Privatisation won’t ensure quality education, governments must invest more in public institutions: Rahul Gandhi at IIT Madras

Cash handouts emerged as a key factor in recent state elections, with Maharashtra and Jharkhand witnessing parties promising increased direct transfers to voters. While these schemes come at a significant cost to state finances, they are seen as crucial for securing votes, particularly from women.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued precautionary guidelines for students enrolling in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online Learning (OL) programmes. These guidelines, under the UGC Regulations 2020, ensure minimum academic standards. Students are advised to verify the recognition status of institutions on the UGC-DEB website and generate a mandatory DEB-ID for enrolment….

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the 11th time from Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day. He expressed sympathies for those affected by recent natural disasters and praised the security forces. Highlighting the potential of a united India, PM Modi urged collective efforts to achieve prosperity and realise the vision of 2047.

The Washington, D.C., pastor who delivered a liberal sermon during a church service attended by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance is facing fierce backlash from fellow pastors, as well as critics on social media for “weaponizing” the pulpit instead of promoting unity.  “Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is the Bishop of the Episcopal…

Simone Biles is now a seven-time Olympic gold medalist, showing no signs of slowing down in Paris. In her third Olympic Games, Biles has taken home three golds and is going for two more. It’s quite the turnaround from her disappointing 2021, where her schedule took a major hit while she suffered a case of…