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The government said that NEP reiterates the RTE Act’s 29 (2) (f) provision that mother tongue be considered a medium of instruction where possible. NEP, while laying emphasis on promotion of Indian languages, does not make any language compulsory. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k6TAxs

A video of a conversation between Speaker C P Joshi and chief minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav has gone viral in which Joshi was heard talking about a close shave of the government. The speaker was heard saying that if 30 MLAs had gone, the situation would have been tough. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hVniDo

An IPL franchise generally has 25-28 players in its squad and at least 10-15 members in support staff besides the executives. TOI understands that each IPL franchise will have to organize its own bio-bubble upon reaching UAE about month ahead of the tournament. In that case, limiting the squad could be a bone of contention. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fg1gd0

Varalakshmi Vratam fasting rules are very strict and this vrat is mostly observed by married woman (sumangalis) for the well being of their husband, children, and other family members. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33dg0XQ

Cognizant’s number of employees at the end of the second quarter dropped to levels last seen at the end of 2018 as the company embarked on a massive cost cutting programme leading to a firing of about 7,000 employees. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hX3901

TN plus one result 2020 to be released today i.e., July 31, 2020. Along with the TN DGE’s website, the TN plus one result 2020 will be available on the following websites — tnresults.nic.in, tnresults.in, dge1.tn.nic.in, and dge2.tn.nic.in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39JwRCL

Joe Biden's campaign on Thursday announced launch of its outreach to the influential Indian-Americans in 14 languages, reflecting the linguistic diversity of an ethnic community, which is being sought after by both Democratic and Republican Party in the key battleground states. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/3ggUMvR

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An analysis of the data reveals that 28.5 lakh more caesarean sections were done in private hospitals across the country in 2018 than the acceptable international ratio of normal to caesarean births. The average extra cost of each such procedure comes to about Rs 18,000. This means that the 28.5 lakh extra caesarean deliveries cost a total of Rs 5,130 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gf3N8L

The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcBm3s

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President Donald Trump on Thursday raised the idea of delaying the US elections scheduled for November 3, 2020 claiming that mail voting would be rife with fraud. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/31i9jBh

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30bOnfN

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gioFf9

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ezIn

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggIC6b

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/312Wk6b

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A Mumbai-based advocate-cum-PIL petitioner on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking disbanding of the inquiry commission formed to look into the encounter killings of gangster Vikas Dubey . Ghanshyam Upadhyay filed an application alleging bias against both Justice Chauhan and ex-DGP K L Gupta. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DiZEBV

Prem Chand, now 76 years old, was charged after sample of haldi (turmeric) taken from his shop in a village in Sonepat district in 1982 by a food inspector along with a medical officer was found adulterated. The report of the public analyst revealed that it contained four living meal worms and two liveweevils. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30e3sNN

Children will be exposed to different languages early on but with a particular emphasis on the mother tongue, starting from the foundational stage onwards. All languages will be taught in an enjoyable and interactive style, said Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XesDOl

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The IPL governing council is contemplating postponing the date of the tournament’s final from Nov 8 to 10 and allow its stakeholders – especially broadcaster Star India – to make further use of the Diwali week. A final decision in this regard will be taken when the GC meets in the next three days. If the delay is confirmed Indian team will fly for Aus after IPL from UAE. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2D0sbfP

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West Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra passed away at a city hospital in the early hours of Thursday. He was 78. Sources at the private hospital where Mitra was admitted to said he died due to heart and age-related ailments. Mitra passed away around 1.30 am. The hospital said he had tested negative for COVID-19. Mitra is survived by his wife and son. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3femHuZ

The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOwJ9P

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Yes Bank, which faced a crisis in March this year on account of bad debts, has substantial loans due from the Anil Ambani group, to which it had an exposure of close to Rs 12,000 crore. In the last two decades, the Anil Ambani group expanded aggressively in new businesses raising high levels of debt. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xakrib

Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30c8r1w

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TikTok, the blocked Chinese app controlled by internet giant ByteDance, is understood to have told the government that the company is ready to set up data centres in India to store user information locally even as it denied any breach of user privacy and integrity, emphasising that its operations always adhered to local laws and regulations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30Yxc0i

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is all set to announce the results of the Maharashtra SSC annual board examinations 2020 on the official website of the Board at around 1 pm today. Students who appeared in the MSBSHSE 10th Board Exam 2020 are advised to stay connected with the TimesofIndia.com to get all the latest updates on the result declaration, pass percentage, toppers list and other details. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33anF9n

This year, around 5.34 lakh students appeared for the Odisha state board matric annual examinations 2020. Finally, all the students who are eagerly waiting for their result will be able to check their scores online on the official website of the Board. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BHO8Qe

Australia's love of beachside living will become more precarious as wave movements change, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BCDr1a

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At least three Iranian missiles landed near the Al Dhafra airbase in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday (July 28) after a military exercise carried out by Iran Revolutionary Guards.  from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/309Asqx

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Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9jixw

Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dcnn6M

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Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7LHEi

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dgw000

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ffpzYI

Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7k7s4

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Pedro Sánchez says most areas are safer than the UK, and he hopes for a rethink on the Covid rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g4I03i

In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jI3ipI

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The trials, both announced on Monday, are the first late-stage studies supported by the Trump administration's effort to speed development of measures against the novel coronavirus, adding to hope that an effective vaccine will help end the pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2P10S7t

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The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CT45n9

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British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6dgih

Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X20j1G

Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hGHoBh

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The US says it has closed its consulate in Chengdu, China. China ordered the consulate closed in retaliation for a US order to shut down the Chinese Consulate in Houston last week. State Department said the consulate suspended operations on Monday and expressed disappointment at China's decision. The US would try to continue its outreach through its other missions in China. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hQwbOX

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More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OWed0H

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It is high time the BCCI starts sharing what it has in mind for this year's edition with the franchises at the earliest. Franchises still haven't 'officially' heard from the BCCI on the matter and there is concern among them. TOI spoke to team owners and officials to find out what are their worries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30OfjBj

Aditya Puri, HDFC Bank’s managing director who’s slotted to retire in about three months, last week sold about 74 lakh shares of the bank worth about Rs 843 crore, exchange disclosures showed. This is the second instance of Puri selling HDFC Bank shares this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WZjJnJ

Changing the last minute strategy of protests under 'Save Democracy-Save Constitution' campaign in Rajasthan, state Congress PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasara on Sunday announced that the party shall not be protesting outside Raj Bhawan in the state on Monday as proposed earlier, but the nationwide protest shall continue as per the earlier plan. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hHQvSv

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China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/301V5Vy

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Daily Covid-19 cases in India went past 50,000 for the first time on Sunday even as the total caseload crossed 14 lakh, capping the deadliest week of the pandemic so far, when total cases grew by 28% and the death toll jumped by 19%. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/30N2irD

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