HECI bill 2025: Pros, cons, and future of higher education
The Hindu
The final shape of the VBSA Bill will determine whether India moves towards a more enabling, differentiated, and globally competitive higher education system—or risks undermining its strongest institutions in the pursuit of uniform regulation.
New South Wales introduces strict gun laws and bans on terror symbols following Sydney's tragic mass shooting, enhancing public safety measures.
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Vizag achieves 70.4% immunization coverage for children under five in the Pulse Polio drive, with ongoing efforts for complete coverage.