A significant rise in Indian girls passing class 12 with science is reshaping academic trends. In 2024, 28.13 lakh girls cleared the science stream, surpassing arts for the first time, signaling a shift towards STEM fields. This growth, driven by improved school facilities and government initiatives, is especially notable among marginalized communities.
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Gauri Khan rents a Mumbai apartment for her staff during Mannat's renovation, while Karan Johar praises the grounded nature of Aryan and Suhana Khan. Sunita Ahuja reveals disagreements with Govinda stem from his career choices. Varun Grover accuses Sandeep Reddy Vanga of obnoxious behavior, and Deepika Padukone launches 75 badminton centers to honor her father's 70th birthday.
Israel claimed aerial freedom over Tehran after a large-scale strike involving over 70 fighter jets, targeting Iran's nuclear program and military sites. The operation, which lasted over two hours, aimed to dismantle Iran's military and nuclear capabilities, asserting that Tehran is now exposed to Israeli strikes. Israel stated the strikes will delay Iran's nuclear program by years.
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