Centre Ends No-Detention Policy for Classes 5 & 8 to improve Learning Outcomes

December 23, 2024 8:34 PM

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Centre Ends No-Detention Policy for Classes 5 & 8 to improve Learning Outcomes

The central government has scrapped the no-detention policy for classes five and eight. Speaking to the media, Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar said that students who failed in the annual examination of classes five and eight will have a chance to retake the test within two months. After the retest,...

Bangladesh Seeks Extradition of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina: MEA Receives Diplomatic Note

December 23, 2024 8:04 PM

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Bangladesh Seeks Extradition of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina: MEA Receives Diplomatic Note

The Ministry of External Affairs has received a note verbale from the Bangladesh High Commission today in connection with an extradition request. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, at this time, they have no comment to offer on this matter. The interim government in Bangladesh had sent a diploma...

Former SC judge V. Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC Chairperson

December 23, 2024 8:05 PM

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Former SC judge V. Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC Chairperson

Retired Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today. President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Ramasubramanian. Priyank Kanoongo and Dr Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi (Retd.) have also been appointed as mem...

Three Pro-Khalistan Terrorists Killed in Pilibhit Encounter; Weapons Seized

December 23, 2024 7:54 PM

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Three Pro-Khalistan Terrorists Killed in Pilibhit Encounter; Weapons Seized

Three pro-Khalistan terrorists were killed in an encounter led by a joint team of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Police in Pilibhit district today. The terrorists are believed to be involved in a grenade attack at a police post in Punjab's Gurdaspur district on December 19.   The police said they had rece...

Gujarat govt Issues New Guidelines for PMJAY Hospitals to Prevent Irregularities

December 23, 2024 6:57 PM

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Gujarat govt Issues New Guidelines for PMJAY Hospitals to Prevent Irregularities

In Gujarat, the state government has issued new guidelines for empanelled hospitals under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). Addressing the media in Gandhinagar, State Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said the new guidelines are applicable for the treatment of various procedures for diseas...

Rupee depreciates by 8 paise to settle at ₹84.11 against US dollar

December 23, 2024 6:07 PM

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Rupee depreciates by 8 paise to settle at ₹84.11 against US dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today depreciated by eight paise to settle at 84 rupees and 11 paise against the US dollar amid strengthening American currency. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 108.09 in intrada...