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Five SCR personnel part of Indian kabaddi teams that win Asian Games gold

Hyderabad, Sep 26 (UNI) Five South Central Railway (SCR) personnel were part of the Indian men''s and women''s kabaddi teams that won gold medals at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, bringing laurels to Indian Railways.

#Five SCR personnel part of Indian kabaddi teams that win Asian Games gold

Vizag Navy Marathon scheduled for December 13; registrations to open on October 4

Visakhapatnam, Sep 26 (UNI) The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) will organise the 11th edition of the Vizag Navy Marathon (VNM) on December 13 as part of the Navy Day celebrations, with registrations set to open on October 4.

#Vizag Navy Marathon scheduled for December 13; registrations to open on October 4

Goethe-Zentrum to screen Axel Ranisch’s ‘Reuber’ on Sep 30

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 26 (UNI) German children’s film Reuber, directed by Axel Ranisch, will be screened at the Goethe-Zentrum here on September 30, offering movie lovers a blend of fairy-tale elements, humour and imagination.

#Goethe-Zentrum to screen Axel Ranisch’s ‘Reuber’ on Sep 30

Hyd: ICFAI, Karkinos Healthcare organise free cancer screening camp in Gopularam

Hyderabad, Sep 26 (UNI) More than 220 villagers from five villages adopted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) availed themselves of free medical consultations, health assessments and cancer screening services at a two-day community health camp which began at Gopularam near the ICFAI campus on Saturday.

#Hyd: ICFAI # Karkinos Healthcare organise free cancer screening camp in Gopularam

35 families screen at JU-Jammu GMC’s joint Thalassemia; rare genetic diseases counselling, awareness camp

Jammu, Sep 25 (UNI) As many as 35 families were screened and 70 samples were obtained on Saturday during a free genetic counselling-cum-awareness camp on Thalassemia and Rare Genetic Diseases organised at the Genetic Laboratory and Thalassemia Unit of SMGS Hospital, GMC Jammu, in collaboration with the University of Jammu.

#35 families screen at JU-Jammu GMC’s joint Thalassemia; rare genetic diseases counselling # awareness camp

Arunachal Govt announces development of 56 schools, Toru Engg College following ANSU talks

Itanagar, Sep 26 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced a series of measures to address the education-related demands of the All Nyishi Students’ union (ANSU), including infrastructure development in 56 identified government schools and steps to make Toru Government Engineering College functional from the 2027-28 academic session.

#Arunachal Govt announces development of 56 schools # Toru Engg College following ANSU talks

Himachal govt removes MGNREGA work condition, raises income ceiling under welfare scheme

Shimla, September 26 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced the removal of the mandatory one-day MGNREGA work condition for availing benefits under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Ka Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojana’ and raised the family income limit under the scheme from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000.Addressing a large public meeting at Kansa Chowk in Balh Assembly constituency of Mandi district, the Chief Minister said the changes had been made to facilitate more eligible families to avail the benefits of the welfare scheme.

#Himachal govt removes MGNREGA work condition # raises income ceiling under welfare scheme

Technical, scientific and professional literature should be available in Odia: Odisha Governor

Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday called for concerted efforts to make Odia a language of knowledge, skills, innovation and opportunity, stressing the need to make quality technical, scientific and professional literature available in the mother tongue.

#Technical # scientific and professional literature should be available in Odia: Odisha Governor

Gill fit for first West Indies ODI after elbow scare: Kotak

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 26 (UNI) India captain Shubman Gill has been cleared to lead from the front in Sunday''s opening ODI against the West Indies after batting coach Sitanshu Kotak allayed fears over the elbow injury he sustained in practice.

#Gill fit for first West Indies ODI after elbow scare: Kotak

Over 7,000 visit CCMB Hyderabad on Open Day to explore science

Hyderabad, Sep 26 (UNI) More than 7,000 people visited the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) here on Saturday as part of its annual Open Day, which provided students and the public an opportunity to explore scientific research and interact with scientists.

#Over 7 #000 visit CCMB Hyderabad on Open Day to explore science

Education shared responsibility, collective efforts needed to improve schools: CM Khandu

Itanagar, Sep 26 (UNI) Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday emphasised that education is a shared responsibility and called for collective efforts by the government, community organisations and other stakeholders to improve school infrastructure and provide better learning opportunities for children across Arunachal Pradesh.

