India
Young Children's Diets Show No Improvement in Last Decade, Could Get Worse' Under Covid: UNICEF
The report titled 'Fed to Fail? The Crisis of Children's Diets in Early Life' was released by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit this week.
SAFAR: India's First Framework for Air Quality Forecast Gets Global Nod
The framework, mandated under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and developed under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is being used to make air quality forecasts in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad.
Endgame Worries: Gaming Industry Experts Question Karnataka Govt's Anti-gambling Bill
The bill bans all forms of wagering or betting in connection with any game—except horse racing and lottery—and risking money on the unknown result of an event including on a game of skill.
CBI Books Two Ex-customs Officers, Nine Others for Smuggling Rs 5.29 Cr Worth Gold at Delhi Airport
Naveen Singh, former air customs superintendent, and Vivek Gehlout, the then air customs officer, have been mentioned as accused in the First Information Report (FIR).
Smaller Gap Soon Between 2 Covishield Doses? A Timeline of Govt’s Flip-flops on Vaccine Intervals
The Centre first increased the gap between Covid vaccine doses in May. The decision was made at a time when supplies of the vaccine were falling short of demand.
PM Modi's US Flight To Avoid Afghanistan; Pakistan Gives Nod To Use Its Airspace
Due to the precarious security situation in Afghanistan, the Indian government has advised its carriers to avoid airspace over the country.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admissions for Class 9 Begin, JNVST in April 2022
JNV Admissions 2021: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the application forms and will be available till October 31 at the official website, nvsadmissionclassnine.in.
Decomposed Body of Suspected Territorial Army Soldier Missing For a Year Found in J&K's Kulgam
The body has been suspected to be of a 24-year-old territorial army soldier from Shopian who was allegedly killed by militants last August.
Kochi Investor Fights for Rs 1,448.5 Cr Stake He 'Forgot' About; Company Calls His Claims 'False, Illegal'
The company has denied his claim and said that the Valavi family sold all their shares in 1989 and it was mentioned in the company records and the annual returns of the company for the year 1988-89.
Partial Change in Arrival, Departure Timings of Trains in Western Railway. Details
A senior official said that the timings are being partially adjusted because they plan to start operating more special passenger trains in the region.
UGC NET 2021 Admit Cards Soon: Here's All You Need to Know
UGC-NET December 2020 was postponed because of Covid-19, and UGC NET EXAM for June 2021 had to be postponed for the same reason.
Serum Institute of India to Supply Nearly 22 Cr Doses of Covishield Vaccine to Centre in October
The Pune-based pharmaceutical company has enhanced the manufacturing capacity of Covishield to more than 20 crore doses per month.
Afghanistan, Covid & Relations With China: 10 Takeaways from Biden's Speech at UNGA
The United States does not seek a "new Cold War," in a reference to relations with China, said Joe Biden.
Explained: Why Tamil Nadu is Opposing NEET
Following the implementation of NEET, in the last four years, there has been an average decline of 11.2 percent share of medical admission among the crucial social categories in the state, the report by AK Rajan Committee said.
CBSE Felicitates 22 Teachers For Innovative Teaching Ideas Amid COVID-19
The Minister of State for Education Annapurna Devi felicitated 22 teachers and principals of CBSE affiliated schools in and outside India for demonstrating excellence in teaching and school leadership in an online ceremony.
REET 2021 on Time, Rajasthan Police Calls Circular on Lockdown Fake
The Rajasthan police posted the clarification on its social media handles and dismissed reports of internet shutdown and lockdowns.