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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Lawrence Bishnoi, a 31-year-old vegetarian with a handlebar mustache who authorities say controls a violent gang from his high-security prison cell in India, is at the center of a diplomatic brawl between Canada and India. To Indian law-enforcement officials, Bishnoi is a “dreaded gangster" who over the past decade has made a daring prison break, threatened a Bollywood star, and found his gang accused of killing a rapper considered a rival.

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Directorate of Education (DoE) in Delhi has announced new guidelines aimed at introducing 10 bagless days in schools, designed to create a more joyful and stress-free learning environment for students. This initiative targets students in classes six to eight across both government and private institutions in the national capital. These guidelines were developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) following the recommendations set forth in the National Education Policy 2020.

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Aakash Educational Services plans to invest around Rs 100 crore in rebuilding and scaling up its edtech unit Aakash Digital after it has come out of the control of beleaguered edtech company BYJU'S, managing director and CEO Deepak Mehrotra said. In an interview to PTI, Mehrotra said that as part of Aakash 2.0 journey, the company will scale up Aakash Digital classrooms to cater to students across the country including in those areas where it is not feasible to set up physical rooms. «We have brought the Aakash Digital Program back under Aakash, we are building on it and investing heavily. We believe that over the next 18 to 24 months, we will be spending close to Rs 100 crore on building this programme — investing in technology, content, teacher capabilities, and delivery. This investment will go into the Aakash Digital Classroom Program,» Mehrotra said. BYJU's had acquired a majority stake in Aakash Educational Services (AESL) in April 2021 but due to financial trouble at the company, BYJU'S had to sell a significant stake in Aakash to Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and agitating junior doctors on Monday lasted nearly two hours, discussing various demands of the medics, including the prevailing "threat culture" in the state's hospitals, to resolve the impasse stemming from the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital in August. During the talks, held on the 17th day of a fast-unto-death by some protesting doctors, which was streamed Live for the first time from the state secretariat-Nabanna, Banerjee urged the junior doctors to end their fast, stating that most of their demands had been addressed, while rejecting the one on removing the state health secretary. Although both sides agreed on the prevailing threat culture, they differed on the underlying premises, forces, and situations that promote it. «At RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, several junior doctors and medical students were suspended without following proper procedures and rules. How can these students or resident doctors be suspended just on the basis of complaints? Who gave the college authorities the right to take such a step without informing the state government? Isn't this a threat culture?» the chief minister said.

UK universities are ranked among the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. It is important to know the entrance exams you need to pass to study in the UK, as they are necessary for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate certificates, diplomas, and degree programs. The minimum score requirements for the exams change depending on the university, course, or program level.

Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho Corporation, has expressed his belief that Kerala has the potential to achieve economic prosperity comparable to that of Taiwan. His comments were made in response to a tweet by Thomas Isaac, a member of the Central Committee of Communist Party of India, who highlighted the recent electoral success of the Student Federation of India (SFI) in college union elections across the state. “I say all this as a person who loves Kerala. Kerala could be as rich as Taiwan,” Vembu remarked on X, raising concerns about the significant outflow of talented youth from the state. He pointed out that many graduates are leaving Kerala to pursue job opportunities in other states or abroad after completing their education.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In an antidrone technology competition earlier this year, Boeing showcased a futuristic laser weapon that can punch a hole straight through a hostile aerial threat. The multinational—and several other defense giants—lost to four college students who knocked drones out of the sky using sound waves.

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BJP) Jharkhand assembly election co-incharge and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday shared the expected seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly Elections. Speaking at a press conference, Sarma stated that discussions with allies are ongoing. «As of now, All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) will contest 10 seats, Janata Dal (United) will get 2 seats, and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) will contest 1 seat,» he said. The BJP will field candidates for the remaining constituencies, Sarma added.

food poisoning. The students had consumed the midday meal served at the school before they started complaining of nausea and abdominal pain. The affected individuals were admitted to Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial (CSMM) Hospital in Kalwa for treatment.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Over 400,000 Indians are studying in Canada but experts estimate a drop of 100,000 in the coming year as India-Canada ties plummet. With Ottawa also restricting other international students, Mint asks if Canada’s youth-and-education charm is fading.

Travel industry insiders, immigration and visa consultants fear the worsening diplomatic row between India and Canada could lead to increased scrutiny and security checks for Indian nationals besides longer processing times for visa applications, affecting those seeking to travel for work, study, or tourism. The row could also lead to subdued overseas tourist arrivals from Canada over time. Rahul Singh, managing partner at relocation and immigration firm Kraft Mobility said the visa situation for Indian nationals looking to travel to Canada has been influenced by the broader diplomatic relations between the two countries.

IIM Shillong, officially launched the CM Business Catalyst: Student B-Plan Challenge, an innovative initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices among the youth of Meghalaya. The launch event at Shillong was attended by Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, along with Governor of Meghalaya C H Vijayashankar, Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, and Minister, Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh. The CM Business Catalyst program is designed to empower college students to develop sustainable business models that address pressing environmental and social challenges. This initiative aligns with the state’s vision for sustainable development, leveraging IIM Shillong's expertise in innovation, management, and entrepreneurial education.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be described as the art of getting computers to do things that seem smart to humans. In this sense it is already pervasive.

semiconductor powerhouse through the India Semiconductor Mission. AMD, Micron India, and LAM Research are among companies seeking to close the skills gap by putting new recruits through technical bootcamps, teaming up students with employees working on next-generation technologies, setting up research labs in universities, and rolling out mentorship opportunities. Despite being a late entrant, the government is pushing to make India a major player in the global semiconductor space. In 2021, the Modi government launched the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore for semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and design units.

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