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ONLINE EDUCATION MAY BECOME THE MAINSTAY OF POST PANDEMIC WORLD, SAYS EDUCATION EXPERT RAJESH BHATIA

December 21, 2021

As multiple variants of the Covid-19 virus continue to unspool, parents and educators are grappling once again with questions about how to educate young children without exposing them to the risk of infection. Even though schools are beginning to open, the possibility of a third wave and the emergence of...

A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TOWARDS ELIMINATING CHILD MARRIAGE

December 21, 2021

The recent decision of the Union Cabinet to raise the minimum age of marriage of girls from 18 to 21 years, may not be the solution, says ActionAid Association, a leading civil society organisation in India. The extent and magnitude of child marriage in India, and its prevalence with impunity...

UAPA TRIBUNAL ISSUES NOTICE ON PLEA TO CONFIRM ‘UNLAWFUL ASSOCIATION’ STATUS OF IRF

December 21, 2021

The UAPA tribunal on Monday issued notice on the plea to confirm the Centre’s decision declaring Islamic preacher Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) as an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The tribunal headed by Delhi High Court Chief Justice DN Patel commenced the hearing today and...

BSF ARRESTS A BANGLADESHI CRIMINAL ON THE INDO-BANGLA BORDER

December 21, 2021

Border Security Force foiled an infiltration bid near the Indo-Bangladesh border and arrested five people, including Lutfar Rehman, one of the most wanted criminals of Bangladesh. For a long time, Rehman used to travel to and from Bangladesh through Nakuadah village near the Indo-Bangladesh border. According to BSF, Rehman would...

AIR INDIA TO TAKE HINDU KUSH ROUTE FOR US, EUROPE FLIGHTS

December 21, 2021

Tata-owned Air India aircraft have started flying from ‘Hindu Kush’, one of the world’s highest routes for US (North America) and Europe operations, cutting flight time and saving fuel. Since the closure of Afghanistan’s airspace, Air India operates flights from India to the Western countries through the Hindu Kush route....

SC grants bail to tribal woman accused of trafficking

December 21, 2021

The Supreme Court has granted bail to a tribal woman accused of human trafficking on the ground that despite a lapse of almost two years her trial has not commenced and said she cannot be kept in confinement indefinitely. A Bench of Chief Justice NV Ramana, Justices Surya Kant, and...

‘HANG THEM IN PUBLIC’, SIDHU DEMANDS PUNISHMENT FOR SACRILEGE ACCUSED

December 21, 2021

Reacting to the alleged sacrilege attempt at Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu has demanded public execution for those accused of desecrating religious texts. Addressing a rally in Malerkotla on Sunday, Sidhu alleged that a conspiracy is being hatched to disrupt peace in Punjab ahead of...

JENNIFER BRADY PULLS OUT OF AUSTRALIAN OPEN DUE TO LEFT FOOT INJURY

December 20, 2021

American tennis player Jennifer Brady has pulled out of the upcoming Australian Open due to a left foot injury, the organisers said on Sunday. Jennifer Brady, the 2021 Australian Open finalist, has joined the list of players who will miss the upcoming tournament. “Our 2021 finalist @jennifurbrady95 has withdrawn from...

Yash Dhull to captain India in upcoming U19 World Cup

December 20, 2021

The All-India Junior Selection Committee on Sunday picked the squad for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup to be played in the West Indies from January 14 to February 5, 2022 across four host countries. The 14th edition of the tournament will see 16 teams competing for the...

KOHLI-LED INDIAN SQUAD BEGINS TRAINING FOR FIRST TEST

December 20, 2021

The Virat Kohli-led Indian Test squad has begun preparation for the South Africa tour ahead of the first Test which gets underway from December 26. South Africa and India will lock horns in the three-match Test series before the two sides meet in the limited-overs format. The Indian squad held...

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