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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
School Assembly Headlines for July 29: Top national, international, sports and business updates
On the national front, Indian security forces achieved a significant breakthrough by eliminating the mastermind behind the Pahalgam terror attack along with two other terrorists near Srinagar. In Parliament, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarified that there was no trade linkage involved in Operation Sindoor discussions with the US, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh firmly dismissed claims of external pressure in halting the operation. Meanwhile, five Indian students were named among the top 50 finalists for the Global Student Prize 2025, and the Supreme Court urged the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar and voter ID cards for voter verification during Bihar's ongoing Special Intensive Revision drive. Internationally, a tragic mass shooting at a Thai food market claimed six lives, including the gunman. Pakistan's security forces killed three TTP militants, including a key planner of last year's attack on Chinese nationals. Bangladesh set up a panel to probe a deadly military jet crash into a school that killed 34 people. In a diplomatic breakthrough, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an unconditional ceasefire after five days of border clashes. In sports, Divya Deshmukh made history by winning the Women's World Cup 2025 in chess, while Summer McIntosh of Canada claimed her second gold at the world swim championships. In business news, India's industrial output dropped to a 10-month low in June, while promising rare earth reserves were discovered in Madhya Pradesh, a crucial find amid tightening global supply chains. 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At no stage in any conversation with US was there any linkage of trade with Op Sindoor: Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday asserted that at no stage in any conversation with the US was there any linkage of trade with Operation Sindoor and the request for halting the military action came from the Pakistani side through the DGMO channel. Rajnath Singh tells Lok Sabha how Indian strikes rattled Pakistan; dismisses 'pressure' charge Defence minister Rajnath Singh led the government's charge in the Parliament debate on Operation Sindoor. In his point-by-point rebuttal to Opposition charges following the operation, the defence minister reiterated that the mission was paused without any external pressure, dismissing any such claims as absolutely baseless. Live Events 5 Indians on Global Student Prize 2025 top 50 shortlist Five students from India are among the 50 finalists shortlisted for a prestigious USD 100,000 award for making a real impact on learning and society at large. Bihar SIR: Supreme Court asks EC to reconsider Aadhaar and election ID The Supreme Court once again asked the Election Commission to consider the Aadhaar card and the electoral photo identity card as admissible documents to prove the identity of voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral polls, which is under way in Election Commission launched the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar on June 24. According to the ECI, there are 11 documents that a person needed for voter roll update. School Assembly Headlines for July 29: International news 6 dead after mass shooting incident in Thailand's capital A gunman shot dead five people at a food market in the Thai capital on Monday before committing suicide, according to media reports. Pak security forces kill 3 TTP militants, including mastermind of 2024 attack on Chinese, in Karachi Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including the mastermind behind an attack on Chinese engineers last year, were killed in an encounter in the southern port city of Karachi, officials said on Monday. Bangladesh govt sets up probe panel to investigate school jet crash The Bangladesh government has formed a nine-member commission to investigate last week's crash of its Air Force training jet into a school here that killed 34 people, mostly students, according to a media report. **** Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire, Malaysian PM says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire in a significant breakthrough to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday. School Assembly Headlines for July 29: Sports news Divya Deshmukh beats Humpy to clinch Women's World Cup 2025 India's young sensation Divya Deshmukh conquers the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025. Divya created history as she became the first Indian to win the Women's World Cup 2025, beating Koneru Humpy with a score of 2.5-1.5 