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Number of school teachers crossed 1 crore mark for first time in 2024–25: Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education on Thursday released a fresh report and said the number of school teachers crossed the one crore mark for the first time in 2024–25. The ministry said the student retention rate in schools, Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) increased during 2024-25 session. In the report, the ministry said school dropout rates saw notable reduction during 2024-25 across preparatory, middle and secondary levels.

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PV Sindhu stuns world no. 2 Wang Zhi Yi, advances to BWF World Championships quarter-finals

India’s badminton star PV Sindhu looked in incredible touch as she defeated the world number 2, Wang Zhi Yi, in straight games. Registering a commanding 21-17, 21-15 victory, Sindhu made it to the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships. It is worth noting that this is the first time that Sindhu has made it to the tournament’s quarter-finals since 2019.

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Hridayapoorvam X review: Did Mohanlal’s family drama impress netizens? Know here

The wait for the fans is over. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s new film ‘Hridayapoorvam’ has been released in theatres today. Ever since its trailer was released, the audience seemed eager to watch this film. 

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Indian cabinet approves bid for Commonwealth Games 2030, Ahmedabad named as proposed city

India has taken a decisive step towards hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030, as the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the submission of the country’s official bid. The government has also cleared the signing of the Host Collaboration Agreement and extended its support to the Gujarat government with a grant-in-aid, should the bid be successful.

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Sunita Ahuja breaks silence on divorce rumours with actor Govinda, says ‘No one can separate us’

Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have been in the news for a long time, courtesy of their divorce rumours. The separation rumours have been doing the rounds for a long time, even before Govinda was injured in a misfire. 

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Indore-Ujjain-Pithampur Metro Rail Project gets approval: Check cost, routes and other details

The Madhya Pradesh government has approved the consultancy fee for preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Ujjain-Indore-Pithampur Metro Rail Project. In the first phase, the metro line will connect Shri Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain to Lavkush Square in Indore, while in the second phase it will be extended from Lavkush Square to Pithampur. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav at the Mantralaya on Tuesday. According to reports, the consultancy work has been awarded to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) at a cost of Rs 9 lakh per kilometre, including GST.

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Uttar Pradesh govt to launch ‘No helmet, no fuel’ drive from this date: Safety first, fuel later

Starting September 1 (Monday), the Uttar Pradesh government will roll out a month-long road safety campaign titled ‘No helmet, no fuel’. The initiative, which will continue till September 30 (Tuesday), is aimed at instilling the habit of wearing helmets among two-wheeler riders and pillion passengers to curb road accident fatalities.

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Jammu rain havoc: Will schools, colleges remain closed in the region on Aug 28 due to bad weather? Check here

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced the closure of all educational institutions for the third consecutive day on August 28 due to continuous heavy rainfall. The decision has been taken in the interest of public safety as the region remains under a severe weather alert, as per an official order. “In view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions and in the interest of public safety, it is hereby ordered that all educational institutions, including schools, colleges, universities, coaching centres, and training institutes, shall remain closed tomorrow,” as per the order issued by the Divisional Commissioner of Jammu. 

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Rajnath unveils two stealth frigates: ‘India knows how to give an apt response when security is at stake’

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday commissioned two multi-mission stealth frigates – INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri – and said the role of Navy is not limited to the protection of the sea, but it is also a major pillar of the economic security as Indian energy requirements such as oil, natural gas depend on the security of the region to a great extent.

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Alia Bhatt lashes out at netizens and paparazzi pages for sharing photos of her newly built home Krishna Raj

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s newly built home, Krishna Raj bungalow, has been under construction for months now. Recently, a photo of the home went viral on social media. Now, Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has reacted to the viral photos. 

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