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Mission AdmissionAhmedabad: As admissions gather pace, universities across Ahmedabad and Gujarat are refreshing their programme portfolios to match fast-shifting industry demand — spanning the creator economy, climate technology, fintech forensics, maritime engineering, quantum computing, semiconductors and real estate.The push comes as PM Narendra Modi earlier this year highlighted rapid growth in the “Orange Economy” under Digital India, driven by “culture, content, and creativity,” and rooted in human creativity, intellectual property and cultural capital. Orange Economy is an umbrella term for economic activities driven by human creativity instead of manufacturing.“At MICA, we have launched India’s first AICTE-approved one-year course on content…

Prayagraj: A joint team of West Bengal and Handia (Prayagraj) police on Sunday arrested former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Khokan Das near Handia toll plaza on Kanpur-Varanasi highway in connection with the 2021 post-poll violence in West Bengal.Das, TMC heavyweight and a former MLA from the Bardhaman South constituency, is accused of inciting a mob to target BJP leaders and allegedly orchestrating attacks on their residences following the 2021 assembly elections.DCP ( Ganga Nagar) Kuldeep Singh said Das was arrested when he was on the way back to Bardhaman.“Following a request from the West Bengal Police, the Handia police in…

Residents said the missing links are part of a planned 24-metre-wide sector road and have remained undone since they started living in the township in 2013 due to pending land acquisition Gurgaon: More than a decade after Vatika India Next township was launched, two patches — 50m and 15m — of a planned sector road remain incomplete, leaving around 10,000 families without seamless connectivity.Residents said the missing links are part of a planned 24-metre-wide sector road and have remained undone since they started living in the township in 2013 due to pending land acquisition.Though the unfinished portions are relatively small…

UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van with Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Aizawl: UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van and Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma graced the MISMA Fight Night organised by the Mizoram Mixed Martial Arts Association (MISMA) at R Dengthuama Indoor Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawl, on Saturday night.CM Lalduhoma attended the event as the chief guest and Van as the special guest.The CM, in his address, said honouring Joshua ‘The Fearless’ Van, the first-ever UFC Champion from Southeast Asia, was a matter of great pride for the people of Mizoram. He emphasized that the Mizos, Chins, and Kukis belong to one ethnic family and…

Kanpur: A 17-year-old boy drowned in a canal near Pilkhar village in the Ekdil police station area of Etawah after he drifted into deep water while bathing, police officials said.The teenager, identified as Sameer, a resident of Mohalla Katra Shamsher Khan in the Shahar Kotwali area, went to the canal on Saturday afternoon with his three cousins, Sanu, Ali and Rehan.It was reported that all four were initially bathing on the canal bank. After some time, Sameer entered the canal and moved towards deep water, where he began to drown. His cousins tried to save him, but he was submerged.On…

The court, on May 25, held that Kana had flouted bail conditions, stayed away from police despite repeated opportunities Noida: Scrap businessman Ravi Kana, who walked out of jail on Jan 29 after an illegal release by authorities, must now surrender after a sessions court cancelled the anticipatory bail it had granted him on Feb 11.The court, on May 25, held that Kana had flouted bail conditions, stayed away from police despite repeated opportunities, and obstructed the investigation in the extortion case against him.Sessions judge Atul Srivastava said Kana’s plea to record his statement through FaceTime showed he was “playing…

Pune: Three men drowned in separate incidents in the Indrayani river between Saturday and Sunday at locations near Shirgaon, Kund Mala and Dehu, police said.In the first incident, a 21-year-old man from Jharkhand drowned near Parandwadi in Maval taluka on Saturday. Rescue teams recovered his body on Sunday morning. Police identified the deceased as Arman Kumar.An officer from the Shirgaon police station said Kumar and his two friends had gone to the bridge over the Pavana river between Parandwadi and Bebadohal on Saturday afternoon. “Two of them entered the water to swim, but due to the strong current they were…

Goa’s 70+ age group team won gold in 4x100m relay at the 3rd National Women Masters Athletics Championship, organised by Goa Masters Athletic Association, at Athletics Stadium, Santa CruzGoa’s quartet won gold in 70+ age group at the 3rd National Women Masters Athletics Championship, organised by Goa Masters Athletic Association, at Athletics Stadium, Santa CruzGoa’s 70+ age group team won gold in 4x100m relay at the 3rd National Women Masters Athletics Championship, organised by Goa Masters Athletic Association, at Athletics Stadium, Santa CruzGoa’s quartet won gold in 70+ age group at the 3rd National Women Masters Athletics Championship, organised by…

Mohali: A violent clash broke out between two rival groups on Peer Baba Road in Baltana late Saturday night. Police have registered a case of attempt to murder and launched a search for the others involved in the attack.The clash is believed to be a fallout of a previous altercation between the two groups at the Ramlila Ground in Baltana a day before the incident. Police said both groups confronted each other again, leading to a violent attack involving sharp-edged weapons and sticks.The injured youth, Ashu, suffered serious head injuries and multiple wounds on other parts of the body. He…

People enjoy fun activities during Happy Streets Lucknow: Sunday morning saw residents step out in large numbers as Happy Streets at Sukoon by Pardos Okas created a space for fitness, recreation and community bonding. With roads opening up for activities and people of all age groups coming together, the event offered a mix of movement, music and engagement, giving participants a chance to start the day on an active and interactive note.The morning began with a yoga session led by Mahima Kashyap, setting a steady start for participants. This was followed by a zumba session by Anand and Arpita Bhutani,…