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Time of India
3 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Half-yearly exams of govt schools to be held in Sept
Patna: The half-yearly assessment of students from classes I to VIII in all govt schools in the state will be conducted in Sept. This was announced on Monday by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). Oral examinations will be held for students of classes I and II. The schedule for written examinations for other classes has been announced. The exam of environmental studies/social science for classes III-VIII would be held on Sept 10 in the first shift (10.00am to 12.00 noon), followed by science for classes VI-VIII in the second shift (1.00pm to 3.00pm). On Sept 11, exams of Hindi (second language for non-Hindi speakers) for classes III-VIII will be held in the first shift and for mathematics for classes III-VIII in the second shift. On Sept 12, exams will be organised for Hindi/Bangla for classes III-VIII in the morning shift, while for Sanskrit (classes VI-VIII) it is scheduled in the afternoon. The assessments will conclude on Sept 15, with classes I-II having Hindi/Urdu/Bangla in the first shift and mathematics in the second shift. The SCERT will be responsible for preparing and providing the question paper-cum-answer booklets for their assessments by Sept 3. Video recording at every stage—from distribution and collection of the printed examination materials—has been made mandatory.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
CM Stalin hails Uddhav Thackeray's stand on federalism, extends birthday wishes
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Sunday extended warm birthday greetings to former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray, lauding his firm stance against Hindi imposition and his unwavering commitment to protecting Maharashtra's linguistic and cultural identity. In a message posted on social media, CM Stalin praised Thackeray for his efforts in defending the federal structure of the country and standing up for the rights of regional languages. He described Thackeray's advocacy as a source of inspiration for the Marathi people in preserving their language and identity. "Birthday greetings to ShivSena-UBT President, Thiru. Uddhav Thackeray. Your bold resistance to Hindi imposition and your firm stand to uphold Maharashtra's identity have united the Marathi people in standing up for their language. Wishing you strength as you continue to defend federalism and linguistic dignity," CM Stalin posted on social media platform X , tagging both @ShivSenaUBT_ and @OfficeofUT. The birthday wish also underlined the broader message of unity among regional parties and leaders who oppose the centralisation of power and the perceived imposition of Hindi over native languages. Chief Minister Stalin, who has consistently championed the two-language policy in Tamil Nadu, has previously voiced strong opposition to the three-language formula proposed under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which includes the promotion of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states. Thackeray, known for his vocal stand on protecting Maharashtra's Marathi identity, has aligned with similar federal voices in Indian politics that push back against what they describe as a homogenisation of linguistic and cultural identities. The public exchange of support between CM Stalin and Thackeray signals continued cooperation among regional parties committed to federalism, state rights, and linguistic pluralism - issues that are expected to remain politically significant in the run-up to the 2026 state elections and beyond.
The Print
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Modi becomes India's second-longest-serving PM in consecutive terms, surpasses Indira Gandhi
Narendra Modi, 74, took oath as Prime Minister for the first time on May 26, 2014 and has served a total of 11 years and 60 days in office till date. Notably, he is the first non-Congress Prime Minister to mark this achievement. Additionally, Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister born after independence and the longest-serving from a non-Hindi state. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked a major milestone in the country's history, becoming the second-longest-serving PM of India in consecutive terms, surpassing the record of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The erstwhile Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had served for 11 years 59 days in office in consecutive terms. She held the highest office as Prime Minister of India from January 24, 1966 – March 24, 1977. Former and first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru holds the record of the longest-serving Prime Minister of India in consecutive terms for 16 years and 286 days, from August 15, 1947 to May 27, 1964. The first Prime Minister born after India's independence, Prime Minister Modi, has previously served as the Prime Minister of India from 2014 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2024. He also has the distinction of being the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat with his term spanning from October 2001 to May 2014 In the 2014 and 2019 Parliamentary elections, PM Modi led the Bharatiya Janata Party to record Lok Sabha wins, securing absolute majority on both occasions. The last time that a political party secured such an absolute majority was in the 1984 elections in which Congress secured a landslide vicotry. Prime Minister Modi-led government has also taken several notable decisions during his term, including the Abrogation of Article 370, the abolition of Triple Talaq, the construction of Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, the Waqf Amendment Act, etc. Inspired by the motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas', Prime Minister Modi has ushered in a paradigm shift in governance that has led to inclusive, development-oriented and corruption-free governance. The Prime Minister has worked with speed and scale to realise the aim of Antyodaya, or ensuring last-mile delivery of schemes and services. Leading international agencies have noted that under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, India has been eliminating poverty at a record pace. According to the findings from NITI Aayog's latest report 'Multidimensional Poverty in India since 2005-06', almost 25 crore people escaped multidimensional poverty in last nine years. The credit for this remarkable achievement goes to the significant initiatives of the government to address all dimensions of poverty. This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: DMK should wake up. Anti-Hindi politics isn't working on Tamil Nadu voters anymore
