Houston ISD Fails to Report Truancy Prevention Efforts to TEA for Four Years Amid Rising Absences
Houston Independent School District (HISD) has come under scrutiny after failing to report truancy prevention measures to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for four consecutive school years. This revelation has raised concerns about the district's efforts to address student absences and its compliance with state regulations. Truancy Prevention Measures and Compliance Issues
Houston ISD Fails to Report Truancy Prevention Efforts to TEA for Four Years Amid Rising Absences
Houston Independent School District (HISD) has come under scrutiny after failing to report truancy prevention measures to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for four consecutive school years. This revelation has raised concerns about the district's efforts to address student absences and its compliance with state regulations. Truancy Prevention Measures and Compliance Issues
ASER 2023: 82% of Children Know How to Use Smartphones, but Only 57% Use Them for Learning
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023, released on Tuesday, highlights several key findings about the state of children's education in rural India. One of the key insights is that over 82% of children aged 14-16 are proficient in using smartphones, but only 57% are leveraging them for educational purposes. This underscores a gap in the use of technology for learning despite widespread access. Additionally, the report revealed that the percentage of underage children
ASER 2023: 82% of Children Know How to Use Smartphones, but Only 57% Use Them for Learning
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023, released on Tuesday, highlights several key findings about the state of children's education in rural India. One of the key insights is that over 82% of children aged 14-16 are proficient in using smartphones, but only 57% are leveraging them for educational purposes. This underscores a gap in the use of technology for learning despite widespread access. Additionally, the report revealed that the percentage of underage children
China Records Hottest Year Ever as Global Temperatures Soar in 2024
2024 has been officially declared the hottest year in China’s history, with the national average temperature reaching 10.92°C (51.66°F), according to the China Meteorological Administration. This marks the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking heat in the country. The year witnessed the hottest month, July, along with the warmest August and autumn season on record. Global temperature records were also shattered, with the United Nations confirming that 2024 was set to be the
China Records Hottest Year Ever as Global Temperatures Soar in 2024
2024 has been officially declared the hottest year in China’s history, with the national average temperature reaching 10.92°C (51.66°F), according to the China Meteorological Administration. This marks the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking heat in the country. The year witnessed the hottest month, July, along with the warmest August and autumn season on record. Global temperature records were also shattered, with the United Nations confirming that 2024 was set to be the
2024 to Be Warmest Year on Record, Fueling Extreme Heat and Weather Events
A new report reveals that 2024 is set to become the warmest year on record, with global temperatures averaging 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, marking a significant milestone in the climate crisis. According to Copernicus, the year also saw an alarming increase in extreme heat days, with the world experiencing 41 more days of dangerous heat than in previous years. The study, conducted by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central, indicates that small island nations bore the b
2024 to Be Warmest Year on Record, Fueling Extreme Heat and Weather Events
A new report reveals that 2024 is set to become the warmest year on record, with global temperatures averaging 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, marking a significant milestone in the climate crisis. According to Copernicus, the year also saw an alarming increase in extreme heat days, with the world experiencing 41 more days of dangerous heat than in previous years. The study, conducted by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central, indicates that small island nations bore the b
Erik Solheim Slams US Allegations Against Adani Group as 'American Overreach'
Norwegian diplomat and former UN Environment Programme Executive Director Erik Solheim has strongly criticized the US government's recent report regarding the Adani Group, calling it a case of "American overreach." The report alleges that certain individuals linked to the Adani Group discussed bribes to secure solar energy contracts in India, but Solheim pointed out that the allegations lack evidence of actual bribe payments or involvement from the Adani Group’s top leader
Erik Solheim Slams US Allegations Against Adani Group as 'American Overreach'
Norwegian diplomat and former UN Environment Programme Executive Director Erik Solheim has strongly criticized the US government's recent report regarding the Adani Group, calling it a case of "American overreach." The report alleges that certain individuals linked to the Adani Group discussed bribes to secure solar energy contracts in India, but Solheim pointed out that the allegations lack evidence of actual bribe payments or involvement from the Adani Group’s top leader
Kanwal Sibal Slams US Report on Adani Group as Violation of India's Sovereignty
