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CBSE mandates change in primary language at foundational level

India, May 24 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a directive that will reshape language instruction at the foundational level in affiliated schools across the country. CBSE ... Read More


New Covid variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 detected in India, INSACOG data says: Is there any risk?

India, May 24 -- Amid a surge in cases of Covid-19, two new variants of coronavirus responsible for the disease have emerged in India, according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG).... Read More


MU stays decision to bar non-NAAC colleges from admission

India, May 24 -- In a relief to students and colleges across the state, the University of Mumbai has decided to stay its earlier order of barring 176 affiliated institutions from admitting students fo... Read More


Muzaffarnagar prof held after student alleges sexual harassment

MEERUT, May 24 -- A final-year BSc student of Chaudhary Chhotu Ram Degree College in Muzaffarnagar has accused a faculty member of Plant Pathology of persistent sexual harassment, leading to his arres... Read More


'Princess of the paw-some kingdom': Girl plays with stray dogs, internet loves their magical bond

India, May 24 -- An adorable video of a young girl playing joyfully with a group of stray dogs has captured the internet's heart. Shared on Instagram by user Tivvvvy, the video paints a touching pictu... Read More


rRs.r1.8 crore Dhule stash: Suspended officer was touring sans approval

India, May 24 -- A day after Rs.1.8 crore was seized from a government guest house in Dhule, allegedly stashed by contractors to bribe members of the Estimates Committee who were touring the region, i... Read More


Delivery person dies after water tanker rams into his bike

India, May 24 -- A Swiggy delivery person returning home after delivery died on Thursday, and his pillion rider was injured after an allegedly speeding water tanker rammed into their bike in Vikhroli ... Read More


Why climate tech founders face rough winds

India, May 24 -- You can sense the fatigue in the room when climate tech founders in India talk about raising their next round. It's not just the familiar startup tension of chasing capital. It's the ... Read More


Edu officer who led inquiry into Nagpur teacher appointments fraud arrested

India, May 24 -- In a significant development in the fraudulent teacher appointments fraud (Shalarth ID scam) in Nagpur, the Cyber Police on Thursday night arrested Chintaman Vanjari, who led the offi... Read More


X down: Is Oregon data centre fire a reason for global outage? Here's what Elon Musk's team has to say

India, May 24 -- Billionaire Elon Musk-owned X Engineering account has acknowledged the global outage issues on the microblogging site and blamed the Oregon data centre fire for the performance declin... Read More