Jaipur, Jul 15 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said today that the Rajasthan Assembly has strengthened the democratic traditions of India for the past 75 years, upholding time-old legacy and conventions. Addressing the inaugural session in the state assembly''s "Vidhayi Gaurav Yatra" under the Amrit Mahotsav here on Wednesday, Birla defined legislatures as "Schools of Democracy" and the Rajasthan state legislature as his first and primary institute for teaching and inculcating in him tenets and values of the democratic system.
Kolhapur, Jul 15 (UNI) Senior BJP MP and former chief minister Narayan Rane directed that strict planning should be done by various departments for the implementation of development plans and objectives. Rane was addressing a meeting of the district Department Coordination and Monitoring Committee (Disha) which was held today at the ''Sindhuniti'' hall of District Collector Office with the aim of effective implementation of various department schemes of the central government in the district.
Mumbai, July 15 (UNI) A major fire broke out in the auditorium of International Dalmia School in the Srushti area of Mira Road in Thane district on Wednesday morning, causing extensive damage to the sixth-floor facility and educational equipment, officials said.
Patna, July 15 ( UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday announced the launch School Live Classes programme beginning in 150 government schools in Patna from July 16 to promote technology-driven education in the state.
Chandigarh, Jul 15 (UNI) The Election Commission of India has issued fresh orders changing the ongoing Special Intensive Revision schedule for voter registries in Punjab. The new guidelines have been delivered straight to the state’s Chief Electoral Officer. This entire door-to-door exercise is working with October 1, 2026, as the strict cut-off date to calculate voter eligibility.
New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Wednesday alleged that both the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and the incumbent BJP government had failed to ensure safe infrastructure and quality education in government schools.
Wanaparthy, July 15 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday asserted that education is the foundation of a brighter future and said the state''s progress depends on strengthening government schools and improving the quality of education.
Chandigarh, July 15 (UNI) Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Sumita Misra said that Haryana has made significant progress in its fight against Tuberculosis (TB), detecting 25,666 new TB patients during the first 104 days of the ongoing 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign (Phase-II) through large-scale active screening supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Parwinder Sandhu New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) The Indian Army''s Central Command (Surya Command) has revived a 35-year-old primary school in the remote high-altitude border village of Gunji in Uttarakhand''s Pithoragarh district, restoring educational opportunities for children living in one of India''s frontier regions.
Bhagalpur, July 15 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday announced to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Science University in Bhagalpur, describing it as a major step towards making Bihar a hub of knowledge, innovation and emerging technologies.
Atlanta (US), July 15 (UNI) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says his side will lean on its experience in major tournaments as it prepares to face England on Wednesday for a place in the World Cup final. The match will be Argentina''s fifth semifinal in its last five major tournaments, with the team aiming for back-to-back World Cup titles after winning in Qatar in 2022.
New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) The union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of Rs 62,500 crore, a new five-year programme aimed at expanding mobile phone production, increasing domestic value addition, strengthening supply chains and building globally competitive Indian mobile phone brands.
Chennai, July 15 (UNI) After crossing all hurdles both legally and politically, TVK Founder and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s eagerly awaited swansong film ''Jana Nayagan'' will finally hit the screens on July 23.
Hyderabad, July 15 (UNI) Telangana Women and Child Welfare Minister Dr Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka) on Wednesday directed officials to expand the Anganwadi breakfast scheme across the state from next month, citing encouraging results from the pilot project in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Kumuram Bheem Asifabad districts.
Imphal, Jul 15 (UNI) Thiyam Akuvan, Founder of Akumen AI, an Imphal-based assistive technology and artificial intelligence startup developing affordable and accessible technology solutions for persons with visual impairments and other disabilities, called on the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (UNI) Observing that courts are not expected to act as "a mere post office for the prosecution" and must independently determine whether the material on record discloses the ingredients of the alleged offences before putting an accused on trial, the Orissa High Court has discharged former director of a real estate and construction firm in a decade-old chit fund scam case.
Kochi, July 15 (UNI) In a major boost to sustainable aquaculture, scientists at the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi, have secured an Indian patent for an innovative solar-powered remote-controlled fish feed distribution system designed to improve feeding efficiency and reduce feed wastage in fish farming.
Shahpur, Jul 14 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania on Tuesday said the Rajiv Gandhi Startup Scheme launched by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has emerged as a strong platform for promoting self-employment among youth and is receiving appreciation across the country.
Dehradun, Jul 14 (UNI) Around 12 lakh voters were removed while another 19 lakh names have detected discrepancies in their records in Uttarakhand''s draft electoral roll published today, as shared by the office of state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Dehradun.
