NEP does not address inequalities in higher education: Prof Thorat

Recent Views 9 Prof. Sukhdeo Thorat, former chairman, University Grants Commission. NEP does not adequately address existing inequalities in access to higher education, said Prof. Sukhdeo Thorat, former chairman, University Grants Commission.He noted this while speaking in the inaugural session of People’s Parliament, along with the theme of “Towards People’s Policy on Education 2026 –…

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India emerges as a stable growth anchor in Davos amid global challenges, says CII

Recent Views 7 India was repeatedly cited as a reliable long-term growth anchor during discussions at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty clouding the global outlook, the Confederation of Indian Industry said on Friday.Describing the mood at Davos as “cautiously optimistic and strategically focused”, CII director general Chandrajit Banerjee said geopolitical…

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‘Why just Air India?’: SC rejects plea seeking safety audit after AI171 crash; asks why not other airlines? | India News

Recent Views 9 NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday rejected to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that called for a committee, headed by a retired Supreme Court judge, to independently examine Air India’s safety and maintenance standards.The petition, filed last month after crash sought a comprehensive safety audit of Air India’s fleet by…

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Yeshasvini patients cannot claim insurance under Ayushman Bharat–Arogya Karnataka scheme | Bengaluru News

Recent Views 6 Bengaluru: The state govt has moved to prevent overlaps between health insurance schemes after it was found that Yeshasvini beneficiaries claimed Rs 130 crore worth of treatment under Ayushman Bharat–Arogya Karnataka (AB-ArK) scheme during 2024–25.Putting an end to such dual claims, the govt has now stated Yeshasvini beneficiaries can obtain referral letters…

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‘When did Mohammed Siraj become a one-format player?’: Ex-cricketer slams India’s ODI selection after Raipur loss | Cricket News

Recent Views 11 Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has questioned the team management’s decision to leave out Mohammed Siraj from the ODI setup, insisting he “cannot wrap his head around” how one of India’s most successful recent pacers has suddenly been reduced to a red-ball specialist. His comments came…

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Are you a history professor? Cracking the new US citizenship test could be easier for you, here’s why

Recent Views 9 Starting next month, green card holders, who are permanent residents of the United States seeking citizenship, will face a revamped and more demanding naturalization test. The 2025 Naturalization Civics Test, as it is officially known, is longer and designed to probe a deeper understanding of American history and governance. History professors, or…

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