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Feb 28, 2018

'Evolution denier' gets science event 'honour'

Junior HRD minister Satya Pal Singh, who had remarked that Darwin's theory of evolution was "scientifically wrong", will address a gathering of eminent scientists and students in the capital on the occasion of the National Science Day. Though Singh will not take part in the talks, he will deliver the inaugural speech. 'National Science Day' is celebrated every year on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of 'Raman Effect', which had led to C V Raman winning the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1930.

Cong sweeps Ludhiana civic polls, wins 62 out of 95 wards

Congress swept the Ludhiana municipal corporation elections, securing 62 out of 95 wards. The ruling party had expected more than 70 seats but couldn't reach that figure because of the alliances between SAD and BJP, and LIP and AAP. SAD-BJP has emerged as the main Opposition with 21 seats, while LIP clinched seven seats and its alliance partner, AAP, just one.

Feb 27, 2018

Sports a subject in schools soon

The new National Education Policy could see drastic changes with focus on girls education. Also, sports and other activities which have so far been clubbed as "extra-curricular" or "co-curricular" activities, are likely to be treated as separate subjects.

Feb 26, 2018

India worried as China plans to build sea station in Maldives

A Joint Ocean Observation Station which China is looking to establish in the Maldives could prove to be another security challenge for India, with Maldivian opposition leaders claiming that the observatory will also have a military application with provision even for a submarine base. The observatory on Makunudhoo island, the westernmost atoll in the north, will allow Beijing a vantage point on a key Indian Ocean shipping route, political sources in capital Male said. It will be uncomfortably close to the Indian waters and test the red lines with regard to ties with Maldives.

India applauds China on becoming FATF vice-chair

The government congratulated China for becoming vice-chair of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), mandated to combat terror financing, and hoped Beijing would "uphold and support" the objective of the watchdog in a balanced and objective way. The FATF last week gave Islamabad time till June to prepare an action plan against terror groups operating from Pakistan. After this period, FATF will take a decision on whether or not to put it on the terror financing list.

Feb 25, 2018

HRD Minister Says Load On Kids Too Heavy

In what could come as a relief to school students and free up their time for activities other than academics, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said that the current NCERT school syllabus will be halved from the 2019 session. In an interview to the state-run Rajya Sabha TV, he said that the workload needs trimming as it is at present more than the undergraduate syllabus for arts and commerce streams. The reduction in syllabus will be applicable from class I-XII, according to sources.

PM launches 'Amma' scooter scheme in TN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stole the show at the launch of the state government's Amma scooter scheme and a massive tree plantation programme to mark the 70th birth anniversary of J Jayalalithaa. Paying tributes to the former CM, Modi, his friend for years, said, "Wherever she is, I am sure she would be happy to see the happiness on your faces. I am glad to launch one of her dream projects—Amma two wheeler scheme. The schemes will empower women and protect nature." The PM gave away keys to five beneficiaries as a token gesture.

Feb 24, 2018

PNB banks on prime real estate to raise Rs. 2,000cr

State-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) has identified at least three prominent properties in the national capital that it plans to monetise to mop up Rs. 1,800-2,000 crore, while insisting that it is adequately capitalised to bear the impact of the Rs. 11,300-crore fraud. Apart from its earlier headquarters in Bhikaji Cama Place, the bank has also identified a large office space on Tolstoy Marg in central Delhi and its Delhi zonal office in Rajendra Place as potential properties to be put on the block to raise resources from non-core assets. Properties in other parts of the country may also be on the radar, but sources said the lender is unlikely to sell some of its heritage buildings in areas such as Chandni Chowk, near Red Fort.

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