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‘Census-style’ 45-day assessment signals early learning turnaround in Haryana schools
Haryana’s government schools have achieved a remarkable turnaround in foundational learning, with high-performing schools surging from 7% to 53% in just three months. A statewide diagnostic assessment and targeted 45-day…
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Top legal experts split on social media ban for kids
Legal experts question the effectiveness of state-level bans on social media for children, citing central government jurisdiction over IT and telecommunications. While appreciating the intent to protect young minds, they…
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Seismic map rollback hits quake readiness: Experts
India’s decision to withdraw its updated seismic zonation map and earthquake design code has alarmed experts, who fear it weakens national preparedness for major seismic events. The revised framework, which…
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Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in journalist murder case
Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the 2002 murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, overturning a life sentence. Ram Rahim remains jailed…
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Congress: US calling India ‘good actor’ is evidence of PM Modi’s cowardice
Congress criticizes the Modi government, calling Prime Minister Modi’s actions “cowardly” after the US Treasury Secretary praised India for agreeing to halt Russian oil imports. The party also attacked the…
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Government takes steps to train 85,000 chip designers in 315 institutions
India’s Chips to Startups programme is training engineers in semiconductor design. Students from 315 institutions are gaining hands-on experience. The government plans to expand this initiative to 500 institutions. This…
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LPG price hike: Mamata calls for protests, Sidda seeks PM Modi’s ouster
Opposition-ruled states are fiercely criticizing the central government over surging LPG prices. West Bengal’s Chief Minister urged women to protest on Women’s Day against the hike and voter list deletions….
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TMC government has crossed all limits, says PM Modi over President Murmu’s venue, protocol plaint
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the West Bengal government for disrespecting constitutional office and tribal communities after President Droupadi Murmu expressed disappointment over her reception and event organization. Modi called…
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Doctors warn against frequent use of morning-after pills
Women relying on morning-after pills face health risks, doctors warn. Frequent use disrupts hormonal balance and menstrual cycles, with potential long-term reproductive health impacts. These pills are for emergencies, not…
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LPG price hike: Domestic cooking gas cost up by Rs 60 a cylinder
Domestic LPG cylinders will now cost Rs 60 more, reaching Rs 913 in Delhi, while commercial prices saw a Rs 114.5 increase. This hike, attributed to global energy market pressures…