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Johns Hopkins University Press to acquire BioOne bioscience aggregator

Johns Hopkins University Press has announced the integration of BioOne, a leading nonprofit biological science aggregator, into its organization. The merger, effective August 31, 2026, aims to leverage synergies with Project MUSE to enhance the digital distribution of academic research in the life sciences.

United States | 4 weeks ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Upgrad to acquire Unacademy in ₹20.55 billion all-stock deal

UpGrad has agreed to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock deal valuing the Bengaluru edtech at ₹20.55 billion

4 weeks ago • India

Education

DOW awards $45.4 million grant for Vandenberg Space Force Base school renovation

The Department of War has awarded Lompoc Unified School District a $45.4 million federal grant for a $60.5 million project to renovate and construct a new Manzanita Public Charter School at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The project will serve 522 students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, addressing facility deficiencies identified on the 2019 Priority List.

4 weeks ago • United States

Education

World Bank approves $600 million for Philippines basic education learning reform

The World Bank has approved $600 million for the Philippines' Project for Learning Upgrade Support and Decentralization to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for 21 million K-10 students. The programme targets learning poverty, where 91% of 10-year-olds cannot read age-appropriate texts, through teacher training, materials, and decentralised school grants.

4 weeks ago • Philippines

Food

AfDB invests $15 million in SPE PEF III to back growth-stage African businesses

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $15 million equity investment in SPE PEF III, a private equity fund targeting growth-stage companies in North Africa and select sub-Saharan markets. The fund focuses on manufacturing, business services, and human capital sectors, aligning with the Bank's strategic priorities.

4 weeks ago • Africa

Agriculture & Farming

World Bank approves $776 Million for Education Reform in Punjab and Climate-Smart Agriculture in Maharashtra

The World Bank has sanctioned two major projects worth a combined $776 million, to strengthen school education in Punjab and promote climate-resilient farming in Maharashtra. The initiatives are expected to benefit over 6 million people and enhance long-term human capital and farm incomes.

4 weeks ago • India

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Defence | 2 days ago

Elbit Systems secures $350 million international main battle tank modernization contract

Israel-based defense electronics company Elbit Systems has clinched a $350 million international contract to upgrade main battle tanks over a four-year period, integrating advanced situational awareness, AI-driven targeting, and modern communication suites.

Business & Corporate | 2 days ago

UPS commits USD 50 million to industrial logistics and launches time-definite Mexico air freight

UPS is investing nearly $50 million in specialized automotive and industrial network enhancements. The expansion introduces time-definite heavy air freight services between the U.S. and Mexico, streamlining cross-border production cycles and integrating brokerage and warehousing into a single-carrier solution.

Energy & Power | 2 days ago

NLC India selects Ohmium and InSolare for 4 MW green hydrogen project in Tamil Nadu

Ohmium International and InSolare Energy have partnered to deploy a 4 MW green hydrogen facility for NLC India Limited. Utilizing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane technology, the plant in Neyveli aims to produce 700 metric tons of hydrogen annually for industrial and mobility applications.

Business & Corporate | 2 days ago

Rashmi Group commits INR 350 billion to expand industrial footprint in West Bengal

Diversified industrial major Rashmi Group has announced a massive 35,000 million INR investment to scale its steel, power, and mining operations in West Bengal. The plan includes adding 7 million tonnes of annual steel capacity and operationalizing newly acquired coal blocks across several districts.