A new test series for candidates preparing for the Bihar Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Mains examination has been announced, with a focus on answer-writing practice, presentation and time management. The programme offers a total of 30 tests, comprising 12 sectional tests, 14 full-length tests and four language tests. The course is available in both English Read More…
Education
Kerala cannot exit PM-SHRI scheme unilaterally, says Education Minister
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala cannot withdraw unilaterally from the Centre’s PM-SHRI scheme, as the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the previous LDF government does not contain a provision permitting such an exit, General Education Minister N Samsudheen informed the state Assembly on Thursday. The minister said the government would take a decision on the next course Read More…
Award-winning documentary ‘Turtle Walker’ to premiere on Animal Planet on October 19
Mumbai: The acclaimed wildlife documentary Turtle Walker, directed by Taira Malaney and produced by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, will make its television premiere on Animal Planet on October 19 under the channel’s special series, India: Epic Wild Stories. The documentary highlights the remarkable conservation journey of Satish Bhaskar, who dedicated years to exploring India’s Read More…
Supreme Court Procedure: Rules, Benches and Judgments
The Supreme Court of India has the authority to frame rules regulating its general practice and procedure, subject to the approval of the President. Constitutional cases and references made by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution are heard by benches comprising at least five judges. Other cases are decided by single-judge benches or Read More…
AI could deepen gender inequality; women must have a role in decision-making, experts warn
New Delhi: Artificial intelligence (AI) could become another major front in the fight against gender inequality, with experts warning that women risk being left out of the decisions, opportunities and benefits emerging from the rapidly expanding AI economy. The concerns come as India continues to face challenges in narrowing the gender gap. According to the Read More…
Jyotiraditya Scindia Interacts with Students at Mizoram University
Aizawl: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia interacted with students at Mizoram University on Monday during his two-day visit to the state. He also met students from Goa and Chandigarh visiting the Northeast under the Ministry of DoNER’s Ashtalakshmi Darshan Programme and discussed their experiences and perspectives. Highlighting Read More…
PM Modi Attends Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Chennai School
Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday participated in the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Addressing students, Modi said young people have the potential to drive India’s development and provide solutions to global challenges. He encouraged them to dream big and contribute to the Read More…
Parliamentary Panel Flags NTA Irregularities; Congress Urges Centre to Take Report Seriously
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday said a parliamentary standing committee report had highlighted serious lapses and alleged malpractice in the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Ministry of Education. The party urged the Narendra Modi-led government to take the findings seriously. The report, titled Reforms and Strengthening of the National Testing Agency (NTA), reportedly Read More…
Indian-origin Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Oslo: South African human rights lawyer and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award on Friday, recognising her longstanding contributions to international justice and accountability for war Read More…
Over 60,000 schools participate in nationwide inclusive education screening
New Delhi: The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, organised a nationwide screening of a 30-minute sensitisation and orientation module on Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) through the PRASHAST Portal. The initiative aims to promote a whole-school approach to inclusion by sensitising teachers, special educators and non-teaching staff Read More…