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Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ announced the dates of remaining examinations of CBSE Class X and XII

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What CIE-IIITH Survey says about COVID-19 Impact on Startups?

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May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

As the global startup ecosystem gears up to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian ecosystem is also very apprehensive. With rampant speculation on consumer behavior and market reactions, there was a general sense of foreboding about the adverse effects and diminishing investments in startups.

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Amidst COVID19 central government announces several initiatives to boost Education Sector

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May 18, 2020May 19, 2020

Education Politics

Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has announced several initiatives to boost education sector,on 17th May in New Delhi.

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