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JEE-Advanced: Women log highest success rate, cross 10K mark first time in last 6 years
Women candidates achieved the highest success rate in the IIT JEE-Advanced entrance exam in 2026, with the number of qualifying candidates crossing the 10,000 mark for the first time in the last six years, according to official data. The Joint...
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Netanyahu calls Indian pilot ‘hero of entire world’; invites him, Modi to Israel Day event
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Indian pilot Smit Machchhar a “hero of the entire world” for foiling an alleged attempt by the co-pilot to crash an Israel-bound flight, as he spoke with him over the phone. Captain Machchhar was...
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Netanyahu, Modi & Prez Murmu laud Indian pilot for foiling co-pilot’s bid to crash plane
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and top Union ministers on Thursday lauded the Indian pilot, Smit Machchhar, who thwarted his co-pilot’s alleged attempt to crash a flydubai flight and...
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Apex court signals time-bound firecracker use during Diwali, rules out blanket ban
Observing that total ban on firecrackers will hurt sentiments, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will neither impose complete prohibition, nor allow round-theclock fireworks. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale said a middle ground was...
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50 million Indian children still lack sanitation services in schools: WHO-Unicef report
Nearly a fifth of the children with no access to sanitation services in schools are in India, the highest for any country in the world, according to a WHO-Unicef Joint Monitoring Programme report. India has 50 million of the world’s 244 million...
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SC directs CBSE to extend three-language policy exemption to Class 6 students
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to grant a one-time exemption from its three-language policy to students currently studying in Class 6, observing that the decision is taken only to extend the same...
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Cleanliness the most beautiful tribute we can pay to Bapu, says PM during Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to actively participate in cleanliness initiatives and said the collective efforts by citizens can turn individual actions into a larger public movement, describing cleanliness as the “most beautiful...
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COUNTRIES STILL WAY BEHIND ON U.N. BIODIVERSITY TARGETS, RESEARCH SHOWS
A diver swims above a mass of bleached staghorn coral off the coast of Key Biscayne, Florida, on August 28. Its pale and white branches are a sign of stress after prolonged exposure to abnormally warm ocean waters,
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Prez Murmu asks students to give priority to nation, society in their field of work
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged students to keep the interests of the nation and society paramount in their field of work, saying they would progress along with the country and society. Addressing students at the 75th convocation of...
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NDMC approves new waste rules, fixes monthly charges
NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has approved new Solid Waste Management bye-laws, making monthly user charges and penalties mandatory for waste generators across residential, commercial and industrial establishments across Lutyens’...
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No need to slow down on AI; India focused on applications, claim IT ministry sources
NEW DELHI: India sees no reason to slow down its artificial intelligence efforts, as much of the work here is focused on developing applications tailored to the needs of its people, IT ministry sources said on Monday, drawing a distinction from the...
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Need well-structured policies, community participation to address climate change: Prez
A well-structured framework of policies and actions, involving governments, legal experts and affected communities, is essential to effectively address the complex challenge of climate change, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday. Addressing the...
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INDIA EYES BEST ASIAD HAUL, PODIUM FINISH
India targets another 100-plus medal haul during the upcoming Games, building on its historic 106 medals in Hangzhou. India will field 501 athletes, down from 655 in Hangzhou, in 36 disciplines.
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GENDER EQUALITY TO TAKE 120 YEARS EVEN AS GAP NARROWS, WEF SAYS
India ranks 131st among 145 nations; Iceland, Finland, Norway retain top 3 spots; Iran, Pakistan and Chad are the lowest-ranked countries on the index.
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COSMIC RAYS CREATED IN LAB FOR FIRST TIME
An international team of physicists, using the Large Hadron Collider, has recreated in a laboratory for the first time how high-energy cosmic rays enter the Earth’s atmosphere and collide with its gases. The beautiful Northern Lights is one example of...
