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UGC Chairman Prof M. Jagadesh Kumar told IANS that the launch of the UGC India WhatsApp Channel is a significant step towards fostering a more inclusive and informed higher education landscape.“By embracing technology and utilising a widely used platform, the UGC is modernising its communication strategy and enabling stakeholders to navigate the information on higher education in real-time,” he said.He said that this initiative sets a precedent for leveraging digital tools to enhance accessibility, transparency, and efficiency in education governance.He said that the launch of the UGC India WhatsApp Channel marks a significant leap towards democratising access to crucial information…

Two days before the meeting of its Executive Board and four days before the inauguration of the 141st Session, IOC president Thomas Bach talked about the lack of confidence his organisation had in its affiliated member in India, the IOA.On the second day of the IOC Session on Monday, Bach said he had a good interaction with the newly-elected IOA president PT Usha and said the IOA chief has taken several steps to improve governance.In an interaction with select media on October 10, Bach said the fact that IOA has not appointed a CEO will play a role in India’s…

Lalita also announced her resignation as chairperson of Telangana State Women’s Cooperative Development Corporation Limited.She will be meeting her supporters and workers on Tuesday to decide her future course of action.Lalita, who had quit the Congress to join the BRS just before the 2018 elections is like to re-join the Congress party. She is said to be an aspirant for a party ticket from Nizamabad Urban constituency.Meanwhile, Huzurnagar municipal chairperson Archana Ravi Gelli has also resigned from the BRS and joined the Congress. Along with her, three councillors also resigned from the ruling party.They all joined the Congress party in…

In a public meeting organiaed under the ERCP public awareness campaign, Kharge said that: “Public elected BJP MPs and sent them to Parliament, but these BJP MPs could neither provide money for irrigation schemes nor water to Rajasthan. Not only PM Modi, but all the 25 BJP MPs have betrayed the people of Rajasthan.”The Congress President also praised the public welfare schemes of the Congress government of Rajasthan. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Congress Organization General Secretary K.C Venugopal, State Congress in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, State President Govind Singh Dotasara, Assembly Speaker C.P Joshi and many senior Congress leaders were…

Speaking to reporters, he said: “I will answer to the persons who I am required to. They do not know the proceedings of IT Department. They are speaking like agents. I can’t speak their language being in a responsible post. I can’t speak lightly on court matters. I will fix an auspicious time to give my reply.””I am not a coward. I am not running away. Former CM Blackmail Swamy, Loot Ravi, for everyone, I will give befitting answers. I will reveal their secrets,” Shivakumar, in a indirect attack on JD-S leader and former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy and former BJP…

The clinics, offering a wide variety of medical treatment, medicines, check-ups, etc, were started on October 2, 2022 to serve the people, especially those from the weaker sections of society.To mark the occasion, Mumbai Guardian Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha and top BMC officials like Dr. Sudhakar Shinde, Sanjay Kurhade, Daksha Shah and others launched a public awareness song on the scheme.The song has been composed by Dr. Sanjay Raj with lyrics by Sandeep Surve, and is sung by two medicos Dr. Rahul Joshi and Dr. Neha Rajpal, and a toddler, Dia Wadkar.The Minister said that in the last fortnight, six…

In a glittering ceremony held in Mumbai on Sunday, Meena, a doctorate holder in mass communication, bagged the prestigious award.Describing Meena’s “win” as another feature on Manipuri Cinema, Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Secretary Sunzu Bachaspatimayum congratulated Meena Longjam and her entire crew of ‘Andro Dreams’ on their achievement coming at a time when the state is battling to recover from the unprecedented ethnic strife it has witnessed since May 3.”‘Andro Dreams’ is the story of Laibi, a spirited old woman and her three-decade old all-girls’ football club battling economic challenges, patriarchal system and orthodoxy at Andro, an ancient…

He made the remarks while addressing a felicitation event organised by Jagadguru Sri Revanasiddeswara Siddasimhasana Sri Kaginele Mahasansthan, Kanaka Guru Peetha Mutt Mysore . “People belonging to Backward Castes, Dalits, and minorities should come to the mainstream. More than 70 crore women have travelled under Shakti scheme for free. This scheme boosts tourism, economic activity and increases the GDP of the state. Per capita income of the state has also increased. Each eligible beneficiary family is provided with Rs 50,000 to 60,000 annually by the government which results in financial empowerment of the family,” he said. The Chief Minister said…

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Cricket’s commercial massive strength in India and other member countries was not a consideration for the sport’s return to the Olympic Games after 120-plus years at the Los Angeles Olympics, scheduled in July 2028, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Monday.Cricket was last played in the 1900 edition in Paris as a one-off match between Great Britain and France (a team comprising British nationals and two born in France). Its return to the Olympics was approved by the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai on Monday.According to Bach, the reason the organising committee…

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) MIC English Medium HS, Athanikal, Malappuram, Kerala and Govt Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37 B, Chandigarh qualified for the quarterfinals from Group B and Group A respectively in the 62nd Subroto Cup Inter School International Football Tournament being played at various venues, here.Kerala beat former champions Bangladesh Krida Shiksha Protishthan (BKSP) 4-2 to qualify for the quarterfinals while Chandigarh comprehensively beat Ramakrishna Mission School, Aalo, West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh 4-1 to book their place in the knockout stages of the tournament.At the G.D Goenka Ground, +2 Durga Uchh Vidyalay, Shakti Nagar, Baanka, Bihar overcame…