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EDUCATION

Govt to drop ‘glorified’ content on Tipu Sultan from textbooks

However, the Primary and Secondary Education department decided not to remove the chapter on Tipu Sultan, as Committee cannot dismiss the history of Tipu fought against Britishers and he was killed in the fourth Anglo- Mysuru war. but some content about his ruling would be removed from the primary school textbook.

MOVIES

Who are the Black actors to win Oscars ?

Jamie Foxx won the Oscar in the same category in the year 2004 for his film Ray.  In 2006, Forest Whitaker won the award for his performance in "The Last King of Scotland."

NATIONAL

Bengaluru-Nidaghatta-Mysuru stretch of the NH will be thrown open to the public in October: Gadkari

The fully access-controlled highway, having the provision of four service lanes and paved shoulders for two-wheelers and autorickshaws on either side for the entire length, is the project highlight.

PUNJAB

Punjab CM announces home delivery of rations in Punjab

AAP’s national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced just before the Assembly election in Punjab that they would implement the system in Punjab if they form the government in the state.