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Ridding campuses of caste discrimination

The Supreme Court's directive asking the UGC to notify within six weeks new regulations to fight caste-based discrimination and suicides in higher education institutions (HEIs) has come not a moment too soon.

New pain points on China border

Mega dam on Brahmaputra and new counties in occupied Ladakh can adversely affect relations

Ensuring Digital India is safe, secure and inclusive

When we talk about the global future, then human-centric approaches should be foremost.

Roping in universities for a sustainable future

Scientific and technological innovations have driven human societies toward economic growth. However, such innovations also led to irreversible consequences because of their impact on the environment.

Maha CM sets target: Metro to be expanded at twice the speed

The metro network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will expand at twice the current pace, accelerating from 22-25km per year to 50km per year.

J&K CM gets nod for aid to Oct 15 fire victims

The Centre has approved a special project under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to provide housing assistance to the victims of Mulwarwan village fire in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Maha CM sets target: Metro to be expanded at twice the speed

This year, 50kms, including 25km of Metro-3, should be made operational in MMR

Colleagues recall encounters with Manmohan

Renowned economists, top diplomats, former colleagues and friends of the late PM, Manmohan Singh, offered riveting insights into his personality and career at an event organised by his family on Saturday in the national capital to celebrate the leader's life.

T'gana to rope in IIT-H experts to study impact of Polavaram project on Godavari

The Telangana government has decided to rope in experts from the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H), to study the impact of the construction of Polavaram major irrigation project on Godavari river in Telangana, an official statement said on Saturday.

3 Killed in Guj Coast Guard ALH Crash

Three crew members were killed after a helicopter of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) crashed and caught fire at an airport on the outskirts of Porbandar city in Gujarat, police said.

2 Kitchen Staff Of College Held For Voyeurism

Two kitchen staff members were arrested after some female students at a private engineering college in Medchal, near Hyderabad, accused them of recording them in the hostel washrooms, police said on Sunday.

The Bodies of the Deceased Were Handed Over to Their Respective Families After Post-Mortem

THE BODIES OF THE DECEASED WERE HANDED OVER TO THEIR RESPECTIVE FAMILIES AFTER POST-MORTEM

PM to Virtually Inaugurate Jammu Railway Division Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly created Jammu railway division through virtual mode on Monday, paving the way for efficient management of train services in the northernmost region of India.

India to monitor trends; seeks WHO updates over pathogen

So far in India, there is no rise in HMPV cases and there is no reason to cause panic DR GC KHILNANI, Former HOD of pulmonary dept, AIIMS

8 Aviation Facilities Set for Launch in '25

In a major expansion of India's aviation infrastructure, eight crucial airports and terminals will be inaugurated in the first half of 2025, officials said.

Rajnath Singh to Attend Teachers' Meet in Agra

Union Defence minister and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Rajnath Singh will attend the 57th State Convention of Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shikshak Sangh to be organised on January 7 at Mufeed-e-aam Inter College in Agra.

Yogi hails Kalyan as patriot, devout follower of Ram

Kalyan Singh relinquished power for Ram temple, says chief minister

ISKCON staffer accused of misappropriating funds, case filed

A man working in the membership department of the renowned International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple at Vrindavan has been accused of misappropriating funds amounting to crores, officials said on Sunday.

Tracking Kumbh rush on rails: 36 trains in 1954 to 13k in 2025

The 1954 Kumbh Mela, the first in independent India, attracted about 50 lakh pilgrims; 40 crore visitors are expected at Mahakumbh-2025.

Politicians inciting Muslims on Waqf Bill: Indresh Kumar

Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar, who is closely associated with the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, on Saturday said while politicians were inciting Muslims on the issue of the Waqf Amendment Bill, a large number of members of the community have extended support to the proposed amendments.

Silver Idols, Plates Stolen From Temple at BJP Leader's House

An unidentified person allegedly stole valuable items, including idols and plates made of silver, from a temple built on the ground floor of a BJP leader's house in the Govind Nagar area here, police said on Sunday.

1,000 Terror Suspects Added to the System

With heightened terror threats looming over the upcoming Mahakumbh 2025, authorities have intensified security measures by integrating a database of over 1,000 terror suspects into an AI-driven facial recognition system (FRS).

Banner, poster with photos of Atiq, his alleged killers surface at Mela

The banner was allegedly placed by people claiming to be members of the Rashtriya Hindu Dal

Mahakumbh 2025 to be Showcased at Tourism Fairs in Spain, Germany

In a major initiative to position Uttar Pradesh as a leading global tourism destination, the Yogi government is set to showcase the state's tourism offerings at the international tourism trade fairs to be held at Madrid in Spain and at Berlin in Germany.

UP discoms' meet: Power theft, smart meters among key issues

Authorities may also discuss steps to enhance collections, resolve high-value billing complaints

Dalit girl allegedly commits suicide after harassment

AS PER THE REPORTS, THE GIRL WAS FOUND DEAD IN HER HOME IN A MAINPURI VILLAGE ON SUNDAY BY THE FAMILY MEMBERS

Kishori Lal Sharma slams Kumar Vishwas for 'Taimur' jibe

Vishwas, without naming Saif, questioned the choice of naming their son Taimur after an \"invader\".

Three Dead in Coast Guard Copter Crash

At least three crew members, including two pilots and a diver, died on Sunday after an Indian Coast Guard helicopter crashed at an airport in Porbandar, officials said.

Govt Reviewing Customs Duties Gold And Other Items: Officials

The government is reviewing customs duties on over two-dozen items including gold, and may raise the levy on the yellow metal if recent duty reduction triggered its consumption instead of achieving the stated policy objective of domestic value addition.

Modi, Kejriwal Trade Barbs As Fight For Capital Intensifies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured that no public welfare scheme would be discontinued if the BJP assumed power even as he repeated the 'AAPda' jibe at the Delhi government.