The Karnataka Government has announced the cancellation of board examinations for Classes 5, 8, and 9 for the 2024-25 academic year. This decision comes amid ongoing legal proceedings, including a Supreme Court hearing. Other states, such as Rajasthan and Punjab, continue to conduct board exams for lower classes, while Tamil Nadu has previously canceled...
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In 2024, India continues to grapple with gender inequality, particularly in education and the workforce. A World Bank report reveals that 13% of employed women leave their jobs after marriage, with higher education significantly reducing this rate. Despite strides in women’s enrollment in higher education, cultural norms, safety concerns, and hiring biases remain obstacles....
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Former Haryana minister Ajay Singh Yadav resigns from Congress, citing disillusionment with the party’s leadership. Yadav’s family has a 70-year legacy with the party. Criticizing the lack of representation for Ahirwal region in key committees, he calls the leadership an ‘eyewash.’ Yadav’s resignation follows Congress’s poor performance in Southern Haryana.
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The Communist Party of India (CPI) will field Sathyan Mokeri against Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls on November 13. The seat was vacated by Rahul Gandhi, who retained the Rae Bareli seat. Priyanka Gandhi’s candidacy marks her poll debut. The seat was vacated after Rahul Gandhi, leader of the opposition...
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UP police arrested five men on Thursday for their alleged involvement in the murder of Ram Gopal Mishra, killed during violence at an idol immersion procession in Bahraich. ADG Amitabh Yash confirmed that two of the accused, Sarfaraz and Talim, sustained bullet injuries in an encounter near Nanpara police station. All suspects are now...
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