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In a bold and inspiring move to enhance sports excellence, GD Goenka University has unveiled a significant initiative offering ₹1 crore in sports scholarships to deserving students, contingent on Neeraj Chopra winning a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This pledge highlights the university’s unwavering commitment to fostering athletic talent and supporting exceptional achievements in sports.
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has issued a critical travel advisory for Indian nationals, including students, in Bangladesh due to escalating unrest in the country. The advisory urges Indians to exercise extreme caution, avoid non-essential travel, and remain vigilant amidst the ongoing turmoil.
In a significant move to enhance bilateral relations, Indian President Droupadi Murmu has called for deeper educational ties with New Zealand. This statement, reported by RNZ, boosts the already strong relationship between the two countries.
A Class 9 student from southwest Delhi’s Najafgarh has been detained for allegedly stealing gold from his mother to buy an iPhone for his girlfriend.
Approximately 30 teachers suspended from their duties have been reinstated in a significant development. According to Kalimpong online news reports, this decision follows a comprehensive investigation and review of their cases, resulting in their clearance from all charges.
The central government has called on four states—Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Kerala—to enforce the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which mandates that private unaided schools reserve 25% of their seats for children from disadvantaged and economically weaker sections.
Delhi University has announced that guest faculty appointments will now be restricted to cases of leave vacancies. This decision ensures a more structured and accountable process for hiring guest faculty.