June 29: Ravensbourne University London, in partnership with Oxford International Education Group, has opened applications for its September 2026 intake, offering students a wide range of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes designed to build industry-ready skills and support long-term career success. As students increasingly prioritise employability, career outcomes and practical exposure…
Continue ReadingGroundwater depletion threatens Kuruvai cultivation in Cauvery delta
June 29: Groundwater depletion has emerged as a major concern for farmers in the Cauvery delta, casting uncertainty over the upcoming Kuruvai cultivation season. Declining water tables, combined with uneven rainfall and irrigation constraints, are raising worries about agricultural productivity in the region. Farmers in several parts of the delta…
Continue ReadingEl Niño could pressure agri loans, credit growth seen steady: Report
June 29: Agricultural loan demand could face short-term pressure due to the impact of El Niño conditions, although overall credit growth is expected to remain healthy, according to a recent report. The report noted that climatic variability linked to El Niño may affect crop output in certain regions, potentially influencing…
Continue ReadingRail-Focused Multimodal Logistics Company Pristine Logistics Files Confidentially with SEBI for IPO
June 29 : Pristine Logistics & Infraprojects Limited has confidentially filed its draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India under the pre-filing route, according to a public notice issued by the company, marking a significant step towards a potential initial public offering . Founded in 2008, Pristine Logistics is a rail–focused multimodal logistics platform providing integrated logistics infrastructure and services…
Continue ReadingGujarat boosts water storage under Sujalam Sufalam
June 29: Gujarat’s flagship water conservation programme, the Sujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan, has significantly boosted the state’s water storage capacity this year, adding 20,789 lakh cubic feet through large-scale desilting, deepening of lakes and ponds, and restoration of traditional water bodies. The initiative focuses on improving water availability and groundwater recharge…
Continue ReadingGujarat integrates health, education, nutrition data through unified digital tracker
June 29: Gujarat has developed a unified digital tracker that integrates health, education, and nutrition data on a single platform, aiming to improve real-time monitoring, service delivery, and policy planning across key social sectors. The digital system brings together data from multiple departments to create a consolidated view of beneficiary…
Continue ReadingHaeran Ryu claims first major title with Women’s PGA Championship victory
June 29: South Korean golfer Haeran Ryu secured her maiden major championship title with a composed and consistent performance at the Women’s PGA Championship, marking a major breakthrough in her professional career. Ryu displayed strong control and precision throughout the tournament, maintaining steady form across all four rounds to outperform…
Continue ReadingEBC Financial Group and the University of Oxford’s Department of Economics Renew Partnership on Public Economic Education
Three-year collaboration to broaden access to economic research through the What Economists Really Do webinar series LONDON, 29 JUNE 2026 – EBC Financial Group (EBC) has renewed its strategic partnership with the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford for a further three years, extending a collaboration that helps bring economic…
Continue ReadingGovernment introduces ‘Improvement Notice’ system to simplify business compliance
June 29: The government has introduced a new ‘Improvement Notice’ mechanism aimed at strengthening the ease of doing business framework and making regulatory compliance more transparent, efficient, and supportive for enterprises. Under the new system, businesses will be given an opportunity to correct minor compliance issues within a specified timeframe…
Continue ReadingNew laboratory tool opens door to better treatments for rare and deadly melanomas
Researchers have created a powerful new cellular model to study rare tumours that are resistant to immunotherapies. The tool could change how therapies are developed for aggressive melanomas that currently have almost no effective treatment options. A research team at the University of Turku in Finland have developed a…
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