India
Four Youths Arrested in K'taka For Entering Temple with Footwear
The accused had entered the hilltop temple with footwear and uploaded a video of the same on October 7. The video has since then gone viral.
Door-to-Door Vaccination Drive: Health Official Claims No Vaccine Shortage, Last-Mile Delivery A Challenge
According to the national task force officials, last-mile delivery of the vaccines may still be an issue.
Why China, India, Other Big Coal Users are Missing From COP26 Phase-out Deal
Signatories of the COP26 agreement agreed to phase out coal-fuelled power generation in the 2030s in richer countries
Aaj Ka Panchang, November 05, 2021: Check Out Govardhan Puja Timings, Tithi, Shubh Muhurat, Adaal Yoga and Other Details for Friday
Aaj Ka Panchang, November 05, 2021: According to the Drikpanchang, the day after Diwali is observed as Govardhan Puja. It is observed to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna on God Indra
Optimism From Climate Talks: Warming Projections Down A Bit
With pledges for a United Nations climate conference, the world may be ever so slightly receding from gloomy scenarios of future global warming, according to two new preliminary scientific analyses Thursday.
Delhi University Students Demand Cancelation of Online Exams, Reopening of Campus
Students of Delhi University have taken to social media asking the varsity to cancel the exams and instead reopen colleges stating that online classes or exams don't have the same impact as offline classes.
Celebrate Diwali with Loved Ones, May It Connect Everyone's Hearts: Sonia Gandhi Greets People
She called for taking a pledge that people with different languages, religions and creeds celebrate this festival of happiness together and light the lamp of hope that removes the darkness.
NCPCR Asks NCERT to Rectify 'Anomalies' in Gender-neutral Teacher Training Manual
The new manual claimed the text of the manual suggests gender-neutral infrastructure for children that does not commensurate with their gender realities and basic needs.
Deepavali Day Act: Legislation Introduced to Make Diwali Nationally-recognised Holiday in United States
If the bill gets approval in the United States Congress, Diwali will be observed as a holiday in federal institutions in the country.
Mumbai Fully Vaccinates 60% Eligible Population Amid Ramped Up Inoculation Drive & Active Private Sector
After Mumbai, Pune has covered the second-highest, 51 per cent citizens, with both doses, followed by Sindhudurg and Bhandara at 47 per cent each.
Reopening Schools: Lack of Comprehensive Approach Will Deepen Education Inequality, Says Report
The report made a set of recommendations to help with the reopening of schools at a time when India's 250 million children are returning to schools after 18 months amid devastating learning loss.
At Least 22 States, UTs Reopened Schools for All Students, 92% Teachers Vaccinated, Says Centre
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday reviewed the reopening of schools and called for restoring normalcy in educational institutions in view of rapid inoculations in the county.
Delhi Govt to Reimburse Fees of Students Even if Enrolled in Non-empanelled Institutes
About 15,000 students have enrolled themselves under the scheme, and Physics classes for them at governmentempanelled coaching institutes will begin soon, he told reporters.
NHRC Seeks Food Quality Report from Centre, Tamil Nadu Govt After Death of 10-yr-old Girl
Supreme Court advocate SK Saamy had moved the Commission requesting it to issue suitable directions to the Centre and all the state governments to ensure quality of the food.
What Modi Told DMs of 40 Districts, Including 5 From Maha, 6 from Arunachal, About ‘Going Lax’ in Vaccination
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned senior officials against complacency while urging them to take vaccination drive to remote areas.
Spurious Liquor Claims 3 More Lives in Bihar After Last Week’s Tragedy, 70 Hooch Deaths This Year
The incident comes days after eight people died and several others were hospitalised after consumption of poisonous hooch at a party.