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Jitendra Singh Allocated 2 New Portfolios In Cabinet Reshuffle
Jitendra Singh was on Wednesday allocated two new portfolios -- the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences --with independent charge after a Union cabinet reshuffle. Singh's predecessor Harsh Vardhan, who held the two po...
Bengal Education Minister Meets VCs On Admission In Undergraduate Courses
West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu on Wednesday held a meeting with Vice Chancellors of state-run universities to decide on the modalities of admission to undergraduate courses. The virtual meeting between the education minister and the VCs went...
Ramp Up Testing, Vaccination & Infrastructure Planning in Nine States Reporting Surge in Covid Cases, Says Govt
The Health Ministry has highlighted areas of concern to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Kerala, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Tripura and Sikkim.
Ramesh Pokhriyal Tenure as Education Minister Caught Between 'Suraksha' and 'Shiksha'
Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has resigned from his post on July 7.
Rajasthan Govt College Admissions: Fewer Seats, 7 Lakh Students Unlikely To Get Admission
Due to the fewer seats for admission in undergraduate (UG) courses in Rajasthan government colleges, more than 7 lakh students are unlikely to get admission.
Gurugram School Teacher Summoned For Anti-BJP Barb During Online Classes
The accused teacher is known for her strong views against the BJP government at the Centre.
CBSE New Assessment Policy is a Pragmatic Approach but There are Loopholes, Say Experts
The CBSE's decision to divide the academic session 2021-22 into two terms has left experts divided. Here's what they have to say.
Aaj Ka Panchang, July 7, 2021: Check Out Tithi, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and Other Details for Wednesday
July 7, 2021 Hindu Panchang: The festival of Rohini Vrat, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm among the people of the Jain community, also falls today
Major Fire Breaks Out At Godowns In Kolkata's BBD Bagh
A major fire broke out at godowns housed at an old building in the city's BBG Bag area on Tuesday night, a fire department official said. However, no one was injured in the fire till last reports came in, he said.
Uddhav Dismissive About Talk of Patch-up with BJP
Speculation was rife over possible reconciliation between the Thackeray-led Sena and the BJP which parted ways after the 2019 Assembly elections.
Indian Embassy in Kabul Trashes Reports About India Closing Its Missions in Afghanistan
In a Twitter post, the embassy said it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation, particularly around the cities of Kandahar and Mazar.
Drug Racket Of Rs 100 Crore Busted In Delhi By Punjab Police Team
A drug ring has been busted by a team of Punjab Police from a farmhouse in south Delhi.
UP’s Covid-19 Cases Fall Below 100 for First Time in Nearly Four Months
Uttar Pradesh has recorded another significant drop in the daily TPR as it dipped to 0.04 per cent, the lowest so far.
Govt 'Frightened' by Crowds on Hill Stations, Warns of 'Lockdown' if Covid Norms Ignored
Thousands of tourists are visiting hill stations to avoid the heatwave in the plains, as the daily coronavirus cases dip in the country which just last month was battling an unprecedented Covid second wave.
Centre Moves SC Seeking Transfer of Pleas Pending in HCs Challenging Validity of New IT Rules
The petitions pending in the high court have challenged the new IT Rules intended to regulate social media firms like Facebook, Twitter as well as OTT players.
2 Days After Man’s Severed Head Found in Bihar's Banka, Wife Arrested For Murder
The woman allegedly killed the husband in connivance with her lover.