To mark five years of the National Education Policy 2020, the government is set to overhaul higher education accreditation, shifting to a binary 'accredited' or 'not accredited' model. A new 'Bharatiya Bhasha' digital tool will also be launched, facilitating direct translations between Indian languages. Furthermore, the Centre of Excellence in AI in education will be operationalized.
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar rebuked Tejashwi Yadav, citing RJD's poor governance as the reason for their alliance's dissolution. The exchange occurred amidst opposition protests regarding the Election Commission's voter revision drive, which Tejashwi criticized for its lack of transparency. Concerns have been raised that the exercise could disenfranchise voters, with a significant number of registered voters untraceable.
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has warned that miscreants posing as Kanwariyas to incite violence during the pilgrimage will face strict action, including public identification. He accused anti-social elements of tarnishing the Yatra's image and urged genuine devotees to expose them.
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Ravichandran Ashwin has refuted a fabricated quote circulating online, falsely attributing a controversial statement to him regarding India-Pakistan matches in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) and the Asia Cup. The fake post alleged Ashwin linked financial interest to the cancellation of the WCL match and the continuation of the Asia Cup fixture.
The Supreme Court urged a decorated fighter pilot, who participated in the Balakot strike, and his wife, an IT professional, to resolve their matrimonial dispute amicably. The court, hearing the pilot's plea to quash an FIR filed by his wife, advised them to forgive each other and move forward, rather than seeking revenge. The pilot alleged harassment and misuse of law by his wife and father-in-law.
Tanushree Dutta defended eating mutton after her Shravan fast, citing Bengali customs and Ayurveda. Facing backlash, she urged respect for cultural differences. She emphasized diet’s role in mental health and dismissed accusations, calling critics “mentally unstable.” Her flexible fasting approach blends spirituality with nutrition for overall well-being.
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