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UGC Launches Mentoring Initiative to Strengthen School Education

December 02, 2025

UGC Mentoring Initiative to Strengthen School Education

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a major initiative to connect higher education expertise with school-level teaching, aiming to elevate teacher capability across the country. Under the directive, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) will nominate experienced faculty members to serve as mentors for school teachers. This move aligns with the National Mission for Mentoring envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises continuous professional growth for educators through collaborative support.

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CBIC’s GST and Customs Pavilion Wins Gold at IITF 2025

December 02, 2025

CBIC’s GST & Customs Pavilion Wins Gold for Public Outreach at IITF 2025

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has been awarded the Gold Prize in the ‘Public Outreach and Communication’ category at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025. The recognition applauds CBIC’s innovative, interactive and citizen-centric approach in showcasing GST and customs reforms to the public.

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Prem Kumar Set to Become Speaker of Bihar Assembly

December 02, 2025

Prem Kumar Ready to Become Speaker of Bihar Assembly

Bihar is preparing for a smooth leadership transition in the state legislature as senior BJP leader Prem Kumar emerges as the uncontested candidate for the post of Speaker. With the ruling NDA extending unanimous support and the opposition declining to field a nominee, his election is widely expected to be a procedural formality during the Assembly session.

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Odisha Inaugurates 36th Konark Festival and 15th International Sand Art Festival

December 02, 2025

Odisha CM Inaugurates 36th Konark and 15th International Sand Art Festivals

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 36th Konark Festival and the 15th International Sand Art Festival, marking the start of five days of vibrant cultural festivities. These twin events celebrate the state’s artistic heritage, bringing together renowned performers, sculptors and tourists from across India and abroad.

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Supreme Court’s New Aravalli Definition Sparks Ecological Concerns

December 02, 2025

Why the 100-Metre Rule for Aravalli Hills Has Alarmed Environmental Experts

The Supreme Court’s decision to adopt the Centre’s proposed 100-metre elevation benchmark for defining the Aravalli hills has created widespread concern among environmentalists, urban planners and scientific bodies. Although the ruling currently applies only to mining regulations, experts believe the definition could significantly influence future land-use decisions across Delhi-NCR, potentially excluding vast ecologically sensitive ridge systems from legal protection.

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