Dr. Manmohan Singh, despite his frail health, remained sharp and engaged, reflecting on his tenure as PM and the challenges he faced, including the economic reforms of 1990 and the India-US nuclear deal. His ability to handle differing opinions with grace and strategic wisdom earned him high international respect.
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The RSS inaugurated its newly reconstructed Keshav Kunj building in New Delhi, with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stressing the importance of matching the structure's grandeur with dedicated work and discipline. The event highlighted the Sangh's historical journey and expansion, witnessed the participation of senior leaders and included modern amenities for sustainability.
Arvind Kejriwal's claim that Ramesh Bidhuri is the BJP's chief ministerial candidate for Delhi has been denied by Bidhuri, who called it baseless. Bidhuri accused Kejriwal of misleading propaganda and reiterated his commitment to serving the people and the Bharatiya Janata Party without seeking any post.
CBSE has approved draft norms for conducting Class-10 board exams twice a year starting from 2026. Both editions will cover the full syllabus, but practical assessments will only occur once. This allows students multiple attempts to showcase their abilities, aligning with the NEP 2020's flexible, student-centric approach.
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PCI allows the 2022-23 DPharm batch to register and obtain licenses after NBEMS indefinitely defers the exit exam scheduled for October 2024. This decision enables graduates to start their careers, and PCI seeks Union health ministry approval to amend the exit exam regulation from three papers to one.
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