BEIJING - China has spent more than 580 billion yaun (about $87 billion) in scientific research and development (R&D) in 2009, making it the world's fourth major investor after the US, Japan and Germany, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said.

NEW DELHI - Thousands of employees from about 200 universities across the country Wednesday gathered at the Ramlila Ground in Delhi and marched to parliament to press the government for hike in education funds.

CHANDIGARH - For the first time, a library policy has been formulated in Haryana for the proper management and organisation of the reading material among students, a senior official said here Wednesday.

LUCKNOW - A renowned girls' school in Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh is facing enquiry after a local TV channel aired footage of students performing stunts on bikes as part of preparations for its annual day programme, an official said Wednesday.