#Education shared responsibility # collective efforts needed to improve schools: CM Khandu

Hyd: Former Haryana Governor pays tribute to Chakali Ailamma, seeks SC status for Rajaka community

Hyderabad, Sept 26 (UNI): Former Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya paid tributes to freedom fighter Chakali Ailamma at Lower Tank Bund here on Saturday on the occasion of her birth anniversary.

#Hyd: Former Haryana Governor pays tribute to Chakali Ailamma # seeks SC status for Rajaka community

Haryana launches patent initiative, offering up to Rs 50,000 per application and seeking Rs 11 cr in funding for scheme

Panchkula, Sept 26 (UNI) Haryana has introduced a new patent and innovation policy that provides up to Rs 50,000 in financial assistance per patent application.

#Haryana launches patent initiative # offering up to Rs 50 #000 per application and seeking Rs 11 cr in funding for scheme

CBSE mobilises schools for nationwide cleanliness drive; one hr mass ‘Shramdaan’ on Oct 1

New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked all its affiliated schools to mobilise students, teachers and communities for a nationwide cleanliness campaign, with a one-hour mass ‘Shramdaan’ on October 1 as one of the key activities under Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026.

#CBSE mobilises schools for nationwide cleanliness drive; one hr mass ‘Shramdaan’ on Oct 1

CBSE tightens post-result correction process; incomplete requests from schools to be rejected

New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has strengthened its process for correcting students’ demographic details. CBSE has informed affiliated schools that incomplete correction requests will be rejected and emphasised that schools are responsible for ensuring student records are accurate before examination results are released.

#CBSE tightens post-result correction process; incomplete requests from schools to be rejected

Eugenix Hair Sciences opens fifth centre in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Sep 26 (UNI) Eugenix Hair Sciences, a specialised hair restoration institution, on Friday expanded its presence to Bengaluru with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art centre by Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.Located at Featherlite Vantage on 100 Feet Road, Domlur, the new facility spans more than 6,000 sq ft and houses six operation theatres. It is Eugenix''s fifth centre in India after Gurugram, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar.

#Eugenix Hair Sciences opens fifth centre in Bengaluru

NC-Cong govt attempting to overrun its constitutional domain; challenge Parliament & SC, endanger nation's integrity : J&K BJP

Jammu, Sep 25 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and MLA Sham Lal Sharma on Friday appealed to the union Home Minister to consider dismissal of the Jammu and Kashmir government as according to him, it has crossed its constitutional limits by passing a resolution that, in his assessment, endangered the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.

#NC-Cong govt attempting to overrun its constitutional domain; challenge Parliament & SC # endanger nation's integrity : J&K BJP

KPSC scam: Court rejects suspended IAS officer Gangwar’s bail plea

Bengaluru, Sep 25 (UNI) A Bengaluru court on Friday rejected the bail plea of suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, arrested in connection with the alleged Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) job-for-cash scam, despite his counsel citing his cancer treatment and other medical conditions.

#KPSC scam: Court rejects suspended IAS officer Gangwar’s bail plea

IDSFFK 2026 inaugurated: Kerala plans special scheme for young documentary filmmakers

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 25 (UNI) The Kerala Government is considering a special scheme to encourage and support young documentary filmmakers by bringing together the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, film societies, universities and media institutions, Culture Minister P. C. Vishnunath said on Friday.

#IDSFFK 2026 inaugurated: Kerala plans special scheme for young documentary filmmakers

59 films to be screened on second day of 18th IDSFFK

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 25 (UNI): Competition screenings will begin on the second day of the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) on September 26, with a total of 59 films scheduled for screening across various sections.

#59 films to be screened on second day of 18th IDSFFK

Special scheme for women street vendors soon: Manipur CM

Imphal, Sep 25 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday said that a special financial assistance scheme would be introduced for the women street vendors of the State before the Ningol Chakouba, 2026 to meet daily needs of their family.

#Special scheme for women street vendors soon: Manipur CM

Sambhal mosque survey case: SC reserves verdict on Masjid Committee’s challenge

Parmod Kumar

New Delhi, Sep. 25 (UNI) The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a plea by the Sambhal Jama Masjid Committee challenging the survey of the mosque ordered by a trial court in a civil suit filed by Hindu plaintiffs claiming religious rights at the site.