Kanwal Sibal, the former Foreign Secretary of India, has strongly criticized a report from a US government department regarding the Adani Group, describing it as a violation of India's sovereignty. Sibal condemned the US for overstepping its bounds, arguing that any investigation conducted on Indian soil by US authorities would breach Indian law. He emphasized that if the US had evidence of illegal activity, it should have shared its findings with Indian authorities instead of taking unil
Kanwal Sibal Slams US Report on Adani Group as Violation of India's Sovereignty
Kanwal Sibal, the former Foreign Secretary of India, has strongly criticized a report from a US government department regarding the Adani Group, describing it as a violation of India's sovereignty. Sibal condemned the US for overstepping its bounds, arguing that any investigation conducted on Indian soil by US authorities would breach Indian law. He emphasized that if the US had evidence of illegal activity, it should have shared its findings with Indian authorities instead of taking unil
Former YSR Congress Leader Dadisetti Raja Likely to be Arrested in Reporter Murder Case
Senior YSR Congress party leader Dadisetti Ramalingeshwar Rao, also known as Dadisetti Raja, is facing the possibility of arrest in the murder case of a local reporter in Tuni. The former minister from the Tuni assembly constituency in East Godavari district is under scrutiny in connection with the murder that took place in October 2019. Despite the murder case being initially filed against Dadisetti Raja by the Tuni rural police, there was little progress in the investigation due t
Former YSR Congress Leader Dadisetti Raja Likely to be Arrested in Reporter Murder Case
Senior YSR Congress party leader Dadisetti Ramalingeshwar Rao, also known as Dadisetti Raja, is facing the possibility of arrest in the murder case of a local reporter in Tuni. The former minister from the Tuni assembly constituency in East Godavari district is under scrutiny in connection with the murder that took place in October 2019. Despite the murder case being initially filed against Dadisetti Raja by the Tuni rural police, there was little progress in the investigation due t
2024 Monsoon Season Ends with 7.6% Above Average Rainfall in India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the 2024 monsoon season concluded with a notable 7.6% above average rainfall across the country. Key regions including Rajasthan, Gujarat, western Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh experienced significant excess rainfall, highlighting a surplus compared to typical seasonal patterns. The withdrawal of the South West monsoon began on September 23, which is six days later than the usual date of Septem
2024 Monsoon Season Ends with 7.6% Above Average Rainfall in India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the 2024 monsoon season concluded with a notable 7.6% above average rainfall across the country. Key regions including Rajasthan, Gujarat, western Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh experienced significant excess rainfall, highlighting a surplus compared to typical seasonal patterns. The withdrawal of the South West monsoon began on September 23, which is six days later than the usual date of Septem
Challenges India Faces in Securing a Permanent Seat on the UN Security Council
India has long aspired to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), arguing that its status as an emerging superpower merits representation at the high table. Despite support from several permanent members and international coalitions advocating for UNSC reform, experts remain skeptical about India's chances in the near future. One of the most significant hurdles is China’s steadfast opposition. As the only Asian country with a permanent seat,
Challenges India Faces in Securing a Permanent Seat on the UN Security Council
India has long aspired to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), arguing that its status as an emerging superpower merits representation at the high table. Despite support from several permanent members and international coalitions advocating for UNSC reform, experts remain skeptical about India's chances in the near future. One of the most significant hurdles is China’s steadfast opposition. As the only Asian country with a permanent seat,
100 Days of NDA Governance in Andhra Pradesh: A Mixed Bag of Promises and Challenges
This Friday marks the 100th day since the NDA government took control of Andhra Pradesh, following a historic victory in the 2024 assembly elections. The coalition, comprising the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Janasena, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), secured an impressive 164 out of 175 seats, leading to Chandrababu Naidu's swearing-in as Chief Minister on June 12th, alongside Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. In these initial days, Naidu’s government has aimed to meet the expectatio
100 Days of NDA Governance in Andhra Pradesh: A Mixed Bag of Promises and Challenges
This Friday marks the 100th day since the NDA government took control of Andhra Pradesh, following a historic victory in the 2024 assembly elections. The coalition, comprising the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Janasena, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), secured an impressive 164 out of 175 seats, leading to Chandrababu Naidu's swearing-in as Chief Minister on June 12th, alongside Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. In these initial days, Naidu’s government has aimed to meet the expectatio









