National Sensitization Workshop on Integrated Teacher Education Programme, National Mission for Mentoring, and National Professional Standards for Teachers Inaugurated

Greater Noida: On June 28, 2024, Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, inaugurated a two-day National Sensitization Workshop focusing on the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), National Mission for Mentoring (NMM), and National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST). The event was held at Gautam…

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Three New Criminal Laws Replace Colonial-Era Codes in India

New Delhi: On Monday, India enacted three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively. These new laws aim to modernize India’s justice system by introducing provisions such as Zero FIR, online registration of police complaints,…

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Spain Overpowers Georgia 4-1 to enter quarterfinals in Euro 2024

Berlin: Spain recovered from an early setback to defeat Georgia 4-1 in the Euro 2024 round of 16 at Cologne’s sold-out Rhein-Energie Stadium late on Sunday, securing their place in the quarterfinals. Spain started aggressively, creating several early chances, but Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili thwarted efforts from Daniel Carvajal and Pedri, while Nico Williams missed narrowly…

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Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Launches Swachhta Pakhwada-2024

New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas kicked off the Swachhta Pakhwada-2024 with an opening ceremony at Shastri Bhawan today. The event marked a significant push towards cleanliness and hygiene under the larger Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative. Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, administered the Swachhta Pledge to all senior…

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England Advances to EURO 2024 Quarterfinals with Dramatic Win Over Slovakia

England: England secured their place in the EURO 2024 quarterfinals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Slovakia in extra time on Sunday at Arena Auf Schalke. Slovakia initially took the lead in the 25th minute with a close-range finish by Ivan Schranz, assisted by David Strelec. However, England equalized dramatically in stoppage time with a spectacular…

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BCCI Announces ₹125 Crore Prize Money for Team India’s T20 World Cup Triumph

New Delhi: In a momentous announcement, Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), declared a staggering prize money of ₹125 crore for Team India following their victorious campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The announcement came shortly after India clinched a thrilling seven-run victory over South…

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Nikunja Bihari Dhal Appointed Additional Chief Secretary to Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar: Senior IAS officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal has been appointed as the Additional Chief Secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, effective from Sunday. Dhal, a 1993-batch Odisha cadre IAS officer, brings a wealth of administrative experience to his new role. He recently served as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the State during…

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Reviews Ongoing Projects in Odisha, Emphasizes Infrastructure Development

Bhubaneswar: Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted a detailed review of ongoing railway projects, focusing particularly on the East Coast Railway (ECoR) jurisdiction. The review meeting, held to assess progress and address challenges, underscored the critical importance of infrastructure development in the region. During the meeting, Vaishnaw emphasized the need to identify and resolve issues…

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