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Centre recommends 7 states to adopt common board after poor exam outcomes

While the numbers have improved over the decade, officials say they remain a significant barrier to better retention and transition to higher education

Chandigarh, Punjab among top school education performers, Meghalaya lags

Chandigarh placed in fifth-highest grade in PGI-D 2023-24 for school education, while Punjab and Delhi follow in the seventh level alongside Gujarat, Kerala and others

Gujarat govt to seek ₹2.70 cr from Air India for property loss in crash

The Gujarat state government will claim ₹2.70 crore from Air India for resident doctors' property lost in the Boeing Dreamliner crash last week, but no decision yet on compensation

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Praful Patel questions silence of Singapore Airlines on Air India crash

Former civil aviation minister questions airline, which is a key shareholder in Air India, for not giving a public response about the crash of flight AI171

Bombay HC upholds ₹538 cr Kochi Tuskers arbitral award against BCCI

Bombay HC dismisses BCCI's appeal and upholds arbitral award over wrongful termination of Kochi Tuskers; franchise partners KCPL and RSW to receive ₹538.84 crore

Air India crash: 208 victims identified by DNA, 170 bodies handed over

Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims as many bodies were charred beyond recognition

International pilots' body offers support in Air India crash probe

A high-level panel has been set up under the Home Secretary to investigate the causes of the plane crash. The Committee has to submit its report in three months

Centre to launch gender budgeting portal to aid inclusive governance

The Knowledge Hub will serve as a one-stop platform to share best practices, policy briefs, and gender-disaggregated data, it added

Govt still open to lateral entry recruitment into depts: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh clarified that the government remains open to lateral entry recruitment via UPSC, denying its suspension. He also highlighted reforms and grievance redressal efforts

Voter ID cards to be delivered within 15 days under new EC regulations

The Election Commission of India said that electors will also receive notifications via SMS at each stage, keeping them informed about the status of their EPICs

Face authentication to be made mandatory for Anganwadi beneficiaries

According to a letter issued by the ministry last month, the face recognition feature will now be accessible within the beneficiary profiles on the Poshan tracker application

Govt to shortly notify rules for mandatory use of IST: Pralhad Joshi

On Wednesday, the Department of Consumer Affairs organised a round table conference on Time Dissemination here

Moody's says updated climate goals may miss 2°C Paris Agreement aim

Moody's warns updated national emissions targets under NDCs may not limit global warming to under 2°C; credit risks tied to weak execution and external dependencies

110 Indian students evacuated from Iran, to arrive in Delhi tonight

India's Ministry of External Affairs said its embassy in Tehran has arranged for the evacuation, while some other Indian citizens have been helped in leaving via the Iran-Armenia border

UP govt to use Swiss technology to enhance ride quality on expressways

The government said that UPEIDA has set a goal to inspect and improve the riding experience of every lane on all major expressways in the state using this technology

Corporate sector vital to India's growth, progress: President Murmu

Addressing the trainees, she asserted that quality in military aviation is not just about meeting technical specificationsit is about ensuring operational safety, mission preparedness, reliability

Bhopal's '90-degree turn' bridge to be redesigned after public outrage

Bhopal's ₹18-crore Aishbagh rail overbridge is set to be redesigned following a viral backlash over its sharp 90-degree turn. The Railways has approved land clearance for a 3-foot curve expansion

HDFC Bank CEO Jagdishan moves Bombay HC to quash FIR by Lilavati Trust

The FIR by Lilavati Trust accuses Sashidhar Jagdishan of accepting ₹2.05 crore from members of the Chetan Mehta Group in exchange for helping them retain control over the Trust

Calcutta HC orders Centre to rollout MGNREGA in West Bengal from August 1

The division bench said that at this juncture, the endeavour of the court is to ensure implementation of the scheme, which has been kept in abeyance for the past close to three years in the state