Reforms

UN Security Council Must Be "More Representative": India Calls For Reform

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 7, 2021

In a strong clarion call for the reform of the UN Security Council, India on Friday said the UN''s top organ can deliver effective solutions only if it gives voice to the voiceless rather than "zealously guarding the status quo of the mighty".

Punjab: Committee Formed For Exam Reforms In Higher Education

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 4, 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh formed a committee of university vice-chancellors (VCs) to work out exam reforms and review curriculums for scaling up the quality of higher education in the state in line with the advances taking place across the world.

Punjab CM Sets Up Committee To Work Out Exam Reforms, Review Higher Education Curriculum

Education | Edited by Bishal Kalita | Monday May 3, 2021

Underlining the need to keep up with global transformations in education, the Chief Minister tasked the committee with drafting a plan to bring the state’s education system at par with the world.

Biden Urges US Police Reform By Anniversary Of George Floyd Murder

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 29, 2021

President Joe Biden called on Congress Wednesday to pass sweeping reforms to US policing by the May 25 anniversary of the killing of George Floyd, who died under a white officer's knee last year.

23% Candidates In Phase 8 Bengal Polls Face Criminal Cases: Watchdog

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 23, 2021

Out of the 283 candidates contesting in the last phase of the West Bengal polls, 23 per cent have declared criminal cases against themselves, a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) stated.

Oscars 2021: This Year's List Of Nominees Is More Diverse Than Ever

Entertainment | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 22, 2021

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has drastically reformed its membership in recent years

"Enough Is Enough": UEFA Says Will Ban Clubs Who Take Part In A European Super League

Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 18, 2021

European football's governing body said it had learned that some English, Spanish and Italian clubs might announce a breakaway competition.

Video Game To Fight Racism, Players To Step Into Shoes Of Black Father

World News | Reuters | Thursday April 15, 2021

With calls for police reform and protests across the United States, software engineer Bryant Young is hoping to use virtual reality (VR) to fight racism.

BSE, NSE Shut Due To Ambedkar Jayanti

Business | Edited by Peter Noronha | Wednesday April 14, 2021

Dr Ambedkar is the key architect of India's constitution and is also knownfor his relentless work for social reforms and empowerment of the disadvantaged

Bengal Polls: 28% Phase 6 Candidates Have Criminal Record, Says Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 12, 2021

Of the 306 candidates contesting in the sixth phase of the Bengal Assembly polls, 28 per cent have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a report by poll rights group Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

PM Modi Pays Tributes To Social Reformer Jyotirao Phule

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 11, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to noted social reformer Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary, and said his commitment to reforming the society will continue to inspire future generations.

Biden To Form Commission On Reform Of US Supreme Court: White House

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 9, 2021

President Joe Biden will Friday sign an executive order establishing an expert commission on reform of the powerful US Supreme Court, the White House announced.

Sadhguru Writes To Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Urges Temple Reforms In State

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 2, 2021

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev wrote to Chief Minister EPS and Opposition leader MK Stalin urging them to bring temple reforms in Tamil Nadu. Highlighting the issue of condition of temples in the state, he wrote that over 3 crore Tamils seek this reform.

Indian Army Disbands Military Farms

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 1, 2021

In line with its reform measures, the Army on Wednesday disbanded its military farms after 132 years in service.

What Will A Reformed Champions League Look Like

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 31, 2021

Plans to radically reform the UEFA Champions League are set to be confirmed in April, despite a delay caused by certain leading European clubs looking for more say over commercial rights.