The National Credit Framework (NCrF) in India is proposing to allow individuals who have work experience to obtain credits towards a degree. This Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) would enable skills obtained outside of academia to count towards undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. Institutes would need to define learning outcomes and gain approvals from academic...
Read MoreTraders in various areas of Bengaluru are experiencing a decline in business due to ongoing infrastructure work. Many shops have reported that 50% of their stocks remain unsold, with no sign of customers from neighboring cities and states. The dust and health problems caused by the work have also added to the challenges faced...
Read MoreThe state of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, is facing frequent power cuts due to high demand and insufficient power generation. Energy department officials are negotiating with private generators within the state to purchase power at a cost approved by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission. The government hopes to resolve the power crisis within a week...
Read MoreThe high court in Bengaluru has ordered the immediate release of a withheld salary for an employee of Maharani Cluster University. The court strongly rebuked the vice-chancellor for refusing to pay the employee, despite the government releasing the funds. The judge emphasized that the vice-chancellor does not have the authority to withhold salary and...
Read MoreAmid protests over ticket distribution for the Rajasthan Assembly polls due next month, BJP national president J P Nadda on Monday held meetings with senior party leaders and office bearers from Udaipur and Jodhpur. In Udaipur, Nadda held a meeting of division-level party officer bearers and took their feedback while emphasising the importance of...
Read MoreRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Putin’s visit coincides with the 10th anniversary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which has faced criticism for burdening countries with debt. Both leaders benefit from their alliance, with China providing economic support to Russia and Russia serving as...
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