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AI In Classrooms, But Girls Don't Have Access To Toilets In Over 1 Lakh Schools
According to UDISE+ data, in the academic year 2025-26, out of 14.67 lakh schools (girls' schools and co-educational schools), around 1.05 lakh schools did not have access to proper girls' toilet facilities.
Delhi Cabinet Okays Bill Allowing Private Universities, 25% Quota For Locals
The proposed law will pave the way for private universities in Delhi, with a 25% quota for Delhi students and provisions for strict government oversight.
'Even When He Sleeps, He Sees Sena Corporator': Lawyer Of Assaulted Doctor
The court ordered Ramesh Mhatre to stay outside Maharashtra while the trial continues. Instead, the court directed him to stay at Nazri Resort & Lawns, a four-star resort in Goa.
No Talks Without Compliance Report: Akal Takht Panel On Anti-Sacrilege Bill
The decision was taken at the panel's first meeting, attended by Justice (Retd.) Rupinder Singh Sodhi, Justice (Retd.) Mohinder Mohan Singh Bedi, Senior Advocate Puran Singh Hundal, Dr Kehar Singh and Prof Jagmohan Singh.
67% Of India's LPG Imports From US After Hormuz Crisis, Now Largest Supplier
India has also increased domestic LPG production to offset lower imports from Gulf suppliers, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said
"No Appellate Body": Assam Christian Forum Flags Provisions Of Foreign Funding Bill
The forum's spokesperson Ellen Brooks said the proposed provisions could affect funds to schools, hospitals and charitable organisations that provide services to poor and disadvantaged communities.
Faction Wars: How Internal Rifts Are Shaping Punjab's Polls
With the 2027 assembly elections drawing closer, Punjab's political parties face a common challenge: containing dissidence, uniting their factions and holding together for the campaign ahead.
NEET UG Counselling 2026: MCC Issues Important Notice For PwBD Candidates
NEET UG Counselling 2026: A total of 65 Primary Medical Assessment Boards across the country have been authorised to issue eligibility certificates to PwBD candidates in support of their claim for the 5 per cent reservation.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill Granting Tax Exemption To Foreign Bond Investors
The Bill provides the exemption to Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) investing in government securities (G-Secs), covering interest earned on such securities as well as capital gains arising from their sale, exchange or transfer.
Congress, CJP Protested. One Didn't Resonate As Much With Students: S Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor said the Congress had taken up similar concerns months before they became the centrepiece of the CJP's agitation.
Greater Human Intervention Needed In Content Removal: Centre To Meta
Meta, owned by Mark Zuckerberg, has been instructed to include more people who understand Indian languages and context in their teams, sources said
How India's Research Ecosystem Gained Global Recognition: Key Achievements
To further strengthen the research ecosystem, the government launched the Prime Minister's Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme in 2018-19 with a total financial outlay of Rs 1,650 crore.
Men Block Mumbai Road, Cut Cake On Bonnet, Fire Gun In The Air. 10 Arrested
The car had multiple cakes on its bonnet, with the person whose birthday was being celebrated cutting them. The others, seemingly his friends, were seen causing chaos and being loud as they partied in public.
BJP, Congress Issue Whips As Parliament Heads For Final-Week Showdown
Although the government has managed to pass several important bills, attention is now focused on two specific ones: the Constitution Amendment Bill regarding delimitation and women's reservation, and the FCRA Amendment Bill concerning foreign contributions
'No Cabs, Waterlogging Everywhere': Rain Brings Life To A Halt In Delhi-NCR
Apart from waterlogging, traffic congestion was reported from several major routes across Delhi, including Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, ITO, Wazirabad Road.
Inside Punjab's 'Chief Minister Factory': Who Has Edge In Malwa?
The Malwa belt is dominated by the Jat Sikh landlord community, which makes up 35 to 40 per cent of the electorate.
Social Media Ban For Minors In India? Experts 'Like' Idea, But With Caveats
Experts urge digital literacy and healthy online habits over outright bans, highlighting social media's role in children's career growth and emotional development.
Allahabad High Court Grants Parole To Atiq Ahmad's Sons For Brother's Funeral
He will be buried at the Kasari-Masari graveyard Saturday morning, family members said.
'Private Event, Don't Endorse It': India On Sheikh Hasina's Address In Delhi
"... I want to reiterate this once again that the government of India had no role in this press conference," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters today
