‘Global brain drain for US’: Why Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo are leaving MIT for Zurich University

Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo will be joining the University of Zurich in 2025, shifting their base from the US to Switzerland. US-based Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo will join the University of Zurich and establish a new center for development economics. The announcement came from the University of Zurich with no mention […]

Historic milestone: University of Bahrain shines in Times Higher Education global rankings | World News

University of Bahrain celebrates its historic entry into the Times Higher Education World Rankings / Image courtesy: University of Bahrain (UoB) For the first time, the University of Bahrain (UoB) has been listed in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, a milestone hailed by education officials and THE representatives as a historic step […]

Honor Magic 8 Pro Global Variant Spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 12GB RAM | Udaipur Kiran

(Udaipur Kiran) — Honor’s upcoming flagship, the Honor Magic 8 Pro, has appeared on Geekbench, hinting at an imminent global launch. The device, listed under model number BKQ-N49, is believed to be the global version of the Magic 8 Pro, which is set to debut in China by mid-October alongside the standard Magic 8. The […]

Xiaomi 17T Series Spotted in IMEI Database; Global Launch Expected in February 2026 | Udaipur Kiran

(Udaipur Kiran) — Xiaomi appears to be preparing the next generation of its T-series flagship smartphones, the Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro, with fresh details emerging from the IMEI database. The listings hint at a global launch around February 2026, just six months after the debut of the Xiaomi 15T series. According to a […]

Protests, cameras & more: Flotilla ships failed to reach Gaza but won global attention – Here’s how

When armed Israeli soldiers boarded a flotilla of civilian boats attempting to deliver food and medicine to Gaza on Wednesday night, millions of people around the world were glued to their screens, watching the events unfold in real time.In a small studio in Glasgow, two web developers worked frantically behind the scenes, updating vessel locations […]

JK Tyre Marks World Manufacturing Day with Global Safety and Sustainability Milestones | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, October 3 (Udaipur Kiran News): On the occasion of World Manufacturing Day, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., a leading name in the Indian tyre industry and a global player in mobility solutions, celebrated its remarkable achievements in manufacturing excellence, safety, and sustainability. Guided by its ‘Safety First’ philosophy, JK Tyre has achieved the prestigious […]

‘Emergency situation’: Russian strike causes hours-long blackout at Chornobyl nuclear plant; Zelenskyy warns of ‘global threat’

A Russian strike on an energy facility in the town of Slavutych, Kyiv Oblast, caused a several-hour blackout at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant on Oct. 1, the Energy Ministry reported. Slavutych, located in northern Ukraine, was built to house personnel evacuated from the plant after the 1986 disaster.The energy ministry reported an “emergency situation” […]

Tiger Shroff is set to team up with Sylvester Stallone and Tony Jaa for global Hollywood action film: Report : Bollywood News

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff is set to make his Hollywood debut in an upcoming action film alongside Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone and Thai martial arts star Tony Jaa. According to a report by Pinkvilla, Amazon MGM is in talks to develop a pan-world project that would feature the three action stars together for the first […]

UAE: Etihad Rail unveils passenger trains at Global Rail 2025, operations begin in 2026 | World News

Etihad Rail’s passenger trains, launching in 2026, will connect Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 57 minutes/Image: WAM Etihad Rail’s ambitious passenger train project took center stage at the Global Rail 2025 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, where visitors got their first close look at the soon-to-be operational service set to redefine intercity travel across the UAE. […]

Higher education bodies urge DHS to scrap proposed rule that limits duration of student visas; warn of damage to US global talent pipeline

A broad coalition of US higher education organizations is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would replace the longstanding “duration of status” (D/S) policy for F-1 international students and J-1 exchange visitors with fixed, four-year visa terms. The groups warn that the change would harm US colleges and […]