Infosys terminated around 400 trainees at its Mysore campus after they failed to clear mandatory internal assessments. The company stated that the process, mentioned in contracts, allows three attempts to pass. Critics argue that recent changes in evaluation criteria have drastically impacted trainees.
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During 'Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav,' Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stressed the importance of mother tongue education, highlighting its role in nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and cultural connection. He noted that the National Education Policy 2020 supports this vision, though challenges persist in implementing vernacular learning in higher education. State-level efforts and research underscore benefits like improved cognitive development and academic performance, yet... Expand
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