Delhi reworks school recognition rules for more pvt campuses in dense areas, ETEducation

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Delhi govt simplifies school recognition; replaces essentiality certificate with self-certification system New Delhi: Aiming to eventually increase the number of private schools in densely populated areas and reduce procedural delays, Delhi govt has replaced the decades-old mandatory essentiality certificate with a self-certification system for granting school recognition. The move eliminates an applicant’s requirement of first […]

Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 option entry begins today at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; check schedule and expected cut-offs

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KEA starts Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 option entry today with counselling timeline and cut-off trends Karnataka DCET 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has commenced the Round 1 option entry process for Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 counselling today, July 21, 2026, from 11.00 am. Eligible diploma graduates and working professionals can […]

India’s green transition is missing long-duration energy storage

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On May 21, India recorded its highest peak demand of 270.8 gigawatt (GW) during the day, an increase of approximately 90 GW from the same window in 2019. While power generators often meet India’s summer peak, the demand again increases at night, especially due to the use of air conditioners. This underscores the need for […]

Himachal Pradesh schools closed today in four districts as IMD Red Alert prompts precautionary shutdown; check details here

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Red Alert forces school closures across Kangra, Mandi, Chamba and Sirmaur; examinations postponed today. (AI Image) Himachal Pradesh school holiday: All government and private educational institutions remain closed today, July 21, 2026, across several high-risk districts of Himachal Pradesh following a Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The precautionary measure has been […]

How magnetic levitation lifts and propels high-speed maglev trains

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‘Maglev’ is a portmanteau of ‘magnetic levitation’. Instead of running on wheels, maglev technology uses strong magnetic fields to lift the train and move it forward. Since the train floats above the track, there is no rolling friction during normal operations, nor are operations affected by inclement weather, like rain or snow. The result: the […]