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First Post
7 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
Modi breaks Indira Gandhi's record, becomes second-longest serving PM. The other feats he has achieved
Narendra Modi has beaten Indira Gandhi's record as India's second-longest-serving Prime Minister in an uninterrupted stint. On Friday (July 25), he completed 4,078 days as India's premier. From most global honours to longest Independence Day speeches, here's a look at the other records he has made read more PM Narendra Modi has achieved several milestones during his tenure as India's leader. File Photo/PTI Narendra Modi has become India's second-longest-serving Prime Minister, with three consecutive terms. He has surpassed former PM Indira Gandhi's record of 4,077 consecutive days in office. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has added many feathers to his cap throughout his decades of political career. As he scripts history again, we take a look at PM Modi's other records. PM Modi breaks Indira Gandhi's record PM Narendra Modi's premiership has hit another milestone. On Friday (July 25), he completed 4,078 days as India's PM in an uninterrupted stint. Congress' Indira Gandhi's consecutive tenure from January 24, 1966 to March 24, 1977 was for 4,077 days. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With this, Modi has become the first non-Congress Prime Minister to achieve the feat. He is also the first Indian PM born after Independence and the longest-serving from a non-Hindi state — Gujarat. Modi is also the first sitting Prime Minister since Indira Gandhi to return to power with a full majority. Modi's first tenure as India's PM started on May 26, 2014, after the BJP won the Lok Sabha elections with a majority of 272 seats. The saffron party stormed to power again in 2019 with an improved tally of 303 seats. In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP failed to reach the halfway mark. But it formed the government with the help of its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners, ensuring a third straight term for PM Modi. India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, continues to hold the record as India's longest-serving premier with 6,130 days in office. Narendra Modi has broken Indira Gandhi's record as India's second-longest-serving PM. Like Nehru led the Congress, Modi has steered his BJP to victory in three consecutive Lok Sabha elections. A Historic Milestone for PM Narendra Modi 🇮🇳 On 25 July 2025, PM @narendramodi will complete 4,078 consecutive days in office — becoming India's second longest-serving Prime Minister, surpassing Smt. Indira Gandhi's 1966–77 tenure. This is a single, uninterrupted tenure — a… — Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) July 25, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Not just as PM, Modi has also achieved a milestone as Gujarat's chief minister, serving the longest in office from 2001 to 2014. 'Modi is the only leader in India, among all PMs and CMs, to win six consecutive elections as the leader of a party — in Gujarat assembly polls in 2002, 2007 and 2012, and in the national elections in 2014, 2019, and 2024,' an official told PTI. PM Modi's list of honours Another historic feat by Modi is that he is India's first PM to be honoured with the highest number of international accolades. From West Asia to Europe and Africa, Modi has been conferred with 24 globally recognised honours until now. Recently, he was presented with the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, the country's highest national honour, for his 'distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership.' Cyprus has honoured PM Modi with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, its highest civilian honour. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Other notable recognitions are the Order of King Abdulaziz from Saudi Arabia, the Order of Amanullah Khan from Afghanistan, the Order of the State of Palestine, the Maldives' Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin and Bahrain's King Hamad Order of the Renaissance. PM Modi has also earned Egypt's Order of the Nile and France's Legion d'Honneur. Former PMs Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Dr Manmohan Singh have each received two international distinctions during their time in office. Longest I-Day speech Last year, PM Modi delivered his longest Independence Day speech at 98 minutes, addressing the nation from the ramparts of historic Red Fort. His Independence Day speeches have an average of 82 minutes, longer than any other Indian PM in history. PM Modi's second-longest I-Day speech was in 2016 when he spoke for 96 minutes, while his shortest speech was in 2017 at around 56 minutes. In 2024, on the 78th Independence Day, PM Modi hoisted the tricolour on Independence Day and delivered a speech for the third time. Before Modi, Nehru in 1947 and IK Gujral in 1997 delivered the longest I-Day speeches at 72 and 71 minutes, respectively. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Modi becomes India's second-longest-serving Prime Minister in consecutive terms, surpasses Indira Gandhi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked a major milestone in the country's history, becoming the second-longest-serving PM of India in consecutive terms, surpassing the record of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Notably, he is the first non-Congress Prime Minister to mark this achievement. Additionally, Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister born after independence and the longest-serving from a non-Hindi state. Narendra Modi, 74, took oath as Prime Minister for the first time on May 26, 2014 and has served a total of 11 years and 60 days in office till date. The erstwhile Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had served for 11 years 59 days in office in consecutive terms. She held the highest office as Prime Minister of India from January 24, 1966 - March 24, 1977. Former and first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru holds the record of the longest-serving Prime Minister of India in consecutive terms for 16 years and 286 days, from August 15, 1947 to May 27, 1964.
