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SC Rejects PIL Seeking Autonomous Body To Monitor Content On OTT, Other Platforms

<p>The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking a direction to the Centre to set up an autonomous body to monitor and filter content and regulate videos on over-the-top (OTT) and other platforms in India, saying these are policy matters.</p> <p>A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said that such issue falls under the policy making domain of the executive and requires wide consultations with various stake-holders.</p> <p>”This is the problem of PILs. They are all on policy (matters) now and we miss out genuine PILs,” the CJI said.</p> <p>Lawyer Shashank Shekhar Jha, who had filed the PIL, said he be permitted to withdraw and approach… Read More »SC Rejects PIL Seeking Autonomous Body To Monitor Content On OTT, Other Platforms

‘Hindi Language Events Can Be Avoided In…’: TN CM Stalin To PM Modi

<p>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has expressed his opposition to the celebration of Hindi-oriented events in non-Hindi speaking states through a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The letter comes ahead of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Chennai Doordarshan, which are being combined with Hindi Month Celebrations on October 18, 2024. The event will be presided over by the Governor of Tamil Nadu.</p> <p>In his letter, Stalin highlighted that the Constitution of India does not accord national language status to any language with Hindi and English only being used for official purposes such as legislation, judiciary, and communication between the Union and State Governments. He argued that celebrating Hindi Month in non-Hindi speaking… Read More »‘Hindi Language Events Can Be Avoided In…’: TN CM Stalin To PM Modi

First Time Since 1972: Pak Duo Script History With 20 Wickets vs England

No Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, no problem as Pakistan brought their 1111-match winless streak in Test format on home soil to an end on Friday. Pakistan secured a thumping 152-run victory in Multan to level the series at 1-1 against England, with certain newcomers playing pivotal roles in the result. After a humiliating defeat in the first Test against the visiting England, Pakistan turned the table around with a brilliant performance in the second Test, at the same venue, to breathe life into their dwindling form.  Behind Pakistan’s morale-boosting victory against England, however, stood two spinners who bagged all 20 wickets in the match between them. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali bagged all… Read More »First Time Since 1972: Pak Duo Script History With 20 Wickets vs England

NCERT Extends Registration For Diploma In Teaching At Middle Stage

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has extended the registration process for a course in Diploma in ‘Teaching of Science at Middle Stage’ for classes 6-8. Interested and eligible candidates can visit the official website of NCERT by October 31, 2024. Applicants will be required to pay Rs 2,000 to complete the registration process.  Candidates having Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree and in-service teachers teaching Science for classes 6-8 across the country are eligible to apply for the course. Aspirants having a diploma or degree in education, pre-service teachers pursuing their diploma or degree in education or any other individual directly involved in science education can also apply. The purpose of this course… Read More »NCERT Extends Registration For Diploma In Teaching At Middle Stage

Pali Is Crucial To Understanding Buddha’s Teachings, We Have To Keep It Alive: PM Modi At Abhidhamma Divas Event

<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”><strong>New Delhi:</strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said the government will take initiatives to preserve and develop Pali language and the sacred texts &mdash; Lord Buddha&rsquo;s teachings &mdash; written in it. The ancient language was recently given the &lsquo;classical&rsquo; status.&nbsp;</span><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Stating this on Abhidhamma Divas, the PM noted that Pali was the language in which Buddha&rsquo;s teachings were conveyed on this day, and that Pali was crucial to understanding the Dhamma. &ldquo;A language is simply not just a mode of communication, it is the soul of a civilisation, its culture, its heritage. It is our responsibility to keep Pali alive and through it the Buddha&rsquo;s message,&rdquo; he said.</span></p> <p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Abhidhamma Divas… Read More »Pali Is Crucial To Understanding Buddha’s Teachings, We Have To Keep It Alive: PM Modi At Abhidhamma Divas Event