New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) The Congress today accused the BJP-led Maharashtra government of using the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana for electoral gains, alleging that lakhs of women were enrolled as beneficiaries ahead of the Assembly elections and later removed from the scheme.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved the continuation of the State Agriculture Policy subsidy scheme for another five years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total outlay of Rs 2,496.40 crore.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 14 (UNI) Kerala will roll out two major technology-driven initiatives, ''Digital Square'' and ''ARISE'' (AI & Robotics Initiatives for School Education), to strengthen digital learning and equip students with future-ready skills, General Education and Minority Welfare Minister N. Samsudheen announced on Tuesday.
Raipur, Jul 14 (UNI) Students of Classes XI and XII from Shakuntala Vidyalaya, Bhilai, visited the Chhattisgarh Assembly during the Monsoon Session on Tuesday, observing House proceedings and gaining first-hand insight into parliamentary procedures and democratic institutions. Interacting with the students, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said they are the future builders of a developed India and Chhattisgarh, adding that democracy extends beyond voting and enables people''s aspirations to be represented in the Assembly through elected representatives.
Patna, Jul 14( UNI) Bihar government has approved the Chief Minister Homestay Promotion Scheme, a initiative aimed at promoting tourism by allowing visitors to stay with local families instead of hotels while generating employment and self-employment opportunities for residents.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) The Odisha Crime Branch on Tuesday arrested former State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Director Manoj Kumar Padhy in connection with errors detected in Odia textbooks for Classes I to VIII, which allegedly caused a loss of about Rs 175 crore to the State exchequer.
Panchkula, Jul 14 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Haryana with July 1, 2026 as the qualifying date, extending the timeline for field verification and publication of the final electoral roll following a request from the Chief Electoral Officer, Haryana.
Hyderabad, July 14 (UNI) Prominent BC leader R Krishnaiah on Tuesday led a Satyagraha at Indira Park, demanding the immediate release of Rs 8,000 crore in pending scholarship and fee reimbursement dues for 14 lakh students and the withdrawal of G.O. No. 9, seeking restoration of the previous fee reimbursement system.
Shimla, July 14 (UNI) Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of misleading the public over the Himcare health insurance scheme, claiming that an RTI response had contradicted the Chief Minister''s allegations regarding alleged irregularities in the programme.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Tuesday urged probationary officers of the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS)-2023 batch, to acquire comprehensive knowledge of Central and State welfare schemes and emerge as an effective bridge between the government and citizens.
New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) India on Tuesday said recent US indictments targeting transnational organised crime networks underscored the need for stronger international cooperation, as attention turned to the alleged role of the Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate in cross-border criminal activities, including the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. New Delhi said it continues to deepen collaboration with Washington against terrorism and transnational criminal networks.
New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) India on Tuesday said its position on the South China Sea issue remains “clear and well-known,” stressing the importance of freedom of navigation, overflight and peaceful resolution of maritime disputes in accordance with international law.
Bengaluru, July 14 (UNI) Karnataka Government has approved an ambitious Rs 1,010-crore programme to establish 10,000 Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas (BJYS) across the state, with each youth body receiving an annual grant of Rs 10 lakh to undertake sports, community development and leadership-building activities.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday unveiled the guidelines for the Baristha Nagarik Tirtha Yatra Yojana 2026–27, the state''s flagship pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens.
Lucknow, Jul 14(UNI) Government school education in Uttar Pradesh has undergone a remarkable transformation. The government has focused not only on increasing the number of schools but also on strengthening their quality and basic infrastructure.
Chennai, July 14 (UNI) The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government headed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has invited tenders for the procurement of gold rings under its flagship ‘Thaimaman (maternal uncle) Gold Ring’ scheme, a welfare initiative aimed at supporting mothers and newborns in the state.
Chennai, July 14 (UNI) The IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation has partnered with Madhubun Educational Books and BodhBridge Education to directly provide school students and educators across India with industry-relevant, future-ready learning programs.
Panchkula July 14 (UNI) Cyber Clubs have been proposed in CBSE-affiliated schools as part of a nationwide initiative to strengthen cybercrime awareness and promote cyber hygiene among students, teachers and parents.
New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI)The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the Jharkhand High Court''s order suspending the sentence of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad in the Deoghar fodder scam case.
Bengaluru, July 14 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday announced that the state will introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) education at the school level as part of an ambitious roadmap to transform Karnataka into India''s AI capital, while unveiling a series of initiatives to strengthen the state''s technology ecosystem.
Chandigarh, July 13 (UNI) In a unique initiative to cultivate reading habits and improve foundational literacy among schoolchildren, the Education Department will launch the NIPUN Reading Manch across Gurugram under the NIPUN Haryana Mission.
