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PhD, Masters degree will have no value, says Taliban Education Minister

The Taliban’s new Minister of Education, Sheikh Molvi Noorullah Munir has said that PhD and master’s degrees will have no value now as mullahs regarded as the greatest of all don’t have these degrees.

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After the Taliban took over Afghanistan, a new cabinet was formed in the country on Tuesday. In this episode, the Taliban’s new Minister of Education, Sheikh Molvi Noorullah Munir has said that PhD and master’s degrees will have no value now as mullahs regarded as the greatest of all don’t have these degrees.

PhD, Masters degree will have no value:

A video is surfacing on social media and the Minister can be heard questioning the relevance of higher education. “No Phd degree, master’s degree is valuable today. You see that the Mullahs and Taliban that are in power, have no Phd, MA, or even a high school degree, but are the greatest of all,” he said.

The Taliban announced a hardline interim government led by Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund on Tuesday. He has been appointed as the acting Prime Minister of the country. The newly formed government also unveiled the interior minister, who is said to be a designated global terrorist of the Haqqani Network.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesman, said that Mullah Hasan, the chief of the country’s decision-making body Rehbari Shura, will be the Acting Prime Minister, and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will be his deputy.

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Earlier, the Taliban had passed a new rule regarding women’s education in the country. The acting higher education minister had said that Afghan women will be allowed to study at university, however, there would be a ban on mixed classes under their rule. There will be no co-education in schools too. As per few reports, the Taliban have banned female voices on television and radio channels only in Kandahar.

On August 15, Afghanistan witnessed a major humanitarian crisis after the fall of the capital Kabul. Thousands of citizens tried to flee from the country. The disturbing images and videos of citizens attempting to flee were widely circulated on the internet.

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Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on June 29? Here’s what RBI calendar says

Banks in Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram will remain closed on June 29, 2026, due to regional holidays, while banking operations will continue normally in most other states.

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Bank Holidays

As June comes to an end, many customers are wondering whether banks across the country are open on June 29, 2026. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar, bank operations will not be affected nationwide, but branches in some states will remain closed due to local holidays.

Banks closed in these states on June 29

Banks will remain shut in Himachal Pradesh on Monday, June 29, on account of Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti. In addition, bank branches in Mizoram will remain closed to observe Remna Ni, a regional public holiday.

However, bank branches in most other states and Union Territories are expected to function normally as June 29 is not a nationwide banking holiday.

Will online banking services remain available?

Even when physical branches remain closed, customers can continue using digital banking facilities. Services such as internet banking, mobile banking, UPI transactions, ATM withdrawals and cash deposits at ATMs will remain operational.

Customers planning to visit a bank branch are advised to check with their local branch beforehand, as holiday schedules may vary depending on the state and local observances.

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Second cloudburst in a week triggers floods in Arunachal, travel advisories issued

A second cloudburst in less than a week has caused fresh flooding and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh, leading authorities to issue travel advisories in affected districts.

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Cloud burst in Arunanchal

A second cloudburst within a week has triggered widespread flooding and landslides in parts of Arunachal Pradesh, prompting district authorities to issue travel advisories and urge residents to avoid non-essential journeys.

Torrential monsoon rains accompanied by cloudbursts have severely affected the East Siang and Leparada districts, damaging road infrastructure and disrupting connectivity in several areas. According to local authorities, multiple key road links in East Siang district have either been blocked or washed away due to incessant rainfall.

Several road links damaged

The worst damage has been reported on the Pasighat-Runne-Takilalug Road, where sections of the route have been extensively affected. Landslides and overflowing streams have also rendered several other roads unsafe for vehicular movement. Authorities have deployed heavy machinery and emergency teams to clear debris and restore connectivity at the earliest.

Officials have advised people to undertake travel only if absolutely necessary and to remain alert, particularly in landslide-prone stretches. Residents have also been asked to closely follow official weather updates and district advisories.

The latest weather-related disruption comes days after flash floods and landslides caused extensive damage in Keyi Panyor district, where rescue and relief operations are still underway following heavy rainfall earlier this week.

Meteorological forecasts indicate the possibility of continued heavy rainfall across parts of Arunachal Pradesh, raising concerns over further flooding and landslides in vulnerable regions.

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Delhi likely to receive monsoon by July 4, says IMD

The India Meteorological Department has predicted that the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Delhi by July 4, offering relief from persistent heatwave conditions.

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Residents of Delhi may finally get respite from the prolonged spell of intense heat, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting the arrival of the southwest monsoon in the national capital by July 4.

According to the weather office, conditions are becoming favourable for the monsoon to advance further across several parts of north India, including Delhi, over the next five to six days. The forecast comes after the capital witnessed unusually high temperatures and delayed seasonal rainfall.

Monsoon expected to advance across north India

The IMD said the southwest monsoon is likely to progress into additional parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, western Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir during the coming days as weather systems create conducive conditions for its advance.

The expected arrival of the monsoon is likely to bring widespread rainfall activity and provide much-needed relief from scorching temperatures that have persisted across Delhi and adjoining regions. The city has experienced an extended period of heat, with temperatures remaining above normal in recent weeks.

The weather department has also issued heatwave warnings for parts of Uttar Pradesh even as monsoon activity gradually strengthens across northern India.

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