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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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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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'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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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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Kerala Gears Up For Second Literacy Movement
Kerala, declared the first complete literate state in the country over two decades ago, is now gearing up for a second mass literacy movement to eradicate illiteracy totally by covering all left over sections.
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Remembering 'Quit India', PM Modi Calls For Special Initiative To End Poverty, Illiteracy, Corruption
Terming poverty, lack of education and malnutrition as the greatest challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for special initiatives to end all such ills in the next five years with the pledge of 'Karenge Aur Kar Ke Rahenge' (Will do and ensure it is do).
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India Will Be Free Of Illiteracy In 5 Years: Prakash Javadekar
Illiteracy would be eradicated from India in five years, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said here yesterday.
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Stringent Punishment For Child Labour: Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya
The prime reason for child labour is poverty and illiteracy and government has made stringent laws and rules to ensure that the country is freed from the scourge, Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said today.
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In Odisha, Tribal Youths Convince Parents To Send Wards To School
Kendrapara, Odisha: With the efforts of a group of dedicated educated youths, tribal children have made their way to the doorsteps of schools in backward Mahakalpada tehsil of Kendrapara district. When a group of local volunteers tried to convince 56-year-old Hari Sabar to send her 7-year-old daughter to school, he never took them seriously. For S...
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Concept Of Marital Rape Cannot Be Suitably Applied In India: Government
Government today said the concept of marital rape cannot be "suitably applied in the Indian context" due to factors like poverty, illiteracy and religious beliefs.
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India has 270 million illiterates: Report
About 270 million people aged 15 years and older still remain illiterate in India, despite the country making major progress in cutting down the number of school drop-outs over the years, according to a report.
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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.
-
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.
-
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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'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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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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Kerala Gears Up For Second Literacy Movement
Kerala, declared the first complete literate state in the country over two decades ago, is now gearing up for a second mass literacy movement to eradicate illiteracy totally by covering all left over sections.
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Remembering 'Quit India', PM Modi Calls For Special Initiative To End Poverty, Illiteracy, Corruption
Terming poverty, lack of education and malnutrition as the greatest challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for special initiatives to end all such ills in the next five years with the pledge of 'Karenge Aur Kar Ke Rahenge' (Will do and ensure it is do).
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India Will Be Free Of Illiteracy In 5 Years: Prakash Javadekar
Illiteracy would be eradicated from India in five years, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said here yesterday.
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Stringent Punishment For Child Labour: Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya
The prime reason for child labour is poverty and illiteracy and government has made stringent laws and rules to ensure that the country is freed from the scourge, Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said today.
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In Odisha, Tribal Youths Convince Parents To Send Wards To School
Kendrapara, Odisha: With the efforts of a group of dedicated educated youths, tribal children have made their way to the doorsteps of schools in backward Mahakalpada tehsil of Kendrapara district. When a group of local volunteers tried to convince 56-year-old Hari Sabar to send her 7-year-old daughter to school, he never took them seriously. For S...
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Concept Of Marital Rape Cannot Be Suitably Applied In India: Government
Government today said the concept of marital rape cannot be "suitably applied in the Indian context" due to factors like poverty, illiteracy and religious beliefs.
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India has 270 million illiterates: Report
About 270 million people aged 15 years and older still remain illiterate in India, despite the country making major progress in cutting down the number of school drop-outs over the years, according to a report.
