News Headlines : 29th July 2021

  • Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda says 632 Eklavya Model Residential Schools have been sanctioned as against the target of 740 by next year. In the Rajya Sabha, Arjun Munda says, it is aimed at providing quality education to tribal students in their own environment.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the academic community on first anniversary of National Education Policy, 2020; Launches multiple key initiatives to mark the occasion. 
  • 14 engineering colleges of 8 states will impart education in 5 Indian languages, says Prime Minister.
  • Maharashtra Bhushan Selection Committee unanimously selects Asha Bhonsle for prestigious award. Maharashtra cultural affairs minister Amit Deshmukh said the Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar will be given to legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle for the year 2021.
  • Centre announces 27 per cent reservation for OBCs and 10 per cent reservation for EWS in medical and dental courses.
  • Both Houses of Parliament adjourned for the day amidst repeated disruptions over Pegasus snooping and other issues.
  • India closely monitoring developments in Afghanistan, says Government.
  • Over 45 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in the country so far; National Recovery Rate stands at 97.38 per cent.
  • International Tiger Day being observed today; Prime Minister reiterates country’s commitment to ensure safe habitats for tigers.
  • Gold prices surge Rs. 570 at Multi Commodity Exchange for August contracts in sync with robust gains in the international markets. Gold was trading at Rs. 48,150 per 10 gram. Silver prices also rise around Rs. 1525 to trade at Rs. 67,915 rupees per kg for September Contracts.
  • In Tokyo Olympics, India’s campaign gets a boost as Men’s Hockey team, Shuttler P.V. Sindhu and Boxer Satish Kumar storm into quarter finals of their respective games.
  • Pugilist Mary Kom bows out of the Games; Support pours in on social media for the boxing legend.
  • In Cricket, India lost series with decider, third and final T20 international.