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Delhi govt proposes new gateways at city’s borders
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) has proposed building imposing gateways with eye-catching designs at the Noida-Mayur Vihar, Dilshad Garden-Apsara, and Loni borders. The move follows a similar plan for...
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PM flags concerns over weaponisation of technology and critical minerals
NEW DELHI: India on Sunday flagged concerns over the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals at the Brics Summit, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for greater cooperation within the grouping to develop solutions that can be extended...
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PM Modi lauds Isro and its scientists for nation’s space success, global recognition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday heaped praise on the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) for its contribution to the country’s space journey, saying the global trust in the agency is the result of the dedication and hard work of...
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Nearly half of Indian students eye overseas education for better jobs: upGrad report
Students in India are becoming more outcome-focused, as nearly half of aspirants cite better job opportunities as their primary reason for studying abroad, a report said on Wednesday. According to skilling and workforce development company upGrad’s...
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MICROPLASTICS CAN ADSORB ORGANIC POLLUTANTS, HEAVY METALS AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS ZHENG STUNS SWIATEK TO BOOK QF VS RYBAKINA, ZVEREV ALSO ADVANCES>P5
Researchers say surfaces of microplastics can develop microbial communities known as the plastisphere, which can provide a protected habitat for pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes
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Satya Niketan building collapse incident toll rises to 7
NEW DELHI: The death toll in the building collapse in Delhi’s Satya Niketan rose to seven on Monday as search and rescue operations entered the second day, with 12 people rescued from the debris so far. The owner of the building, Hariram, was arrested...
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SATWIK-CHIRAG CLINCH CHINA MASTERS TITLE
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, right, and Chirag Shetty with their trophies in Shenzhen, China, on Sunday. Right, The duo in action during the final against China’s He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu.
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NDMC seeks views on turning Rajiv Chowk vehicle free
NEW DELHI: Rajiv Chowk, located in Connaught Place, the heart of the national capital, could be turned vehicle free for fixed hours, with NDMC chairman Manoj Dwivedi seeking public views on turning the busy commercial hub into a pedestrian-friendly...
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Govt to give free rooftop solar panels to 2.3L households: CM
NEW DELHI: Delhi government has set a target to distribute free 3-kilowatt (kW) rooftop solar panels to approximately 2.30 lakh households with monthly electricity consumption of up to 400 units by March 2027, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on...
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CORAL BLEACHING OCCURRING TOO FREQUENTLY FOR REEFS TO RECOVER, SAY SCIENTISTS
Bleaching occurs when corals expel the colourful algae living in their tissues. Without the algae delivering nutrients to the corals, they turn vulnerable to starvation and disease.
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‘Change of Guard showcases India’s military traditions‘
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday highlighted the significance of the Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, saying that the ceremony showcases India’s rich military traditions, discipline and ceremonial splendour. She also said...
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India sends 68.5 tonnes of relief materials, tech teams and tunnel experts to Nepal
India has provided 68.5 tonnes of relief materials to flood-hit Nepal and sent technical teams, forensic experts and equipment to assist in search and rescue operations, the Indian embassy said. India has sent a specialised technical contingent,...
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HUNDREDS KILLED, MORE THAN 1,000 MISSING IN NEPAL, CHINA AFTER HIMALAYAN DELUGE
themes and decorated them with colourful papers, sketches, cut-outs, messages, and attractive patterns. Some students also prepared cards highlighting ideas related to innovation, technology, education, road safety, friendship, and social...
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NEPAL FLOODS LEAVE 95 DEAD; 105 INDIANS AMONG 500 MISSING
Floodwaters surged through the Bhote Koshi river at around 9 am (local time) on Wednesday, affecting Rasuwa and Dhading districts bordering Tibet. It soon spread to Dhading, Nuwakot and Chitawan districts, damaging at least four permanent bridges and...
