Education system must facilitate learning, not be barrier, says Bhagwat; flags regulatory ‘rigidity’

Pune: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has said the education system should act as a facilitator and not a barrier to learning and asserted it was essential to remain rooted in “our basic foundational values” while adapting to changing times. The RSS chief, who was speaking after inaugurating LokSeva E School in Baner here…

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PM Modi embarks on 2-day visit to Kuwait

New Delhi: As he embarked on a two-day visit to Kuwait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India and the Gulf nation have shared interest in peace, security and stability of the West Asian region. Modi’s visit to Kuwait is taking place two weeks after the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria…

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KCR Family Under Siege: Political and Legal Troubles Mount

The political and legal troubles surrounding the Kalvakuntla family, particularly K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), son of Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) founder K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), are intensifying. The Anti-Corruption Bureau’s (ACB)decision to initiate action in the Formula E Race scam against KTR, combined with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filing a money laundering case, marks a…

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Urban Naxals Linked to Rahul Gandhi Yatra

Rahul Gandhi Faces Legal Troubles Amid FIR and Parliamentary Tensions Rahul Gandhi has found himself at the center of legal and political turmoil following allegations of misconduct during a recent yatra. The Delhi Police’s Crime Branch is investigating an FIR lodged against the Congress leader, intensifying the political drama. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has further…

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Why does India fall short at the Oscars?

Indian cinema, with its vibrant storytelling, compelling characters, and cinematic splendour, has often won the hearts of audiences worldwide. From the melodious strains of ‘Naatu Naatu’ to poignant narratives like ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, our country’s films have showcased the richness of its culture and creativity. Yet, when it comes to the Academy Awards, Indian films…

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Maha Kumbh: Akshaya Patra, ISKCON among several others to host ‘bhandaras’ during mega event

Mahakumbh Nagar: Ahead of Maha Kumbh, one of the largest gatherings of Sanatan faith devotees, hundreds of organisations are gearing up to serve free meals to millions of pilgrims as an act of religious merit. These organisations will host ‘bhandaras’ (community feasts) throughout the sprawling fairground, offering free meals to all devotees. While some have…

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Funds devolved to states under 15th Finance Commission higher: FM

Jaislmer: Funds devolved to states under the 15th Finance Commission (2021-2024) is more than what was devolved under the 14th Finance Commission (2015-20), finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. In a pre-budget meeting with states, Sitharaman remarked that because of healthy macroeconomic environment, buoyancy and efficiency in the tax collections, the devolution has increased….

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