in the tie-breaks on Monday in Batumi. SC quashes FIR against shuttler Lakshya Sen in birth certificate forgery case The Supreme Court on Monday quashed an FIR against badminton player Lakshya Sen, his family members and coach in the birth certificate forgery case. Summer McIntosh of Canada makes it two gold medals in two days at the world swim championships Summer McIntosh is off to a perfect start at the swimming world championships in her attempt to win five individual gold medals, a feat only achieved by American legend Michael Phelps. School Assembly Headlines for July 29: Business news India's industrial output growth slows to 1.5% in June, lowest in 10 months India's industrial output growth slipped to a 10-month low of 1.5% in June 2025, dragged down by contractions in mining and electricity production due to the early arrival of the monsoon, according to official data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Monday. India discovers rare earth in MP coalfields as China curbs squeeze industries: Minister Promising reserves of rare earth elements have been found in the Singrauli coalfields of Madhya Pradesh, Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy told Parliament on Monday. School Assembly Headlines for July 29: Thought of the Day 'The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters.' —Steve Jobs
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
5 Indians on Global Student Prize 2025 top 50 shortlist
Five students from India are among the 50 finalists shortlisted for a prestigious USD 100,000 award for making a real impact on learning and society at large. 5 Indians on Global Student Prize 2025 top 50 shortlist The Global Student Prize 2025 is open to all students who are at least 16 years old and enrolled in an academic institution or training and skills programme. Part-time students and those enrolled in online courses are also eligible. The Indian students shortlisted are Adarsh Kumar and Mannat Samra, students at Jayshree Periwal International School in Jaipur, Dhiraj Gatmane from Secondary and Higher Secondary Kasampura in Maharashtra, Jahaan Arora from The International School Bangalore and Shivansh Gupta at Heritage International Xperiential School in the Delhi NCR region. They were selected from nearly 11,000 nominations and applications from 148 countries. The top 10 finalists of the 2025 prize are expected to be announced next month and the winner later in the year, chosen from that list by a Global Student Prize Academy made up of prominent individuals. 'At Chegg, we're proud to support and celebrate the changemakers who aren't just imagining a better world – they're building it,' said Nathan Schultz, President and CEO of Chegg, Inc. 'From environmental and social justice to education, health, and youth empowerment, this year's Global Student Prize finalists are tackling the world's most pressing challenges with courage and innovation,' he said. Kumar, who discovered coding at an early age, launched Mission Badlao which helped 1,300 families access welfare schemes and his Skillzo platform delivers exposure, mentorship, and programmes in entrepreneurial skills. He has been recognised for his efforts to transform lives through education, entrepreneurship, and impactful policy. Samra, a 17-year-old changemaker from the same Jaipur school, has been shortlisted for leading powerful reforms in criminal justice, refugee education, and environmental innovation. She also co-developed SecureSense, an AI surveillance tool to protect border communities. Raised in the tribal regions of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Gatmane founded Second Sunrise to help train seniors in digital literacy, build eco-homes and conduct health screenings. If he wins the Global Student Prize, he plans to expand his Tech Pods globally, launch intergenerational augmented reality (AR) heritage trails, and train 50,000 more volunteers. Arora has been shortlisted for his inspiring fundraising drives for HIV positive individuals and ground-breaking youth time-banking platform $ocialCred$ to empower children to clock in hours of community service. Gupta has been picked for his work in the field of gender equality, inclusion and innovation. 'Their story is a powerful reminder that education is a catalyst for solving global challenges. At a time when the world is changing rapidly, investing in education has never been more vital. It's how we prepare the next generation to lead with purpose, think boldly, and shape a better future,' said Sunny Varkey, Founder of the Varkey Foundation. Applications and nominations for this year's Global Student Prize closed on Sunday, with students being assessed on their academic achievement, impact on their peers and how they make a difference in their communities and beyond.
