Kerala HC seeks update on steps taken to implement mid-day meal scheme

Kerala HC seeks update on steps taken to implement mid-day meal scheme

Kochi, July 5 - Acting on a petition filed by principals of the state-run schools about meeting the expenses of the mid-day meal scheme from their own pockets, the Kerala High Court has asked both the state and the Centre about the steps

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Water and Sanitation Dept joins campaign against diarrhoea

Water and Sanitation Dept joins campaign against diarrhoea

New Delhi, July 5 - The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Friday joined hands with the Health Ministry’s National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024.

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Saradha scam: Court questions ED’s 3rd supplementary charge sheet naming Nalini Chidambaram

Saradha scam: Court questions ED’s 3rd supplementary charge sheet naming Nalini Chidambaram

Kolkata, July 5 - The ED on Friday submitted its third supplementary charge sheet in the Saradha chit fund case in West Bengal, naming Nalini Chidambaram there.

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Tata Power launches rooftop solar initiative for homes in UP

Tata Power launches rooftop solar initiative for homes in UP

New Delhi, July 5 - Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, has launched a rooftop solar initiative aimed at powering homes in Uttar Pradesh (UP) with clean energy.

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Rishabh Pant reveals PM Modi’s call to mother after accident made him ‘relax mentally’

Rishabh Pant reveals PM Modi’s call to mother after accident made him ‘relax mentally’

New Delhi, July 5 - Rishabh Pant’s comeback from his career-threatening accident to winning the T20 World Cup has been nothing short of miraculous.

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Dot. releases new single ‘Bus Station Poetry’ blending jazz and pop

Dot. releases new single ‘Bus Station Poetry’ blending jazz and pop

Mumbai, July 5 - Actress-singer Aditi Saigal, who is known by her stage name Dot, has released her new single ‘Bus Station Poetry’. The track mixes jazz and pop. It is composed in 6/8 time signature with multiple contributors.

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K. Kavitha’s judicial custody in CBI case extended till July 18

K. Kavitha’s judicial custody in CBI case extended till July 18

New Delhi, July 5 - A court here on Friday extended, till July 18, the judicial custody of BRS leader K. Kavitha in the corruption case linked to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam.

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Mohan Lal Lather appointed Rajasthan Chief Information Commissioner

Mohan Lal Lather appointed Rajasthan Chief Information Commissioner

Jaipur, July 5 - Mohan Lal Lather, a 1987 batch IPS officer, was on Friday appointed Rajasthan's Chief Information Commissioner by the Bhajanlal Sharma government.

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Shiv Sena leader injured in attack by Nihang Sikhs in Ludhiana

Shiv Sena leader injured in attack by Nihang Sikhs in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, July 5 - In a broad daylight assault with sharp-edged weapons, Shiv Sena (Punjab) leader Sandeep Thapar got grievous injured when he was attacked by four Nihang Sikhs near the Civil Hospital in full public view here on Friday.

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Study shows how cancer evades chemotherapy, finds mechanism to reverse

Study shows how cancer evades chemotherapy, finds mechanism to reverse

New Delhi, July 5 - An international team of researchers from the UK and China has shown how cancer builds up resistance to chemotherapy -- one of the biggest challenges in the treatment of the deadly disease.

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Centre committed to protecting well-being of women, children & adolescents: JP Nadda

Centre committed to protecting well-being of women, children & adolescents: JP Nadda

New Delhi, July 5 - The Union government is committed to protecting the well-being of women, children and adolescents in the country, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday.

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Post Team India victory rally, many fans return barefoot; BMC scoops up loads of lost footwear

Post Team India victory rally, many fans return barefoot; BMC scoops up loads of lost footwear

Mumbai, July 5 - After lakhs of cricket fans gave a rousing welcome to their beloved World Cup-winning Team India, thousands who trudged back home late on Thursday night had to return barefoot.

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‘It was Chahal & Kuldeep’s idea’: Rohit on a unique walk at podium to receive trophy

‘It was Chahal & Kuldeep’s idea’: Rohit on a unique walk at podium to receive trophy

New Delhi, July 5 - During the interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that spin duo Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav suggested the distinctive walk at the podium to receive the T20 World Cup trophy to make the

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Budget likely to see cut in fiscal deficit target to 4.9-5 pc on higher revenue receipts: ICRA

Budget likely to see cut in fiscal deficit target to 4.9-5 pc on higher revenue receipts: ICRA

New Delhi, July 5 - Credit rating agency ICRA estimates the Central government’s revenue receipts will witness an upward revision of Rs 1.2 lakh crore in the forthcoming Revised Budget for 2024-25 over the Interim Budget Estimate, while pegging a relatively shallower increase

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Euro 2024: Merih Demiral handed two-game ban for ‘Wolf Salute’ celebration, to miss match vs Dutch

Euro 2024: Merih Demiral handed two-game ban for ‘Wolf Salute’ celebration, to miss match vs Dutch

New Delhi, July 5 - Turkey’s Round of 16 hero Merih Demiral has been handed a two-game ban by UEFA for failing to comply with general principles of conduct, violating the basic rules of decent conduct, using sports events for manifestations of a

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ACESO launches ‘ALIP’ to secure continuity of life coverage benefits for LIC policyholders

ACESO launches ‘ALIP’ to secure continuity of life coverage benefits for LIC policyholders

New Delhi, July 5 - ACESO, a leader in providing new solutions for insurance policyholders, on Friday introduced ALIP (Assignment of Life Insurance Policies), specifically for LIC policyholders who are considering surrendering their policies or facing lapses.

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Ultra-processed food ads misleading; fuelling obesity & diabetes in India: Report

Ultra-processed food ads misleading; fuelling obesity & diabetes in India: Report

New Delhi, July 5 - Advertisements of unhealthy food products with high salt (HFSS) food products, or ultra-processed food (UPF) are misleading and are "seductive, luring, manipulative or deceptive" people to buy and in turn increasing the incidences of obesity and diabetes, according

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Gas leak affects dozens of workers at Kuala Lumpur airport

Gas leak affects dozens of workers at Kuala Lumpur airport

Kuala Lumpur, July 5 - A gas leak at an aircraft engineering facility in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport affected 39 people, authorities said on Friday.

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Jude Bellingham handed one-game ban, fined 30,000 euros by UEFA for obscene gesture

Jude Bellingham handed one-game ban, fined 30,000 euros by UEFA for obscene gesture

New Delhi, July 5 - Following a lot of controversy, the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) has handed a one-game ban to Jude Bellingham for the gestures he made towards the crowd following England's 2-1 win over Slovakia. The Real Madrid midfielder

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Pakistan: 3 killed, 8 injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa blast

Pakistan: 3 killed, 8 injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa blast

Islamabad, July 5 - At least three people were killed and eight others injured when a blast went off in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, the police said.

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