Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
31 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
'Creativity, innovation essential': Scholar Danino warns against fear in textbook writing after NCERT rowAcademic Michel Danino warns Supreme Court orders on a removed NCERT textbook chapter could stifle creativity. He believes this will discou...
28 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Didn't expect row over chapter on judiciary; content was correct, we stand by it: NCERT scholar DaninoNCERT academic Michel Danino stands by a controversial Class 8 textbook chapter on the judiciary. He states the content was correct and did...
28 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Laptops, tablets, learning apps in schools across U.S. facing backlashes. Here's whyIn Los Angeles, concerned parents last year formed a group, Schools Beyond Screens, and pressured the district by speaking out at school bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Finland plans tougher language, income rules for international studentsFinland is proposing stricter rules for international students, including enhanced language proficiency checks before arrival and delayed f...
19 May, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Belarus eyes deeper BRICS partnership, strengthens India ties for multipolar worldBelarus eyes full BRICS membership, seeking a multipolar world order. The nation is deepening its strong relationship with India. Key areas...
15 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Your in-hand salary may not change under the new labour code yet, know whySalaried employees are yet to see benefits from the new labour codes due to delayed state-level implementation. While some aspects like ESI...
09 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Goa govt unveils draft AI policy with aim to position state as global hub for high-tech innovationGoa's government has unveiled its draft Artificial Intelligence policy. The plan aims to make the state a technology hub. A key proposal is...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
India Inc salary restructuring: How new labour codes and income tax rules will impact take-home pay and retirement savingsSalaried employees face uncertainty as new labor codes and tax rules loom. Companies are preparing for changes, but widespread implementati...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Punjab and Haryana High Court bars judicial officers from using AI tools to write judgmentsJudicial officers in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh are now prohibited from using AI tools like ChatGPT for writing judgments and conducti...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Karnataka taps the brakes on screen time with draft policy to curb student mobile addictionThe Karnataka government is taking proactive steps to combat the challenges of excessive digital engagement among students with its newly p...
01 Apr, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Boost English, says draft education policyThe dominance of English, the draft NEP 2019 says, has resulted in marginalisation of large sections of society based on language.
06 Jun, 2019, 11.24 AM IST
The Mozart of Madras and his subtle strains of political messagingShould one dismiss his earlier Tweet as unrelated to the language debate, this one proved the Mozart was not just clued in, but was investe...
04 Jun, 2019, 09.36 PM IST
Draft National Education Policy ready: JavadekarThe Central government had constituted K Kasturirangan committee to prepare draft for the new NEP 2017.
15 Dec, 2018, 04.24 PM IST
Another committee to draft National Education PolicyRajput was a member of the TSR Subramanian committee on education and also the NCERT chief under the Vajpayee regime.
16 Dec, 2016, 12.43 AM IST
New draft education policy by December: HRD Minister Smriti IraniIrani said that on how new education policy should take shape, she was holding meetings with education minister of every state and district...
26 Sep, 2015, 06.22 PM IST
- Govt drafting policy on sex education
Amid a raging controversy over sex education in schools, Delhi government is drafting a policy on the issue.
23 Jul, 2007, 08.59 PM IST