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A parliamentary panel has flagged delays in aligning CBSE’s Classes 9–12 curriculum with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023, noting that pending NCERT textbooks are burdening board students. The committee also sought better teacher training, fee waivers for economically weaker students, greater examination transparency and increased education spending to support long-term school reforms.

Chinese technology stocks experienced sharp fluctuations on Tuesday, with semiconductor shares leading a strong recovery. Investors are now focusing on an upcoming policymakers’ meeting expected later this month. This gathering is anticipated to outline economic policy priorities for the second half of the year. Analysts expect the meeting to signal a more accommodative policy stance…