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passengers escaped unhurt as the driver noticed a burning smell and asked everyone to get off the bus quickly, PTI reported. The bus was almost fully gutted in the fire. "The fire has been extinguished by the fire force.

PM in Varanasi today, to launch multiple projects over ₹10,000 cr | 10 points PM Modi invoked Lord Shiva's blessings in Kashi while affirming that his constituency had witnessed the 'damru' of development in the last 10 years. "Kashi is the capital of all knowledge, today that power and form of Kashi is emerging again. This is a matter of pride for the whole of India.

UPSC aspirant and said that her Civil Services 2007 Mains marksheet reminded her of the journey that led to her selection in 2008. She wrote: "Nostalgic moment as I came across my UPSC Civil Services 2007 Mains marksheet, reminding me of the trials and triumphs that led to final selection in May 2008 Results. I just want to share with the aspirants that in my first attempt, I fell short of getting an Interview call due to low marks in the General Studies papers in Mains.

India next week as part of their goal to strengthen India-US collaboration and student and scholar mobility between the two countries. The delegation from the American universities will visit 26 institutions in New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. This visit gains significance in the wake of the recent spate in incidents of attacks on Indian students and those of Indian origin in various parts of the country. The delegation builds on recent years of US and Indian government-led efforts to partner in pursuit of mutually beneficial strategies.

regulatory challenges imposing higher governance costs, procedural delays and hurdles in establishing partnerships with banks for fintech firms, such actions serve as a runway for them to build a scalable platform in the long run, said senior partners at early-stage venture capital investor firm Elevation Capital. “I think getting a regulatory clarity might make your task tougher because it adds governance and governance cost and it may make your task longer. But I think it provides a nice runway for you to scale and become a scalable platform,” Mridul Arora, partner at Elevation Capital, said.

CBSE) is planning a pilot run of Open-Book Exams (OBE) in selected schools for classes 9 to 12 later this year, according to officials. The idea was floated in the last governing body meeting of CBSE Board in December, 2023. Officials, however, said there is no plan to adopt the format in class 10 and 12 board exams.

CBSE) is planning a pilot run of Open-Book Exams (OBE) in selected schools for classes 9 to 12 later this year, according to officials. The idea was floated in the last governing body meeting of the Board in December, 2023. Officials, however, said there is no plan to adopt the format in class 10 and 12 board exams. «The CBSE is planning a pilot run of open-book assessments in selected schools, targeting subjects — English, Mathematics, and Science for Classes 9 and 10, and English, Mathematics, and Biology for Classes 11 and 12. The aim is to gauge the time taken by students to complete these tests and gather feedback from stakeholders. »The plan is in line with recommendations made in the National Curriculum Framework. These tests would undergo a pilot phase in schools to evaluate various aspects such as completion time, suitability for formative and summative assessment, and stakeholders' perceptions," a senior board official said.

IIT Guwahati has partnered with EduRade, a brand owned by RC HobbyTech Solutions Pvt. Ltd and incubated at IIT Guwahati Research Park, to start a Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO). Spanning 18 acres and with the capability to fly nine medium-class drones simultaneously, the RPTO at IIT Guwahati is being touted as India’s largest. The RPTO’s main objective is to promote drone technology in the country and meet rising demand for drone pilots. It also aligns with the vision of making India a global drone hub in line with the government's ‘Namo Drone Didi’ initiative.

Students learn the procedures and protocols needed to respond to emergencies.

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had utterly failed in addressing important issues of youth, unemployed and students in the last five years while speaking to the media at Andhra Ratna Bhavan in Vijayawada, Taking to her account on X she wrote, “If we call for protest on behalf of the unemployed, will you try to keep us under house arrest? Don't we have the right to protest in a democracy? Is it not shameful that as a woman I have been forced to evade the police and spend the night in the Congress Party office to avoid house arrest?" Further lashing at the state government, she said, "Are we terrorists...or anti-social forces? They are trying to stop us... It means they (the government) are afraid of us. They are trying to hide their incompetence, the real truth.

competes with care for those who have the most severe ones. Start with the idea that mental health has become a catch-all term. The sheer proportions of people who say they have a disorder is a red flag.

Madhya Pradesh government has made a significant decision to introduce 'bag less school' once a week for students in classes 1 to 12 starting from the upcoming academic session of 2024-25. This initiative aims to alleviate the stress faced by students and will be implemented in both government and private schools across the state. The state government has also issued a notice outlining the weight limits for students' school bags based on their respective classes.

CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud launched the AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre within the Supreme Court premises on Thursday. He also shared his personal experience with AYUSH treatments, including Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, during his battle with Covid-19. In an interview with ANI, CJI Chandrachud revealed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in facilitating his access to AYUSH treatment for Covid-19. He stated, «The Prime Minister called me when I was down with Covid and arranged for a consultation with an AYUSH vaidya. I took the medicine and did not require allopathic treatment in subsequent Covid infections.»

UP Board Exams 2024: Over 55 lakh students set to appear for Class 10 and 12 examinations today Sources indicate that during discussions about introducing OBE for CBSE schools, the curriculum committee emphasised the need for high-quality textbooks. The committee also considered the proposal of having teachers take open book exams first to understand the concept, proposing a standard benchmark similar to the Advanced Placement examination in the United States.

Roughly half of college graduates end up in jobs where their degrees aren’t needed, and that underemployment has lasting implications for workers’ earnings and career paths. That is the key finding of a new study tracking the career paths of more than 10 million people who entered the job market over the past decade.

Financial planning is deeply personal and relies on individual circumstances and goals. A universal approach that fits everyone wouldn’t be effective in this context. Initially, your priorities and requirements will vary based on your age and life stage.

attacks on Indian students in America have risen in the recent past and the UK's economy is still struggling to recover from the mild recession it was reeling under — it is perhaps the time for Indian students to reassess the conventional study destinations of America, UK and Canada. Overall, there are 13.2 lakh Indian students currently studying abroad out of which 4.6 lakh are in the USA and 1.83 lakh students in Canada, World Bank blog data shows. There are a total of 423 higher education institutions in Germany, including 108 universities, 211 universities of applied sciences and 52 colleges of art and music.

Although it is every student’s dream, only a handful manage to study overseas. And financial constraints act as the main deterrent. Availing education loan is the most promising way to show sufficient funds in a legible and trustworthy manner. This source of funds is easiest to be verified by the embassy assessing your file to grant the visa. Education loans have helped many to fulfill their dreams by providing the necessary financial support. Here we magnify some challenges surrounding overseas education loans under the microscope and suggest probable solutions:

The South Korean government has warned thousands of striking doctors to return to work immediately or face legal action after their collective walkouts caused cancellations of surgeries and disrupted other hospital operations

Joe Biden's administration announced that more than 150,000 borrowers will receive $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness under a program unveiled in January seeking to provide relief for Americans who had been making payments for at least a decade. The move — which benefits those enrolled in the government's Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan — wipes out loans for those who borrowed less than $12,000 for their higher education. Other income-driven repayment plans also forgive balances, but only after 20 or 25 years of repayment.

Investing in public education systems is crucial for countries seeking to leverage their demographic dividend. South Korea’s economic development, often called the ‘Miracle on the Han River,’ exemplifies the impact of strategic educational investments. During its rapid industrialization, the emphasis on education significantly improved literacy rates and provided the necessary skills for industrial and technological sectors.