CBSE cracks down on dummy schools: Affiliation of 21 schools withdrawn, six schools downgraded
Of the 21 schools whose affiliation has been withdrawn, 16 are in Delhi while five of them are in Rajasthan's coaching hubs Kota and Sikar
CBSE cracks down on 'dummy' schools: Affiliation of 21 schools withdrawn, six schools downgraded
New Delhi: In a crackdown on 'dummy' admissions, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday withdrew affiliation of 21 schools and downgraded six schools from senior secondary to secondary level, officials said. The move comes following a surprise inspection at the schools in Rajasthan and Delhi in September during which several lapses were found, they said. The practice of dummy or non-attending admissions contradicts the core mission of school education, compromising students' foundational growth. To address this issue, we are taking a decisive action to combat the proliferation of dummy schools and send a clear message to all affiliated institutions to resist the lure of accepting dummy or non-attending admissions, CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta said. He said the vital observations of the surprise inspection committees regarding the irregularities observed during the inspections were communicated as a report to the respective schools. The replies submitted by the schools were examined in detail by the Board. Based on the inspection findings and supported by videographic evidence, affiliation of 21 schools was withdrawn and six schools were downgraded from senior secondary to secondary level, he added. Of the 21 schools whose affiliation has been withdrawn, 16 are in Delhi while five of them are in Rajasthan's coaching hubs -- Kota and Sikar.
Rajasthan: 12 killed, 30 injured as bus rams into flyover wall
Jaipur: Twelve people died and around 30 passengers got injured after a private bus crashed into the wing wall of a flyover in Rajasthans Sikar district on Tuesday afternoon, police said. District Superintendent of Police Bhuvan Bhushan Yadav said the bus coming from Salasar rammed into a part of the flyover in Laxmangarh while taking Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
10 killed in bus accident in Rajasthan's Sikar
Jaipur: Ten people died and over 36 passengers got injured after a bus crashed into the wing wall of a flyover in Rajasthan's Sikar district on Tuesday afternoon, police said. District Superintendent of Police Bhuvan Bhushan Yadav said a private bus coming from Salasar to Laxmangarh rammed into a part of the flyover in Laxmangarh while taking a turn. Ten people have died in the accident and more than 36 people were injured, he said, adding that the injured have been taken to hospitals in Laxmangarh and Sikar for treatment.
A sensational murder case of a newborn has come to light in Sikar, Rajasthan, where a mother killed her 19-day-old son by drowning him in water tank.
Indore: Four held after cops expose betting racket operated from Dubai
Indore: Police have detained four persons from Indore in Madhya Pradesh after busting a betting syndicate being operated from Dubai under the guise of online gaming, a police official said on Thursday. Based on a tip-off, a house in Palsikar Colony here was raided. A betting gang was found there operating under the pretext of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Rajasthan: Woman accuses temple priest of rape after offering drugged prasad
A shocking rape case has come to light where a college student has accused a Kshetrapal temple priest in Rajasthans Sikar district of sexually assaulting her multiple times after drugging her. In her police complaint, the victim, a resident of Laxmangarh tehsil, alleges that the priest, identified as Baba Balaknath drugged her by offering sweets Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Road crash in Rajasthan leaves six pilgrims dead
KOTA: A speeding truck rammed into a van in Rajasthan's Bundi district, leaving six pilgrims dead and three others injured early Sunday, police said. The accident took place around 5 am when nine pilgrims hailing from Devas district in Madhya Pradesh were en route to the Khatu Shyam temple in Sikar district. The deceased, who were in the age group of 16-40 years, have been identified as Madan Nayak, Mangilal Nayak, Mahesh Nayak, Rajesh and Punam. One of the deceased is yet to be identified. The truck veered onto the wrong side of the road and hit the van, Circle Inspector Pavan Meena of Hindoli police station told PTI. A hunt has been launched for the truck.
Anand and Sasikaran to Gukesh and Pragg: Indias rise at the Chess Olympiad
The current team in the Open event in Budapest is Indias strongest ever and second only to the U.S. in ELO ratings
Bihar Man, Denied Jobs for Years, Takes A Loan to Start His Business; Now Earns Rs 10 Lakh Annually
Kundan Kumar, from Sikariya village, graduated in 2010 and spent the next 6-7 years diligently searching for employment without success.
