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Despite mounting controversy over the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube remained committed to her mission of improving education in Limpopo during her ministerial visit on Monday. The minister, who has voiced her opposition to certain aspects of the Bela Bill, prioritised her support for the province’s education system over engaging in political debates.
In an unexpected development, Mumbai University's senate elections have been postponed for the second time in just 13 months. The decision, announced a mere 48 hours before voting was set to begin, has left students, faculty, and staff in confusion and frustration.
In a landmark ruling, the Gauhati High Court has annulled the appointments of 935 police constables in Nagaland due to irregularities in the recruitment process. The court found that the recruitment, which took place between January 2018 and October 2019, occurred without the necessary advertisements, leading to allegations of favouritism and violations of procedural guidelines.
Saudi Arabia has become the first country in the world to launch autonomous air taxi operations, marking a monumental step in urban air mobility.
Assam is currently enduring an intense heatwave, compelling local authorities to implement urgent measures to safeguard public health. In Dibrugarh, the District Magistrate has revised school timings in response to soaring temperatures, adjusting the start of the school day to 6:30 AM instead of the usual 9:00 AM.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has inaugurated a pioneering Diabetes Research Centre, marking a significant stride in the fight against the disease. The centre, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), aims to address the escalating challenges of diabetes through cutting-edge research and innovation.
Students at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai are staging protests following the suspension of PhD scholar Ramadas Prini Sivanandan, who has been barred from entering any TISS campus for two years.