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JGU is India’s first institution of eminence to receive Data Science Council of America accreditation

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:37 PM

Sonipat, May 7 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has become the first Institution of Eminence in India to be accredited by the Data Science Council of America (DASCA), a globally recognised standards and accreditation body that establishes industry-aligned benchmarks for educational programmes in data science, artificial intelligence, and analytics. This recognition firmly positions JGU at the forefront of higher education's most consequential frontier, the integration of artificial intelligence and data science into the academic ecosystem.

Bihar cabinet expansion highlights political legacy, generational shift

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:27 PM

Patna, May 7 (IANS) The cabinet expansion in Bihar witnessed a striking blend of political legacy and generational transition, as Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inducted the sons of three former Chief Ministers into his newly expanded cabinet.

Assam govt swearing-in on May 12; PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend: Dilip Saikia

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:10 PM

Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on Thursday said the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP-led NDA government in Assam will be held on May 12 at Khanapara in Guwahati in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior NDA leaders.

Op Sindoor not over, it is the beginning: Armed Forces' message on first anniversary

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:02 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, India’s top military leadership gathered at the South Western Command in Jaipur on Thursday and delivered a strong message against terrorism, declaring that the operation represented not an end, but the beginning of a new strategic resolve.

ED raids spark political storm in Punjab; Oppn alleges 'massive corruption network' under AAP govt

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:00 PM

Chandigarh, May 7 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s raids at multiple locations linked to builders and associates in Mohali and Chandigarh on Thursday triggered a fresh political storm in Punjab, with Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of running a "massive corruption network" in the state.

'Pakistan requested to stop': Ex-DGMO Rajiv Ghai gives detailed account of Op Sindoor on anniversary

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, who served as Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) during Operation Sindoor, said on Thursday that Pakistan had "compelled to negotiate" with India and "requested to stop" strikes against the country during the operation last year.

Bihar Cabinet expansion: Sons of three former CMs inducted in Samrat Choudhary govt

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:43 PM

Patna, May 7 (IANS) The first Cabinet expansion of Samrat Choudhary-led Bihar government took place on Thursday at the city's sprawling Gandhi Maidan, with all the new Ministers taking oath in a high-profile ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Cong defends support to TVK, says move aimed at protecting TN‘s secular fabric

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:21 PM

Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Amid mounting political criticism over the Congress party extending support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and MLA S. Rajeshkumar on Thursday defended the decision, asserting that the move was taken solely to safeguard the secular character of Tamil Nadu and prevent communal forces from gaining influence in the state.

Some light-hearted moments at Bihar Cabinet expansion oath ceremony

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:13 PM

Patna, May 7 (IANS) The NDA government in Bihar, led by Samrat Chaudhary, expanded its cabinet on Thursday, with 32 ministers taking the oath of office during a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

From Namoh '108' Lotus, Buddha statue to Banarasi Silk: PM Modi presents cultural treasures to Vietnamese Prez To Lam

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a carefully curated selection of gifts -- reflecting the country's rich spiritual, artistic and cultural traditions -- to Vietnamese President To Lam during his three-day visit to India.

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JGU is India’s first institution of eminence to receive Data Science Council of America accreditation

Bihar cabinet expansion highlights political legacy, generational shift

Assam govt swearing-in on May 12; PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend: Dilip Saikia

Op Sindoor not over, it is the beginning: Armed Forces' message on first anniversary

ED raids spark political storm in Punjab; Oppn alleges 'massive corruption network' under AAP govt

'Pakistan requested to stop': Ex-DGMO Rajiv Ghai gives detailed account of Op Sindoor on anniversary

Bihar Cabinet expansion: Sons of three former CMs inducted in Samrat Choudhary govt

Cong defends support to TVK, says move aimed at protecting TN‘s secular fabric

Some light-hearted moments at Bihar Cabinet expansion oath ceremony

From Namoh '108' Lotus, Buddha statue to Banarasi Silk: PM Modi presents cultural treasures to Vietnamese Prez To Lam

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