Telangana: Floods and road breaches hit Adilabad district hard
Adilabad: Heavy rains created havoc in the erstwhile Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial and Nirmal districts over last two days with many roads breached and standing crops inundated. A primary health centre in Kubheer was inundated following heavy rains, raising the difficulties of patients and their attendants. Road connectivity was badly hit in villages since floodwater overflowed low-lying bridges on the outskirts of Jhari (B) village in Thanur mandal in Nirmal district. People of Gundegaon village faced hardships with the water of Palsikar Rangarao project entering their houses. Road breaches affected 10 villages including Pardi ( B), Chatha, Mahagaon, Rangashivini and Holta and other low-lying areas. An RTC bus of Bhainsa depot was stranded between two tanks of Limba Ola villages in Kuntala mandal in Nirmal district. The incident took place when the RTC bus was proceeding toward Bhainsa from Suryapur village. The bus reached a safer place after the floodwater receded. The Penganga river overflowed at the inter-state bridge between Anandpur of Jainad and Digris of Maharashtra and the road connectivity was badly affected between the two states. The approach road of Renkonivagu was breached due to floodwater in Khanapur and the damage affected many villages near Khanapur town and 10 villages in Dilawarpur. Traffic came to a halt at Gandhinagar due to floodwater overflowing the approach road. Floodwater entered Basar temple premises and devotees faced difficulties when rainwater seeped from the ceiling of thermocol sheets in Aksharabhaya Mandapams. Temple staff placed dust bins and buckets to collect seeping rainwater. Three persons suffered injuries when they were struck by lightning in agriculture fields in Saleguda village in Asifabad mandal in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district.
Four killed after cement-laden truck hits car in Rajasthan's Sikar
JAIPUR: Four people were killed when their car was hit by a cement-laden trailer in Rajasthan's Sikar district on Wednesday morning, police said. According to the police, the incident took place in Ringas on the Jaipur-Bikaner highway when the trailer went out of control and hit the car before overturning. The victims got trapped inside the car and had to be pulled out with the help of a few local people, the police said. They were taken to a local community health centre, where doctors declared them brought dead, they added. The victims, Rajkumar (45), his mother Sanjya Devi (60), daughter Archna (20) and another man Ajad (40) were residents of Jhunjhunu district and were on their way to Jaipur. Rajkumar was travelling to Jaipur to consult a doctor regarding treatment of his mother, the police said.
Rain Alert for 26 Districts in Rajasthan Today
Jaipur : Rajasthan is experiencing a resurgence of heavy rainfall. Several areas in Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, and Sikar districts received ... Read more
Renowned classical vocalist Mahesh Kale has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of Indo-Americans (AIA) at the India Independence Day Parade and celebrations held in San Jose, California. This distinguished recognition was presented by the Consul General of India, Sikar Reddy, in a grand ceremony commemorating India's 78th Independence Day. The AIA, a coalition of over 48 non-profit organisations across Silicon Valley, celebrated Kales exceptional contributions to Indian classical music and his enduring influence on global cultural platforms. Kale celebrated for his mastery of Indian classical music, particularly the Natya Sangeet genre, has won hearts across the world with his performances. A recipient of numerous accolades, including the National Film Award for Best Playback Singer, Kale continues to elevate the rich tradition of Indian music on the global stage. His artistic journey, marked by a commitment to cultural preservation and innovation, makes him a fitting recipient of this honour, inspiring countless artists and music enthusiasts worldwide. Upon receiving the award, Kale expressed his surprise and gratitude, saying, I was in a bit of disbelief because the Lifetime Achievement Award is something you receive not only after creating a significant body of work but also when youve established seniority in the field. In Indian Classical Music, at my age, we are still considered youngsters, and I would like to believe that there is still a long road ahead of mea legacy to build, a substantial body of work yet to create, and many places I hope to illuminate with the light of Indian Classical music. The award underscores Kale's lasting impact on the Indian diaspora, particularly in the United States, where his efforts have helped bridge cultural gaps and foster a deeper appreciation for Indian heritage. He emphasised the power of Indian classical music to foster understanding and unity amidst global unrest, stating, I think Indian Classical Music is an excellent tool to bridge cultural gaps because with the culture and openness comes the inquiry, and with inquiry comes understanding. Given the war and unrest that is going on around the world, there is a lot of music that needs to be promoted, especially Indian Classical Music, because it comes from a place of worship, wellness, and ease. If we focus on these things, the hatred we see going around will be far less than it is. As he continues to inspire audiences worldwide, Kale remains dedicated to expanding his legacy and sharing the transformative beauty of Indian classical music for generationC to come.
