December 23, 2024 8:48 PM

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Acclaimed film director Shyam Benegal passes away in Mumbai

Acclaimed film director Shyam Benegal passed away in Mumbai today. He was 90 years old. Shyam Benegal breathed his last at a private hospital in Mumbai, where he had been undergoing treatment for chronic kidney disease.   The legendary director won several National Awards for movies including, Manth...

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...