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IIT Gandhinagar Launches Online Interactive Programme on STEM with Girl Students
The nine-episode series is expected to reach about 10,000 Vigyan Jyoti girl students in 200 JNVs across 200 districts of 34 states and union territories across the country.
APSC Stenographer Recruitment: Application Deadline Extended, Selection via Speed Test
APSC Recruitment 2021: The last date to apply for the post was January 16 it has now been extended up to January 30. Interested candidates can apply for the vacancy via the official website of the commission, apsc.nic.in.
Bulli Bai App Case: Mumbai Cops Arrest MBA Graduate Neeraj Singh in Odisha
His role came to light during the interrogation of the accused who were arrested earlier, following which a team of the cyber police station was sent to Odisha.
Common Eligibility Test for Govt, Public Sector Banks Jobs Set To Be Delayed Again
The test was first scheduled to be rolled out last year but was postponed to the first quarter of 2022 because of the pandemic. Administrative preparations to hold the test can take up to 120 days after the first notice is floated.
Not Opening Schools Bigger Risk, Says UNICEF Urging Govts to Resume In-Person Classes
UNICEF said that schools must not be closed. In a recent video released by the organisation it says, "the risk of being out of school are greater than the risks of being in school."
PKL 8: Telugu Titans End Winless Run, Beat Jaipur Pink Panthers 35-34
Adarsh T, who picked up multiple points in the dying minutes of the match, was a Titan for the Telugu team desperately seeking their first victory.
Top University System In US Adds Caste To Its Non-discriminatory Policy
A top university system in the United States has announced to add caste as a protected category, a move that has been welcomed by several rights groups fighting against caste-based discrimination in this country. California State University System, that...
First BRICS Sherpas Meeting Of 2022 Held Under Chinese Chairship
The first BRICS Sherpas meeting of 2022 was held virtually on January 18-19 under the Chinese chairship with the members thanking India for its BRICS chairship in 2021. Programme and priorities for the year were discussed at the first BRICS Sherpas Meet...
No Claim Application for Compensation of Covid Death Shall be Rejected for Technical Reasons: SC
A bench of Justices MR Shah and Sanjiv Khanna said that there should not be any rejections of claims due to technical reasons and state government officials should reach out to the claimants and rectify their mistakes.
Republic Day: Red Fort to Remain Shut for Visitors from January 22 to 26
The Republic Day celebrations will now begin every year from January 23 instead of January 24 to include the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Subash Chandra Bose.
Several Aspects Need Improvement: Nieva Retained as India Men's Boxing's High Performance Director
Santiago Nieva was retained as the Indian men's boxing's High Performance Director and said he would look to rebuild the team.
SC to Consider Hearing PIL Challenging Use of EVMs in Upcoming Polls in 5 States
"I have filed the petition which is supported with the evidence on the record. A judicial note can be taken note of the case...let the election be held through ballot papers," the lawyer said.
Great Reshuffle: 82% of Indian Employees Considering to Change Jobs in 2022: LinkedIn
Professionals are leaving their current jobs due to poor work-life balance (30 per cent), not enough money (28 per cent), or greater career ambitions (23 per cent), according to the survey.
Indian Railways' Jaipur Division Using UV Rays to Combat Covid-19 in Trains; Here's How it Works
During general ticket travel, social distancing is disrupted the most, hence, railways have put UV equipment to work.
Airlines Scramble To Rejig Schedules Amid U.S. 5G Rollout Concerns
Major international airlines rushed on Tuesday to rejig or cancel flights to the United States on the eve of a 5G wireless rollout that triggered safety concerns, despite two wireless carriers saying they will delay parts of the deployment.
Cold Day in Parts of Delhi as Minimum Temperature Settles at 8.5 Degrees Celsius
The minimum temperature at the Safdarjung Observatory considered the official marker for the city, settled at 8.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal.