Texas approves Bible-based curriculum in public grade schools
The Texas State Board of Education voted to incorporate Bible teachings in certain grades of public grade schools. CBS News’ Jason Allen has the latest on the controversial decision.
The Texas State Board of Education voted to incorporate Bible teachings in certain grades of public grade schools. CBS News’ Jason Allen has the latest on the controversial decision.
The Group of Ministers (GoM) decides to recommend waiving GST on health and term life insurance premiums for senior citizens, with a focus on providing financial relief. The GST Council will finalize the decision, but premiums over Rs 5 lakh for non-senior citizens will still attract 18% GST.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released sample papers for skill education subjects for the 2024-25 academic year. Available for classes 9 through 12 on cbseacademic.nic.in, these papers help students prepare for the CBSE Board Exams, scheduled for mid-February. While skill education papers are now accessible, main subject sample papers are expected soon….
India is set to resume free trade negotiations with the UK and EU, aiming to counter protectionist policies by Trump. Important talks with trade ministers are scheduled, and India shows commitment by reducing some tariffs and considering bilateral investment treaty changes.
Sonam Wangchuk, along with 173 others advocating for Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, was detained by Delhi Police at the Singhu border. They began an indefinite hunger strike in protest. Political leaders and supporters condemned the detentions, calling for the protection of Ladakhi cultural identity.
Linda McMahon, the former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO, was offically sworn in to serve as the next Secretary of Education under President Donald Trump, who seeks to “immediately” close the department during his term. The Senate confirmed McMahon to head the Department of Education on Monday evening 51-45, along party lines, the final hurdle…