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CUET-UG delayed at some centres; NTA revises afternoon schedule
New Delhi: The CUET-UG 2026 for admissions into undergraduate degree programmes across India was delayed at some centres on Saturday, May 30, due to a technical glitch, the National Testing Agency said.…
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Bengaluru cop carries differently-abled youth across flooded road, wins praise
Bengaluru: While heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life in the city, a heartwarming act by a Bengaluru Police constable has won widespread public appreciation. Amid waterlogged streets and struggling commuters, the…
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Promised to return in ten minutes, man fatally stabbed on Eid; 3 minors held
New Delhi: A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly following a dispute over a cigarette in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on Eid night, with police apprehending three juveniles in the matter on…
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Tobacco quitline receives nearly 1 cr calls in a decade, helps 2.32 lakh quit
New Delhi: India’s National Tobacco Quitline Services (NTQLS) has received nearly one crore calls and has helped more than 2.32 lakh people quit over the last 10 years, according to data released…
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Hygienic menstrual protection rises marginally to 79.2 pc among Indian women
New Delhi: Use of hygienic methods of menstrual protection among women aged 15-24 years increased from 77.6 per cent in 2019-21 to 79.2 per cent in 2023-24, according to the National Family…
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WFI relents, gives Vinesh Phogat nod to compete in 53kg Asiad trials
New Delhi: Former world championships medallist Vinesh Phogat was on Saturday, May 30, allowed to compete in the women’s 53kg category at the Asian Games selection trials after the Wrestling Federation of…
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50 per cent of newborns in India breastfed in first hour: Survey
New Delhi: The percentage of children under three years of age who were breastfed within an hour of birth increased by nearly 10 percentage points, rising from 41.8 per cent in 2019-2021…
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Obesity, high blood sugar surge among Indian adults: Survey
New Delhi: India has witnessed a significant rise in obesity and high blood sugar levels among adults, according to findings from the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), pointing to a growing burden…
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50 children breach CBSE portal in cyberattack
New Delhi: The CBSE revaluation portal’s payment system was hit by a “malicious attack”, with around 50 students gaining unauthorised access, government sources said on Friday. “There were some unauthorised attacks on…
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Indian women’s digital access doubles since 2021: Survey
New Delhi: The percentage of women who have used the internet at least once has nearly doubled from 33.3 per cent during the 2019-2021 period to 64.3 per cent in 2023-24, according…
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India marks Peacekeepers Day with UN commitment pledge
United Nations: India underlined its “unflinching commitment” to UN peacekeeping as it paid homage at a solemn ceremony at the UN to peacekeepers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.…
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If namaz on roads is wrong, oppose all religious street events: Owaisi
Hyderabad: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday argued that if offering namaz on roads is unacceptable, the same standard must apply to street celebrations of every religion—remarks he made while condemning the…
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AP illegal sand mining trail leads ED to Hyderabad, Jaipur, Coimbatore
Hyderabad: The trail of alleged illegal sand mining in Andhra Pradesh during the YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh, has led the Enforcement Directorate to conduct searches at eight locations connected to three…
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Institutional deliveries up from 88.6 pc to 90.6 pc in 2023-24: NFHS-6
New Delhi: Institutional deliveries in India have increased from 88.6 per cent in 2019-2021 to 90.6 per cent in 2023-24, moving closer towards universal coverage, according to the National Family Health Survey-6…
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Child health improves as severe diarrhoea prevalence falls: NFHS-6
New Delhi: India has recorded a slight decline in severe diarrhoea cases among children under five years of age, with improved vaccination coverage and better access to safe drinking water contributing to…