Dehradun, Jul 13 (UNI) The Uttarakhand government has started working to set up a Science City in Dehradun housing multipronged research based activities with aim to create a model umbrella scientific institution for entire country.
Nagpur, July 13 (UNI): Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition and Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Mahayuti government, accusing it of failing on farmers’ issues, weakening welfare schemes and allowing large-scale corruption.
Bhubaneswar, July 13 (UNI) The Mahanadi Bachao Andolan (MBA) on Monday demanded live screening of the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal hearings and access for journalists to the courtroom, alleging a lack of transparency in the proceedings over the inter-state river water dispute between Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
Hyderabad, July 13 (UNI) : Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday met National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Chairperson Kishore Makwana and briefed him on the state government''s initiatives for the socio-economic empowerment of Scheduled Castes and reforms in the education sector.
New Delhi, Jul 13 (UNI) A three-day summit on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in governance began in New Delhi on Monday, bringing together senior government officials and public sector executives to discuss the adoption of AI in administration and public service delivery.
Hyderabad, July 13 (UNI) Left-wing student organisations, including the AISF, SFI, PDSU, AIDSO, AIFDS, AISB and AIPSU, on Monday announced a ''Chalo Secretariat'' protest on July 14, demanding the immediate release of pending fee reimbursement and scholarship funds.
Bengaluru, July 13 (UNI) As identity documents come under heightened public scrutiny during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a Bengaluru advocate has urged the Karnataka High Court and the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) to stop referring delayed birth and death registration petitions to Lok Adalats, arguing that only judicial magistrates are empowered to decide such cases.
Hyderabad, July 13 (UNI) Telangana Director General of Police C V Anand on Monday expressed displeasure over delays in the construction of the Young India Police School (YIPS) at Manchirevula in Ranga Reddy district and directed officials to complete all pending works within the stipulated timelines.
Hyderabad, July 13 (UNI) National Scheduled Castes Commission (NCSC) Chairperson Kishore Makwana on Monday called on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at Praja Bhavan, where the state government briefed the Commission on various initiatives being implemented for the welfare and empowerment of Scheduled Castes.
Jammu, July 13 (UNI) Da One Sports'' partnership with Army Public School (APS), Janglot in Jammu marked its first milestone as 15 promising students earned an opportunity to train under former India cricketer and ex-national team selector Saba Karim at the flagship Da One High Performance Centre (HPC) in Gwalior.
Chennai, July 13 (UNI) The Madras High Court on Monday dismissed as withdrawn, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an Opposition AIADMK functionary against the alleged political activities in schools involving students by the ruling TVK.
Varanasi, Jul 13 (UNI) The Hindu and Muslim sides have expressed differing opinions on the Supreme Court''s initiative to resolve the dispute through mediation in the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri dispute.
Bengaluru, July 13 (UNI) The Karnataka government has moved the Supreme Court against the discharge of Janata Dal (Secular) MLA HD Revanna in a sexual harassment case, triggering fresh legal scrutiny of the proceedings that saw the former minister get relief from the lower courts.
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, July 13 (UNI) Security has been tightened across Punjab today. This happened after some schools in Mohali and Ludhiana got bomb threats via email.
Patna, July 13 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today launched the Chief Minister Bihar Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme-2026, marking a significant step towards promoting tourism and improving air connectivity to the state''''s major heritage and eco-tourism destinations.
Jammu, Jul 13 (UNI) Da One Sports’ partnership with Army Public School (APS), Janglot, Jammu, achieved its first major milestone as 15 promising students from Kathua earned an opportunity to train under former India cricketer and ex-national team selector Saba Karim at the flagship Da One High Performance Centre (HPC) in Gwalior.
Bengaluru, July 13 (UNI) In an unprecedented move, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Monday suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar over allegations that he misused his constitutional office to secure government jobs for his two daughters and sought a Supreme Court inquiry into the charges under Article 317(1) of the Constitution.
Agartala, July 13 (UNI) The Tripura government has suspended classes in all government, government-aided, and private schools in West Tripura and Sepahijala districts on Monday due to heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions.
Panchkula, July 13 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an active monsoon spell across large parts of the country till July 18, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in several states and isolated to scattered rainfall expected over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab.
Chandigarh, July 13 (UNI) In a major relief for plot allottees, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) has extended the deadline for its ''Vivadon Se Samadhan Scheme (VSSS)-2026'' till December 31, 2026, giving thousands of beneficiaries another opportunity to settle long-pending dues and disputes.
