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1.Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday held discussions with a delegation of academic representatives from 24 Canadian universities...

 1.Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday held discussions with a delegation of academic representatives from 24 Canadian universities, led by Canada’s High Commissioner Christopher Cooter, to strengthen India–Canada collaboration in higher education.The meeting focused on expanding academic partnerships, promoting joint research initiatives and enhancing institutional cooperation between Canadian universities and Indian higher education institutions.

https://bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/news-detail/edu-minister-holds-talks-with-canadian-universities-to-expand-india-canada-higher-education-cooperation-7840

2.India and the U.S. expect to sign a formal trade deal in March, after which New Delhi will lower tariffs on U.S. goods, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, giving the first official timeline for the deal's adoption.The two countries will issue a joint statement within four or five days, after which Washington will cut duties on Indian exports to 18% from 50%. India, in turn, will buy about $500  billion worth of U.S. goods over the next five years, including $70–80  billion of Boeing aircraft, Goyal said.


https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-us-trade-deal-be-signed-march-indian-trade-minister-says-2026-02-05/

3.Amid US President Donald Trump's claim that India has agreed to halt purchases of Russian oil, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday reiterated that ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people remains the top priority for the Government of India, especially amid evolving global energy dynamics. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's energy decisions are guided by national interest.

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/india-rejects-claim-it-will-halt-russian-oil-imports-1935170

4.Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched 'Bharat Taxi', India's first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, following a successful two-month pilot run.The service has been rolled out initially in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat and will be expanded to all states and Union Territories within the next two to three years.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bharat-taxi-will-be-rolled-out-across-india-in-3-years-amit-shah-at-launch-of-co-op-ride-hailing-platform/articleshow/127931072.cms

5.Booking.com announced the 10 Most Welcoming Places in India and Earth as a part of the 14th edition of the annual Traveller Review Awards and Himachal Pradesh is proudly on this list.Powered by more than 370 million verified reviews from travellers across the world, the Awards celebrate the partners who consistently deliver outstanding hospitality and service across every corner of the globe.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/himachal-pradesh-shines-as-one-of-the-worlds-most-welcoming-destinations

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