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8:12 pmAPSRTC driver dying of a heart attack brings his bus and 40 passengers to a safe halt
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Education

3,898 Indian Scientists Make It to 2026 ‘World’s Top 2%’ List; IISc Leads

Reported by Times Now News 9 Oct 2026, 6:53 am IST 1 min read

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In the 2026 edition of the "World’s Top 2% Scientists" list, 3,898 Indian researchers from 1,185 institutions are recognised, a significant decrease from 6,239 last year.

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Section: Education
Topics: Exams & results
Places: Karnataka, Delhi
First reported by: Times Now News
Reporter: deepali samaniya
Published: Friday, 9 October 2026, 6:53 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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