July 9, 2026

2026

Parliamentary panel says CUET ill suited for universities like JNU | Delhi News

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New Delhi: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has questioned whether MCQ-based entrance tests are appropriate for humanities and social science disciplines, expressing concern that the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) may limit institutions such as Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in fulfilling their statutory mandate of ensuring socio-economic and regional diversity in admissions.The observations were made in…

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Ask what people can do, not what degree they old

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Anyone who has sat through a conference on AI and education in India knows how it goes. Someone cites the National Education Policy. Someone else brings up Finland. Everyone agrees that rote learning is a problem, that critical thinking matters, that change is long overdue. The session wraps up, the minutes get circulated, and by…

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$300 billion, sanctions relief, Hormuz reopening: What Tehran gets, what Washington gains from peace deal MoU

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The US-Iran peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlines a sweeping framework aimed at ending military confrontation, opening the Strait of Hormuz, releasing Iran’s frozen assets and providing $ 300 billion for reconstrction and opening the door for long-term negotiations. While the agreement still requires a final deal within 60 days, both sides stand to gain…

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India-US trade deal: PM Modi, Trump push for ‘balanced, commercially meaningful’ pact at earliest

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Trade negotiations between India and the United States are set to gain momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held wide-ranging talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. Seeking to advance discussions on the trade pact, the two leaders directed officials to work towards concluding a balanced, mutually beneficial and…

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Ram Mandir donations under scrutiny: RJD MP sends legal notice amid irregularity allegations | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya on Thursday received a legal notice from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh seeking detailed disclosures on donations received by the Ram Mandir and how those funds have been spent.The notice comes amid a political row over allegations of financial irregularities in the…

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Making music for movies was not the intention; it just happened: AR Rahman | Hindi Movie News

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AR Rahman reveals his career wasn’t planned but driven by artistic fulfillment, leading to global acclaim. He embraced opportunities, prioritizing creative satisfaction over commercial ambition. Now, he finds purpose in educating others in music, viewing success as inspiring long-time fans and younger generations. Looking back on a career that has taken him from being a…

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