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Govt advises Sanskrit teaching varsities to adopt villages
In a bid to promote Sanskrit, the government has advised Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (RSKS), Delhi, Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha (SLBSRSV), Delhi and Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha (RSV), Tirupati to adopt two villages each, and make the dwellers conversant in the language.
Universities urged to spread awareness on draft Education Policy
Calling for their contribution in the making of the country's education policy in 21st century, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked the higher educational institutions to organise a series of discussions on draft National Education Policy.
Indian-origin banker gets 13 years in jail for forgery, cheating in Singapore
An Indian-origin private banker was sentenced to 13 years jail on Thursday in Singapore, after he pleaded guilty to 20 forgery and cheating charges, and another 30 charges under the Computer Misuse Act for USD 10 million.
UAE Foreign Minister to start 3-day visit to India on July 7
Foreign Minister of United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a three day visit to India on Sunday with an aim to further strengthen strategic partnership between the two countries.
Big farm push expected in first Budget of Modi 2.0
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will present her maiden Budget, is likely to fulfil many of the promises made by the Prime Minister during his toiling poll campaign culminating in the historic mandate.
Lok Sabha passes Aadhaar Amendment Bill
The Lok Sabha Thursday passed a bill to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for opening bank accounts and procuring mobile phone. The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed by a voice vote after Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad assured the House that Aadhaar is voluntary and informed consent of the biometric identity holder has to be obtained before it is used.
Amit Shah asks first-time MPs to work to enhance Parliament's prestige
Home minister Amit Shah said Thursday that he agrees with the "complaint" that the legislature has "weakened" with time, allowing the judiciary and the executive to "dominate it a little", and asked lawmakers to work to enhance Parliament's prestige.
Monsoon finally knocks on Delhi's door
With the monsoon expected to reach the national capital this weekend, rains began on Thursday and are expected to continue for the next two days thanks to moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal, weather officials said.
This Bareilly hospital is unique
Water is the future, goes an old adage. So save water and make your own tomorrow.
This is how 20,000 women in Vellore revived a dead river
The entire country has been suffering from deficient rainfall this year and the state of Tamil Nadu has been one of the worst affected.
