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The government will expand NIOS coverage to bring out-of-school children back to school, with the goal of achieving universal enrollment by 2030

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The government will expand NIOS coverage to bring out-of-school children back to school, with the goal of achieving universal enrollment by 2030

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Education will launch a nationwide drive to identify and enroll out-of-school and dropout children through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) as part of efforts to achieve 100 per cent Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) from pre-primary to secondary level by 2030.Data from the Periodic Labor Force Survey (PLFS) … Read more

‘Only writing novels now’: Former Army Chief General Naravane sparks uproar over unpublished memoirs

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'Only writing novels now': Former Army Chief General Naravane sparks uproar over unpublished memoirs

New Delhi: Former Army Chief General Naravane says he will only write novels now. The statement was made at a book signing event on Friday. Naravane’s unpublished memoir “Four Stars of Destiny” caused an uproar in Parliament last month from the opposition Lok Sabha leader Rahul Gandhi Quoting an excerpt from the book published in … Read more

Rains in parts of Haryana, Punjab; temperatures hover below normal

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Rains in parts of Haryana, Punjab; temperatures hover below normal

Rains lashed parts of Punjab and Haryana on Friday with temperatures hovering below normal.Chandigarh received rain throughout the day for the second day in a row, with showers leading to a sharp drop in mercury levels here. The maximum temperature here dropped to 18.8 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees below normal, according to the MeT.Ambala, Panchkula, … Read more

‘Solidarity with Afghanistan’: India sends 2.5 tonnes of medical aid to Kabul after Pakistan attacks rehabilitation center

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'Solidarity with Afghanistan': India sends 2.5 tonnes of medical aid to Kabul after Pakistan attacks rehabilitation center

New Delhi: India on Friday sent a consignment of 2.5 tonnes of medical supplies and equipment to Kabul, the Afghan capital, after a deadly airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center killed more than 400 people.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the shipment contained emergency medicines, disposable medical supplies, kits and equipment to support the treatment … Read more

The government blocks 300 gambling websites and intensifies its crackdown

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The government blocks 300 gambling websites and intensifies its crackdown

New Delhi: The government has stepped up its crackdown on illegal online gambling and betting platforms, blocking around 300 websites and apps in the latest round of operations, official sources said. The move is part of increasing enforcement action following the passage of the Online Gaming Act, which sets out a clearer framework to curb … Read more

Evening News Report: Indian national killed in Saudi Arabia in Iran war; rupee falls to all-time low of 93.71 against the US dollar More

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Evening News Report: Indian national killed in Saudi Arabia in Iran war; rupee falls to all-time low of 93.71 against the US dollar More

Indians die in Saudi Arabia: An Indian national has died in Riyadh; the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia is assisting the family and the MEA has reported six deaths so far. Sri Lanka’s neutrality: Sri Lanka has rejected a U.S. request to send fighter jets on the grounds of remaining neutral in the war with … Read more

‘Rejected but not defeated’: Congress leader Shama Mohammad says number of women candidates in Kerala polls slate decline

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'Rejected but not defeated': Congress leader Shama Mohammad says number of women candidates in Kerala polls slate decline

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohammad New Delhi: Congress leader Sharma Mohammad on Friday expressed concern over the low representation of women in the party’s list of candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, urging Rahul Gandhi to intervene.In a post on X, Mohammed said that of the 92 tickets, only nine were allocated to women. She … Read more

Indian national dies in Saudi Arabia, embassy offers support to family; MEA says 6 deaths so far

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Indian national dies in Saudi Arabia, embassy offers support to family; MEA says 6 deaths so far

New Delhi: The latest development on March 18 resulted in the death of an Indian national in Riyadh, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed in an official statement.The mission confirmed it was in contact with the family of the deceased and local authorities and was providing all necessary assistance. It also expressed condolences and … Read more

‘Team UDF is team Kerala, people are ready for change’: Rahul Gandhi’s speech before Kerala polls

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'Team UDF is team Kerala, people are ready for change': Rahul Gandhi's speech before Kerala polls

New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi Frudy promoted the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) as a unified, people-centric alliance ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, saying the alliance represented both experience and new leadership rooted in local realities.“Each candidate reflects the voice, aspirations and trust of the people kerala. This is a collective … Read more

‘India can end ongoing war’: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for global harmony as tensions rise in Middle East

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'India can end ongoing war': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for global harmony as tensions rise in Middle East

RSS president Mohan Bhagwat (file photo) New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Friday that “India can end the ongoing war” amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East.Addressing a rally in Nagpur, Bhagwat said voices from different countries are recognizing India’s role in promoting peace.“Some countries have said that only India can end the … Read more