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New Delhi, April 3 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on his 112th birth anniversary, highlighting that his legacy continues to inspire generations.In a message on the social media platform X, Rajnath Singh said, "Remembering and paying my...

Mumbai, April 3 Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator and former Mayor Kishori Pednekar has moved a proposal in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) seeking to make the recitation of 'Manache Shlok' verses, composed by Samarth Ramdas Swami, mandatory in all civic and private-aided schools in the...

April 03, New Delhi — Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan will visit Bihar on April 4, 2026.During the visit, he will attend the 3rd Convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, as the Chief Guest.The Vice-President will also visit the Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram in West Champaran...

New Delhi, April 3 – The National Green Tribunal has granted time to authorities and a private school in central Delhi to file their responses in a suo motu case concerning a ban on metal water bottles and the alleged health risks associated with plastic usage among students.A bench headed by...

New Delhi/Riyadh, April 2 The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 commenced in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, providing an opportunity for Indian students and expatriate children in the Gulf country to appear for the engineering entrance test without travelling to India.The Indian Embassy in...

Dubai, April 2 The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Main) began in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, according to the Indian mission.The engineering entrance examination is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA)."JEE (Main) 2026 examinations have officially commenced today in Saudi Arabia...

Bhubaneswar, April 2 The Odisha government on Thursday directed district collectors to introduce morning classes in schools with immediate effect as temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the state.In a letter, the School and Mass Education Department said that class timings in...

Bhopal, April 2 – The Madhya Pradesh government has adopted a strict “zero tolerance” policy against child labour, particularly in hazardous industries and processes.Under the Labour Department’s “Shram Star Rating” initiative, any establishment found employing child or bonded labour will be...

Puducherry, April 2 Congress leader Mukul Wasnik expressed concern on Thursday over Prime Minister Narendra Modi not taking any steps to transform the union territory into "BEST Puducherry."Speaking to reporters at the PCC office here, he said the Prime Minister, during a rally leading up to...

Kolkata, April 2 The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education on Thursday dismissed a purported notification circulating on social media as "completely fake," claiming that the semester system had been scrapped.The fake circular, dated April 1 and bearing the Council's name and logo...

Ayodhya (UP), April 2 Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya with his family on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.He was accompanied by his wife, Priti Adani, son Karan Adani, and daughter-in-law Paridhi Adani. The family participated in rituals at the temple and...

New Delhi, April 2 The Delhi government has drawn up an action plan to intensify tree plantation and greening activities across schools for the 2026–27 academic session, setting a target of planting 3.5 lakh saplings.According to the plan issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE), the...

Jammu, April 2 The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday rejected a Private Members' resolution seeking the establishment of a Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in the Jammu region.The resolution, moved by MLA Narinder Singh Raina, stated: "This House urges for the...

Bhopal, Apr 2 The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh has plunged the state into heavy debt, which has benefited politicians, officials, and intermediaries, while the ultimate burden will fall on citizens, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) claimed on Thursday.In a press statement, MP CPI (M)...

Trichy, April 2 – Actor-turned-politician Vijay intensified his campaign for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Thursday, declaring the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) as his “only opponent” and urging voters to rally behind what he described as a “whistle revolution.”Addressing...

New Delhi, April 2 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated on Thursday that Vidya Bharati has served as a crucial reference point for the government in shaping the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, asserting that many of its practices have now been incorporated into the national...

Jammu, April 2 Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakeena Itoo introduced a bill in the legislative assembly on Thursday for the establishment and incorporation of private universities in the Union Territory.The bill also seeks to ensure academic standards to safeguard quality education and...

Ayodhya, April 2 – Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, visited Ayodhya with his wife, Dr. Priti Adani, elder son Karan Adani, and daughter-in-law Paridhi Adani, to offer prayers and pay respects at the Shri Ram Temple, before proceeding to Shri Nishulk Gurukul Mahavidyalaya for an...

Mumbai, April 2 The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the Maharashtra government to respond to a petition challenging its decision to cancel the five per cent reservation in education and jobs for the Muslim community.A bench of Justices R I Chagla and Advait Sethna asked the state...

Washington, April 2 The India-US relationship is increasingly based on innovation and talent, and people are one of the "strongest bridges" of the bilateral ties, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said here.In a video message to the Hopkins India Conference 2026 here on Wednesday, Chaudhary said...