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UPI completes 10 years: Transactions logged over 4,000-fold jump in terms of value
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), launched a decade ago on August 25, 2016, has transformed India’s digital payments landscape, with transaction value surging from ₹0.07 lakh crore in FY17 to around ₹314 lakh crore in FY26, a more than 4,000-fold...
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Anxiety, low energy, loneliness and sadness peak in Classes 11, 12, study findings show
Student well-being across India plummeted from 62% in Class 8 to 43% in senior grades, as anxiety, low energy, frustration, loneliness, and sadness peaked among students in Classes 11 and 12, a study has stated. Findings from the Student Well-being...
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DU to allot seats in 15 colleges based on Class 12 scores
The University of Delhi (DU) has announced mop-up admission to undergraduate (UG) courses across 15 affiliated colleges after several seats remained vacant following admissions based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores. In a statement...
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Give Class 6 students a one-time reprieve from 3-language policy: Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to consider giving a one-time reprieve to students currently in Class 6 from the third-language requirement, so that they do not face a mandatory board...
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INDIA BEAT ARCH-RIVALS PAKISTAN 5-3
Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek scored a brace each to help India beat Pakistan 5-3 in their final Pool D match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on Wednesday.
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Western Himalayas warming faster than central and eastern stretches: Study
The western Himalayas, spanning across Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, is warming faster than the central and eastern stretches of the range, according to a new study. It added that winter is warming faster than spring, and night-time...
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Internal processes, protocols under review for error-free exams in future: NTA sources
As opposition leaders targeted the National Testing Agency (NTA) over lapses in three papers of the UGC-NET examination, agency sources said internal processes and protocols are being reviewed to ensure that all exams are fair and error-free in the...
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Monsoon losing momentum yet again, rain deficit stuck at 12%: Skymet Weather
After pulling India back from a near 40% rainfall deficit at the end of June, the southwest monsoon is losing momentum again. The all-India rainfall deficit remained stuck at 12% as of August 13 despite widespread showers in the first half of August,...
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Nearly 73% drop out before finishing higher secondary level: Parliamentary panel report
A parliamentary panel has flagged a “drastic decline” in the number of schools and students as education level rises, noting that nearly 73% students drop out before finishing the higher secondary level. The observation is part of the Tenth Report...
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Delhi CM, ministers take out Tiranga Yatra in Assembly
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with ministers and BJP MLAs, participated in a Tiranga Yatra in the Assembly premises on Tuesday. Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, ministers Parvesh Sahib Singh, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ashish Sood,...
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CM Gupta distributes bicycles to 200 Class 9 girl students
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday distributed 200 bicycles to class 9 students of Delhi government schools at the Assembly premises under the Vidya Vahini Yojna. The opposition AAP MLAs reached the Assembly on bicycles to attend the...
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Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza: Netanyahu
JERUSALEM: Israel has rejected US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace 15-point plan for Gaza, and will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday. Trump announced last month that there had been a...
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BUTTERFLIES SEEK NEW HABITATS AS CLIMATE CHANGES: STUDY
A common yellow swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) flies over flowers in Chisseaux, France. Climate change is disrupting the global distribution of butterflies. While a large majority are expanding their range, a significant number are also seeing...
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RBI marginally raises FY27 GDP growth projection to 6.7%, lowers inflation forecast
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday marginally raised the GDP forecast for the current fiscal to 6.7% while slightly lowering the inflation projection to 5%. In the August bi-monthly monetary policy announced on Wednesday, the central bank...
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OVER 50% OF WORLD’S MIGRATORY BIRD SPECIES ARE IN DECLINE, WARN SCIENTISTS
Clockwise from left: Puffins, evening grosbeak; and yellow-billed cuckoo. These birds are among several that are increasingly at risk as the habitats and ecological connections they depend upon have been lost or degraded. These species now face...
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Indian Museum, Kolkata and IIT-K join hands for AI-based restoration of artefacts: Govt
The Indian Museum in Kolkata has joined hands with IITKharagpur for the use of AI-based restoration of archaeological artefacts and digital preservation of its collections, the government informed Parliament on Monday. Union culture minister Gajendra...
