Day: September 5, 2026

Quality, Inclusion and Learning Outcomes Remain Top Priorities in Gonda: BSA Amit Kumar Singh

Arijit Bose

By PP Yadav Gonda: On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, District Basic Education Officer (BSA) Amit Kumar Singh extended his greetings to teachers across Gonda and Uttar Pradesh. In a special interaction, he discussed teacher vacancies, action against unrecognised schools, RTE admissions, learning outcomes, infrastructure, welfare schemes, digital education and support for children with disabilities. Q. What is the current status of teacher vacancies in government schools? A. Filling vacant teaching posts is a policy matter, and the recruitment process is expected to begin soon at the government and higher-authority…

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India Retains Decisive Military Edge Over South Asian Neighbours, But Gap With China Widens

Arijit Bose

New Delhi — India continues to hold a commanding military advantage over its South Asian neighbours, buoyed by a record defence budget, a rapidly expanding domestic arms industry, and one of the region’s only three-dimensional force structures spanning land, air, sea and strategic weapons. But officials and analysts caution that this dominance does not extend to China, which remains far ahead of India in overall defence spending and industrial capacity. According to the 2026 Global Firepower rankings released this year, India stands 4th in the world for overall military strength, comfortably…

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Role of Defence Forces in Relief Operations Across the Globe

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: When disaster strikes, the first requirement is often not only medical assistance or food, but the ability to reach people quickly in places where normal infrastructure has collapsed. Roads may be submerged, bridges destroyed, airports closed and communication networks disrupted. In such situations, defence forces frequently become among the most capable organisations available to mount a large-scale emergency response. From earthquakes and floods to cyclones, wildfires and humanitarian emergencies, armed forces across the world have increasingly played an important role in disaster relief. Their contribution extends well beyond…

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