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The legal battle for former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid took a new turn today, July 24th. The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Delhi Police, seeking their response on Khalid's bail plea. This comes after a trial court rejected his second bail application in May, labelling it the final chance.
Schools in Jammu and Kashmir's Kashmir division and the summer zones of the Jammu division have implemented a new schedule to cope with the scorching heatwave. The revised timings require schools to begin at 8 am and end at 1 pm for students, with staff working until 2 pm. This change, however, has sparked mixed reactions from stakeholders.
Parra Village Panchayat organized a formal function on July 21 to felicitate students who had excelled academically during the academic year. Nearly 100 students from Parra were honoured for their outstanding scholarly achievements in an event that was both celebratory and inspiring.
China has successfully launched the X-ray Space Telescope (XST), a state-of-the-art satellite designed to delve into the mysteries of the universe. According to Xinhuanet, the launch, conducted by the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on July 22, marks a significant advancement in China's space science program.
The highlight of the announcements was the introduction of the 'Anusandhan National Research Fund.' This fund is set to promote fundamental research and assist in developing prototypes, thereby boosting innovation and scientific advancement.
In her Union Budget announcement for the fiscal year 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the urgent need to strengthen India’s healthcare infrastructure.
The Madras High Court has ruled that schools cannot withhold transfer certificates (TCs) from students due to unpaid fees. The court stressed that a TC is a child's fundamental right, crucial for their educational progression, and must not be used as leverage by schools to collect pending fees.