SIR & Emergency in, secularism out: What is the row over NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbook?
The book now carries portions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the Emergency period of 1975-77. But the definition of the word Preamble and the words ‘secular’ and ‘secularism’ are no longer part of the book.
CBSE three language policy: Classes 7-9 students can continue with existing subject combination
The clarification comes weeks after a CBSE circular mandated that from July, students entering Class 9 must study three languages, with at least two being Indian languages, in line with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF).
Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Police recreate fatal fall at Lohagad Fort using dummy, examine Siya Goyal’s role
Pune Police recreated the Lohagad Fort crime scene by dropping a dummy 400 feet to study Ketan Agarwal’s fatal fall. The exercise aims to determine Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary’s roles.
Nihang Sikhs clash with police, breach barricades at Himachal-Uttarakhand border, Dehradun on alert
The Uttarakhand police at the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border have been on alert, as a section of the Nihang Sikh jatha attempted to breach police security to continue their march towards Hemkund Sahib.
India, US hold closed-door talks on AI, chips, critical minerals to deepen tech ties
The embassy said the roundtable focused on strengthening the investment environment and expanding bilateral cooperation on AI.
‘Melody’ Poll?: Will Italian PM Giorgia Meloni contest election from Delhi? This is what her minister said
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has recalled a humorous moment from her 2023 India visit when Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani joked that she could win a Delhi election
Bharat Tiwari encounter case: Seers join massive protest, demand murder charges, strict action against accused officials
The protests have spread far and wide to include seers (sants) seeking justice for Tiwari. They have demanded for strict action against the police officials involved including murder charges against them.
Ram Temple Donation Theft Case: FIR lodged against 8 persons, all arrested, say reports
A FIR has been registered in Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case. The temple trust has filed the FIR under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
EVs, CNG vehicles to be cheaper in Haryana as govt waives MV Tax, can it cut Delhi emissions?
The Haryana government has introduced a new tax incentive scheme which will replace old commercial vehicles with cleaner, greener and next-generation transport alternatives across the areas in the National Capital Region included in Haryana.
Commercial LPG supply restored to pre-crisis level as govt withdraws restrictions
The Centre has restored non-domestic LPG supplies to pre-crisis levels after easing concerns over disruptions caused by tensions in the Middle East.