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On September 24, 2024, the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) and Gurugram University formally collaborated by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance research and science communication.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched three indigenous PARAM Rudra supercomputers as part of India’s National Supercomputing Mission, underscoring the country’s commitment to advancing homegrown technology. The launch highlights India’s increasing prowess in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics—critical for scientific progress and national development.
Scientists at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) have identified specific neurons that regulate anxiety, advancing the understanding of the brain's role in anxiety disorders. Led by Dr. Sudipta Maiti, the research team utilised a psychedelic compound similar to LSD to uncover the neural mechanisms behind anxiety, providing a potential new path for treatment.
Mumbai University’s senate elections, delayed unexpectedly, concluded earlier this week on September 24, with results announced on September 27. In a significant win, Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Aaditya Thackeray, claimed all 10 seats in the graduate constituency elections, defeating the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
A crisis unfolded on September 27 at the College of Medicine & Sagore Dutta Hospital as doctors convened a meeting with Principal Prof. Parthapratim Pradhan, police officers, and heads of departments following a mob attack on on-duty medical personnel.
Residents of the Gurbaz district in southern Khost province are sounding the alarm over the unavailability of educational opportunities for their children beyond the sixth grade.
The University of Delhi (DU) has launched a mop-up round for undergraduate (UG) admissions to fill vacancies in specific colleges and programs.