The NSUI has written to PM Modi, urging him to name Delhi University's new college after former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh rather than Veer Savarkar. They highlight Singh's contributions to establishing premier educational institutions and propose naming a world-class college and a central university in his honor, as well as incorporating his life journey into academic curricula.
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Shein has returned to the Indian market through a new app launched by Reliance Retail, focusing on local manufacturing and strict data sovereignty. The move comes as Shein plans a potential London stock market listing and faces increased regulatory scrutiny in Europe.
The Supreme Court has warned the Punjab government of constitutional consequences after it expressed helplessness in hospitalizing farmer representative Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike at Shambhu border. The protestors have created a fortress with tractors, preventing authorities from intervening, fearing collateral damage. The apex court insisted on immediate compliance with its orders.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the supremacy of Parliament and the ultimate authority of elected legislators at a Constitutional lecture series at Delhi University. He highlighted that public representatives are accountable to the people, who hold the supreme power.
BJP contrasted Rahul Gandhi's economic criticism by highlighting the Modi government's achievements, notably the PLI scheme's success in attracting investments and creating jobs. Amit Malviya cited India's rise as a global mobile manufacturing hub and the growth in telecom equipment production. He also mentioned improving rural household incomes and compared UPA and NDA regimes' inflation and wage growth.
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden expressed bewilderment at Indian captain Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl first in the Gabba Test. Hayden believed the pitch, despite recent rain, favoured batting initially and would likely deteriorate later, benefiting spinners. He anticipated the cracks to widen, making the surface challenging for batters as the match progressed.
Indian cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Australia in Dubai. India seeks redemption after their loss to Australia in the 2023 World Cup final. Social media is buzzing with memes, especially focusing on Australian player Travis Head.
Sunil Lamsal, father of a Nepali student who allegedly committed suicide at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, accused the institution of emotional harassment and blackmail. He mentioned an ongoing investigation, cooperation from the police, and the arrest of an individual. The incident led to protests in Kathmandu, calling for justice for the deceased student.
A senior secondary school in Bikaner, Rajasthan, has received orders to replace Urdu with Sanskrit as a third language due to low enrollment in Urdu classes. The decision follows a similar directive to a school in Jaipur, sparking controversy and allegations about fake degrees among Urdu teachers.
The Centre is determined to implement the three-language policy under NEP 2020, despite Tamil Nadu's opposition, emphasizing states' flexibility in language choice. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reassures that no language will be imposed, urging Tamil Nadu to reconsider its stance for broader educational benefits.