First time ever, Rs 20 coin on the way

New Delhi: The government will come out with the first ever Rs 20 coin, which will be shaped like a 12-edged polygon with design of grains to denote farm dominance in the country. Besides, new series of one, two, five and 10 rupees coins too would be minted, which will be circular in design and have denominations written in Hindi script. The exact date of issuance of these new series coins is yet to be announced. PTI

Ordinance on varsity faculty quota cleared    

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for promulgation of The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Ordinance, 2019. The ordinance paves way for the reservation of faculty in appointments by direct recruitment of persons belonging to SC, ST and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes in central educational institutions. The UGC has directed the universities to start the recruitment process immediately. PTI