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Boon or Band-Aid? Canada eases work hours for international students

Starting November 8, 2024, international students are allowed to do off-campus work up to 24 hours a week during the academic term.

Tech Dreams: Why study technology in the United States?

Technology has transformed the way we live, work, and communicate.

‘UK welcomes Indian students with better opportunities’

In an exclusive conversation with The Free Press Journal, Dr. Martin Lamb, Director of International Education at the University of Leeds, delves into the evolving educational landscape in the UK.

Survey finds 41% of New Zealanders in favour of onboarding more international students

It's good news for international students as New Zealand prepares to welcome more overseas students. A recent survey conducted by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao, or ENZ, presents a badge of honor for New Zealand for hosting international students.

Retail tomato prices drop 22.4% on improved supplies: Govt

Retail tomato prices declined 22.4 per cent month-on-month on improved supplies across the country, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said on Sunday.

FPIs withdraw ₹22,420 cr from equities in Nov

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 22,420 crore from the Indian equity market so far this month, owing to high domestic stock valuations, increasing allocations to China, and the rising US dollar as well as Treasury yields.

Reliance Ind gets domain jiohotstar.com "free of cost"

Dubai-based siblings Jainam and Jivika, the owners of jiohotstar.com domain, have decided to transfer it to Reliance \"free of cost\", resting speculations on social media platforms.

India's FTAs not paused, all talks progressing as per schedule: Official

Besides the EU and the UK, India is negotiating these pacts with Australia, Peru, Sri Lanka, and Oman

ACME Sun Power secures ₹3,753-cr term loan from REC

ACME Sun Power, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings, has secured a Rs 3,753-crore term loan from state-owned REC Ltd.

CNG retailers want price hike, govt wants to see cost

City gas companies like Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Adani Total Gas Ltd are mulling an increase in CNG prices after supplies of cheaper input gas was cut for the second time in a month, but the government officials say the retailers must give a cost breakup to justify the hike.

India to shift to smartphone era for cars embracing 5G, advanced AI in 2025

India is set to enter a transformative \"smartphone era\" for cars in 2025, with the introduction of vehicles featuring 5G M2M connectivity and advanced AI technologies, according to the latest findings from Techarc's India Connected Consumer Report 2025.

Sitharaman responds to X user seeking relief for middle class

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday responded to an X user seeking tax relief for the middle class, saying the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government attends to people's concerns.

Debt MFs log ₹1.57 lakh crore inflow in Oct

Debt-oriented mutual funds witnessed a strong recovery in October, driven by investments in liquid schemes and attracting a net inflow of Rs 1.57 lakh crore after huge redemptions in the previous month.

FII trading activity, global trends to dictate trends in equity markets this week

Trading activity of foreign investors and global trends will be the major driving factors for the equity markets in a holiday-shortened week ahead, according to analysts.

Bol organises Walkathon, forms Human Chain as part of VAW 2024 at Prabhadevi Branch

As part of Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2024, Bank of India's Prabhadevi branch recently organized a human chain and walkathon to promote transparency and vigilance.

India Inc earnings to improve in 2HFY25: Motilal Ostwal

Driven by improved government spending and rural demand

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group sets up centre to helm 2030 growth strategy

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group has launched the Reliance Group Corporate Centre (RGCC) as part of its 2030 growth strategy.

Onion Express arrives in Delhi

Another Onion Express carrying the key staple kitchen essentials arrived in Delhi, aiming to put a check on its prices across the national capital region.

Baramati: Sharad Pawar's bags checked

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's bags were checked by the poll personnel at Baramati helipad in Maharashtra's Pune district on Sunday morning, according to his associate.

Men's rights activists gather in Pune to raise demands

On Nov 16, over 100 men from various parts of Maharashtra, along with their colourful cars and flags, gathered near Pune to celebrate International Men's Day.

Junnar: Leopard attack kills 4-year-old child

Junnar, known as a hotspot for leopard-human conflicts in the district, has once again witnessed a fatal leopard attack, this time resulting in the death of a four-year-old boy, Shivtej Tembhekar, in Shirur tehsil of Pune district.

Rare brain surgery

Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital's surgeons have performed a complex neurosurgical procedure on a 57-year-old patient on Nov 15.

Sr citizens vote from home

Chandrabhan Punamchand Bhansali, a senior citizen and industrialist from Parvati constituency in Pune, participated in the polls by exercising his right to vote through home voting at the age of 104.

Newly-widened road turns hazardous, PMC faces ire

A stretch of the NIBM Road, from Kad Nagar towards Undri, has been recently widened. However, it has caused a major issue now as the electricity poles, which were on the side of the road, have come into the centre, posing a threat to commuters.

Sirole ensures flyover completion by January

Voters demand traffic-free, congestion-free roads, protection of Vetal Tekdi, etc

Three held with ganja worth ₹5 lakh

The Kalyan Crime Branch has arrested three people for allegedly possessing 25 kilos of ganja worth Rs 5 lakh.

Mumbai-based builder gets interim bail in money laundering case

Anubhav Agarwal, a Mumbai-based builder and the managing director of RNA Developers, was recently granted interim bail in a money laundering case.

Two Nigerians held with drugs worth ₹5.62cr

Two Nigerians were arrested for alleged possession of drugs worth Rs5.62 crore and three persons were arrested for renting out their premises to the duo in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, police said.

3 namesake candidates in Kalamnuri

Among the total 19 candidates vying for the Kalamnuri Assembly Constituency in the upcoming Nov 20 elections, there are three with the same name, indicating a possibility of voters' confusion and splitting of votes.

IPPTA'S SEMINAR HAS BEGUN

Indian Pulp and Paper Technical Association (IPPTA) has organised a seminar on Nov 17 and 18 in the city.