The state education department of Vijayawada renamed six student welfare schemes previously named after YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Eminent personalities such as Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and APJ Abdul Kalam were chosen for the new names. This change, endorsed by minister Nara Lokesh, aimed to remove politics from education and honor individuals who contributed significantly to...
Read MoreOn July 29 and 30, classes for primary-level students in Kashmir were suspended due to a heatwave. Both government and private schools were impacted, though staff continued their duties. Residents of Anantnag sought relief in local ponds due to global warming. Divisional Commissioner V K Bidhuri issued the official order addressing the persistent heatwave...
Read MoreThe vivacious Manu Bhaker shone the brightest with her historic shooting bronze while the seasoned P V Sindhu and debutant Nikhat Zareen held out promise for more podium finishes going forward as women athletes dazzled in India’s account-opening performance on the second day of the Olympic Games on Sunday.
Read MoreThe pendency of cases in the Supreme Court rose by 35% over the past five years, reaching 80,765 by the end of 2023. In high courts, pendency increased by 33%, while subordinate courts saw a 38% rise.
Read MoreCongress MLA Shilpi Neha Tirkey accused Biharis of illegally settling in Jharkhand, claiming demographic changes. Her father, Bandhu Tirkey, echoed these sentiments. BJP defended legally settled Biharis, rebutting Congress claims. The debate between BJP and JMM-led INDIA bloc over demographic shifts due to alleged Bangladeshi infiltration was highlighted.
Read MoreTMC was allocated seats for its 29-member team by the Lok Sabha secretariat without any independent request, clarified Sudip Bandopadhyay. Rejecting claims of separate negotiations, TMC leaders stated their alignment with the INDIA bloc, labeling reports as BJP’s ‘dirty tricks.’ The seating assignments stand confirmed, reflecting the seniority within the party.
Read MoreIn the Union budget, the government announced plans for new industrial hubs across 12 locations in states, including opposition-governed ones. Investment of Rs 10,000-12,000 crore is planned for infrastructure. The government denied opposition claims of favoritism. Projects will also benefit from the abolition of angel tax and a review of duty structures for several...
Read MoreThe 2024 CUET-UG results showed a slight rise in top scorers, with 22,920 candidates achieving full marks in 45 subjects. Results were announced on Sunday by the National Testing Agency, which used a maximum of 200 marks for 62 subjects and 250 for the General Test. This year, the agency adopted a different scoring...
Read MorePM Modi urged states to partner in India’s vision of becoming a developed country by 2047. Home Minister Amit Shah warned BJP-led states about potential unrest and communal violence. Modi emphasized public welfare and saturation coverage of welfare schemes. Key presentations included Assam’s recruitment success and Maharashtra’s development plans.
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