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Man Jailed For Life For Repeatedly Raping, Impregnating Minor Stepdaughter
A court in Delhi has sentenced a 33-year-old man to rigorous life imprisonment for repeatedly raping and impregnating his minor stepdaughter in 2019, saying in the "morally repugnant" incest case, the convict's illiteracy cannot be considered a mitig
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Trust Has To Be Built Among People Of Different Religions: Amartya Sen
Mr Sen, who was in Kolkata to attend a private function organised for school children by his trust -- Pratichi -- also said that "ignorance and illiteracy" have led to some of these differences.
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International Literacy Day 2022: History, Significance Of The Day
It was formed by UNESCO on October 26, 1966, during the 14th session of UNESCO's general conference.
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BJP Leader’s Dig At New JNU V-C: 'Mediocre' Appointments Damage Human Capital
BJP MP Varun Gandhi shared on Twitter the press release put out by Pandit after she took over, and said this is an exhibition of "illiteracy".
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New JNU Vice Chancellor's Note "Exhibition Of Illiteracy": BJP Leader
The new Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice Chancellor, Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, takes charge under a harsh spotlight over a now-deleted Twitter handle filled with hate posts.
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No Nation Can Develop With Illiterates, Government Must Educate Them: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that "no nation can develop with an army of illiterates" and it is the government's responsibility to educate them.
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Judge Awards Rs 10 Lakh Compensation To Family Of Man Dead In Crane Mishap
In a relief to the family of a crane accident victim, Madras High Court has awarded a compensation of Rs 10 lakh, taking into consideration the illiteracy of the claimants, lack of support, time and death of the main claimants during pendency of case
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Will Take Specific Policy Measures To Check Minority Population Growth: Assam Chief Minister
The Assam government will take specific policy measures to slow down the growth of minority population with an aim to eradicate poverty and illiteracy, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
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'Padhna Likhna Abhiyan' To Achieve Goal Of Total Literacy By 2030: Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal
In a bid to give a boost to adult education and eradicate illiteracy from the country, the Ministry of Education has launched Padhna Likhna Abhiyan. Under the campaign, students will be engaged and encouraged to teach illiterate elderly people of their respective areas.
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BJP Chief Amit Shah Blames Congress For Poverty, Illiteracy Among Tribals
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the Congress of using the tribal population as vote bank and "doing nothing" for their welfare and said the Modi government has changed their lives through a series of development initiatives.
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West Bengal Government Committed To Alleviating Poverty: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the state government is committed to alleviating poverty besides reducing unemployment, combating illiteracy and upholding human rights.
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Perform ''Surgical Strike'' On Unemployment: Manish Sisodia To Educators
Hunger, unemployment, illiteracy, violence and hatred in society need to be fought through education, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said and asserted educators of Delhi government are committed to carry out "surgical strikes" on these ills.
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In Republic Day Message, Mayawati's Jab At Congress, BJP
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Friday lashed out at the "political parties that were in power for the last 70 years" and blamed them for the unemployment, poverty, illiteracy and many other issues facing the country.
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This 96-Year-Old Woman Scored 98 Per Cent In Kerala Exam
A 96-year-old woman has cleared a test under Kerala's literacy program with flying colours scoring 98 per cent marks. She was the oldest candidate to take the test launched to completely eliminate illiteracy in the state that boasts of over 90 per cent literacy, the highest in the country.
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BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Technological Illiteracy
The BJP today described Rahul Gandhi's accusation of data theft against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "a classic case of technological illiteracy" and said the Congress president was rattled after his plan to influence the next Lok Sabha election with the help of Cambridge Analytica was "exposed".
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Man Jailed For Life For Repeatedly Raping, Impregnating Minor Stepdaughter
A court in Delhi has sentenced a 33-year-old man to rigorous life imprisonment for repeatedly raping and impregnating his minor stepdaughter in 2019, saying in the "morally repugnant" incest case, the convict's illiteracy cannot be considered a mitig
-
Trust Has To Be Built Among People Of Different Religions: Amartya Sen
Mr Sen, who was in Kolkata to attend a private function organised for school children by his trust -- Pratichi -- also said that "ignorance and illiteracy" have led to some of these differences.
-
International Literacy Day 2022: History, Significance Of The Day
It was formed by UNESCO on October 26, 1966, during the 14th session of UNESCO's general conference.
-
BJP Leader’s Dig At New JNU V-C: 'Mediocre' Appointments Damage Human Capital
BJP MP Varun Gandhi shared on Twitter the press release put out by Pandit after she took over, and said this is an exhibition of "illiteracy".
-
New JNU Vice Chancellor's Note "Exhibition Of Illiteracy": BJP Leader
The new Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice Chancellor, Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, takes charge under a harsh spotlight over a now-deleted Twitter handle filled with hate posts.
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No Nation Can Develop With Illiterates, Government Must Educate Them: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that "no nation can develop with an army of illiterates" and it is the government's responsibility to educate them.
-
Judge Awards Rs 10 Lakh Compensation To Family Of Man Dead In Crane Mishap
In a relief to the family of a crane accident victim, Madras High Court has awarded a compensation of Rs 10 lakh, taking into consideration the illiteracy of the claimants, lack of support, time and death of the main claimants during pendency of case
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Will Take Specific Policy Measures To Check Minority Population Growth: Assam Chief Minister
The Assam government will take specific policy measures to slow down the growth of minority population with an aim to eradicate poverty and illiteracy, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
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'Padhna Likhna Abhiyan' To Achieve Goal Of Total Literacy By 2030: Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal
In a bid to give a boost to adult education and eradicate illiteracy from the country, the Ministry of Education has launched Padhna Likhna Abhiyan. Under the campaign, students will be engaged and encouraged to teach illiterate elderly people of their respective areas.
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BJP Chief Amit Shah Blames Congress For Poverty, Illiteracy Among Tribals
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the Congress of using the tribal population as vote bank and "doing nothing" for their welfare and said the Modi government has changed their lives through a series of development initiatives.
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West Bengal Government Committed To Alleviating Poverty: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the state government is committed to alleviating poverty besides reducing unemployment, combating illiteracy and upholding human rights.
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Perform ''Surgical Strike'' On Unemployment: Manish Sisodia To Educators
Hunger, unemployment, illiteracy, violence and hatred in society need to be fought through education, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said and asserted educators of Delhi government are committed to carry out "surgical strikes" on these ills.
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In Republic Day Message, Mayawati's Jab At Congress, BJP
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Friday lashed out at the "political parties that were in power for the last 70 years" and blamed them for the unemployment, poverty, illiteracy and many other issues facing the country.
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This 96-Year-Old Woman Scored 98 Per Cent In Kerala Exam
A 96-year-old woman has cleared a test under Kerala's literacy program with flying colours scoring 98 per cent marks. She was the oldest candidate to take the test launched to completely eliminate illiteracy in the state that boasts of over 90 per cent literacy, the highest in the country.
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BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Technological Illiteracy
The BJP today described Rahul Gandhi's accusation of data theft against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "a classic case of technological illiteracy" and said the Congress president was rattled after his plan to influence the next Lok Sabha election with the help of Cambridge Analytica was "exposed".
