Quality education cannot be achieved through privatisation and financial incentives, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Saturday, underlining the importance of governments spending more on education and strengthening public institutions. In a conversation with IIT Madras students held sometime back, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha talked on a host of issues including on the changes he would want to initiate to improve the education system. “I believe it is one of the foremost responsibilities of any government to guarantee quality education to its people. This cannot be achieved through privatisation and financial incentives. “We need to spend a…
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The armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, released a video on Saturday of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza since its October 2023 attack. In the undated, three-and-a-half-minute video recording that AFP has not been able to verify, 19-year-old soldier Liri Albag called in Hebrew for the Israeli government to secure her release. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a campaign group for relatives of those abducted, said Albag’s family has not authorized publication of the video. “We appeal to the prime minister, world leaders and all decision-makers: it’s time to take decisions as if it were your…
The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest spiritual gatherings in the world, is set to take place in 2025 at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Millions of devotees from across the globe are expected to attend this grand festival to seek blessings and take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. If you’re planning to be part of this divine event, preparation is key to ensuring a smooth and fulfilling experience. Here are seven essential travel tips for pilgrims attending Maha Kumbh 2025: 1. Plan and Book Early Accommodation and travel arrangements during…
Seoul: Samsung Display, a screen-making subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, said on Sunday it will unveil a versatile lineup of foldable and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays at the upcoming CES 2025, aiming to expand its presence beyond smartphones into the IT and automotive sectors. The company’s flagship foldable panels for IT devices and cutting-edge display solutions for vehicles will be featured at its showroom during the annual US tech show, which starts from Tuesday for a four-day run in Las Vegas, reports Yonhap news agency. Building on its expertise as the supplier of foldable screens for Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Z…
AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli, back as India’s captain in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma, made headlines on Day 3 of the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground with an on-field gesture that sent social media buzzing. Kohli silenced a section of Australian fans with a mock ‘sandpaper’ banter, referencing the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal involving Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft. The Incident The controversy erupted after videos surfaced showing a piece of paper or cloth popping out of an Indian player’s shoe, sparking allegations of improper conduct. Australian fans in the…
Quality education cannot be achieved through privatisation and financial incentives, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Saturday, underlining the importance of governments spending more on education and strengthening public institutions. In a conversation with IIT Madras students held sometime back, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha talked on a host of issues including on the changes he would want to initiate to improve the education system. “I believe it is one of the foremost responsibilities of any government to guarantee quality education to its people. This cannot be achieved through privatisation and financial incentives. “We need to spend a…
Have to meet but behind the scenes The matter is of the state headquarters of the ruling party, where a Netaji serving in the spokesperson room was seen trying to meet the old chief. Not that meeting the old chief was a big deal, but Netaji was seen avoiding meeting in public. Netaji kept waiting with his gaze to meet the old chief in private. Once the opportunity came, but when the comrades clashed, Netaji was seen distancing himself from the old chief. State officials also have to become District President. There is a huge competition in BJP to become…
Virendra Gahwai, Bilaspur. Manoj Aggarwal, owner of M/s Shankar Rice Products in village Keshala located in Bilha block of the district, has been accused of selling custom milled paddy to a private trader. Revenue department officials investigated the matter and caught the mill owner red handed. Collector Avnish Sharan has issued a notice to the mill owner and sought his reply. Let us tell you that if a satisfactory reply is not received within two days, punitive action will be taken against M/s Shankar Rice Products owner Manoj Aggarwal and the registration of the rice mill can also be cancelled.…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore on Sunday, January 5, at approximately 12:15 PM in Delhi. According to an office press release, The Prime Minister is to take a ride on the Namo Bharat Train at around 11:15 AM from Sahibabad RRTS Station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station. Namo Bharat Corridor PM Modi will inaugurate the 13 km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar, valued at approximately Rs 4,600 crore. This marks Delhi’s first Namo Bharat connectivity, enhancing regional…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the additional 13 kilometer phase of ‘Namo Bharat Corridor’ today. This phase is between Sahibabad and New-Ashok Nagar. With this inauguration, Namo Bharat train will enter Delhi for the first time. A 42 km stretch is already operational between Sahibabad and Meerut South in the corridor. These include 9 stations. With this 13 kilometer phase, the corridor will be expanded to 55 kilometers. A total of 11 stations will come within a radius of 55 kilometers. The expansion of the corridor will establish new dimensions for regional connectivity in the times to come. The…