Kansas (US), July 12 (UNI) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his side would give everything in pursuit of back-to-back World Cup titles after Saturday''s 3-1 extra-time quarterfinal victory over Switzerland. .
New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi president and former Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday alleged that hundreds of official files linked to an alleged Rs 650 crore health scam have gone missing from the Delhi government''s Health Department, raising questions over the progress of the ongoing investigation.
Ashok Raina Dharamshala, Jul 11 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has intensified its community-led afforestation drive under the Rajiv Gandhi Forest Conservation Scheme, aiming to increase the state''s forest cover from around 28 per cent to 30 per cent by 2030 while generating rural employment and strengthening environmental conservation.
Mysuru, July 11 (UNI) A fresh controversy has erupted over the Karnataka government''s proposal to include the traditional buffalo race Kambala in this year''s Mysuru Dasara, with Mysuru-Kodagu MP and royal scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar urging the government not to tamper with the centuries-old heritage festival.
Patna, July 11 (UNI) The Congress on Saturday demanded an independent investigation, monitored by a sitting judge of the Supreme Court, into the alleged misappropriation of donations collected by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
New Delhi, July 11 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that arrested West Bengal Minister and TMC leader Sujit Bose channelled illicit funds from the alleged municipality recruitment scam into his Chinese restaurant and other hospitality ventures, including a bar.
Lausanne (Switzerland), July 11 (UNI) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has just launched ‘Hockey Scores Live’, a new digital platform that will become the global home for hockey scores, statistics, standings, and competition information, including in real-time.
Kansas (US), July 11 (UNI) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his side expected a stern test against Switzerland in Saturday''s World Cup quarterfinal, describing Murat Yakin''s team as physically strong and deserving of deep respect. .
Kansas City (US), July 11 (UNI) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni dismissed concerns over Lionel Messi''s workload on Friday, saying the 39-year-old remained in peak physical condition ahead of his team''s World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland. .
Bhubaneswar, July 11 (UNI) Taking serious note of widespread errors in textbooks for Classes I to VIII, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday ordered a criminal investigation into the entire textbook preparation and publication process.
Nagpur/Mumbai, July 11 (UNI): The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged serious financial irregularities in the implementation of the Maharashtra government''s flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, pointing to excess expenditure of Rs 3,541.16 crore and deficiencies in budget estimation, expenditure control and financial management.
Panchkula July 11 (UNI) In a first-of-its-kind educational experience linked to India''s clean mobility push, 200 schoolchildren from Jind will accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the inaugural run of the country''s first hydrogen-powered train on July 17, witnessing a landmark moment in India''s journey towards green transportation.
Hyderabad, July 11 (UNI) South Central Railway (SCR) on Saturday announced the diversion of 25 trains and partial cancellation of two services following a landslide in the Karjat–Lonavala section of the Mumbai Division, affecting train operations between July 9 and July 17.
Kolkata, Jul 10 (UNI) The country''s anti-money laundering agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its first supplementary chargesheet against former Deputy Commissioner of city police Shantanu Sinha Biswas in an alleged land grab and financial irregularities case.
Chandigarh, Jul 10 (UNI) In a major initiative aimed at strengthening governance and improving the functioning of government schools, the Haryana School Education Department has assigned Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs) in every district the responsibility of acting as nodal officers for monitoring and supervising government schools.
New Delhi, Jul 10 (UNI) Delhi Government has inked an important tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday under the ‘Catch the Rain’ initiative between Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), the Directorate of Education and Ehsaas NGO.
By Prithviraj Singh Dehradun, Jul 10 (UNI) Congress party general secretary KC Venugopal today demanded that Ram Temple donation money theft matter will be raised in the coming Monsoon session of the parliament while demanding for a Supreme Court judge-monitored investigation in the said case.
Hyderabad, July 10 (UNI) Five mines of The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) have been selected for the prestigious 5-Star Rating under the National Coal Mine Rating Programme conducted by the Ministry of Coal for the assessment year 2024-25.
Mumbai, Jul 10 (UNI) The Maharashtra legislature’s Monsoon session concluded today amidst a firestorm of controversy, as the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led state government, labelling the session a calculated "sham" designed solely to ram through supplementary demands and legislation while abandoning the core concerns of the common citizen.
Chandrapur, July 10 (UNI) :Chandrapur city is set to receive 30 electric buses under the Centre’s PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, aimed at promoting eco-friendly and efficient public transportation.
Mumbai, Jul 10 (UNI) In a move hailed as a watershed moment for the state’s agrarian sector, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Friday the total removal of the restrictive Rs 50,000 mandatory repayment clause under the ''Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Debt Waiver Scheme.'' This pivotal decision ensures a blanket debt waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh for 56 lakh farmers, delivering on a key pre-poll commitment of the Mahayuti alliance.
