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In a significant development regarding India's educational curriculum, a high-level committee set up by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has put forward a series of recommendations for the school curriculum in social sciences. CI Issac, the chairperson of the committee, announced on Tuesday that they have proposed the inclusion of epic narratives like the Ramayana and Mahabharata in textbooks. Additionally, the committee has suggested that the Preamble of the Indian Constitution should be written on classroom walls.

In a chilling incident that has shaken the capital, Delhi Police have apprehended a 16-year-old boy on Wednesday morning, booking him for a horrific act of murder. The gruesome details, as narrated by the police, paint a harrowing picture of brutality in the city's Welcome neighborhood in northeast Delhi.

In Bihar, a deeply concerning situation has been reported involving the alleged targeting of Hindu girls by Christian missionaries, described as "Christian love jihad." This term, inherently controversial and loaded, is used to portray scenarios where young Hindu women are purportedly lured into relationships by Christian individuals, leading to forced marriages and subsequent conversions to Christianity. This phenomenon has reportedly become prevalent in the state, with multiple cases cited.

In a decisive move to combat terrorism, the administration of Jammu and Kashmir has taken stern action by terminating four government employees, including a doctor, a constable, and a teacher, on November 21. This action underscores the administration's commitment to ensuring safety and upholding law and order in the Union Territory. The employees were dismissed due to their alleged links to terrorist activities, marking a significant step in the region's ongoing efforts to counteract terrorism.

In a significant development that could impact the Indian edtech sector, Byju's, a leading educational technology company, is reportedly facing a challenging situation. According to recent reports, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a notice to Byju’s, demanding a substantial sum of Rs 9,000 crore. This notice is in relation to alleged violations of foreign funding laws, a serious matter that could have far-reaching implications for the company and the sector.

In a major development in the National Herald case, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has taken a decisive step by issuing an order to provisionally attach properties. As per the release, these properties, with a combined worth of a colossal Rs. 751.9 Crore, are linked to a money-laundering investigation under the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The entities targeted in this investigation are Associated Journals Limited (AJL) and Young Indian (YI).

In the latest development stirring the political landscape, controversial ‘activist’ Teesta Setalvad has directed her focus towards Hindu activist and BJP leader T Raja Singh, especially with the Telangana polls on the horizon. Setalvad, a figure marred by allegations of fabricating evidence in cases linked to the 2002 Gujarat riots, is now pivoting her attention to the electoral domain.

In a heart-wrenching incident from Auraiya district in Uttar Pradesh, a Hindu youth named Rohit Kumar tragically took his own life. This devastating turn of events is reportedly linked to intense pressure exerted on him by certain individuals, pushing him towards religious conversion.

The death of Anju Dorjee in Assam has raised serious questions and concerns, leading to the arrest of her live-in partner, Mani Khan, in what is being investigated as a potential "Love Jihad" case. Anju's body was found in her apartment in the Six Mile area of Guwahati on November 12, uncovering her live-in relationship with Mani Khan, a married Muslim man and father of two from Barpeta district in lower Assam.