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Educating India's Young Population
The Vidyalaxmi scheme seeks to democratise higher education by allowing young Indians to choose a quality college of their choice
Nestlé Judgment Jolts Swiss MFN Provision
Switzerland recently rescinded the unilateral application of the most favoured nation (MFN) provision in its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India.
Labour ministry, RBI hold talks to ease PF withdrawal process starting January '25
The Union labour ministry has begun discussions with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other banks on rolling out new services for subscribers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), such as direct access to savings deposits through ATMs and e-wallets linked to bank accounts, an official said, requesting anonymity.
Doctors Being Trained In Tackling Health Issues Due To Excessive Microplastic Use
The Union government has started training clinical researchers and other experts in identifying and managing health conditions arising out of excessive use of microplastics.
2 Decades On, Survivors Still Counting Cost Of The Great Wave
Anjamma was sorting fish on the beach somewhere on the Tharangambadi coast when she saw a giant wave rise.
2 killed, 2 injured as fire guts trucks in Gujarat
The driver of the truck coming from Rajkot lost control over the wheel, hitting two other trucks in the lane opposite to it
Rajnath to Chair Flag Day CSR Conclave Today
Defence minister Rajnath Singh will chair the sixth edition of the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) conclave on Friday, officials said.
Memorial for Bal Thackeray ready; ceremony likely on his birthday
Construction for the first phase of the Bal Thackeray Memorial was completed on Tuesday, and a ceremony dedicating the property to the late Shiv Sena founder is expected to be held on January 23, his birth anniversary, according to an official from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
BJP Slams Congress Over Map Gaffe at K'taka CWC Meeting
A controversy has erupted over the alleged misrepresentation of the India map on the posters displayed by the Congress to commemorate the centenary of 1924 Congress session in Belagavi, Karnataka, with the BJP dubbing it as \"vote bank\" politics by the national party.
ECI Releases Data Set With Numbers From 2024 Polls
The Six National Parties Bagged Over 63% Share Of The Total Valid Votes Polled In The Lok Sabha Elections
Hosteller, not school owners, killed Class 2 boy: Hathras cops stand by their theory
The Hathras police stood by their claim that a 15-year-old boy allegedly killed a Class 2 student and fellow hosteller at DL Public School in September, so that the school declares a holiday, after doubts were raised by the fathers of the deceased and the accused on the investigations into the case.
Local helpers of Khalistan terrorists killed in Pilibhit on NIA, ATS radar
Security agencies on trail of pvt bus operator of Kheri, suspected of helping trio travel from Punjab to Pilibhit
BJP Is The True Well-Wisher Of Dalits: Maurya
Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya launched an attack on Congress on Wednesday, accusing it of hypocrisy over Dr BR Ambedkar's legacy.
AC Bus Fares Reduced by 20%, Says Minister
Transport minister Dayashankar Singh has announced that the fares for air-conditioned buses will be reduced by 20%, bringing the fare of three-seater buses to Rs 1.45 from Rs 1.63 per passenger per km, and two-seater buses to Rs 1.60 from Rs 1.93 per passenger per km from December 25.
Teacher Booked for Beating Class 6 Student Over Wearing Cap to School
The teacher at a convent school in the Chitbaragaon police station area here was booked for allegedly beating a class six student for wearing a cap to school, police said on Thursday.
Rs 115 crore revamp for Lucknow, Noida monuments on cards
Several monuments in Lucknow and Noida are set to undergo extensive restoration with a total estimated cost of Rs 115 crore.
UPSIDA Creates Safe, Inclusive Work Environments For Women Entrepreneurs, Staff
The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) is making remarkable strides in creating secure and inclusive work environments for women within its industrial areas under the Nari Shakti Mission of the union government.
UPPCL chief orders action against engineers for poor performance
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation chairman Ashish Kumar Goyel has directed strict action against officials, including chief engineers, for poor performance in electricity bill recovery and the One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme.
ASI Team, Admin Inspect Historic Sites in Sambhal for Restoration Efforts
These Included Structures Such as Ferozpur Fort, Bawadis (Stepwells), and Chor Kuan
Kidnapped and sold off at 8, 'girl' gets family back after 49 years
Little did she know that a casual visit to a fair with her mother would prove risky to the extent that she would be kidnapped and sold off at the tender age of 8.
Ideals of the Sikh Gurus provide us with energy to move forward
At Veer Bal Diwas event, CM says Sikhs, Hindus complement each other, calls for steering clear of those who seek to create discord
18-yr-old girl's body found in plastic bag; Ayodhya police launch probe
The body of an 18-year-old girl, stuffed in a plastic bag, was found in bushes behind Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) on Khajurahat-Milkipur road in Ayodhya's Inayat Nagar police station limits here on Thursday morning, said senior police officials.
ECI Releases Data Set Compiling Numbers From All Polls In 2024
In a landmark move aimed at promoting transparency and research, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the world's largest electoral data-set unveiling 42 statistical reports on 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 14 reports each on four state assembly elections.
Celebrated novelist whose writings on Partition entered global lexicon
HER NOVEL 'ICE CANDY MAN' WAS ADAPTED INTO THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILM 'EARTH' BY FILMMAKER DEEPA MEHTA
AAP-Cong Delhi Face-off Puts INDIA Bloc on Edge
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday said it would seek Congress's removal from the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) if it did not take action against its leaders for their statements against the Delhi's ruling party and for allegedly receiving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s funding.
Rohit's mantra: A personalised approach is key
Captaincy demands a mindset as varied as the individuals in the squad. You need to know when to be sympathetic and when to have a stern word or two.
Paris heartache over, Chanu focuses on regaining fitness
Having overcome the agony of a 4th-place finish at Paris Games, the lifter has resumed training in Modinagar under national coach Vijay Sharma
Khel Ratna row: Lapse on my part, says Manu
Seeking to end all \"speculations\" after her name was not considered for the Khel Ratna Award, Paris Olympics double medallist shooter Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted to a possible lapse in her application for the country's top sports award.
Cement industry hopes for better growth in 2025
The Indian cement industry, witnessing a consolidation and heightened rivalry between two corporate houses snapping smaller players, pins its hope on 2025 for an improvement in sales realisation, higher margins and acceleration in demand, expecting around 8% sales growth helped by an increased government spending on big-ticket infra projects.
BPCL picks Andhra for India's last greenfield refinery project
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has picked Andhra Pradesh for setting up a new oil refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, which may be the last greenfield project in India which has detailed a very ambitious energy transition plan to net zero emissions.