Mumbai, Jul 10 (UNI) The makers have announced "Silkyara 41", a feature film inspired by the dramatic Silkyara tunnel rescue operation in Uttarakhand and the pivotal role played by internationally renowned tunnelling expert and local Australian hero Arnold Dix.
Imphal, July 10 (UNI) Sheikh Abdul Hakim , Director Social Welfare stated that the Social Welfare Department is one of the State''s major implementing agencies for Centrally Sponsored Schemes, with around 22 sub-schemes being implemented through financial assistance from various Central Ministries.
Lucknow, July 10 (UNI) The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on the central government and the Ram Mandir Teerth Kshetra Trust over alleged irregularities in offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Bengaluru, July 10 (UNI) Workplace design and build company Space Matrix is sharpening its focus on India''s rapidly expanding data centre and life sciences sectors as it seeks to accelerate growth beyond its core corporate office interiors business, with the execution of Google''s data centre in Visakhapatnam emerging as one of its flagship projects.
Hyderabad, July 10 (UNI) The University of Hyderabad (UoH), an Institution of Eminence (IoE), has announced that Dr Pratap Kollu, Assistant Professor at the Centre for Advanced Studies in Electronics Science and Technology (CASEST), School of Physics, has been awarded the prestigious Visiting Fellowship by the Royal Society.
Bengaluru, July 10 (UNI) Karnataka has moved the Supreme Court seeking an extension till December 31 to conduct elections to the five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), effectively seeking to push back the Bengaluru civic polls despite the apex court''s earlier warning that no further extension would be granted.
Lucknow, July 10 (UNI) After delayed arrival, the monsoon is fully active in Uttar Pradesh for the past 3 days.
Mumbai, Jul 10(UNI) The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly erupted in a heated confrontation on Friday as opposition members launched a scathing attack on the state government over the neglect of minority welfare schemes, specifically concerning educational reservations, scholarships, and the defunct Maulana Azad Minorities Financial Development Corporation.
Panchkula, Jul 10 (UNI) The Centre has notified the Drugs (Tenth Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Drugs Rules, 1945, to withdraw the exemption available under Schedule K for mouthwash preparations containing more than 12 per cent ethyl alcohol (v/v) packed and sold in bottles or packs exceeding 30 ml.
Agartala, July 10 (UNI) Bangladesh has put forward a proposal to screen its acclaimed films in Tripura, which is part of a larger effort to enhance the connection between people and strengthen cultural ties between the two nations.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 9 (UNI) The Odisha government will launch an intensive tuberculosis (TB) screening drive in 13,271 high-risk villages and urban wards under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan–100 Day Campaign 2.0, with a focus on X-ray-based screening, preventive treatment and regular follow-up of vulnerable populations.
Vijayawada, July 9 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy on Thursday directed the officials to spend the Rs 20,643 crore SC-sub plan funds by the end of January, 2027, and warned of stringent action, if misuse was found.
Patna, July 9 ( UNI) A special vigilance court on Thursday rejected the regular bail plea of jailed contractor Rishu Shree in the high-profile Bihar tender scam case.
Prague, Jul 9 (UNI) Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis continues to remain sceptical of NATO''s strategy of continuing its military support for Ukraine, arguing that discussions at the alliance''s summit in Ankara were focused more on weapons than on achieving peace.
New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has pulled up the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the way Ben Stokes’ retirement announcement was released during the third Test against New Zealand, saying it breached the governing body''s Player and Match Officials'' Area (PMOA) regulations.
Hyderabad, Jul 9 (UNI) South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava today conducted a detailed inspection of Shankarpalli, Nagalapalli, Hi-Tech City and Kacheguda railway stations, besides carrying out a rear window inspection between Secunderabad and Shankarpalli to review operational and infrastructure aspects.
Nagpur, July 9 (UNI): The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has quashed a criminal case against a school teacher from Maharashtra''s Buldhana, observing that reprimanding a student in a classroom cannot be treated as abetment of suicide unless there is clear evidence of intentional instigation.
Kolkata, Jul 9 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a chargesheet against former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose in connection with the alleged municipal recruitment scam, accusing him of misappropriating around Rs 20 crore through illegal appointments in municipal bodies across the state.
Hyderabad, July 9 (UNI) About twenty-six students of the ST boys'' Residential School at Mannanur in Amrabad mandal of Nagarkurnool district were taken ill on Thursday after allegedly consuming contaminated khichdi served for breakfast.
New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday filed 11 charge sheets in connection with the Mahadev App betting syndicate, including six charge sheets in the alleged corruption case and five in a separate case related to the illegal betting network.
