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Centre turns on West Bengal funds tap after Suvendu Adhikari’s Delhi visit | India News

KOLKATA: Opening its purse strings for Bengal following chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s maiden visit to New Delhi after assuming office on May 9, the Centre on Friday agreed to release Rs 39,000 crore for schemes under the Union water resources ministry. PM Narendra Modi, during his meeting with Adhikari, also assured of support in implementing…

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UPJEE Polytechnic 2026 registrations end today; admit cards scheduled for release on May 25: Direct link

UPJEE Polytechnic application last date UP JEECUP 2026: The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh will close the online application process for the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (Polytechnic) 2026 today, May 17, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to diploma courses offered by government, aided and private polytechnic institutions across the state can submit their forms…

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‘This is a collective yagya’: Modi on becoming longest serving elected PM – top quotes | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude after surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru‘s record to become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Addressing the NDA leaders’ meeting, the Prime Minister described his tenure as a “spiritual practice” that was not solitary but a “collective yagya”.Here are the top quotes from his address. You have all…

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Five higher education lawsuits to watch in 2026, led by Harvard, NIH and NSF challenges to Trump policies

Five higher education lawsuits to watch in 2026 as Trump policies face major court challenges The Trump administration enters 2026 facing a slate of high-stakes lawsuits that could reshape the legal and financial foundations of US higher education. From research funding and DEI-related grants to campus speech and immigration enforcement, courts are increasingly central to…

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The great Indian school paradox: Government enrolment dominates even as thousands of classrooms stand empty

India’s government school system is not shrinking, it is becoming uneven. Image: AI generated India’s school system, at first glance, appears reassuringly intact. In 2024–25, government schools enrolled 121.6 million students, decisively ahead of 95.9 million in private unaided institutions, suggests government data. By sheer scale, public education still anchors Indian schooling, educating around 25.7…

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‘I’m very happy’: Ex-India captain reacts to Ben Stokes’ shock retirement | Cricket News

Former India captain Ajay Jadeja has backed Ben Stokes’ decision to retire from international cricket, saying the England all-rounder made the “right call” and suggesting the decision reflected his unwillingness to let people outside the dressing room dictate how he should live his life. Stokes announced his retirement after one of the most decorated careers…

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Pakistan 41/2 in 7.3 Overs | PAK vs AUS Live Score, 3rd ODI: Pakistan look to avoid series defeat against Australia with series tied at 1-1

PAK vs AUS Live Score, 3rd ODI: Everything comes down to one game as Pakistan and Australia prepare for a winner-takes-all showdown in the third ODI of the series. With both teams claiming one victory each, the Lahore encounter will decide who walks away with the trophy. Australia chose to bat after winning the toss,…

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Costly textbooks: Are schools forcing private books over NCERT? NHRC issues notice to Centre, states

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Union ministry of education, the Central Board of Secondary Education and chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories over allegations that private schools were prescribing costly textbooks from private publishers in violation of norms.A bench led by NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo took note of…

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