#Sambhal mosque survey case: SC reserves verdict on Masjid Committee’s challenge

CEC’s daughter’s case: Lawyers’ body questions ‘out-of-turn’ SC hearing by Justice Sharma, seeks fresh hearing

New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) Lawyers’ Association for Constitution (LAFC) has raised questions of judicial propriety over Supreme Court Justice Satish Chandra Sharma hearing two matters on September 23 involving the daughter of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a challenge concerning the law governing appointments to the Election Commission, seeking recall of the orders and fresh hearings before benches of which Justice Sharma is not a member.

#CEC’s daughter’s case: Lawyers’ body questions ‘out-of-turn’ SC hearing by Justice Sharma # seeks fresh hearing

PIL in SC seeks action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, judicial probe into SIR voter deletions

Parmod Kumar

New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and other senior Election Commission officials over allegations that decisions relating to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were taken despite objections from two Election Commissioners. The petition has also sought a judicial inquiry commission or a Special Investigation Team probe into the alleged deletion of 13 crore voters during the SIR.

#PIL in SC seeks action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar # judicial probe into SIR voter deletions

Uddhav Sena accuses Fadnavis of using BJP man to fake crying farmer scene during drought tour

Mumbai, Sep 25 (UNI) Senior Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena leader Sushma Andhare on Friday accused Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of getting a former village panchayat samiti (village council) chairman of the BJP, to pose as a drought-hit farmer and cry before cameras of media persons, during his tour to inspect crop damage in rural Maharashtra. .

#Uddhav Sena accuses Fadnavis of using BJP man to fake crying farmer scene during drought tour

Fake e-challan SMS, malicious APK scam: Kerala Police alerts vehicle owners

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 25 (UNI) Kerala Police has warned vehicle owners against a new cyber fraud involving fake SMS messages containing genuine-looking e-challan details and malicious links designed to induce victims to download harmful APK files.

#Fake e-challan SMS # malicious APK scam: Kerala Police alerts vehicle owners

BJP spokesperson seeks halt to screening of documentary on Umar Khalid in Nashik

Mumbai, Sep 25 (UNI) Maharashtra BJP spokesperson Ajit Chavan has urged the Nashik Police Commissioner to immediately stop the proposed screening of a documentary on Umar Khalid, alleging that it glorifies a person accused in a case related to anti-national activities.

#BJP spokesperson seeks halt to screening of documentary on Umar Khalid in Nashik

From chance pairing to Asiad medal: Manush-Diya script stunning upset

New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) What began as a chance pairing in 2023 has delivered an Asian Games medal for Manush Shah and Diya Chitale, who clinched bronze in the mixed doubles event at Aichi-Nagoya on Friday.

#From chance pairing to Asiad medal: Manush-Diya script stunning upset

Springdales School organises annual blood donation camp in collaboration with Red Cross

New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, organised its annual blood donation camp in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society on Friday, witnessing participation from students, parents and members of the local community.

#Springdales School organises annual blood donation camp in collaboration with Red Cross

BC leaders urge govt to strengthen staff, facilities in BC, SC, ST hostels

Hyderabad, Sep 25 (UNI) A delegation led by National BC Welfare Association president and Rajya Sabha member R Krishnaiah on Friday met Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and urged the Telangana government to strengthen staffing and improve accommodation and other facilities in BC, SC and ST college hostels.

#BC leaders urge govt to strengthen staff # facilities in BC # SC # ST hostels

Storm and heavy rain claims lives of three school girls

Samastipur, Sep 25 (UNI) Altogether three schoolgirls were killed after a huge tree fell on them during a storm accompanied by heavy rain at an upgraded middle school in Chakbedaulia village under Vibhutipur block of Samastipur district.

#Storm and heavy rain claims lives of three school girls

Railway Board extends retired staff re-engagement schemes till October 2028

New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) The Railway Board has extended until October 15, 2028, schemes for the engagement and re-engagement of retired railway employees against vacant posts, including arrangements covering non-gazetted staff, para-medical personnel and instructors at railway training institutes.

