Karnataka to set up i-Code Labs to ensure computer education for students of govt school

A view of the computer lab at Mookanakuppe Thimmegowda Government High School at Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural district. Of 43,000-odd government schools in Karnataka, only about 1,500 schools have full-fledged computer labs.  | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain The Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) has taken steps to start ‘i-Code Labs’ in select government schools…

OPPO launches ‘A5 Pro 5G’ below Rs 18,000: Check out battery backup, AI features & more

Oppo A5 Pro 5G Launched: OPPO, a China-headquartered firm known for its budget-friendly smartphones, camera, and smart features, has launched a new model in its ‘A’ series—OPPO A5 Pro 5G—citing a flagship-level model at a mid-range price and officially launched on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Camera The smartphone features a 50MP rear camera equipped with an…

SC gives green signal for notification of new UGC Regulations to fight campus discrimination

Supreme Court in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP The Supreme Court on Thursday (April 24, 2025) did not agree with a plea to stall the finalisation and subsequent notification of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations of 2025 to counter discrimination in higher educational institutions’ campuses….

Safety assessment rating for trucks, heavy vehicles on lines of Bharat NCAP soon: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari | Photo Credit: ANI The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is planning to launch safety assessment rating for trucks and heavy commercial vehicles on the lines of Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), the country’s own crash testing programme, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. Addressing an event organised…