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Unsafe portions of 7,630 UP schools demolished, govt tells high court

LUCKNOW, Aug. 24 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court that between April 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025, a total of 7,630 government primary, junior h... Read More


HC directs fresh instructions on traffic mgmt around schools

LUCKNOW, Aug. 24 -- The Allahabad high court has directed the additional advocate general (AAG) to obtain fresh instructions on the traffic situation in and around schools across Uttar Pradesh. The co... Read More


Mirzapur dam gates opened, alert in flood prone villages

VARANASI, Aug. 24 -- The gates of the Ahraura reservoir in Mirzapur district were opened after the dam water rose to the maximum on Saturday. To control the situation, dam officials opened all 22 gate... Read More


'39-year-old shared plan to attack Delhi CM with friend who gave him Rs.2K'

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- The man accused of assaulting Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta during her weekly public hearing on Wednesday had allegedly informed a friend in Gujarat of his plan, investigators... Read More


Soren's biography may be added to textbooks

Ranchi, Aug. 24 -- The biography of former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren is likely to be added to the school curriculum in Jharkhand, officials aware of the matter said on Friday. An official o... Read More


How a Mumbai lawyer is saving storks in Alibag with help from locals

MUMBAI, Aug. 24 -- In late May, Shama Bothe, a Bombay High Court lawyer who divides her time between her residence in the city and weekend home in Kihim, Alibag, stopped in her tracks at the sight of ... Read More


Deep space exploration next, prepare for it: PM to scientists on Space Day

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the creation of an astronaut pool, highlighting the need to nurture new talent for India's ambitious space missions. In his add... Read More


Cancer drug prices slashed by up to 85%

Mumbai, Aug. 24 -- Cancer patients can expect a significant reduction in treatment costs, after the National Cancer Grid (NCG) negotiated discounts of up to 85% for bulk procurement of key cancer medi... Read More


India now at par with developed nations in space tech: Isro chief

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- India is now rubbing shoulders with developed nations in space technology, Isro chairman V Narayanan said on Saturday, commending the successful expedition of Group Captain Shubh... Read More


Modi to soon meet Japanese PM, attend SCO

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- A summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit will be among the centrepieces of Prime Minister Nare... Read More