Nagpur, July 9 (UNI): As many as 800 senior citizens from Nagpur district will undertake a free pilgrimage to the Mahabodhi Mahavihar at Bodh Gaya in Bihar under the Maharashtra government’s Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana (Chief Minister’s Pilgrimage Scheme), with a special train scheduled to be flagged off on July 11, officials said on Thursday.
Mumbai, Jul 9 (UNI) MNS Chief Raj Thackeray unleashed a fierce political offensive against Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the ruling coalition on Thursday, taking aim at the government over the failing "Missing Link" project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the massive donation theft scandal at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, accusing the administration of arrogance and failure to ensure the quality of major infrastructure projects.
Srinagar, Jul 9 (UNI) Days after two books procured for government school libraries were found to contain content glorifying separatists, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has ordered a comprehensive review of all books available in government and recognised private schools, as well as coaching centres, across the Valley.
Chandigarh, July 9 (UNI) Chandigarh has reaffirmed its position as the country''s benchmark in school education, emerging as the highest-ranked state/Union Territory in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for 2025-26 released by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education.
Bengaluru, July 9 (UNI) In a significant twist to Karnataka''s high-profile Bitcoin scam, the CID Special Investigation Team (SIT) has effectively closed criminal proceedings against four police officers after the state Home Department declined to grant prosecution sanction, forcing investigators to file a B-report before a court.
New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has stated that every GPA (General Power of Attorney) document presented for registration in Delhi will now undergo detailed scrutiny by the Sub-Registrar to ensure there is no revenue loss.
London, July 8 (UNI) British wildcard Arthur Fery produced the biggest victory of his career on Wednesday, dismantling world No. 10 Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to continue his sensational Wimbledon fairytale and become the lowest-ranked men''s singles semifinalist at the All England Club in 25 years.
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (UNI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday directed all District Collectors to identify and make available land for the first phase of 2,200 Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools by March 2027, stressing that the ambitious project is crucial for strengthening primary education across the state.
Shimla, July 8 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) has launched a glass bottle buyback and recycling scheme to promote environmental conservation and strengthen sustainable waste management practices in the state.
Kolkata, July 8 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday launched "Swachh Kavach", a pilot initiative to provide protective kits to 50,000 sanitation workers across the state, and promised to plant and nurse seven crore tree saplings across the state.
Jammu, Jul 8 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has once again achieved a major breakthrough in uncovering one of the largest land scams in Jammu and Kashmir.
Mumbai, July 8 (UNI) The documentary Dekh Le! India, which tells the inspiring story of India''s blind women''s national cricket team, was screened at Lok Bhavan here in the presence of Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Wednesday. The event was organised by UNICEF Maharashtra and attended by government officials, disability rights advocates, development partners and sportspersons.
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (UNI) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister K.V. Singh Deo on Wednesday announced that the PM Surya Ghar Yojana will be integrated with all major state housing schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), to promote rooftop solar energy and provide affordable, clean electricity to households.
Hyderabad, July 8 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday paid rich tributes to former united Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on his birth anniversary.
Shimla, July 8 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said the Himachal Pradesh government would approach the Centre over the implementation of the VB-G-RAM-G scheme, maintaining that replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) with the new scheme was not in the interest of the state.
Lucknow, July 8 (UNI) As part of CM Yogi''s vision to expand the tourism footprint of the State Capital Region (SCR), the Uttar Pradesh government is bringing lesser-known but historically significant centres of faith into the tourism mainstream.
Varanasi July 8 (UNI) Launching the Chief Minister Teachers Cashless Medical Scheme for 1.2 million teachers and their dependants, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced a Rs 1,200 Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for the parents of 11 million students.
Mumbai, Jul 8 (UNI) In a blistering critique of the current political climate in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) senior leader and former minister Bhaskar Jadhav has accused the ruling Mahayuti government of fostering a culture of impunity and total lawlessness.
Kolkata, July 8 (UNI) The investigation into the alleged gang rape and murder of 12-year-old girl in Baruipur took a dramatic turn in the early hours of Wednesday after the prime accused, Prabhas Mondal, was killed in police firing while allegedly attempting to escape during a crime scene reconstruction.
New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) A minor road accident inside the Dwarka Expressway tunnel triggered a brief altercation after the driver of a white Maruti Ertiga taxi allegedly attempted to attack another motorist with a stick.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (UNI) The Kerala Police has opened registrations for its HOPE (Helping Out-of-school Pupils through Education) project, offering school dropouts a free opportunity to resume and complete their SSLC or Plus Two education.
