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Academics Write To President Over NCERT Textbook Ban, Flag 'Threat To Academic Freedom'
NCERT Book Row: The appeal comes in the backdrop of the Supreme Court's February 26 order banning a chapter titled "The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society", which the court found "offending" and "prima-facie intended towards maligning the Indian Judiciary".
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Faridabad Schools Directed To Ban Reels, Short Videos To Ensure Focused Learning
Faridabad Schools Reel Ban: The decision was taken after it was observed that reels and short videos were being created in some schools for entertainment purposes, adversely impacting classroom activities.
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"Blanket Ban Not Appropriate": Maharashtra Plans Social Media Policy For Minors
The government had constituted a task force on February 2 to study the multi-faceted impact of social media and online gaming on minors including psychological, physical, educational and advertising-related effects.
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Heatwave In Surat: Schools Suspend Outdoor Activities, Enforces Safety Measures
Surat's District Education Department has banned all outdoor school activities due to extreme heat, allowing only indoor activities to protect students from the heatwave.
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"Book Withdrawn": NCERT's Public Apology Over Judiciary Chapter Row
Two weeks after the Supreme Court imposed a blanket ban on a social science textbook with a controversial chapter on the judiciary, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) today issued an unconditional public apology.
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Mixed Reactions As Karnataka Weighs Social Media Ban For Children Under 16
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting his 17th State Budget, has sparked a wide debate after announcing that the government is considering a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.
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Harvard, Yale Among 22 Universities Banned By US For Military Education
The Pentagon is also cutting ties with several think tanks known for defence and national security research.
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Afghan Women Share Stories Of Resilience, Hope Amid Taliban Restrictions
Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada insists women have been rescued from oppression since the Taliban authorities returned to power in 2021, enforcing their strict interpretation of Islamic law.
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NCERT Urges Individuals, Institutions To Return Supreme Court-Banned Textbook
Acting on the court's directions, NCERT has asked all individuals and organisations in possession of the textbook, Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Grade 8 Part 2, to return it immediately.
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Centre Had No Intention Of Disrespecting Judiciary: Minister On NCERT Row
Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his regret today over the inclusion of the controversial chapter on judiciary in schoolbooks, saying he holds the judiciary in "highest regard" and has already taken action in the matter.
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Academics Write To President Over NCERT Textbook Ban, Flag 'Threat To Academic Freedom'
NCERT Book Row: The appeal comes in the backdrop of the Supreme Court's February 26 order banning a chapter titled "The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society", which the court found "offending" and "prima-facie intended towards maligning the Indian Judiciary".
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Faridabad Schools Directed To Ban Reels, Short Videos To Ensure Focused Learning
Faridabad Schools Reel Ban: The decision was taken after it was observed that reels and short videos were being created in some schools for entertainment purposes, adversely impacting classroom activities.
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"Blanket Ban Not Appropriate": Maharashtra Plans Social Media Policy For Minors
The government had constituted a task force on February 2 to study the multi-faceted impact of social media and online gaming on minors including psychological, physical, educational and advertising-related effects.
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Heatwave In Surat: Schools Suspend Outdoor Activities, Enforces Safety Measures
Surat's District Education Department has banned all outdoor school activities due to extreme heat, allowing only indoor activities to protect students from the heatwave.
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"Book Withdrawn": NCERT's Public Apology Over Judiciary Chapter Row
Two weeks after the Supreme Court imposed a blanket ban on a social science textbook with a controversial chapter on the judiciary, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) today issued an unconditional public apology.
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Mixed Reactions As Karnataka Weighs Social Media Ban For Children Under 16
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting his 17th State Budget, has sparked a wide debate after announcing that the government is considering a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.
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Harvard, Yale Among 22 Universities Banned By US For Military Education
The Pentagon is also cutting ties with several think tanks known for defence and national security research.
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Afghan Women Share Stories Of Resilience, Hope Amid Taliban Restrictions
Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada insists women have been rescued from oppression since the Taliban authorities returned to power in 2021, enforcing their strict interpretation of Islamic law.
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NCERT Urges Individuals, Institutions To Return Supreme Court-Banned Textbook
Acting on the court's directions, NCERT has asked all individuals and organisations in possession of the textbook, Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Grade 8 Part 2, to return it immediately.
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Centre Had No Intention Of Disrespecting Judiciary: Minister On NCERT Row
Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his regret today over the inclusion of the controversial chapter on judiciary in schoolbooks, saying he holds the judiciary in "highest regard" and has already taken action in the matter.
