Schools see better retention but transition to higher grades remains difficult: Report

India's school education system demonstrates progress with near-universal elementary access, but faces challenges in secondary enrolment, especially among boys. Dropout rates, though declining, remain high in states like West Bengal…

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‘Connectivity should respect sovereignty’: At SCO Summit, PM Modi’s message to China; veiled dig on BRI

Prime Minister Modi, at the SCO Summit in China, indirectly criticized China's Belt and Road Initiative, emphasizing that connectivity projects must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity. He stated that bypassing…

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‘Strong condemnation’: SCO member states condemn Pahalgam attack in Tianjin declaration; express condolences

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, expressing condolences to the victims' families. The SCO reaffirmed its commitment to fighting terrorism,…

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‘Always a delight’: Russia-India-China troika on display; PM Modi, Putin, Xi share warm moments at SCO Summit

Prime Minister Modi, Russian President Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping displayed camaraderie at the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin, exchanging handshakes and hugs. Modi shared pictures of the interactions…

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