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The Student Innovation category of the upcoming hackathon will focus on problem statements from various sectors of national importance, including healthcare, education, and emerging technologies. Over 250 problem statements have been submitted by ministries, departments, and industries, marking a significant increase from previous years. More than 86,000 teams have participated at the institute level, with 49,000 student teams recommended for the national level round, making this year's edition the largest so far. Full Article

President Joe Biden has approved a new national security memorandum to counter growing cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House. The classified document includes recommendations to improve interagency cooperation, share information with allies, utilize sanctions effectively, and prepare for crises involving these adversaries. The memorandum, developed by the Biden administration officials this summer, aims to guide the incoming administration in dealing with tightening relationships among...

BEML Ltd has secured a Rs 136-crore contract to supply indigenously designed HMV 8x8 vehicles for the BFSS project, bolstering India's defence capabilities and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. These vehicles, featuring advanced technology like independent suspension, air-cooled engine, and anti-lock braking system, are built for extreme climates and altitudes. BEML's Chairman highlighted the vehicles' engineering excellence for equipping the armed forces with cutting-edge mobility solutions. Full Article

In a significant development, Israel has arrested nearly 30 individuals, mostly Jewish citizens, for allegedly spying for Iran in covert cells, raising concerns about Tehran's extensive infiltration efforts. The arrested individuals were reportedly involved in various activities, including planning assassinations of Israeli nuclear scientists and gathering intelligence on military bases. Israeli security sources have revealed that Iranian intelligence operatives have been attempting to recruit ordinary Israelis for intelligence gathering and attacks over the past two...

Violence erupted in Maharashtra's Parbhani district following the alleged insult to the Constitution of India, leading to incidents of arson and widespread unrest. A person named Sopan Dattarao Pawar tore a replica of the Constitution book in front of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's statue, triggering a citywide shutdown. Prohibitory orders have been imposed to prevent gatherings and maintain law and order in the area. Full Article

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of restoring normalcy globally and avoiding conflicts and disruptions to prevent supply chain issues and inflation during the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024. She called for collaboration between industry, government, and citizens to address these challenges and highlighted the need for economic policies to align with political and strategic decisions. Sitharaman also stressed the importance of responsible borrowing and debt management to avoid burdening future generations with...