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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...