Congress in revival mode, may seek to contest five seats in Uttar Pradesh by-poll
LUCKNOW: Upbeat by its success in recent Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress is contemplating seeking half of the 10 Assembly seats up for grabs in upcoming by-polls from its ally Samajwadi Party. It has already appointed senior leaders as observers for all the 10 seats. As per the Congress insiders, UPCC chief Ajay Rai, who was in Delhi recently to meet the party president is targeting those five seats which have been vacated by the NDA. While SP has appointed its in-charges for six of the 10 seats going to by-poll. Congress also named party in-charges for all 10 to work in tandem with the ally SP. However, the seat sharing has yet to be finalised between the two INDIA bloc partners. Initially, Congress was bargaining for one or two seats to contest in the by-poll, but it raised the number to at least four as part of its organisational revival exercise in the state. Now we are demanding more seats as the party would plan the re-organisation of the state unit depending upon the performance of its cadre in the by-poll, says a senior Congress leader. Nine assembly seats got vacant following the election results of sitting MlA's to Lok Sabha Nine of the 10 assembly seats got vacant following the election of sitting MLAs to Lok Sabha, while the Sisamau constituency in Kanpur, fell vacant after the disqualification of sitting SP MLA Irfan Solanki due to his conviction in a criminal case. Out of the 10 seats,Milkipur, Katehari, Karhal, Kudarki and Sisamau -- were held by the SP, Khair, Ghaziabad and Phulpur were held by the BJP, and Majhawan won by its ally NISHAD Party. Meerapur was won by the RLD in alliance with the SP in 2022 state assembly polls. As per the Congress sources, based on the report of the ongoing month-long exercise of cadre review, those showing results will be promoted, while the non-performers will be replaced. The senior Congress leaders appointed as observers for the 10 assembly seats include Amethi MP KL Sharma for Sisamau Assembly seat; Saharanpur MP Imran Masood for Meerapur Assembly seat; Sitapur MP Rakesh Rathore for Kundarki; Barabanki MP Tanuj Punia for Ghaziabad, Prayagraj MP Ujjawal Raman Singh for Phulpur Assembly seat. Besides, sitting MLA Virendra Chaudhary has been entrusted with the responsibility of the Manjhwan Assembly seat, Nassimuddin Siddiqui for Katehri Assembly seat, ex-MLAs Akhilesh Pratap Singh and Rajkumar Rawat have been given the responsibility of Milkipur and Khair reserved seats, respectively. Ramnath Sikarwar, who had contested lok sabha polls from Fatehpur Sikri, will take care of Karhal, vacated by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.
Heavy rain continues in parts of Rajasthan with Ajmer wettest, alert issued
Moderate to heavy rain continued to take place Rajasthan on Wednesday, with Bhinay in Ajmer recording the highest precipitation over a day. The central Rajasthan town received 92 mm of rain in 24 hours, till 8.30 am on Wednesday. Surot in Karauli recorded 65 mm and Lalot in Dausa received 57 mm of rain during this period, according to the Met department. Many other places in the state recorded below 57 mm of rain, the Met said. The department has issued an alert for very heavy rainfall in Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Nagaur districts and for heavy rainfall in Ajmer, Alwar, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bikaner, Churu, Jodhpur, and Pali districts for Wednesday.
