Vikram Chandra on pros and cons of New Education Policy 2020

Government on Wednesday announced the New Education Policy 2020. While the new policy has largely been received well, many have raised doubts about the efficacy of the same. Many have argued that in this age of globalisation making mother-tongue or the regional language as medium of education for primary classes may not be the right course? Top stories with Vikram Chandra

Vikram Chandra on first Rafale jets landing amidst warm welcome, other stories

As the first batch of five Rafale jets landed at the Ambala airbase, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh termed it as the 'beginning of a new era in our military history'. The jets will not only provide a much-needed boost to Air Force's ageing fleet, but will increase India's air superiority at a time when there is tension along the LAC with China. However, the broader question that still remains is how India intends to fill the gaps in the air defense systems? What can India do to indigenise defense production in the country? Top stories with Vikram Chandra

'Missing' COVID-19 patient found dead inside well in Maharashtra's Washim

Body of a missing COVID-19 patient was found inside a well at Washim on July 31, the police said. Police official Satish Patil said, "The patient had run away from COVID-19 centre here on July 29. The patient's body was found in a well today. The person might have committed suicide. On July 30, the police traced the mobile of the patient and it was found beside a well. The patient's slippers were also found beside the well. The police called the deceased's wife and brother. They identified the patient by his slippers."

Will Florida face another COVID data fight when schools reopen?

Teachers are worried that the state will leave them and parents in the dark when it comes to COVID-19 data.

Italy's oldest student caps off studies at 96

With no late-night drinking sessions to distract him and a typewriter instead of a tablet, Italy's oldest student, 96-year-old Giuseppe Paterno has become one of the world's oldest graduates after finishing his history and philosophy degree from the University of Palermo.

Pentagon details troop withdraw from Germany

The U.S. military unveiled details of its plans on Wednesday to withdraw about 12,000 troops from Germany following a decision by President Donald Trump. The U.S. said it plans to keep nearly half of them in Europe to address poterntial tensions with Russia. Adam Reed reports.