Critical of NTA, panel says return to pen-paper tests | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The parliamentary standing committee on education has said National Testing Agency’s (NTA) handling of entrance examinations in 2024 “has not inspired much confidence” and recommended a shift towards pen-and-paper based tests along with a nationwide blacklist of firms involved in exam irregularities.On pen-and-paper based tests, the panel said there are several models…

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Chinese national released; cops find immigration violations by hotels, homestays, houseboats | India News

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: A 29-year-old Chinese national accused of violating visa rules by travelling to J&K and Ladakh without permission was questioned for a second day on Monday, before being released in the evening. Meanwhile, fresh police searches revealed more foreign nationals staying in Kashmir Valley’s hotels, homestays and houseboats that had failed to report their…

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‘New energy after Bihar mandate’: PM Modi meets NDA MPs; vows to ‘leave no stone unturned’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his meeting with Bihar’s NDA MPs in Parliament has filled him with “new energy” following the alliance’s “historic victory” in the recent assembly elections.In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “After the historic victory in the Bihar assembly elections, the meeting today…

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Mandaviya defends Labour Codes, flags safeguards for women tea workers in Assam | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday defended the four Labour Codes in the Lok Sabha, citing their impact on women workers, particularly in Assam’s tea plantations, amid opposition’s criticism that the reforms dilute labour protections. His remarks came in response to questions on implementation and safeguards under the Codes.Responding to a…

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Punjab: Congress suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu after her ‘Rs 500 crore suitcase’ charge | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Punjab Congress on Monday suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu after she claimed that someone who wishes to become party’s chief ministerial face in Punjab has to offer a suitcase of Rs 500 crore in the party.“Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu is hereby suspended from the primary membership of the party with immediate effect,” Party’s…

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Vande Mataram debate: Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘chronology’ jab at Centre; questions PM Modi’s ‘selective’ history | India News

[ad_1] NEW DLEHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha, alleging that his recent speech during the Vande Mataram anniversary debate lacked ‘facts’ and historical details. While acknowledging the PM’s oratory, she said he “falls weak on the facts,” and went on to take a “chronology”…

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‘Only two reasons’: Priyanka Gandhi targets government over Vande Matram debate; brings in ‘Bengal election’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Prime Minister and claimed that the Centre wanted the discussion on Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha to serve its poll prospects in the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal.During her address in the Lok Sabha, Priyanka said that…

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