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Haryana expands NDPS courts network with 13 new fast-track courts

The latest expansion follows a series of measures undertaken in recent years. Two NDPS fast-track courts were set up in Sirsa and Fatehabad in 2022, while six additional courts became operational in Ambala, Hisar, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra and Panipat in 2023.

3-day patriotic film festival kicks off, showcasing India’s cinematic salute to freedom

Addressing the gathering in New Delhi, Minister of Art, Culture and Language, NCT of Delhi, Kapil Mishra, said cinema has the power to immortalize the sacrifices of freedom fighters and inspire generations. “The Har Ghar Tiranga – Patriotic Film Festival is not just a celebration of cinema, but a reminder of the journey that brought us independence,” he added.

CBSE approves open book exams for class 9 in line with new curriculum

In a statement issued on Monday, CBSE chairman Rahul Singh stated that it was proposed to integrate Open Book Assessments (OBAs) into Class 9 as part of three pen-paper assessments per term, covering core subjects like Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, in line with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023's focus on competency-based learning.