NATIONAL
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NIRF Ranking 2024
- Indian Institute of Technology, Madras is the best education institution in the country for the sixth time since 2019, according to the overall ranking based on parameters identified and defined in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
- In the 2024 rankings, released here by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan IIT Madras also retained first position in engineering for the ninth year since 2016. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru is the top institution under both the universities and research categories, retaining both positions since 2016 and 2021 respectively.
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Boeing partners with AIESL to provide services to Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft
- US aerospace giant Boeing has partnered with India's AI Engineering Services Ltd to provide overhaul services to the Indian Navy's fleet of 12 P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft.
- As part of the partnership, the first landing gear overhaul of a P-8I aircraft was recently completed at naval base INS Rajali in Tamil Nadu, Boeing India said.
INTERNATIONAL
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US bolsters military presence in West Asia as UK, France, Germany warn Iran against Israel aggression
- The United States is boosting its military capabilities in West Asia due to growing regional tensions by deploying an extra guided missile submarine to the area, the Pentagon has reported. Simultaneously, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany commended the diligent efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States towards brokering a ceasefire and the release of hostages in a joint statement issued on August 12.
- This development comes amid pleas from international leaders for de-escalation and regional stability from all involved parties.
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US warns Iran against sending ballistic missiles to Russia, says ‘prepared to deliver severe response’
- Warning Iran against sending ballistic missiles to Russia, the United States said it would invoke a "severe" response.State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said that the United States is deeply concerned by reports that Iran is planning to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia.US has also warned that it would counter efforts by Tehran to improve relations.
SPORTS
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ATP Montreal Masters
- Alexei Popyrin achieved the biggest triumph of his tennis career by clinching the ATP Montreal Masters title with a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory over Andrey Rublev. The Australian, ranked world number 62, secured the prestigious Masters 1000 title in just 90 minutes, capitalizing on Rublev's mental struggles.
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WTA Toronto Masters
- Jessica Pegula triumphed over Amanda Anisimova with a score of 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in the WTA Toronto Masters final. This win marked Pegula's second consecutive title at this event, last achieved by Martina Hingis in 1999-2000.
