jayadev Galla sounds positive on creating opportunities in Andhra Pradesh
Our roots are deep and our commitment remains unwavering, says Amara Raja Group MD Jayadev Galla. | Photo Credit: File Photo Responding to IT Minister Nara Lokesh’s call to invest in Andhra Pradesh, Amara Raja Group MD Jayadev Galla stated on X that he was thankful for the kind words, and noted that A.P. was…
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China pitches AI order for Global South, stresses it ‘should not be a solo performance’
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the opening ceremony for the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China, on July 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters It is the clearest signal yet of China’s global leadership ambitions in Artificial Intelligence (AI). On Friday (July 17, 2026), Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a new initiative on global…
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KUHS warns students against enroling on unrecognised medical, health science courses
Kerala University of Health Sciences Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal. The Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) has cautioned students and parents against enroling on unrecognised medical and health-science courses offered in Kerala, other States and abroad. Issuing an advisory on Friday (July 17, 2026), KUHS Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal urged aspirants to verify the legal status of…