SP, BJP appoints in-charges for all 10 by-poll seats in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW: After the Lok Saba poll debacle, the ruling BJP government in Uttar Pradesh had deployed 30 ministers and 15 senior leaders as paalaks (caretakers) to the 10 assembly seats going to by-poll. Whereas,the main opposition Samajwadi Party (SP) and its INDI Alliance partner Congress have also pulled up their socks to repeat their LS feat in the UP by-poll. In order to take on the BJP head on, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has appointed the party PDA poster boy and Faizabad MP Awdhesh Prasad as in-charge of Milkipur assembly seat which was vacated by Prasad after getting elected to Lok Sabha defeating BJPs sitting MP Lallu Singh. Will BJP's poor show in Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha polls impact Yogi's prospects in state? On the other hand, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken his partys command in Milkipur and has been overseeing the poll preparations there. Yogi has already paid at least two visits to the assembly segment in the run-up to the bypoll. Besides Milkipur, he is also taking care of poll preparations in the Katehari assembly seat vacated by sitting SP MLA Lalji Verma who got elected to Lok Sabha from Ambedkarnagar. Apart from Milkipur, Akhilesh Yadav has been appointed as the partys by-poll in-charges on five other seats. As per the SP insiders, one or two seats could be given to ally Congress. It may be recalled that SP and Congress had announced to contest the Assembly by-polls on 10 seats together. However, the picture on seat sharing between the two parties is yet to be cleared. SP is yet to announce candidates for the four seats including Kundarki in Moradabad, Khair in Aligarh Meanwhile, the SP has appointed party MLA Shivpal Yadav from Jaswantnagar as in-charge of Katehari seat in Ambedkarnagar district. SPs Chandauli MP Virendra Singh has been appointed in-charge of Majhawan seat in Mirzapur district, former UP minister and Akhilesh Yadavs close associate Chandradev Singh Yadav has been given the responsibility of Karhal, the stronghold of SP, while party MLA Indrajeet Saroj has been made in-charge of Phulpur seat in Prayagraj district. Similarly, party MLA Rajendra Kumar has been entrusted with the responsibility of Sisamau, the seat which got vacated due to the disqualification of SP sitting MP Irfan Solanki. As per the SP sources, the party in-charge on the remaining four seats including Kundarki in Moradabad, Khair in Aligarh, Meerapur in Muzaffarnagar and Ghaziabad Sadar will be announced shortly. Of the 10 seats up for grabs, Kundarki, Milkipur, Katehari, Karhal and Sisamau-- have been vacated by the SP while Meerapur had the sitting MLA of RLD. Meanwhile, BJP has vacated Khair, Ghaziabad and Phulpur while the remaining Manjhwan has the NISHAD partys MLA who has been elected to lok sabha from Bhadohi on a BJP ticket. On the other hand, the Congress has also announced the names of in charges on all 10 seats to work in tandem with their SP counterparts. Those who have been named by UPCC chief Ajay Rai include Amethi MP KL Sharma for Sisamau (Kanpur), Saharanpur MP Imran Masood for Meerapur (Muzaffarnagar), Sitapur MP Rakesh Rathore for Kundarki (Moradabad), Barabanki MP Tanuj Punia for Ghaziabad, Prayagraj MP Ujjawal Raman Singh for Phulpur (Prayagraj) and party MLA Virendra Chaudhury for Majhawan. Senior party leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui has been given the in-charge of Katehari, former MLA Akhilesh Pratap Singh will take care of Milkipur, former MLA Rajkumar Rawat for Khair and Ramnath Sikarwar for Karhal. Congress plans massive campaign against Yogi Adityanath govt from August 15
Once a producer of State toppers, Namakkal makes a NEET national comeback
When it came into force, NEET challenged Namakkal that regularly produced Tamil Nadu state board toppers. Now Namakkal has bounced back to produce many above-650 scores in the competitive test for medical admission. Some, however, feel that the success is confined to a few top institutes in the district and that Namakkal has yet become yet another expensive coaching centre hub joining the ranks of Sikar and Kota
Four children killed, two persons injured in wall collapse in MP's Rewa
REWA: Four children were killed and a woman and a child sustained injuries after a wall of an abandoned building collapsed on them while they were returning home from school in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district on Saturday, officials said. The incident occurred near a private school under Garh police station limits, an official said. The children from Sunrise Public School were on their way home when the wall of an abandoned building nearby collapsed on them, Mahendra Singh Sikarwar, Inspector-General of Police, Rewa zone, told reporters. Collector Pratibha Pal said the children were going home with a caretaker at the time. When they were pulled out of the debris, four had died. A woman and another child sustained injuries and were referred to Rewa for further treatment, she said. The administration was clearing the debris, Pal said, adding that a probe would be initiated and relief would soon be announced for families of the victims. According to officials, Ankita Gupta (5), Manya Gupta (7), Siddharth Gupta (5) and Anuj Prajapati (5) died in the collapse.