#Railway Board extends retired staff re-engagement schemes till October 2028

Tarun Tejpal moves SC against 10-yr sentence; notice issued to Goa

New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Goa government on a petition filed by former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal challenging the Bombay High Court judgment sentencing him to 10 years’ imprisonment in a 2013 rape case involving a colleague.

#Tarun Tejpal moves SC against 10-yr sentence; notice issued to Goa

Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust announces Immersion Procession Schedule

Pune, Sep 24 (UNI) The Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust has announced the schedule for its Ganpati immersion procession to be held on Anant Chaturdashi on Friday marking the conclusion of this year’s Ganesh festival.

#Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust announces Immersion Procession Schedule

AP: SCoR detects 46,156 ticketing violations, collects Rs 3.56 crore fine

Visakhapatnam, Sept 24 (UNI) South Coast Railway (SCoR) detected 46,156 cases and collected Rs 3.56 crore in penalties during a 15-day special ticket-checking drive conducted across the zone from September 7 to 21.

#AP: SCoR detects 46 #156 ticketing violations # collects Rs 3.56 crore fine

Solan apple payment crisis deepens as growers await dues; APMC oversight under scrutiny

Solan, Sep 24 (UNI) A payment crisis at the Solan Fruit and Vegetable Market has intensified, with 28 commission agents (arhtiyas) facing court proceedings over alleged unpaid dues to apple growers, raising questions over the effectiveness of regulatory oversight at the government-regulated market.

#Solan apple payment crisis deepens as growers await dues; APMC oversight under scrutiny

T'gana: Cheyutha pension application scrutiny deadline extended to Sep 30

Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) The Telangana government has extended the deadline for scrutiny of new applications for ‘Cheyutha’ social security pensions from September 25 to September 30.

#T'gana: Cheyutha pension application scrutiny deadline extended to Sep 30

Hyd: SC verdict on Danam Nagender a 'supreme slap' to Rahul Gandhi, Revanth: KTR

Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court''s decision to uphold the Telangana High Court verdict disqualifying former Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender under the anti-defection law, describing it as a "supreme slap" to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.

#Hyd: SC verdict on Danam Nagender a 'supreme slap' to Rahul Gandhi # Revanth: KTR

Danam Nagender welcomes SC verdict, says ready to face electorate again

Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) Former Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of his petition challenging his disqualification and said he would be ready to face the electorate again whenever the by-election schedule is announced.

#Danam Nagender welcomes SC verdict # says ready to face electorate again

Kishan Reddy welcomes SC verdict upholding Danam Nagender’s disqualification

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of former Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender’s petition and its upholding of the Telangana High Court verdict disqualifying him from the Assembly. The Supreme Court has upheld the High Court’s order and the Khairatabad seat has fallen vacant.

#Kishan Reddy welcomes SC verdict upholding Danam Nagender’s disqualification

40pc rise in musculoskeletal problems among school children: Experts

New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Musculoskeletal problems among schoolchildren have risen by 40 per cent, with physiotherapy experts warning that prolonged sitting, excessive screen time and poor movement habits, rather than heavy schoolbags alone, could be contributing to growing complaints of back pain.

#40pc rise in musculoskeletal problems among school children: Experts

RISE 2026 explores India’s emergence as global hub for healthcare, life sciences GCCs

Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) Healthark, a healthcare and life sciences strategy and capability-building firm, brought together senior leaders from global pharmaceutical, medtech, healthcare and technology companies at the RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 in Hyderabad to discuss India’s potential to emerge as a global hub for high-value healthcare and life sciences capabilities.

#RISE 2026 explores India’s emergence as global hub for healthcare # life sciences GCCs

Private member’s bill seeking mandatory government schooling for children of public figures rejected

Srinagar, Sep 24 (UNI)The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday rejected a Private Members’ Bill seeking to make it mandatory for public representatives and public servants to educate their children in government educational institutions.

#Private member’s bill seeking mandatory government schooling for children of public figures rejected

Bomb threat email to Panchkula schools, BJP offfices triggers high security alert

Panchkula, Sep 24 (UNI) Police and security agencies were put on alert in Panchkula on Thursday after an email threatened to blow up schools in the city and also mentioned plans to blow up BJP offices in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh.