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Female bomber kills 3, injures 21 near eatery in Moscow
MOSCOW: A homemade bomb carried by a woman killed at least three people and injured 21 near an upscale restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, authorities said, amid unconfirmed speculation on social media that the attack may have been linked...
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Making any insult to Vande Mataram punishable offence; Parliament passes Bill
Parliament on Thursday passed a Bill that makes any insult to the national song Vande Mataram a punishable offence with Lok Sabha clearing the legislation amid din. The government asserted that The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment)...
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DU UG admissions cross 71K; Mid-entry schedule announced
NEW DELHI: Delhi University on Wednesday announced the schedule for the mid-entry and third round of undergraduate admissions under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS), even as admissions for the 2026-27 academic session crossed the 71,000...
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SHOT-PUTTER SHARMILA DHANKAR BECOMES INDIA’S 1ST CWG PARA-ATHLETE TO WIN GOLD
Sharmila Dhankar, left, and Shilpa K Shyla celebrate after winning the gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the women’s shot put F57 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday
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Anti-paper leak Bill with stricter punishment introduced in Lok Sabha amid Oppn protests
Government on Monday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the anti-paper leaks law with stricter punishment of up to 10 years in jail and ₹50 lakh fine, within days of large-scale student protests against the NEET fiasco having rocked the nation...
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In Mann Ki Baat, PM recalls soldiers’ bravery in Kargil; lauds rise in defence production
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that India is continuously scaling new heights in defence production, military exports, and also in the field of political cooperation with friendly nations. Addressing his monthly radio broadcast, Mann...
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PM’s response insufficient, won’t leave Jantar Mantar until Pradhan resigns: CJP
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement on action against paper leaks did not address the issue of accountability and reiterated its demand for Union education minister Dharmendra...
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Shall end fast if Centre assures no action will be taken against protesters, says Wangchuk
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday said he would end his indefinite hunger strike if the Centre gives an unequivocal assurance that no punitive or retaliatory action would be taken against students and youth who participated in the protest against...
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On NEET paper leaks, PM asserts he won’t allow anyone to play with future of youth
NEW DELHI: In his first remarks on NEET irregularities after protesters stormed the heart of Delhi over the raging issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that strong action was taken against those involved in the “grave sin” of paper...
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Clashes, tear gas thwart student groups’ march to Parliament; many hurt, detained
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police lobbed tear gas shells and wielded sticks on Parliament Street on Monday as thousands of protesters marched towards Parliament where MPs gathered for the first day of the Monsoon Session. The protest, called by the Cockroach...
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Students from India shine in Chemistry and Biology Olympiads, PM lauds performances
Indian students have performed exceptionally at recent International Chemistry Olympiad in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, as well as at the International Biology Olympiad held in Vilnius, Lithuania. Debadatta Priyadarshi, Harshit Singhal, Kabeer Chhillar and...
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MESSI ASSISTS SPARK TWIN STRIKES IN 7 MINUTES, GUIDING ARGENTINA INTO FINAL
Argentina's Lautaro Martinez scores the team’s second goal against England during the semi-final in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday
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India among global hotspots for sleep loss caused by climate change, states report
India is among the global hotspots for climate-related sleep loss, with people in the southern Indian cities losing 78 to 91 hours of sleep annually, including eight to nine hours due to climate change, according to a new report by Climate...
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1 Indian killed, 10 injured in Iranian attacks on 2 ships; Iranian DCM in Delhi summoned
An Indian national was killed and 10 others were injured, including two seriously, in Iranian attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, prompting New Delhi to summon the Iranian deputy envoy to lodge a strong protest and demand an...
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Int’l Physics Olympiad: India tops with five gold medals, shares World No. 1 rank
NEW DELHI: India delivered a stellar performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026, with all five students in its contingent winning gold medals and placing the country jointly at the top of the medals table. The Olympiad was held...
