Teachers in Ajmer raised concerns over merging Urdu medium schools with Hindi ones just before Class 5 board exams, complicating students' exam preparations. The merger affects nearly 500 students and raises issues on teaching mode and parental concerns. The education department will investigate the issue for optimal resource utilization.
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Nidhi Tewari, a 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has been appointed as private secretary to PM Narendra Modi. This marks a significant achievement as she becomes the first woman to secure this position in recent history, bringing valuable experience from her roles in the PMO and foreign ministry.
India has rejected claims by the Canadian Commission regarding electoral interference, accusing Canada of meddling in India's internal affairs, fostering illegal migration, and organized crime. Canada had reported that both China and India interfered in its elections, with India being the second most active in such activities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with top Trump aides, including US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and Elon Musk, to discuss strategic ties and trade issues before his meeting with President Trump. Modi aims to emphasize the broader US-India partnership, while Musk's potential business ventures in India were also deliberated.
Aakash Chopra highlights the importance of the toss in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia. Despite India’s success in the group stage without winning any tosses, he believes the toss will be crucial in the knockout game. He advises India's captain Rohit Sharma to win a toss for better chances of success.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is considering discontinuing the MAK Pataudi Trophy for England-India Test series starting in 2025. Speculations suggest a new trophy may honor more recent cricketing icons, though the ECB has yet to confirm any official changes. A source close to the family mentioned, "That is the understanding from the ECB. Apparently, trophies are retired after some time."
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claims it still holds hostages from the Jaffar Express, contrary to Pakistan military's statement of resolving the crisis. BLA alleges the military deceived the public and asserts ongoing conflict after Pakistan reported freeing 340 passengers, amid conflicting death toll reports.
The government is set to introduce and pass 62 bills in the upcoming budget session of Parliament. Key proposed legislations include the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, Official Secrets Bill, and Banking and Insurance Amendment Bills. The parliamentary affairs ministry has communicated these proposals to all concerned ministries for cabinet approval.
The White House has fired three National Security Council staffers following a meeting between President Trump and far-right activist Laura Loomer. Loomer questioned the loyalty of NSC members, prompting the dismissals. The three officials ousted are Brian Walsh, Thomas Boodry, and David Feith. An NSC spokesperson declined to comment on personnel matters.
Airfares to the US have surprisingly decreased this summer, a trend attributed by some to US policies. Flights from Mumbai show the most significant drop, with one-way tickets to New York available for as low as Rs 37,000.