A zilla parishad school in Hiwali village, Maharashtra, stands out with its innovative approach, integrating academic lessons with practical skills like welding and organic farming. The transformation, led by Keshav Gavit since 2009, has greatly improved student engagement and academic achievements, garnering the attention of state education minister Dada Bhuse.
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the positive changes in Jammu & Kashmir, emphasizing good governance's role in fostering peace and development. He praised the successful assembly elections, announced future local body elections, and stressed unity against divisive forces. Sinha also acknowledged the Indian Army's dedication in ensuring the region's security and stability.
India will not reduce troops along the LAC with China, citing a persisting standoff and the need to rebuild trust for de-escalation. Army chief Gen Dwivedi also criticized Pakistan for cross-border terrorism in J&K. The situation along the LAC is stable but sensitive, with strategic patience required to resolve the conflict.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a woman's petition claiming homeopathic medicines healed her from 25 gunshot injuries. The court upheld lower courts' decisions, finding her allegations absurd and improbable, highlighting the impossibility of surviving such wounds without surgery. The woman in her petition alleged that she was attacked by individuals wielding “fully loaded revolvers and a machine gun.â€
Former PM Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night. The central government will declare seven days of national mourning with his last rites conducted with full state honours. The Union Cabinet will meet on Friday to discuss further arrangements. The Congress party has also canceled all official programs and will fly flags at half-mast during this period.
A class 12 student in Delhi has admitted to sending the last 23 bomb threat emails to various schools. Previous threats were also traced to students aiming to postpone exams. The incidents have caused frequent disruptions in schools, with threats targeting various institutions, including hospitals and airports, since December last year.
India informed the UN Security Council about its engagement with the Taliban regime, emphasizing the special people-to-people ties. India discussed bilateral relations and further humanitarian assistance. India remains committed to regional stability, supporting Afghanistan through development projects and cooperation in health, food security, and other essential areas.
V Narayanan is set to become the new chairman of ISRO on January 14, succeeding S Somanath. Narayanan will oversee several significant projects, including the Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission, Gaganyaan human spaceflight, and space station development. His background in cryogenics and leadership experience will aid in advancing ISRO's ambitious space programs.
Delhi High Court criticized the AAP government for not promptly forwarding key CAG reports to the assembly for discussion on the scrapped liquor policy, raising doubts about their motives. The court noted that calling an assembly session is the Speaker's prerogative and scheduled the next hearing for January 16.