#Bomb threat email to Panchkula schools # BJP offfices triggers high security alert

Advocate seeks criminal contempt action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged SC judgment violations

New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) A Supreme Court advocate has sought the Attorney General for India''s consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging wilful disobedience of Supreme Court judgments governing the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

#Advocate seeks criminal contempt action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged SC judgment violations

BJP welcomes SC verdict upholding Danam Nagender's disqualification

Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) BJP Telangana president N Ramchander Rao on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court''s decision dismissing former Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender''s plea against his disqualification, terming it a victory for constitutional principles and democracy.

#BJP welcomes SC verdict upholding Danam Nagender's disqualification

EOW of Kolhapur police arrests five people in Sant Balumama Temple scam case

Kolhapur, Sep 24 (UNI) Five persons on Thursday have been arrested by Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Kolhapur police in Sant Balumama Devsthan scam of Rs 60.74 crore in Shri Khetra Adamapur in Bhudargad tehsil of this district.

#EOW of Kolhapur police arrests five people in Sant Balumama Temple scam case

Satnam-Salman script rowing history with maiden Asian Games double sculls bronze

Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 24 (UNI) Satnam Singh and Salman Khan etched their names in Indian rowing history, powering the country to its maiden Asian Games medal in the men’s double sculls with a hard-fought bronze here on Thursday.

#Satnam-Salman script rowing history with maiden Asian Games double sculls bronze

England players carrying World Cup scar: Bukayo Saka

London, Sep 23 (UNI) England winger Bukayo Saka says the team are still carrying the "scar" of their heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina.

#England players carrying World Cup scar: Bukayo Saka

Political executive must have confidence in key officers, but appointments cannot be politicised: SC told

New Delhi, Sept. 23 (UNI) The Supreme Court was told on Wednesday that the political executive headed by the Chief Minister should have confidence in officers holding key positions such as the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director General of Police, but such political confidence could not translate into politicisation of the appointment process.

#Political executive must have confidence in key officers # but appointments cannot be politicised: SC told

Sanjay Ghodawat International School clinches overall championships in ISSO Judo & Taekwondo

Mumbai, Sep 23 (UNI) The ISSO National Judo and Taekwondo Championships concluded successfully at Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) and Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School (NMAJS), bringing together more than 800 student-athletes from international schools.

#Sanjay Ghodawat International School clinches overall championships in ISSO Judo & Taekwondo

CEC, EC appointment law challenge heads to Constitution Bench after SC split verdict

Parmod Kumar

New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday referred to a five-judge Constitution Bench a batch of petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, after a two-judge bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma delivered a split verdict on whether the challenge required consideration by a larger bench.

#CEC # EC appointment law challenge heads to Constitution Bench after SC split verdict

Syneos Health opens global life sciences, technology centre in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Sep 23 (UNI) Syneos Health on Wednesday announced the opening of its Global Life Sciences and Technology Centre in Hyderabad, bringing together clinical, commercial, scientific, technology and AI capabilities to support drug development and commercialisation globally.

#Syneos Health opens global life sciences # technology centre in Hyderabad

Rekha Gupta-led Delhi Cabinet clears DURGA scheme for 1,300 pink e-autos

New Delhi, Sept 23 (UNI) The Delhi Cabinet on Wednesday approved the ‘DURGA’ scheme to provide women and transgender persons opportunities to own and drive electric autos, with 1,300 pink e-autos proposed to be allocated in the first phase.

#Rekha Gupta-led Delhi Cabinet clears DURGA scheme for 1 #300 pink e-autos

Himachal expands nutritional support for government school students to twice a week

Shimla, September 23 (UNI)The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the provision of supplementary nutritional items to students from Nursery to Class VIII twice a week under the Mukhya Mantri Bal Paushtik Aahaar Yojna, strengthening nutritional support alongside the Mid-Day Meal programme.

#Himachal expands nutritional support for government school students to twice a week

Odisha revises schedule for ward delimitation, seat reservation ahead of ULB polls

Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (UNI) The Odisha Government has revised the schedule for ward delimitation and seat reservation in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) as part of the preparatory process for the forthcoming General Elections to the ULBs in the state.

