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West Bengal has finally joined the Centre's PM SHRI schools scheme, a move that follows the BJP's electoral success in the state. This initiative aims to upgrade government schools nationwide. Previously, the state government had resisted, citing concerns over state autonomy. The Union government had previously paused funds for states refusing to sign

In a surprising turn of events, Delhi University has suspended Susan Elias's appointment as the principal of St Stephen's College, attributing the decision to non-compliance with UGC regulations. The university revealed that the selection process failed to include necessary expert nominations, particularly those from the vice-chancellor, which ultimately invalidated her appointment.

Bachelors in Indian cities face widespread informal housing restrictions, including scrutiny over guests and late entries, despite paying equal rent. While no law explicitly bars them, legal challenges cite constitutional rights to equality, liberty, and privacy. Societies' powers to frame rules don't typically extend to blanket bans on unmarried individuals, with restrictions needing legal validity and due process.

Small Families Rise From 47% To 52% In 10 Yrs

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged €23 billion in new investments for Africa, emphasizing mutual respect and sovereignty in a renewed partnership. Kenyan President William Ruto echoed this sentiment, stressing that future cooperation must be built on equality and mutually beneficial investment, not dependency. This marks a significant shift from France's historical influence in its former colonies.

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Netflix's famed cultural memo champions results over mere effort, challenging traditional workplaces that reward busyness. It advocates for 'talent density' and autonomy, urging managers to assess tasks by their impact rather than time spent. This approach, though sometimes uncomfortable, remains relevant for boosting genuine productivity by focusing on tangible achievements.

A pregnant 15-yr-old’s ordeal again underscored the conceptual flaw in our abortion law. MTP law, despite amendments, makes terminating pregnancy an arbitrary process. Everyone has a say, except the woman