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UGC proposes major overhaul in recruitment of Assistant Professors, V-Cs

Now, individuals with at least ten years of senior-level experience in industry, public administration, public policy, or public sector undertakings are also eligible for the position of the VC

Cold weather persists in Delhi with parts of city receiving light rainfall

Delhi experienced light showers between 5.30 am and 8.30 am. Najafgarh received 2.5 mm of rainfall, Pitampura 2 mm, Palam 1 mm, and Pusa 0.5 mm, as per IMD data

HMPV outbreak: India reports 5 cases, govt says there's no need to panic

Health Min says current data shows no unusual surge in influenza-like respiratory illnesses

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge condole soldiers' death in Naxal attack; target govt

Kharge also offered his condolences and said the Union and the state governments should be more proactive to end this menace so that the precious lives of our soldiers are not endangered

HMPV outbreak: 5 children test positive, Nadda says 'no reason to worry'

Two cases were detected in Karnataka by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens

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Don't allow foreigners to leave India, if required in a criminal case: SC

SC said that when a foreigner's presence is required in India to answer a criminal charge, permission to leave India must be refused. Under the 1948 order, the civil authority can impose restrictions

PM Modi meets Satya Nadella to discuss India's AI-driven tech future

After the meeting, Nadella thanked Modi for his leadership and said, that he is excited to build on our commitment to making India AI-first

Guidelines issued for EWS, other categories' admission in Delhi pvt schools

In a circular dated January 3, the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) outlined the guidelines for the admission process for nursery, kindergarten (KG) and Class 1 under EWS/disadvantaged groups

Over 3.3 million users from 183 countries visit Maha Kumbh website: UP govt

The Uttar Pradesh government is presenting the Maha Kumbh as a 'Digital Maha Kumbh'. Several digital platforms have been developed to ensure the convenience of devotees

Groundwater extraction in Delhi reduced from 127% to 99% in 2023: CGWA

The CGWA said it received an environmental compensation of around Rs 41.74 crore from violators engaged in the illegal extraction of groundwater across the country from 2013 to November 2024

Delhi's PM 2.5 levels up in 2024 even after low stubble burning: CSE report

Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, research and advocacy, CSE, said the rise in PM2.5 levels cannot be seen as an annual aberration due to meteorological factors

SC panel meets farmer leader Dallewal amid hunger strike, seeks medical aid

After the Punjab government informed the Supreme Court about a scheduled meeting with septuagenarian farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a SC-appointed panel met him at around 3.30 pm on Monday.

Tomato, potato prices make home-cooked meals costlier in Dec: CRISIL report

The average cost of preparing a vegetarian thali was up 6 per cent at Rs 31.6 per plate in December when compared to the year-ago period's Rs 29.7

HMPV cases: Karnataka CM directs officials to take precautionary measures

The Indian Council of Medical Research has detected two cases of HMPV in Karnataka through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Start date, sacred bathing days, other details

Maha Kumbh Mela takes place once every twelve years. This year millions of devotees are expected to reach Prayagraj to participate in the event

Nithari case: SC to hear pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli on Mar 25

In 2024, the apex court agreed to examine separate pleas filed by the CBI and the UP government challenging the Allahabad High Court's decision acquitting Koli on October 16, 2023

HMPV poses great risk for children, can lead to severe illness

While HMPV may affect anyone with a weakened immune system, young children and people above the age of 65 are at higher risk

9 killed as Naxals blast security personnel's vehicle in Chhattisgarh

Eight DRG guards were among the nine killed after Naxals blew up their vehicle in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Weather extremes of 2024 leading to intense floods, droughts: Report

Global warming, caused by fossil fuel burning, is increasing the strength and rainfall intensity of monsoons, cyclones and other storm systems