BRICS STI framework opens global research call for joint projects across water, AI, energy, health, food and materials science

The BRICS STI Framework Programme has called for joint research proposals from scientists and institutions across member countries. The initiative promotes collaboration among at least three BRICS nations to address global issues in water, AI, energy, health, food and materials science. Applications are open until July 3, 2026, via the official DST portal. A call…

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‘I got carried away’: Pranit More issues fresh apology as ‘₹370 Biryani’ row refuses to die down

Just when it seemed the ₹370 biryani controversy couldn’t get any bigger, comedian Pranit More has come out with another apology.And this time, he isn’t blaming the internet for taking things out of context. Instead, he’s admitting he made a mistake.In a video shared on Instagram, More said he got “carried away” during the now-viral…

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‘Won’t let Indus waters reach patrons of terror’: Rajnath Singh’s strong message to Pakistan | India News

NEW DELHI: With the Indus Waters Treaty already in abeyance, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reinforced India’s hardening stance towards Pakistan. He asserted that the Narendra Modi-led government would not allow the waters of the Indus river to reach what he described as the “patrons of terror.“The defence minister remarks come as India continues…

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From Lebanon ceasefire to nuclear talks: What are the terms proposed by Iran in ‘Islamabad Agreement’

Donald Trump and Abbas Araghchi As negotiations between the United States and Iran move closer to a possible agreement, Iranian officials have outlined a set of conditions that they say must be met before any final deal can take effect. While Washington has focused on Iran’s nuclear programme, Tehran has pushed for measures addressing sanctions,…

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India gets a homegrown AI video model

India’s efforts to build indigenous artificial intelligence models received a boost this week as Avataar AI unveiled Varya, a video generation model designed to better understand Indian cultural contexts while significantly reducing the cost associated with AI video creation.The Bengaluru-based startup, backed by Peak XV Partners and selected under govt’s India AI Mission, said the…

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Knox follows in siblings’ footsteps; drops ‘Pitt’ from surname on high school diploma |

Amid the ongoing family divide between former Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, their youngest son, Knox, appears to be following in the footsteps of his five siblings, by officially dropping “Pitt” from his surname.According to Page Six, Knox, who turned 18 on July 12, used the name ‘Knox Jolie’ on his high…

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