#Odisha revises schedule for ward delimitation # seat reservation ahead of ULB polls

IGP Kashmir reviews security, law & order and crime scenario in Bandipora

Srinagar, Sept 23 (UNI) Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar on Wednesday reviewed the security situation, counter-terrorism grid, law and order preparedness and operational readiness in Bandipora, directing police personnel to strengthen public-friendly policing and remain vigilant against emerging security challenges.

#IGP Kashmir reviews security # law & order and crime scenario in Bandipora

SCERT primarily responsible for Odisha school textbook errors: Panel

Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (UNI) A three-member committee probing serious errors in textbooks for Classes I-VIII in Odisha government schools has held the Directorate of Teacher Education and State Council of Educational Research & Training (TE & SCERT) primarily responsible, citing inadequate academic scrutiny, fact-checking, proofreading and supervision during their preparation.

#SCERT primarily responsible for Odisha school textbook errors: Panel

Exposing systemic rot: Maha Tribal Minister triggers political firestorm over ashram schools as CJP leader Dipke highlights shoddy state

Mumbai/Gadchiroli, Sep 23 (UNI) Maharashtra Tribal Development Minister Dr. Ashok Uike has dropped a political bombshell, announcing a rigorous "third-party audit" of all 558 state-aided tribal ashram schools while launching a scathing claim that over 80% of these institutions are directly linked to Congress leaders.
The announcement has turned into a high-stakes war of words as youth-led activism steps into the state''s remote hinterlands, turning the spotlight onto institutional neglect and student safety.

#Exposing systemic rot: Maha Tribal Minister triggers political firestorm over ashram schools as CJP leader Dipke highlights shoddy state

From school ball boy to Asian Games medallist: Jay Meena makes soft tennis history

New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) Jay Meena had always dreamed of becoming a cricketer. But a stint as
a school ball boy introduced him to soft tennis and changed the course of his life.

#From school ball boy to Asian Games medallist: Jay Meena makes soft tennis history

53 deaths in IITs in last 5 yrs, 62 pc of them are SC, ST, OBC students : Congress

Chennai, Sep 23 (UNI) Averring that a total of 53 deaths were reported in IITs across the country in the last five years, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President and Lok Sabha MP B.Manickam Tagore on Wednesday said the most disturbing aspect of it
was 62 per cent of them are SC, ST, OBC students and wanted the government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi do come out openy on the issue without concealing any facts..

#53 deaths in IITs in last 5 yrs # 62 pc of them are SC # ST # OBC students : Congress

IDSFFK to pay tribute to Frederick Wiseman: Annecy animations, Resnais classics to be screened

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 (UNI) The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) will pay tribute to acclaimed American documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman through a special package featuring two of his landmark films, while works of French filmmaker Alain Resnais and award-winning animations from the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival will also be presented at the festival.

#IDSFFK to pay tribute to Frederick Wiseman: Annecy animations # Resnais classics to be screened

KAVACH 4.0 commissioned on 108-km SCR section for first time

Hyderabad, Sep 23 (UNI) Indian Railways has commissioned KAVACH Version 4.0 for the first time on South Central Railway (SCR), upgrading the system from Version 3.2 to 4.0 across 108 route kilometres between Malkajgiri and Kamareddi in the Hyderabad Division.

#KAVACH 4.0 commissioned on 108-km SCR section for first time

Haryana Human Rights Commission orders probe into school facilities after 104 student-complaints

Panchkula, Sep 23 (UNI) The Haryana Human Rights Commission has ordered a detailed inspection of Government Senior Secondary School, Gohana, Sonipat, following 104 complaints by students alleging inadequate classrooms, lack of a playground and sports and laboratory facilities, poor ventilation and alleged encroachments on land around the school.

#Haryana Human Rights Commission orders probe into school facilities after 104 student-complaints

Indian women’s skeet trio scripts history with Asian Games bronze

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 23 (UNI) Raiza Dhillon, Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Maheshwari Chauhan scripted history on Wednesday, winning India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the women’s skeet team event at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.

#Indian women’s skeet trio scripts history with Asian Games bronze

UP: Rajeshwar Singh urges CM Yogi to launch pension scheme for senior journalists

Lucknow, Sep 23 (UNI) BJP MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh has written a reminder letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, requesting the launch of a pension scheme for senior journalists in the state and the dependent families of deceased journalists.

