July 31, 2026
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25% rural kids aged 14-18 can’t read Std 2 text in own tongue

by on January 18, 2024 0

Report published by Pratham Foundation shows nearly 43% children in 14-18 age group cannot read sentences in English, while among their rural counterparts, 25% struggle to read a Class 2-level text in their respective regional language, shows ASER. More than half of kids in rural areas struggle with simple division, something they should have...

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SC frees Bengaluru girl from parents’ illegal confinement

by on January 18, 2024 0

The Supreme Court criticizes the Karnataka high court for repeatedly adjourning the hearing on a habeas corpus petition filed by a Keralite man seeking the release of a 25-year-old Tamil girl who was illegally confined by her parents. The girl and her parents appeared before the court, and the judges ruled that the girl’s...

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Presiding officer sick, Chandigarh mayoral polls ‘postponed’

by on January 18, 2024 0

The Congress and AAP alleged that their councillors were not allowed inside the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation House for the mayoral polls. Pawan Kumar Bansal claimed that the polls were canceled due to the presiding officer falling sick, accusing the BJP of preventing the elections. The AAP announced they will take the matter to the...

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What if second Super Over also ends in a tie?

by on January 18, 2024 0

The sport has so far seen only two matches requiring a double ‘Super Over’ to decide the winner. The first instance was the Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match in the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League and the second unfolded in third T20I between India and Afghanistan at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, which...

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Budget 2024: 5 key factors investors should watch out for

by on January 18, 2024 0

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicates no “spectacular announcements” in the upcoming interim Union Budget 2024. Expectations are high for tax relief measures for salaried individuals and MSMEs, increased funding for infrastructure projects, and manufacturing incentives. Investors should also pay attention to adjustments in the income tax structure, capex growth, fiscal deficit target, subsidies, and...

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Battling funds crisis, MP govt hits pause on 370 schemes

by on January 18, 2024 0

The cash-strapped Madhya Pradesh government has put at least 370 schemes on hold this fiscal, including those concerning schools, IT industry, farm loans, metro rail and even Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojana. The government inherited a debt of Rs 3.5 lakh crore and has taken a fresh loan of Rs 2,000 crore.

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Dravid concerned about lack of team-time ahead of T20 WC

by on January 18, 2024 0

India’s final T20 series before the World Cup against Afghanistan ended with a 3-0 victory. Coach Rahul Dravid expressed concern about the team’s lack of practice before the upcoming tournament. He was pleased with the performance of bench players and highlighted the options available for the T20 World Cup, including all-rounder Shivam Dube. The...

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Watch: BTS moments from India-Afghanistan 3rd T20I

by on January 18, 2024 0

India defeated Afghanistan in a thrilling T20I match that required two Super Overs. Rohit Sharma scored a record-breaking fifth T20I century, while Rinku Singh contributed with an unbeaten 69. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video showcasing behind the scenes moments of the match. Ravi Bishnoi picked two wickets...

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