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From 'state' to 'UT': J&K board's class 10 textbook error triggers uproar

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education faces criticism after a textbook for class 10 mistakenly replaces 'state' with 'UT'

Prayagraj water fails bathing standards during Maha Kumbh; key details

Maha Kumbh Mela: A CPCB report dated February 3 highlighted that faecal coliform levels at all monitored locations were above the permissible limit, indicating significant sewage contamination

Husband liable for wife's stock market debt under oral agreement, says SC

The Supreme Court said an arbitral tribunal has jurisdiction over the husband in cases under Bye-law 248(a) of the Bombay Stock Exchange Byelaws, 1957

KIIT suicide row: Nepal PM steps in; accused held - what we know so far

A third-year BTech student from Nepal was found dead in her hostel room, with allegations surfacing that she was harassed and blackmailed by her 21-year-old batchmate from Lucknow, Advik Srivastava

Gyanesh Kumar becomes CEC: How the appointment process has changed

Here's all you need to know about the changed process of selection of Chief Election Commissioner and issues surrounding it

Weather to take a U-turn again as Delhi sees second warmest day of season

February has brought unreasonably high temperatures with February 17 becoming the second-hottest day of the season. But, rainfall, predicted later this week, could bring back the cold

Delhi AQI improves slightly but remains in 'poor' category; relief soon?

According to the city's 24-hour average, the AQI in Gurugram was recorded in the 'poor' category at 228, while in Ghaziabad and Noida, it was in the 'moderate' category at 129 and 111, respectively

India's Got Latent row: Allahbadia continuously out of contact, says police

He is yet to respond to investigation agencies after being named in FIRs filed by Maharashtra Cyber Department, Guwahati Police, and Jaipur Police in the 'India's Got Latent' case, the police said

India set to become third-largest economy in world by 2029: Haryana CM

He said that the budget presented by the Central Government will play a crucial role in empowering the four pillars of a developed India: the poor, youth, farmers and women

PM to visit Bageshwar Dham on Feb 23, to lay foundation stone for hospital

PM Modi's visit will bring double benefits to the region. On one hand, the Cancer Hospital will provide essential healthcare to those in need, and on the other, it will create employment opportunities

Rural Development Ministry warns against fraudulent recruitment ad

The ministry warned the general public that any recruitment activities undertaken by the 'National Rural Development & Recreation Mission-NRDRM' do not have the ministry's endorsement

Outgoing CEC calls for early verdicts on poll cases, regulation of freebies

The outgoing CEC said online reporting of political party expenditures has begun and must be made mandatory for better financial transparency and analytics

Gyanesh Kumar becomes first CEC appointed under new rule: Law ministry

PM Modi-led selection committee has appointed Gyanesh Kumar as India's next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), replacing Rajiv Kumar, who retires on Tuesday upon reaching the age of 65

Pipeline burst floods houses in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer; repair underway

Ramdevra police station in-charge Shankar Lal said that 25 houses on the western and northern sides of the culvert were inundated with 2-3 feet of water

'No river discharge at Maha Kumbh, toilet wastewater treated daily'

A QR code-based monitoring system ensures real-time maintenance, while jet spray cleaning technology and eco-friendly chemical solutions help maintain hygiene and odour-free sanitation facilities

Datanomics: Recent stampedes highlight need for better crowd management

It is ironic that the latest accident was caused by a stampede triggered by a rush of devotees trying to board special trains meant to facilitate pilgrim travel to the Mahakumbh

'Risked our lives': US deportees from Punjab recall perilous 'donkey route'

On the morning of January 27, they were arrested by the Border Police after they were made to cross the border to sneak into the US

Top private hospitals plan capacity expansion with focus on oncology

Rising demand for cancer beds, healthy growth signs in ARPOB fuel expansion plans

Vaishnaw rules out conspiracy behind New Delhi Railway Station stampede

He also said information available till now showed that there was no extraordinary rush at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday when the stampede happened

Maha Kumbh: Over 13.5 mn devotees take holy dip in Sangam on Feb 17

According to figures released by the Mela administration, the total number of devotees who have bathed in the Maha Kumbh since January 13 has surpassed 543.1 million