The Star
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Keningau vocational student among finalists for global award
Sabah, Keningau, Keningau Vocational College, Student, Siti Nur Hanisah Omar Hashim, Finalist, Global Student Prize, Finalist, Social Enterprise, Mearpet, Upcycling, Puppets, Storytelling, Sustainability, Inclusive Education Siti Nur Hanisah Omar Hashim is the only Malaysian running for the Global Student Prize 2025 title. KOTA KINABALU: A young woman from Keningau has been named one of the 50 finalists for the prestigious Global Student Prize 2025, the only Malaysian selected from over 11,000 nominations worldwide. Siti Nur Hanisah Omar Hashim, 20, a final-year Early Childhood Education student at Keningau Vocational College (KVC), is reputed to be a trailblazer in vocational education, sustainability and inclusive learning. Among her initiatives is social enterprise Mearpet, which transforms used clothes and stuffed toys into puppets for early childhood storytelling. The project promotes sustainability while preserving local culture through performances of Sabah's indigenous folk tales. It also engages students with disabilities, providing inclusive opportunities in design and performance. 'I have always been passionate about upcycling since my lower secondary years. Living near Kota Kinabalu, I often saw plastic waste polluting the waterways. That inspired me to act,' she said when met recently. Upon joining KVC, she launched Mearpet, which quickly gained traction. The college became a collection hub for pre-loved clothing and toys, with some donations arriving from as far as Peninsular Malaysia, receiving over 200 tonnes of materials. With her peers, Siti Nur Hanisah transformed Mearpet into a thriving enterprise that creates educational tools and novelty items from recycled materials. She also founded The Path Forward, a programme offering free Malaysian University English Test (MUET) preparation classes to vocational students, a group often excluded from this academic requirement for higher education. The programme has now become a permanent part of the college's offerings. Beyond the classroom, Siti Nur Hanisah leads Virtual, Remote, Live (VRL), a digital learning platform that has connected over 2,500 Malaysian students and teachers with international educators through online masterclasses and exchange sessions. KVC director Lumang Lang said Siti Nur Hanisah's success highlights the calibre of students that vocational institutions can produce. 'Hanisah is living proof that vocational colleges under the Education Ministry can produce ambitious, capable and socially driven individuals who make a genuine difference,' he said. Siti Nur Hanisah hopes to win the prize and launch a state-wide social entrepreneurship competition for Sabahan youth, expanding Mearpet by developing commercial puppet kits and locally inspired educational materials. Sponsored by the UK-based Varkey Foundation and the Global Student Prize recognises outstanding students who are making a significant impact in their communities. The winner will receive US$100,000 (about RM420,000), and the finalists were announced on Thursday (July 17). The top 10 finalists are expected to be announced next month, and the champion will be known by September.
Borneo Post
19-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Keningau student finalist for Global Student Prize 2025
Hanisah KOTA KINABALU (July 19): Siti Nur Hanisah Omar Hashim, a 20-year-old student of Early Childhood Education at Keningau Vocational College (KVC), is one of the 50 finalists for the Global Student Prize 2025, which offers a total prize of USD100,000 (RM400,000) to one winner. The award, sponsored by the UK-based Varkey Foundation and is considered the most prestigious student award in the world. In 2025, the award received 11,000 nominations, and Hanisah is the only Malaysian to qualify as a finalist for this award. This list of 50 nominees was announced officially on social media and website of Varkey Foundation on July 17. Hanisah was selected as a finalist for her achievements, contributions and impact on other students and within the education community. She is the founder of a social enterprise called Mearpet, which recycles used clothing and stuffed toys into puppets used to educate and entertain children. This project has won numerous awards both locally and internationally, including RM3,000 in prize money through the Pitchbah competition organized by the OOZE youth club in 2023, as well as the YouthMADE Festival Amplify Grant from the US-based Digital Promise in 2025. It was also featured on the DidikTV KPM television channel in early 2025. Hanisah has organized social enterprise workshops and competitions at the college, which have inspired many students to develop their own social projects such as sign language tutoring classes, food waste reduction campaigns, and toy innovations made from recycled materials. These students have won several competitions, including the Social Project Challenge hosted by myHarapan and Yayasan Telekom Malaysia. Hanisah is also an outstanding academic achiever, consistently receiving the Best Student Award every year. She is also the former vice president of the college's student council. Other than the Mearpet project, she has also initiated a Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for vocational college students who plan to pursue tertiary education as well as led a virtual internationalization learning session that connects students and teachers from different countries. The college director, Lumang anak Lang, expressed pride in Hanisah's achievement, stating that this success is proof that vocational colleges under the Malaysian Ministry of Education are capable and committed to producing skilled, competent, ambitious students who contribute to society. Hanisah's profile as a 2025 Global Student Prize finalist can be accessed on:
