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Karnataka teams up with NIMHANS to tackle rising screen dependency, mental health concerns among school students
Karnataka teams up with NIMHANS to tackle rising screen dependency, mental health concerns among school students

Karnataka policy for students: Karnataka has landed on a decisive step on Wednesday to address the growing menace of excessive screen exposure among school students. The state’s department of Health and Family Welfare has drafted a comprehensive policy aimed at promoting responsible digital usage among students and promoting their mental well-being, officials said. The policy has been prepared in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and…

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Cloudy skies, light rains to persist in Delhi for a week, IMD issues alert for thunderstorms across North India
Cloudy skies, light rains to persist in Delhi for a week, IMD issues alert for thunderstorms across North India

Delhi rain alert: The residents of the national capital experienced a significant dip in mercury levels on Tuesday, as rain lashed several parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), amid the downpours, has forecasted more wet and unsettled weather for Delhi in the days ahead.  According to IMD, Delhi is expected to remain under cloudy skies until April 6, along with intermittent spells of light rainfall,…

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Worm-infested curd in Vande Bharat: IRCTC issues summons to Amul, seeks explanation
Worm-infested curd in Vande Bharat: IRCTC issues summons to Amul, seeks explanation

Worm-infested curd in Vande Bharat: A new development has emerged in the case, where worm-infested curd had been served to passengers travelling on a Vande Bharat express a few days ago. After a video of the incident went viral, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has issued a notice to Amul, the brand to which the curd belonged, and has sought a detailed explanation over the…

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PM Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport at Jewar, paving the way for India’s aviation leap
PM Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport at Jewar, paving the way for India’s aviation leap

Jewar International Airport: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Phase I of the much-anticipated Noida International Airport at Jewar, marking a stride in India’s ambition to emerge as a powerhouse for global aviation. PM Modi took stock of the state-of-the-art terminal building before addressing a huge public gathering, and hailed the project as transformative for regional connectivity.  Airport developed at an outlay of Rs 11,200…

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Massive avalanche strikes Ladakh, killing 7; Srinagar-Leh highway blocked as rescue ops continue
Massive avalanche strikes Ladakh, killing 7; Srinagar-Leh highway blocked as rescue ops continue

Ladakh avalanche: As many as seven persons were killed and several others were injured after a massive avalanche struck near Ladakh’s Zoji La, burying multiple vehicles under heavy snow. The incident, as per officials, has led to the closure of the busy Srinagar-Leh highway, disrupting connectivity in the region.  Officials aware of the tragedy confirmed that over a dozen vehicles were either partially or completely buried when multiple…

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“Live-in relationship not a crime for a married man,” rules Allahabad HC
“Live-in relationship not a crime for a married man,” rules Allahabad HC

Live-in relationship court verdict: The Allahabad High Court (HC) drew a line between law and morality while hearing a writ petition filed by a couple seeking protection from alleged threats issued by the woman’s family on Friday. The court ruled that a married man living in a consensual live-in relationship with an adult woman does not constitute a criminal offence, while emphasising that legal rights must remain independent…

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Swiggy inks partnership with Sarvam to facilitate voice-led food, grocery ordering for customers
Swiggy inks partnership with Sarvam to facilitate voice-led food, grocery ordering for customers

Swiggy voice-enabled ordering: Food delivery platform Swiggy said on Wednesday it has inked a strategic partnership with Sarvam to introduce multi-lingual, voice-led commerce across India for customers, a move which aims to redefine digital accessibility. The collaboration aims to allow users to order food, vegetables, groceries and other items by means of conversational interactions in their preferred language. Additionally, the feature will also facilitate the users placing reservations…

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New ATM rules to kick in from April 1 as HDFC, PNB announce key changes; here’s what customers need to know
New ATM rules to kick in from April 1 as HDFC, PNB announce key changes; here’s what customers need to know

New ATM rules India: With the new financial year nearing, banks across India have buckled up to introduce a fresh set of ATM regulations from April 1, 2026, potentially reshaping how millions of people access their cash. The revised framework focuses on transaction limits, charges and the growing integration of digital payment systems. UPI withdrawals to count towards free limits, announces HDFC Private lender HDFC bank has said…

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Premium petrol prices surge 2% in India amid Global Energy turmoil; regular fuel prices remain unchanged
Premium petrol prices surge 2% in India amid Global Energy turmoil; regular fuel prices remain unchanged

Premium petrol price hike: The ripple effects of global geopolitical tensions are being felt in India, as the premium petrol prices surged by 2% on Friday. Meanwhile, the prices of the regular fuel remain unchanged. The revision will be effective from Friday itself, and comes amid escalating disruptions in international energy supplies triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.  Price stands at Rs 2.35/litre now Several oil…

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Chhattisgarh govt tables anti-conversion bill; proposes life term, stringent penalties for mass conversions
Chhattisgarh govt tables anti-conversion bill; proposes life term, stringent penalties for mass conversions

Chhattisgarh anti-conversion bill: Days after the Maharashtra Government had tabled and embraced the ‘Freedom of Religion Bill 2026’, the Chhattisgarh government also introduced a similar bill in the assembly on Thursday. Analogous to the Maharashtra government, the Chhattisgarh government has also proposed imposition of stringent penalties, including life imprisonment in cases pertaining to mass conversions.  According to government officials, the legislation seeks to curb religious conversions carried out…

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