Top headlines this morning : Achchhe Din, CBSE hikes exam fees for SC/ST by 24 times, general to pay double

Achchhe Din, CBSE hikes exam fees for SC/ST by 24 times, general to pay double

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has increased the fees of Class 10 and 12 board examinations for SC and ST students from Rs 50 to Rs 1,200, while the amount has been doubled for those from the general category, who will now have to pay Rs 1,500.

Eid-ul-Azha being celebrated with religious fervour &
gaiety

The festival of sacrifice – Eid-ul-Azha is being celebrated
with religious fervour and gaiety across the country today. The faithful will
offer Eid prayers in Eidgahs and mosques. In Delhi, main Eid congregations will
be held at Jama Masjid, Fatehpuri mosque and Shahi Eidgah.

Govt will leave no stone unturned to make India a better
business destination: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that his government
will leave no stone unturned to make India a better business destination.

Removal of Article 370 will result in end of terrorism in
Kashmir, asserts Home Minister Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah has asserted that removal of special
status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution will end
terrorism and lead to progress of the region.

PM Modi has agreed to help Kerala: Rahul Gandhi

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said on Sunday he had
approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek his help for flood-hit Kerala.

China typhoon toll reaches over 35

The death toll due to typhoon Lekima that has hit the
provinces of Zhejiand and Shandong provinces of China’s has increased more than
35, while over 20 others were reported missing, authorities said on Monday.

‘Won’t deliver beef or pork’: Zomato staff in Howrah
strike …

Food delivery staff of Zomato on Sunday went on an
indefinite strike in West Bengal’s Howrah, alleging they were made to deliver
beef and pork dishes.

National Award was always on my bucket list: Ayushmann
Khurrana

Winning the National Award was always on Ayushmann Khurrana’s bucket list, contends the actor, who is “ecstatic” as his wish has been fulfilled with a double dose of delight.

Nadal, Andreescu crowned champions at Rogers Cup

Rafael Nadal and Bianca Andreescu won the respective men’s
singles and women’s singles titles of the Rogers Cup after winning their final
clashes.

Eat a snack at night shifts to stay alert, productive

If you are a night shift worker, eating at irregular hours is just par for the course, but it impacts the body. To limit this impact and maintain alertness and productivity, researchers say a light snack is better than a full meal.