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KKR & Co is all set to sell its education portfolio in India — Lighthouse Learning (formerly Eurokids International). KKR has hired JP Morgan and Avendus to run the sale process, which is expected to be launched by next week, said two sources aware of the development.

Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is set to release the results for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or class 12 exams on Tuesday, while the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or class 10 results will follow soon. Students can check their scores online through the official websites, including mahresult.nic.in and results.gov.in. The HSC results will be announced at 1 pm on Monday. The Maharashtra HSC exams took place from February 21 to March 19, 2024, and the SSC exams were held from March 1 to March 26, 2024. Over 14 lakh students appeared for the HSC exams, and more than 15 lakh students sat for the SSC exams. When the results are announced, MSBSHSE is likely to provide detailed information, such as the top-performing students, overall pass rates, gender-specific pass percentages, and schedules for compartment exams. Students need to score at least 33 marks in each subject to pass the SSC exams. Last year, the SSC exams saw 15,77,256 registered students, including 8,44,116 boys and 7,33,067 girls.

Varthana, a non-bank lender in the education sector, has received 3 million euros of debt finance from Dutch investor Triodos Investment Management.

Rajasthan Board Class 12th students. The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) is declaring the results today for all three streams: Science, Arts, and Commerce. You can access your much-awaited scores on the official RBSE website: http://www.rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/. This announcement comes as a relief to students across the three academic streams: Arts, Commerce, and Science. The official announcement is expected after 12:00 noon. Students can check their scores on the RBSE's official website.

Rajasthan board students to get over today as the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will release the Class 12 results for 2024 today afternoon, May 20, at around 12 pm. An official press conference will be held at 12:15 PM, where the announcement will be made. Following the press conference, students can access their results online on the board's official website rajresults.nic.in. How to check RBSE Class 12 results on official site Students who took the exams can check their scores on the RBSE's official websites, rajresults.nic.in and rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. In case of high traffic causing the RBSE site to crash, students can also check through SMS and digilocker.

While university graduates around Canada are celebrating their accomplishments, one University of New Brunswick law graduate said he was “humiliated” during his graduation ceremony.

Pakistan over violence against foreign students in Bishkek reveals a sentiment of mistrust that is thwarting Islamabad's efforts to improve ties with the Central Asian nation by playing the religion card. The Kyrgyz government has not only lodged protests with Pakistani authorities but also issued a statement blaming the Pakistani media for spreading rumours.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held on May 20 (Monday). Total 49 seats across 6 states and 2 Union Territories will be covered in the fifth phase.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held on May 20 (Monday). Total 49 seats across 6 states and 2 Union Territories will be covered in the fifth phase.

Ballia: A teacher of a private school here has been booked for allegedly thrashing a Class 10 student, leading to partial loss of hearing, the police said on Sunday. The incident took place on May 13 in the school located in Piprauli Barhagaon under the Ubhaon police station limits here during a mathematics period that the 14-year-old victim was attending, they added.

ALSO READ: Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 5: Full list of 49 constituencies; key candidates here According to DEO Ajay Kumar Singh, Harendra Rajak's conduct was brought to his attention by the relatives of several students of the government secondary school at Amrakh in Kurhani block. "A written complaint was submitted by the family members that children were being told by the teacher that nobody should vote for Modi since foodgrains unfit for human consumption were being distributed under the free ration scheme", the DEO said.

RBSE Class 10th, 12th Result 2024: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will likely declare the results of the Class 10 and 12 Board exams on Monday (May 20) at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. However, RBSE has not officially confirmed the date and time of the board results. The Rajasthan Board will hold a press conference to announce the results of both classes.

Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (BSER) will release the Class 12 final exam results on May 20, 2024. A press conference is scheduled for 12:15 pm, after which the results will be available online at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. During the press conference, the board is expected to announce the pass percentage, names of toppers, and other relevant details.

post-study visa which allows graduates to stay on and work for up to two years after their degree course as part of efforts to curb soaring legal migration figures despite strong opposition from some of his ministers, a report claims on Sunday. According to 'The Observer' newspaper, Sunak is facing a Cabinet revolt over plans to scrap the Graduate Route scheme, the definitive factor for choosing UK universities among Indian students who have topped the tally of these post-study visas since it was launched in 2021. Downing Street is said to be considering «further restricting or even ending» the route despite the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) declaring it was not being abused and that it should continue as it helps UK universities make up for financial losses on the domestic front. «Sunak is now finding himself caught between the demands of right-wingers with one eye on the Tory leadership and Conservative moderates who fear the consequences of a lurch to the right on the party's reputation and election chances,» claims the newspaper, quoting sources close to ministers who oppose scrapping the visa.

Lok Sabha elections, being conducted in seven phases, continue with Phase 5 on Monday, May 20. This phase will see 695 candidates contesting in eight states and Union Territories. The Election Commission (EC) announced the poll schedule on March 16, with voting spanning from April 19 to June 1, and vote counting set for June 4. The elections aim to elect 543 members to the 18th Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, comprises 545 seats, with elections held for 543 of them. The final two members are nominated. Schools, colleges shut on polling day As the nation prepares for Phase 5, the Election Commission has emphasized the importance of safety and smooth electoral operations. Schools and colleges will be closed on polling day to ensure the security of students, teachers, and staff. Many educational institutions serve as polling stations, and their closure facilitates the smooth conduct of elections without disrupting regular academic activities.

tragic incident unfolded at the Old Courtallam Falls in Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu as a 17-year-old boy lost his life to the fierce currents of a flash flood on Friday afternoon. The victim, identified as Ashwin, a Class XI student hailing from NGO Colony in Palayamkottai, was among the individuals bathing at the falls around 2:30 pm when a sudden downpour in the Western Ghats triggered a flash flood. Chaos ensued as tourists cried out for assistance, prompting both police personnel and nearby shopkeepers to rush to their aid. Amidst the commotion, Ashwin was swept away by the surging waters, marking a tragic turn of events. Responding swiftly, District Collector A K Kamal Kishore and Superintendent of Police T P Suresh Kumar, alongside Fire and Rescue Services personnel, initiated a rescue operation.

₹1,959 crore was paid as visa fees for the 1.4 million US visitor and work visas processed across consulates in India in 2023. Additionally, the average waiting time for visitor visa appointments was 250 days. Passport strength is closely connected to the business environment, especially for the high-ranked countries.

Kyrgyzstan Violence: Foreign students, including those from India and Pakistan, are facing threats from locals amid ongoing mob violence against international students in Bishkek, in Kyrgyzstan. India, on May 18, advised its students in Bishkek to stay indoors following reports of mob violence targeting international students, especially those from South Asia. The Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan reported that the situation is currently "calm".

Patanjali Ayurved, received fines and six-month prison sentences from the chief judicial magistrate in Pithoragarh, according to a Live Hindustan report. This followed the failure of a Patanjali food product in a quality test at a testing laboratory in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, it added. Also Read | Kyrgyzstan Violence: From why it happened, to an update on the students, and India's response — All you need to know As per the report, a food safety inspector flagged issues with Patanjali Navratna Elaichi Soan Papdi at Lila Dhar Pathak's shop in Berinag, Pithoragarh, in 2019.

Top news of the day: On 18 May, a series of events are set to take place right from politics to business. Several foreign students, including those from Pakistan, are reportedly still facing threats from locals in Kyrgyzstan. Singapore is experiencing a new wave of COVID-19, as authorities recorded more than 25,900 cases from May 5 to 11.

Also Read: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says all state-owned enterprises to be sold to private owners, blames lack of funds From the moment information about the incident was received, law enforcement agencies of the Kyrgyz Republic took prompt measures to detain persons involved in the event, both foreign citizens and citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic. Kyrgyz Republic said that the situation was completely under the control of the security forces and added that the safety of citizens and public order were ensured.