Sonam Wangchuk had appeared on the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 9, in 2017, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. However, he now finds himself at the centre of a storm. He has been arrested under the National Security Act. Authorities allege that he incited violence during ongoing protests in Ladakh demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution
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In recognition of his immense contribution to music and culture, the University will rename its Centre for Performing Arts and Culture as the Zubeen Garg Centre for Performing Arts and Culture. To further preserve his memory, a statue of the legendary singer will be installed, while a coffee table book documenting his extraordinary life and creative journey will also be published.
Two brothers, psychologist and educator Howard Stevenson and civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson sat on stage Thursday night for a unique conversation on race and justice.
“Education is a fundamental right in our country, and education has been made inclusive through the New Education Policy by Prime Minister Modi in 2020. In the coming times, the ‘One Nation, One Scholarship’ system will also be introduced. Students will receive the scholarship amount with a click as soon as they take admission in the school,” he said.
The results of the IBPS RRB Clerk Preliminary Examination 2024 have been formally released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). On the official IBPS website, ibps.in, candidates who took the exam for the Office Assistant (Multipurpose) position can now view their results.
The school currently accommodates 238 students and 17 teaching and non-teaching staff members. It provides a much-needed bridge for students from nearby primary schools, helping them smoothly transition into English medium secondary education.
Hackathon showcased Malaysias rising AI talent for the digital economy Event drew 1, 741 participants, including 1, 547 students and 194 professionals The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), in collaboration with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), has successfully hosted the Great Malaysia AI Hackathon 2025, officially recognised by ASEAN Records as the largest on-site AI hackathon jointly organised by academia and industry in the region. Held on 20 September 2025 at APUs Technology Park Malaysia campus, the event drew 1, 741 participants, including 1, 547 students and 194 industry professionals, representing more than 50 institutions. Malaysian students based at Durham and Cambridge Universities also joined. With 20 industry mentors and a prize pool of US$26,000 (RM110, 000), the hackathon not only broke records but also highlighted Malaysias growing strength in cultivating AI talent for the digital economy. Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo launched the event, stressing the importance of AI in shaping society and industry. AI is already transforming the way we live and work. It starts with data, which must be digitised, stored and shared effectivelysupported by computing power to create meaningful solutions, he said. He congratulated APU and its partners, adding: With our infrastructure, ecosystem and your creativity, Malaysia can become not just a digital nation, but an AI nation by 2030. APU CEO Datuk Parmjit Singh (pic) highlighted the collaboration behind the success: This hackathon reflects the synergy between AWS, APU and MDEC. The overwhelming response shows the hunger for innovation. He also underlined APUs global standing: With over 16, 000 students from 130 countries, we continue to lead in digital education, being among the first in the region to offer a degree in Cloud Engineering. This pioneering spirit, together with our partnership with AWS, reflects our shared vision of empowering the next generation of cloud-ready and AI-focused talent. AWSs Peter Murray, head of Asia Pacific and Japan Go-to-Market, praised the talent on display, stating: You are the future tech leaders of Malaysia, driving AI forward. He announced an increase in AWS sandbox credits from US$50 (RM210) to US$100 (RM420), encouraging participants to think big, build bold, and push ideas further. He noted that during the hackathon, participants had access to AWS services such as Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Q. Supported by MDECs Premier Digital Tech Institutions initiative, the hackathon brought together industry mentors, technology partners and sponsors such as AxrailAI, Crayon, eCloudValley, and GitLab. It also featured Tech Talks, networking opportunities and cross-sector collaboration. The event underscored Malaysias position as a digital frontrunner in ASEAN, setting a benchmark for hackathons and reinforcing the nations ambition to become an AI powerhouse by 2030. For APU, AWS and MDEC, it marked a milestone in shaping the future of technology in Southeast Asia.
Nearly 49% of students enrolled in primary education in Madhya Pradesh do not continue to middle school, reveals the Comprehensive Modular Survey
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Floridas board of education signed off Wednedsay on a major expansion of charter schools in the state, clearing the way for the privately run schools to co-locate inside traditional public schools. Its the latest push by Florida officials to expand school choice in a state that has long been a national [.].
Delhi police booked the director of a Vasant Kunj institution for allegedly molesting female students. The accused, traced near Agra, owns a luxury car with a fake UN number plate, which has been seized. The institution removed him, and the police are investigating further, recording student statements and tracking his movements.