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Dubai’s new school age cut-off explained: What parents need to know about kids' eligibility for FS1, FS2, KG admissions in 2026

Dubai's early school admissions are changing for 2026-27 with a new December 31st age cut-off for FS1 and FS2. This shift, impacting new admissions, aims for uniformity but has caused anxiety for some families. Schools are introducing transitional programs and expanding capacity to support parents through this significant policy update.

The Times of India

Thai Immigration Bureau dismisses complaints

The Immigration Bureau (IB) has dismissed viral complaints about long queues at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, saying officers clear passengers within 30 minutes, even during peak holiday traffic.

Bangkok Post

The online IB diploma v traditional A‑levels: which is the best path for you?

While A-levels are a deep dive into three to four subjects, the wide-ranging international baccalaureate (IB) diploma has provided students with additional skills

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Book excerpt: How Vajpayee family courted journalists, PMO hounded magazines

These are excerpts from Abhishek Choudhary’s book ‘Believer’s Dilemma: Vajpayee and the Hindu right’s path to power (1977-2018)’.

Newslaundry

Great Nicobar: Union govt plans Rs 81,000 cr project without even mapping tribal lands

We are in Barnabas Manju’s office, a one-bedroom house in a government quarters in Campbell Bay. He is the chairman of the Tribal Council of Great Nicobar and Little Nicobar. A long-pending demand of the Tribal Council is for a formal office with work equipment. “There is nothing here. No…

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Uttarakhand: Cabinet approves 2 ropeway projects for Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib

The first ropeway is planned to be developed in public-private partnership and will be based on the most advanced Tri-cable Detachable Gondola (3S) technology. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Four Israelis deported after Pai hospital rampage

Tourist police and Immigration Bureau (IB) officers are cracking down on tourism-related offences in Pai district of Mae Hong Son province following the deportation of four Israeli nationals involved in a violent rampage at Pai Hospital.

Bangkok Post

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Nita Ambani honoured with "Outstanding Contribution to Brand India" at India Business Leadership Award 2024

Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, was recognised for her exceptional contributions to India's global image at the CNBC TV18 India Business Leadership Awards (IBLA) 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jo Natauri’s Invidia Capital seeks $850 million for first fund

Natauri is a former Goldman Sachs partner who left the IB in December

Fortune

Prioritise your child’s education with our stellar selection of schools, learning tools and online platforms

Ensuring your child receives a well-rounded education is imperative, and these incredible institutions, products and services can help you to do just that.

The Independent UK

22 bogies derailed, no injuries reported, ADM Kanpur assesses derailment site of Sabarmati Express

Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Rakesh Verma assessed the derailment site of the Sabarmati Express (Varanasi to Ahmedabad, train number 19168, in Kanpur Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How studying for the International Baccalaureate online has been life changing for one student

When Rhiannon Clark found attending college difficult because of a debilitating condition, she discovered a new route to university that was perfect for her

The Guardian - UK

Has your teen searched for the leaked exam papers online? Amount of students caught 'cheating' has doubled, here's everything you need to know - including consequences

In light of the exam paper leak, Ofqual announce the consequences for those found searching for them. This comes as the number of students found cheating doubles in six years.

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Nalin Prabhat appointed D-G of National Security Guard

Nalin Prabhat appointed as Director-General of NSG, while Sapna Tewari appointed as Special Director in IB.

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Centre notifies Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024

New Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 aim to modernize film certification process, introduce age-based categories, and enhance accessibility.

The Hindu

IB team appreciates education reforms in Andhra Pradesh

IB team appreciates education reforms in Andhra Pradesh. Official assures the visiting delegation of all support for integration of the International Baccalaureate curriculum with the State education system.

The Hindu

Government develops indigenous explosive detectors for security forces

Indigenous explosive detectors developed for security forces by ECIL, DAE, DRDO, handed over for field deployment.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand’s SCERT team in A.P. to study programmes

Uttarakhand SCERT officials visit Andhra Pradesh to study education welfare programs, including Jagananna Amma Vodi and IB syllabus implementation.

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Bengaluru Rameshwaram cafe blast | Police probing different angles including business rivalry: Home Minister

Bengaluru Rameshwaram cafe blast: Karnataka Home Minister discusses possible motives behind blast at city eatery, with police working to crack the case.

The Hindu

Bengaluru Rameshwaram cafe blast | ‘Is it not failure of NIA, IB, RAW?’ wonders CM Siddaramaiah

Taking exception to BJP leaders’ comments on the explosion in Bengaluru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked if it was not the failure of the intelligence agencies

The Hindu

BJP urges Governor to recommend dismissal of Congress government in Karnataka

BJP legislators described the episode of alleged pro-Pakistan sloganeering in the corridors of Vidhana Soudha as an anti-national act, and suspected that those behind the episode may be having Pakistani terror links.

Newslaundry

‘Govt concealing facts’: Caravan notice points to ‘absurd confidentiality’ of takedown

In another instance pointing to opaque content takedowns in India, The Caravan has been told to remove a piece it had published two weeks ago under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act and its rules. The article pertains to the alleged torture and deaths of villagers in Jammu and…

The Hindu

Department of IB established in APSCERT office

Andhra Pradesh SCERT establishes Department of International Baccalaureate in state-run schools, aiming to implement IB curriculum by 2037.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet gives its nod to release DSC notification

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet gives its nod to release DSC notification. Ahead of the elections, the government decides to recruit 6,100 teachers in government schools, fill 689 vacancies in Forest Department, give bank guarantee to enable Discoms mobilise ₹1,500 crore loan, and rise the retirement age to 62 for non-teaching staff…

The Hindu

Expedite steps for including future skills training programme in curriculum: CM

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy directs Education Department to include future skills training in school curriculum.

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