Heavy rainfall likely to continue in many parts of Rajasthan
JAIPUR: Heavy to very heavy showers lashed Rajasthan in the last 24 hours, with Khajuwala in Bikaner district receiving the maximum rainfall of 19 mm, officials said on Friday. Many areas faced waterlogging and roads were inundated, the officials said. A portion of a local dam in Borkhandi Kalan in Tonk district was damaged, causing water to accumulate in low-lying areas, they added. According to Met Centre, Jaipur, heavy rainfall is likely to continue in Nagaur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Barmer and Jaisalmer areas on Friday. In a period of 24 hours till 8.30 am on Friday, Sawai Madhopur's Malarna Dungar recorded 14 mm of rain, the weather office said. India saw 9% above-normal rainfall in July; central region received 33% excess rain: IMD Sawai Madhopur's Khandar, Jaipur's Chomu and Sikar's Srimadhopur each recorded 12 mm, while Jaipur's Jamwa Ramgarh and Paota recorded 11 mm each, the weather office said, adding many other places across the state recorded less than 11 mm of rain. On Thursday, a six-year-old girl was among three people who drowned after rainwater gushed into the basement of their house in Vishwakarma area here. In Jhalawar district, three people, including a woman, riding on a motorcycle on a bridge were swept away by the overflowing Kalisindh river on the same day. 11 people die as Delhi rains leave a trail of destruction
Rajasthan: Delhi rerun as 3 drown after flood water enters basement
JAIPUR: At least three people, including a six-year-old girl, were killed as the basement of their house in Vishwakarma area of Jaipur was flooded on Thursday after heavy rain pounded the Rajasthan capital, officials said. The incident happened days after three civil services aspirants died in Delhi when rainwater gushed into the basement their coaching institute. The bodies of Kamal Shah (23), Pooja Saini (19) and her niece Purvi Saini were recovered from the flooded Jaipur house by SDRF during a rescue operation that lasted several hours. Kamal Shah managed to get his parents and wife out of the basement. However, as he attempted to escape, a sudden surge of water trapped him inside, leading to his death by drowning, Chomu ACP Ashok Chauhan said, adding that the victims were natives of Bihar. After the water entered the basement of their houses in Jaipur, the families began removing their belongings, deputy commissioner of police (West) Amit Kumar said. The passage to the basement of the house, where deaths occurred, is narrow and deep. During this time, three people from two families got trapped in the basement as it started filling with water, Kumar said. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma directed officials to provide financial assistance of `5 lakh to the family of each deceased. Most areas of the Jaipur city experienced waterlogging due to heavy rainfall that began on Wednesday night and continued on Thursday morning. According to Jaipur meteorological department, Karauli, Sawaimadhopur, Alwar, Churu, Bharatpur, Tonk, Sikar, Hanumangarh, Dholpur, Nagaur and Jhunjhunu districts recorded heavy to very heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours. Jaipur recorded the highest rainfall of 173 mm during this period, the weather office said. Several schools in Jaipur declared a holiday due to continuous rains.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman: Word we gave post-Covid on fiscal glide path will have to be honoured
Industry was extensively consulted while designing the employment schemes announced in the budget and will be involved at the implementation stage as well, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in an interview with Deepshikha Sikarwar, Vinay Pandey and Sruthijith KK. Edited excerpts:
Sikar, Namakkal, Kota: Select coaching hubs are host to many high scoring NEET-UG-2024 candidates
While high-scoring candidates in Rajasthan and Haryana were spread across centres, Namakkal in Tamil Nadu and Tanuku in A.P. were a cut apart
From Sikar To Namakkal: How Coaching 'Factories' Dominated 2024 NEET-UG Results
Nearly 12.8% of the total number of students who scored above 650 marks are from Sikar, Kota, Kottayam and Namakkal