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India condemns attack on vessel off Oman coast; 10 Indians rescued, one missing
India on Sunday condemned an attack on a Cyprus-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman that left one of its 11 Indian crew members missing. As West Asia witnessed fresh hostilities between Iran and the US, India reiterated its call for...
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SOUTH-WEST MONSOON COVERS ENTIRE INDIA
The south-west monsoon covered the entire country on Thursday, a day late vis-a-vis the normal date of July 8. It was the most delayed onset since 2021 (July 13). The monsoon picked up pace after a break for nearly 10 days in the middle of June.
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Monsoon fury: IMD forecasts heavy rain across India; alerts for Bengal, North-East
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast widespread rainfall across many parts of the country over the next few days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over parts of North-West, Central, West Coast and North-East India as...
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India to supply Brahmos, Astra missiles to Indonesia in boost to bilateral defence ties
NEW DELHI/JAKARTA: India and Indonesia on Tuesday concluded a raft of agreements, including deals for the supply of Brahmos and Astra missiles and cooperation in critical minerals, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Prabowo Subianto...
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BRAZIL EXIT AFTER SHOCK LOSS TO NORWAY; NEYMAR CALLS TIME ON CAREER
This is the first time in 36 years that Brazil has failed to make it to the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Rain lashes parts of Delhi, brings relief from sultry conditions
NEW DELHI: Moderate rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday, bringing muchneeded relief from the humid weather, with Chhatarpur recording the highest precipitation of 49 mm till 2.30 pm, according to official data. The India Meteorological...
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MONSOON MARKS LATE ONSET IN CAPITAL
The south-west monsoon arrived in Delhi on Thursday, five days after its normal onset date of June 27, bringing widespread rain to several parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department said that it was for the first time since 2021 that...
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Green Drive Portal launched for public participation
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday launched the Green Drive Portal, a digital platform aimed at encouraging public participation in tree plantation under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, and said the initiative should become a people’s...
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India saw its 5th driest June since 1901, below average rainfall likely in July: IMD
India is likely to receive below-average monsoon rainfall in July after logging its fifth driest June since records began in 1901, the weather department said on Tuesday, raising concerns over farm output and economic growth. The monthly average...
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CBSE 3-language norm: Relief for current Class 10, Class 9 may pick 2 foreign languages
The CBSE has issued new guidelines for implementing the three-language policy, aimed at promoting Indian languages. Under the policy, students will study three languages, with at least two being Indian languages. The third language can be either an...
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CM joins Yamuna cleaning campaign at Chilla village ghat
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday joined volunteers in a Yamuna cleaning campaign at the Chilla village ghat and said the rejuvenation of the river was a shared responsibility of Delhiites. A large number of young people,...
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NCERT warns against piracy; flags fake Class 9 social science book in circulation
The NCERT on Wednesday warned students, parents and teachers against pirated and unauthorised versions of its textbooks, saying a fake Class 9 social science book is being circulated on social media and messaging platforms. In a statement on X, the...
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Rail, road traffic disrupted in low-lying parts of Mumbai, legislators urge mayor to act
Heavy overnight showers a day after the monsoon’s arrival in Mumbai disrupted road and rail traffic, flooded low-lying zones, and left commuters stranded on Wednesday as some areas received over 300 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. During mayor Ritu...
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CUET-UG results out; one candidate scores 100 percentile in 4 out of 5 opted subjects
One candidate achieved 100 percentile in four out of five opted subjects in the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026, results of which were announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday. CUET-UG, conducted by the...
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Lucknow fire: Many jumped out of building amid blaze; President and PM express grief
A major fire blazed through a three-storey commercial building in a posh Lucknow neighbourhood on a busy Monday afternoon, leaving at least 15 people, including students, dead and seven injured, officials said. Most of the victims were trapped on the...
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