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Panchkula, July 7 (UNI) Haryana Police have launched an aggressive crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crimes, arresting five accused in three separate cases involving an online investment scam, a fake job recruitment racket and mobile-based UPI fraud.
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (UNI) Announcing a statewide ''Shiksha Banchao Abhiyan'' (save education campaign) from July 9 to 15, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday said its youth and student wings would stage protests across Odisha over alleged errors in school textbooks, accusing the BJP government of jeopardising primary education. .
Jammu, Jul 7 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee today said that all those involved in the alleged loot at holy Ram Temple should be exposed, booked and punished through a high-level impartial, independent probe headed by a sitting or retired high court judge, besides the Trust should be handed over to samits of religious/spiritual heads, Shankracharyas..
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Tuesday called upon Sanskrit scholars and students to harness the immense potential of Sanskrit in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital technologies and scientific research while preserving India''s rich civilisational heritage.
Gadchiroli , July 7 (UNI): A cyber fraud involving alleged misappropriation of post-matric scholarship funds through unauthorised use of the UDISE code of the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Chamorshi, in Maharashtra''s Gadchiroli district has come to light, with police registering a case against two persons from West Bengal, officials said on Tuesday.
Itanagar, July 7 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik on Tuesday reviewed the overall education scenario in the state during a meeting with Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona and Education Commissioner Amjad Tak at Lok Bhavan here.
Itanagar, July 7 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh Government has constituted a high-level committee to examine the feasibility and methodology for abolishing the existing 80:20 reservation ratio in state government recruitment and making the Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) and Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate mandatory in all competitive recruitment processes.
New Delhi, Jul 7 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday continued its silent protest against the BJP-led Delhi government over allegations of a Rs 650-crore health scam, with party workers demonstrating outside Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital. .
Shimla, July 7 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Congress on Tuesday staged a protest against the alleged misappropriation of donations made for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu leading a march.
New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Patna Zonal Office, on Tuesday said it has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Om Prakash Pandey, proprietor of Balajee Enterprises, and others in connection with the alleged supply of medicines and other items to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) at inflated prices and in excessive quantities during the financial years 2008–09 and 2009–10.
Aizawl, July 7 (UNI) Amid continuing concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Mizoram, all major political parties on Tuesday resolved to jointly scrutinise the draft voters'' list, with particular focus on entries suspected to lack proper linkage with previous electoral rolls.
Mumbai/Nashik, Jul 7 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Harshvardhan Sapkal today demanded that the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple be investigated under the supervision of Supreme Court judges and that those found guilty be awarded the strictest punishment.
Mumbai, Jul 7 (UNI) The Maharashtra legislative council was rocked today by allegations of a massive financial scandal involving the ''Ramai Awas Gharkul Yojana'' in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Leader of Opposition, Ambadas Danve, demanding a high-level, transparent probe into the alleged irregularities.
Hyderabad, July 7 (UNI) Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Tuesday announced the release of Rs 259.73 crore under the seventh phase of the Rythu Bharosa scheme to 58,831 farmers cultivating between 7 and 8 acres of land.
Lucknow, July 7 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath''s Cow Protection Campaign is set to gain new momentum with technology from IIT Delhi.
Mumbai, July 7 (UNI) An initial police investigation into the alleged suicide of a State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) jawan inside the high-security Maharashtra Raj Bhavan has revealed that he was reportedly under severe emotional distress after a woman constable, his colleague, rejected his marriage proposal, officials said on Tuesday.
Agartala, July 7 (UNI) The Tripura government has mandated that all schools, including Madrassas in the state, must commence the school day with the full rendition of the National Song, Vande Mataram, followed by the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana.
Mumbai, July 7 (UNI) NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) MLA Rohit Pawar on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government over the structural integrity and construction quality of the newly inaugurated Mumbai-Pune Expressway ''Missing Link'' project, alleging major scam in the execution of the multi-crore infrastructure project.
Panchkula, July 7 (UNI) The Haryana Police has arrested a Mumbai-based man for allegedly providing his bank account to cyber fraudsters who duped a Gurugram resident of Rs 33.55 lakh on the pretext of investing in IPOs and share trading, a Haryana Police spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Shivamogga (Karnataka), July 7 (UNI) Incessant monsoon rains lashed Karnataka''s Malnad region on Tuesday, forcing district administrations to shut schools and anganwadi centres in several taluks of Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga districts as a precaution amid continuing heavy downpours.
