Right to Education comes into force, PM asks states to help
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The historic Right to Education
law, providing free and compulsory schooling to children in
the 6-14 year age bracket, Thursday came into force with
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The new Act mandates that even private educational
institutions have to reserve 25 per cent seats for children
from weaker sections.
Focus on improving internal health of Army, says new chief Gen
New Delhi, April 1 (PTI) General V K Singh Thursday took
over as the new Army Chief of India and declared that
improving the force' "internal health" and core values will be
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Talking to reporters outside the court, Nikam voiced
satisfaction over conclusion of the trial in the shortest
possible time.
Menon to be India's Special Representative for China talks
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) National Security Adviser
Shivshankar Menon will be India's Special Representative for
the ongoing boundary talks with China.
26/11 Mumbai attack trial concludes, judgement on May 3
Mumbai, Mar 31 (PTI) The trial in the 26/11 Mumbai
attack case against Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab and two
Indian conspirators concluded on Wednesday, almost a year
Census operation to be launched on April 1 by President Patil
CENSUS
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The largest census exercise ever
to be attempted in the history of mankind will kickstart
India would press for access, extradition of Headley: HM
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) India on Wednesday said it would
press for access to Lashkar-e Taiba operative David Headley
and his extradition and that his plea bargain with the US