#UP: Rajeshwar Singh urges CM Yogi to launch pension scheme for senior journalists

Railways notifies 2026 rules for Unified Pension Scheme under NPS

New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) The Ministry of Railways has notified new rules governing the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System for railway employees, laying down provisions covering enrolment, contributions, voluntary retirement, resignation, death, disability and disciplinary cases.

#Railways notifies 2026 rules for Unified Pension Scheme under NPS

Fake stock investment scam using names of leading firms: Cyber Police warn

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 (UNI) Kerala Cyber Police have warned of organised groups carrying out large-scale fraudulent investment schemes on social media by misusing the names of prominent stock trading companies and creating the impression that investors can earn huge profits through stock market investments.

#Fake stock investment scam using names of leading firms: Cyber Police warn

Appointment of ‘preferred choice’ as Odisha DGP smacks of ‘conspiracy, collusion’: SC told

Parmod Kumar

New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) The process for appointment of the Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) smacked of “conspiracy and collusion” to disqualify three senior-most officers of DGP rank and pave the way for the State government’s “preferred choice”, an Additional DGP-rank officer, to head the police force in the State, the Supreme Court was told on Tuesday.

#Appointment of ‘preferred choice’ as Odisha DGP smacks of ‘conspiracy # collusion’: SC told

Delhi SIR: SC flags mechanical notices, seeks clarity on ‘logical discrepancies’, suggests FAQs for voters

New Delhi, Sept 22 (UNI) Flagging the seemingly mechanical issuance of notices to voters over “logical discrepancies” in their records, the Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested that the Election Commission of India issue frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help affected voters understand the process and respond to such notices.

#Delhi SIR: SC flags mechanical notices # seeks clarity on ‘logical discrepancies’ # suggests FAQs for voters

Delhi Assembly Speaker meets Vice-Governor of São Paulo, discusses electoral practices, governance & scope for state-level cooperation

New Delhi, Sept 22 (UNI) The Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Vijender Gupta, held a cordial and fruitful meeting with Felício Ramuth, Vice-Governor of São Paulo State, during his study tour there as part of his engagements associated with the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC).

#Delhi Assembly Speaker meets Vice-Governor of São Paulo # discusses electoral practices # governance & scope for state-level cooperation

UP tightens noose on criminals, 'Special 32' to handle crime scene management

Lucknow, Sep 22 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh is now preparing for a more stringent crackdown on criminals.

#UP tightens noose on criminals # 'Special 32' to handle crime scene management

BJD demands minister’s ouster over 1,678 errors in school textbooks

Bhubaneswar, Sep 22 (UNI) The BJD’s youth and student wings on Tuesday stepped up their protest over 1,678 errors detected in Class I-VIII textbooks, demanding the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond.

#BJD demands minister’s ouster over 1 #678 errors in school textbooks

West Bengal to permanently shut 933 schools with no students

Kolkata, Sep 22 (UNI) The West Bengal government has decided to permanently shut 933 primary, upper-primary and secondary schools that have remained without students for several years, as part of a series of measures aimed at improving transparency in recruitment and the quality of education.

#West Bengal to permanently shut 933 schools with no students

Depression: Officials put on high alert, holiday declared for schools in AP

Vijayawada, Sep 22 (UNI) With the depression centered over the west-central Bay of Bengal is rapidly moving towards North Andhra Pradesh and expected to intensify into a deep depression, a red alert has been issued for Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, and Vizianagaram districts for the next 24 hours.

#Depression: Officials put on high alert # holiday declared for schools in AP

Mahalakshmi scheme records 37.09 lakh daily women passenger trips: TGSRTC

Hyderabad, Sep 22 (UNI) The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation''s (TGSRTC) Mahalakshmi free bus travel scheme has recorded an all-time high of 37.09 lakh daily trips by women, up from an average of 29.42 lakh trips during its initial phase in 2023-24.

#Mahalakshmi scheme records 37.09 lakh daily women passenger trips: TGSRTC

J&K colleges scrutinise over 21.8 lakh books; withdraws 4,249 'objectionable' from circulation

Srinagar, Sept 22 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that more than 21.8 lakh books and publications have so far been scrutinised in Government Degree Colleges across the union Territory, with 4,249 books withdrawn from circulation as part of an ongoing review of library material.