Dharamshala, July 7 (UNI) The Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Kangra, has sought a status report from the Khundiyan police on the investigation into the alleged suicide of a 14-year-old student, reportedly driven by harassment at a school and hostel in Lower Sunhet in Dehra subdivision.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 7 (UNI) Kerala Police are investigating one of India''s biggest alleged investment frauds after uncovering a massive scheme in which VPVV Techno Construction allegedly collected nearly ₹700 crore from hundreds of investors by falsely claiming it had secured a confidential ₹83,000-crore Indo-US defence manufacturing project.
Arvind Kashyap Solan, Jul 6 (UNI) The State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) has intensified its probe into the alleged Rajgarh road construction scam, training its scanner on a complex web of financial transactions, suspected benami ownerships, and a potential nexus between public servants and private individuals. The case, spearheaded by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) in Shimla, stems from an FIR registered at the SV&ACB Police Station in Nahan.
New Delhi, Jul 6 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday chaired a meeting of the District Development Committee Apex body to review the progress of improvement works in government schools under Mission Kayakalp, preparations for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, and measures to tackle waterlogging during the monsoon.
Jammu, Jul 6 (UNI) In the aftermath of the alleged glorification of separatists and anti-national elements in a book titled "Personalities and Legends of J&K", the Directorate of School Education, Jammu has directed all educational insitutions to conduct a comprehensive review of all books available -- recently acquired or older publications -- in their offices, classrooms, staff rooms, school library etc.
Mumbai, July 6 (UNI) Real-life couple Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha are set to share the screen as romantic leads for the first time in an untitled situational comedy, marking a new milestone in their on-screen collaboration.
New Delhi, July 6 (UNI) Following Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu’s directions for the Child Safety Month being observed in Delhi, the Special Police Unit for Women and Children under leadership of Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, conducted self-defence training programmes on Monday at thirteen different locations across the national capital, covering various schools.
Shillong, July 6 (UNI) The Meghalaya government has completed renovation works in 1,391 of the 1,607 Government Lower Primary (LP) schools taken up under Mission Education, its flagship school infrastructure programme, with work on the remaining 216 schools currently underway, an official said on Monday.
New Delhi, Jul 6 (UNI) Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra on Monday, paying tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, said he was one of modern India''s rare leaders who embodied intellect, scholarship and sacrifice.
Itanagar, July 6 (UNI) Scientists from the ICAR–National Research Centre on Yak (ICAR–NRC on Yak), Dirang and Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati have developed an Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart system for yak health monitoring, stress prediction, and geo-fencing, marking a major step towards technology-driven yak husbandry in the Indian Himalayan Region.
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UNI) Brahmapur Railway Station in southern Odisha will be redeveloped into a world-class facility under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at an estimated cost of around Rs 300 crore, union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Monday.
New Delhi, Jul 6 (UNI) Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday reviewed the implementation of various initiatives being undertaken across Delhi as part of the ongoing “Child Protection Month.” They directed that all 5,633 schools in the city set up ''Child Protection Committees'' by the end of July.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 (UNI) Cyber fraudsters are using the ongoing Flipkart GOAT Sale to lure shoppers with fake discounts and fraudulent advertisements circulating on social media platforms, according to the Kerala Police here today.
Hyderabad, July 6 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) General Secretary Gajjela Kantham on Monday launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and BRS Working President K T Rama Rao, accusing them of corruption in the Kaleshwaram project and making several other allegations against the BRS leadership.
Chandigarh, July 6 (UNI) Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP government, alleging a massive rise in the state’s debt, financial mismanagement, and governance failures.
NNew Delhi, Jul 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on Tuesday an application filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) seeking to restrain Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Minister Aadhav Arjuna, and other accused from making public statements on the Karur stampede case, which is being investigated by the CBI.
London, July 6 (UNI) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was remaining tight-lipped on her future after her side lost the ICC Women''s T20 World Cup Final to Australia at Lord''s on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jul 6 (UNI)The Congress on Monday launched a sharp counterattack on the Vishva Hindu Parishad, accusing it of attempting to divert attention from allegations surrounding the reported offerings theft case linked to the Ram Temple and reiterating its demand for an independent, Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the matter.
New Delhi, Jul 6 (UNI) India has achieved its target of blending 20 per cent ethanol with petrol five years ahead of schedule, marking a major milestone in the country''s biofuel programme aimed at reducing dependence on imported crude oil and promoting cleaner transport fuels.
Mumbai, July 6 (UNI) With torrential rains paralysing life across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Pune, Satara, and Nashik, the Maharashtra government on Monday issued an official notification declaring a half-day for government and semi-government employees.
Hyderabad, July 6 (UNI) Former Scientist-G at CSIR–National Geophysical Research Institute, Dr Ajai Manglik, has been awarded the prestigious DAE–Raja Ramanna Chair (DAE-RRC) Fellowship by the Department of Atomic Energy for a tenure of three years.