Candidates who applied for overseas higher education scholarships under the SARTHI scheme of Maharashtra government are facing a delay in the selection list for over four months, causing them to change or postpone their plans. Despite the advertisement inviting applications in June 2024, with 200 candidates applying for the scholarship, the selection of 75 students was expected by September, but the list is still awaited. The delay, attributed to the Model Code of Conduct around Maharashtra Assembly elections, has left students struggling abroad and seeking deferrals from universities.
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US terror report mum on Pak role in J&K
The US country report on terrorism for 2023 highlighted the impact of terrorist groups like ISIS, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammed in India, particularly in Jammu & Kashmir. The report praised India's efforts in combating terrorism, but did not address Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism. Despite Pakistan's steps to counter terrorism financing, the report noted a significant increase in terrorist attacks in the country. Full Article
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