Government to overhaul accreditation system, operationalise AI centre

To mark five years of the National Education Policy 2020, the government is set to overhaul higher education accreditation, shifting to a binary ‘accredited’ or ‘not accredited’ model. A new ‘Bharatiya Bhasha’ digital tool will also be launched, facilitating direct translations between Indian languages. Furthermore, the Centre of Excellence in AI in education will be…

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High school football player dies from heatstroke after collapsing at summer practice in Tennessee

Tragedy struck Arlington, Tennessee. Sixteen-year-old Joshua Henderson collapsed during football practice. The Bolton High School student suffered a severe heatstroke. This led to organ failure. He fought for his life in the hospital for three weeks. Sadly, Joshua passed away on July 27. The school district mourns the loss of a kind and determined student.

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NMC curbs live surgeries, but no restraint on new procedures

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has tightened regulations on live surgeries, permitting them only for new procedures. This decision follows concerns about patient safety and the educational value of live broadcasts versus recorded videos. While the NMC has resisted a complete ban, it prioritizes patient well-being by mandating insurance coverage for participants and free management…

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Google execs appear before ED in online betting case

Google officials have presented documents to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning a money laundering investigation linked to betting websites and online shopping scams. Meta, also implicated, is yet to comply with the summons. The ED is scrutinizing both platforms for hosting advertisements promoting illicit betting sites and fraudulent online shopping schemes, which have allegedly defrauded…

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