1. NCERT books to be available in sign language; ISLRTC, NCERT to sign MoU for this purpose today
In order to benefit deaf students, NCERT books and educational material will be converted into Indian sign language. The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) and the NCERT will sign an MoU for this purpose today.
2. Pence, Harris to meet for US Vice Presidential debate today
US Vice President Mike Pence and his rival Kamala Harris will square off today for their only round of televised pre-election debates eight days after their superiors, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, met on stage for the first time with unclear follow-up prospects.
The 90-minute event, which will be hosted by The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, gained an unexpected prominence after Trump's coronavirus infection raised concerns over the health and longevity of the presidential candidates.