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Punjab’s Sikhya Kranti: Bhagwant Mann Govt sets national benchmark as over 17.5 lakh parents join statewide workshop

Punjab’s Sikhya Kranti: Bhagwant Mann Govt sets national benchmark as over 17.5 lakh parents join statewide workshop

CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): The Punjab School Education Department on Saturday organised the second Statewide School-Level Parents’ Workshop across all government schools, engaging over 17.5 akh parents in an unprecedented exercise in community participation. Sharing details of the initiative, Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said, “The Punjab School Education Department organised the second Statewide School-Level Parents’ Workshop, engaging over 17.50 lakh parents across all government schools.” The Punjab Education Minister pointed out the mega initiative, spearheaded by the State Council of Educational Research and Training, had set a new benchmark for parental involvement in the state’s education system and…
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Dashmesh Culture Centre and Police Agencies Hold Successful Community Safety Town Hall

Dashmesh Culture Centre and Police Agencies Hold Successful Community Safety Town Hall

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Dashmesh Culture Centre, in collaboration with the Calgary Police Service (CPS), successfully organized a Community Safety and Awareness town hall meeting to address growing concerns about crime and public safety in the area. The meeting was held in response to recent incidents involving extortion threats, intimidation, and gun violence that have created fear and uncertainty among residents and business owners. The town hall provided a platform for open and direct engagement between the community and law enforcement agencies. Representatives from the Calgary Police Service (CPS), RCMP, ALERT, and Crime Stoppers participated in the meeting, engaging directly…
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Indian students among those wounded in knife assault at Russian university hostel

Indian students among those wounded in knife assault at Russian university hostel

Russia (Rajeev Sharma): Several students, including four Indian nationals, sustained injuries after a stabbing incident at a medical university residence in Russia’s Bashkortostan region on Saturday, officials confirmed. The attack occurred inside a hostel of the State Medical University in Ufa when a teenager allegedly entered the building armed with a knife and assaulted students staying there. Russia’s Interior Ministry said the situation escalated when the suspect resisted detention, resulting in injuries to two police personnel. The attacker later caused harm to himself and was taken to hospital. The Indian Embassy acknowledged the incident, terming it deeply distressing, and confirmed…
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Canada, France establish diplomatic presence in Greenland amid Arctic geopolitics

Canada, France establish diplomatic presence in Greenland amid Arctic geopolitics

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada and France formally opened new diplomatic missions in Greenland on Friday, a move widely seen as a gesture of solidarity with Denmark and a signal of growing international focus on the strategically important Arctic territory. Canada inaugurated its consulate in Nuuk with Foreign Minister Anita Anand leading the delegation. She was accompanied by Governor General Mary Simon, underscoring Ottawa’s emphasis on Arctic cooperation and Indigenous engagement. Canadian officials said the mission will strengthen collaboration with Greenland on climate change, Arctic security and Inuit issues, while also expanding Canada’s diplomatic footprint in the region. France simultaneously announced…
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Strong Alberta contingent set to compete at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games

Strong Alberta contingent set to compete at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta will have a significant presence on the world stage next year, with 45 athletes from the province selected to compete for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy. The athletes, drawn from communities across Alberta, will take part in a wide range of disciplines, reflecting the province’s depth in winter sport. Their selection highlights years of training, persistence and support from provincial programs designed to help high-performance athletes compete internationally. Tourism and Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko said the athletes embody Alberta’s strong sporting culture and commitment to excellence. He noted…
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Alberta MLAs to engage Oregon leaders to strengthen cross-border ties

Alberta MLAs to engage Oregon leaders to strengthen cross-border ties

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Two Alberta legislators will travel to the United States this month as part of efforts to deepen economic and political engagement with key American states. MLA for Leduc-Beaumont Brandon Lunty and MLA for Cypress–Medicine Hat Justin Wright are scheduled to visit Salem, Oregon, from February 8 to 11 to take part in the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s (PNWER) 2026 Capital Visits. The trip is aimed at reinforcing Alberta’s role as a strategic partner to U.S. states and advancing shared economic interests. During the visit, the MLAs are expected to meet with Oregon lawmakers, senior state officials, academics…
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Alberta leads national job gains, adds nearly 42,000 full-time positions

Alberta leads national job gains, adds nearly 42,000 full-time positions

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta continues to outperform the rest of the country on the employment front, recording a sharp rise in full-time jobs despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, according to Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Minister Joseph Schow. In a statement released Friday, Schow said the province added 41,800 full-time jobs in the most recent month, underscoring Alberta’s ability to weather broader economic headwinds that are affecting other parts of Canada. The minister credited the gains to the provincial government’s focus on economic diversification and investment attraction, noting that Alberta has posted the strongest employment growth in the country over…
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MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 to Propel Performance, Gaming and Efficiency in Flagship and Premium Smartphones at MediaTek Tech Day

MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 to Propel Performance, Gaming and Efficiency in Flagship and Premium Smartphones at MediaTek Tech Day

MediaTek, the world’s leading fabless semiconductor company powering nearly 2 billion connected devices each year, unveiled the Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 at the MediaTek Tech Day in Delhi today. Both chipsets are engineered to lead the flagship and premium smartphone segments, delivering outstanding performance, efficiency, AI, imaging, gaming and wireless connectivity, powered by an "All-Big Core" architecture and industry-leading Agentic AI capabilities. Representatives from the media, tech analysts, and OEMs were also in attendance, witnessing firsthand the innovations and advancements showcased by the new chipsets. OPPO India and POCO India also took to stage to announce smartphone lineups for…
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Greaves Cotton Reports Robust Q3 & 9M FY26 Performance, Delivers Growth Driven by Strong Execution across its Businesses

Reports 17% year-on-year growth in Consolidated Revenue at ₹875 crore, with margins expanding by 180 bps in Q3FY26 Rs. 500–700 crore planned outlay to build core capabilities and support new products International Business: Strengthening Global Traction Through OEM Partnerships   Greaves Cotton Limited, a leading diversified engineering company in India, reported a robust performance across all key metrics, for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, supported by strong demand across its core businesses, momentum in the international business and strong execution.   On a consolidated basis, Q3 FY26 revenue increased 17% year-on-year to Rs.  875 crore, with…
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SRM University-AP Announces M.Tech. Admissions for 2026: 100% Scholarship and Monthly Stipends Offered

SRM University-AP Announces M.Tech. Admissions for 2026: 100% Scholarship and Monthly Stipends Offered

SRM University-AP invites applications from aspiring engineers for its M.Tech. Programmes. The varsity offers eight highly sought-after and future-ready programmes, such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, VLSI Design, Embedded Systems and IoT, Materials and Manufacturing Technology, and Thermal Engineering.   SRM University-AP   In a statement issued at SRM University-AP, the Director of Admissions, Prof. Y Siva Sankar remarked, “Our programmes are designed to equip students with foundational principles, technical know-how and cutting-edge research, ensuring that our students are well equipped to excel in both research and professional realms.”   Prof.…
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