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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

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

Isro delays SpaDeX docking to Jan 9 for validation by ground simulations

This technology is essential for India's space ambitions such as Indian on Moon, sample return from the Moon, the building and operation of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), etc

Delhi govt directs hospitals to stay prepared amid concerns over HMPV

First, a three-month-old female infant with a history of bronchopneumonia was diagnosed with HMPV after being admitted to Baptist Hospital in Bengaluru. She has now been discharged

Two-month-old infant in Ahmedabad hospital tests positive for HMPV; stable

The infant, who hails from Dungarpur in Rajasthan, was admitted to the hospital, located in Chandkheda locality here, on December 24 with symptoms of respiratory infection

Direct rail service to Kashmir won't negatively impact Jammu: Omar Abdullah

Abdullah was speaking at a function organised here in connection with the virtual inauguration of the Jammu railway division by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the start of direct train service

Bengaluru techie suicide: Court refuses to quash complaint against wife

The Karnataka High Court has refused to stay order on abetment of suicide complaint filed against Atul Subhash's wife and family

Kejriwal seeks immediate action from Centre amid HMPV virus concerns

ICMR emphasised that despite the detection of these two cases, there has been no significant increase in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases in the country

After AAP, Congress announces monthly Rs 2,500 aid for Delhi women voters

Congress' DK Shivakumar announced that under the 'Pyari Didi Yojana,' the party will provide Rs 2,500 to women voters if it wins the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections

Time when the first bullet train will run in India is not far: PM Modi

Launching a slew of rail projects, including inauguration of the Jammu division, Modi said the Railways had undergone a historic transformation

Farmers at Punjab-Haryana border to meet SC-appointed committee today

Among the protesting farmers is also septuagenarian Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast for the past 40 days