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10 New Cases of Omicron Variant Reported from Karnataka, Delhi and Gujarat to Take Country Tally to 83
Karnataka, Delhi and Gujarat reported five, four and one fresh cases of the Omicron variant to take the total to eight, ten and five respectively
Foundational Literacy Index: West Bengal Tops Chart, Bihar at Bottom in Large States Category
The top-scoring regions are Kerala (67.95) and West Bengal (58.95) in small and large states, respectively.
Vijay Diwas: PM Modi Pays Respects at National War Memorial, Merges 4 Victory Torches in Eternal Flame
Four victory torches (vijay mashaals), which were taken across the country during the last one year, were merged into the memorial's eternal flame by the prime minister.
Year Ender 2021: Teachers Who Ensued Education for Underprivileged Despite Schools Closure
Here is a list of teachers and their innovations that saved hundreds of kids from dropping out of school amid the covid-19 led school closure.
Education Ministry Likely to Uniform Marking Rules for 10th, 12th Exams Across State & Central Boards
AIU which grants equivalence to foreign degrees has been reportedly entrusted with the task of ensuring there is equivalence in class 10 and 12 boards across states.
CBSE Discontinues Checking OMR Sheet on Same Day
CBSE 10th, 12th Result 2021: This has come after many teachers had highlighted errors in the OMR sheets, and question paper. Teachers had earlier debated that the OMR sheets should be evaluated digitally
Doubts of Bengal, Punjab Govts on Enhanced BSF Jurisdiction Ill-founded: MoS Home
The Union government had in October issued a notification extending the jurisdiction of the border force in West Bengal, Punjab and Assam from the existing 15 kms to 50 kms from the front.
Osmania University Students Protest Fee Hike, VC Assures Reimbursement for Low-Income Students
Osmania University VC assured that students from lower-income backgrounds will be able to avail the same fee through the fee reimbursement scheme.
Any Ban Selectively Targeting Indian Sailors Unacceptable: India Told China
Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the government had taken note of a few media reports earlier on the subject.
Omicron’s Immune Escape Very High, Says CSIR's Top Scientist; Warns Against Rapid Rise in Cases But All Mild
Dr Anurag Agrawal also says people who got their second dose 6-9 months ago should be given a third shot, and elderly and health workers should be considered for a booster dose.
IIIT-Delhi to Offer Free Education, Internship for Underprivileged Students
Apart from free UG, PG courses, candidates who satisfy certain requirements will also be eligible to join Fast Retailing in Japan or UNIQLO in India to help leverage the skills they develop during their studies.
IIT Palakkad to Skill 2 Million Young Indians in Cyber-physical Technologies
IIT Palakkad Bootcamp will be covered in 12 hours over a weekend. The training material will include video, audio, PowerPoint presentations, and reading materials, among others.
No Grace Marks for CBSE 12th Accounts Students, Board Warns Against 'Fake' Circular
CBSE denies error in accountancy exam, says no grace marks will be awarded.
75,000 Deaths in UK by April With 'Tidal Wave' of Omicron? Warnings Push Govt on Curbs, Booster
UK PM Boris Johnson said cases of the highly transmissible variant are doubling every two to three days in Britain, and 'there is a tidal wave of omicron coming.'
Delhi Environment Minister to Hold Meet on Dec 13 to Review Air Pollution Situation
The city government had on December 2 announced the closure of all schools in the national capital till further orders.
Summit for Democracy: PM Calls for United Efforts to Shape Global Norms for Social Media, Cryptocurrencies
PM Modi started by saying that he is proud to represent the world's largest democracy at the Summit for Democracy.