The Uttarakhand HC dismissed a petition by Welham Boys' School challenging a government order that allowed only tuition fees for online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic. The court upheld the government's authority to prevent private residential schools from charging fees for unused services to ease financial burdens on parents.
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India and the US signed an MoU to enhance cooperation on cybercrime investigations, bolstering security against terrorism, violent extremism, and related threats. The agreement will facilitate collaboration on cyber threat intelligence and digital forensics. The MoU was signed by Indian ambassador Vinay Kwatra and US deputy secretary Kristie Canegallo, with respective agencies overseeing implementation.
Nasa's plan to return Martian rocks to Earth will be decided by the incoming Trump administration. Initially projected to cost up to $11 billion, the agency now estimates the mission could be completed for under $8 billion by reducing the size and weight of key components. The process involves using Perseverance rover samples, a future spacecraft, and landing the samples in Utah. The program requires funding to avoid delays.
BCCI remains firm on its new policy for player's families during overseas tours despite senior players' reservations. The policy, active for decades with recent amendments, allows family presence for two weeks on tours over 45 days. It also mandates contracted players to participate in domestic cricket when available, aiming to enhance team unity and player development.
India emphasized the need for a fair and equitable trade agenda with the EU, addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers. During his meeting with Maroš Šefovi, Piyush Goyal stressed cooperation on trade and sustainable development considering the differing development levels. He also highlighted the importance of reducing dependencies on non-market economies and strengthening economic ties.
CBSE issued show-cause notices to 29 schools for violating affiliation bye-laws after unannounced inspections. Schools must submit explanations within 30 days. Inspections were conducted in multiple cities, underlining CBSE’s commitment to quality education and its zero-tolerance policy for regulatory breaches.
Arvind Kejriwal, during his campaign for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, announced AAP’s plan to offer free electricity and water specifically for tenants if they win. Highlighting the current success of welfare programs, Kejriwal emphasized that tenants should also benefit from these schemes.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Dibrugarh will become the state's second capital within three years. A permanent assembly building will be established, and an annual assembly session will be held starting in 2027 to distribute administrative functions. The announcement was made during Republic Day celebrations in Dibrugarh.
A devotee in Thiruporur accidentally dropped his iPhone into a temple's donation box. The temple authorities refused to return it, stating anything dropped in the hundi becomes temple property. They offered him the SIM card and access to the data, but the devotee pleaded for the phone's return, leaving its fate in the temple's hands.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta assured that despite the empty state coffers left by the previous AAP government, the BJP is committed to implementing the Rs 2,500-per month honorarium scheme for eligible women. Approximately 38 lakh women could benefit from this scheme, which is projected to cost over Rs 11,000 crore annually. The assembly session will prioritize development projects and address misuse of funds in previous reports.