#J&K colleges scrutinise over 21.8 lakh books; withdraws 4 #249 'objectionable' from circulation

NTPC township schools open new horizons for rural children

Patna, Sep 22 (UNI) For thousands of children from rural communities around NTPC’s power projects in Bihar and West Bengal, education in township schools is opening pathways to competitive examinations, higher education and careers that once seemed beyond reach.

#NTPC township schools open new horizons for rural children

Telangana: 7,563 SC/ST atrocity cases registered since 2023, says Minister

Hyderabad, Sep 22 (UNI) Telangana Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar on Tuesday said 7,563 cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes had been registered in the state since 2023.

#Telangana: 7 #563 SC/ST atrocity cases registered since 2023 # says Minister

BJP is scared of Congress: Thousands of ‘Milan Pradhans’ to campaign in Nandigram, says Subhankar Sarkar

Kolkata, Sep 22 (UNI) West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee president Subhankar Sarkar on Tuesday said the arrest and continued judicial custody of Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan would not stop the party’s campaign, claiming that “thousands of Milan Pradhans” would take to the field and reach out to voters across the constituency.

#BJP is scared of Congress: Thousands of ‘Milan Pradhans’ to campaign in Nandigram # says Subhankar Sarkar

Owaisi welcomes SC observation on refusal to sing Vande Mataram

Hyderabad, Sep 22 (UNI) AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court''s observation that a person should not face criminal consequences merely for refusing to sing Vande Mataram on grounds of conscience or religion.

#Owaisi welcomes SC observation on refusal to sing Vande Mataram

Centre approves Rs 330-cr tea workers’ scheme in Bengal

Siliguri, Sep 22 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said the Centre has approved the state government''s proposal for implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY) in West Bengal, with an allocation of around Rs 330 crore.

#Centre approves Rs 330-cr tea workers’ scheme in Bengal

Vijay launches expansion of free breakfast scheme for Class 6-8 school students in TN

Chennai, Sep 22 (UNI) In line with the announcement made in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Chief Minister Vijay on Tuesday launched the expansion of the rechristened Perunthalaivar Kamarajar free Breakfast Scheme for Classes 6 to 8 students studying at Government, and government-aided schools, at a function in the city.

#Vijay launches expansion of free breakfast scheme for Class 6-8 school students in TN

The Gen Alpha factor: How schools are reshaping political agendas

Vibha Sharma.

#The Gen Alpha factor: How schools are reshaping political agendas

T20 world champions India survive almighty Japanese scare

Sano (Japan), Sep 22 (UNI) India have survived an almighty scare, defeating Japan by two runs in the one-off T20I here on Tuesday.
The Japanese, ranked 41st in the world, needed eight runs off Axar Patel''s final over but the experienced spinner held his nerve, much to the disappointment of the healthy home crowd.

#T20 world champions India survive almighty Japanese scare

Kerala startup sets up country's first multiplayer mixed reality learning lab at MP school

Kochi, Sep 22 (UNI) A Kerala-based immersive technology startup has set up what it describes as the country''s first ''Mixed Reality Multiplayer Learning Lab'' at Jyoti Senior Secondary School in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, marking a new initiative to integrate immersive technology into school education.

#Kerala startup sets up country's first multiplayer mixed reality learning lab at MP school

Fake stock investment scam using names of leading firms: Cyber Police warn

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 22 (UNI) Kerala Cyber Police have warned of organised groups carrying out large-scale fraudulent investment schemes on social media by misusing the names of prominent stock trading companies and creating the impression that investors can earn huge profits through stock market investments.

#Fake stock investment scam using names of leading firms: Cyber Police warn

Centre brings smartphone screen protectors under compulsory registration from April 1, 2027

New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) The Centre has brought screen protectors for smartphones under the compulsory registration framework for electronics and information technology goods, requiring them to conform to the prescribed Indian Standard from April 1, 2027.

#Centre brings smartphone screen protectors under compulsory registration from April 1 # 2027

Punjab law and order under scanner as Pawan Khera flags police safety directive

New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday questioned the law-and-order situation in Punjab over a reported directive asking police personnel to avoid wearing uniforms while travelling on roads and in public or private vehicles, arguing that the measure raised serious questions about the safety of the police force itself.

#Punjab law and order under scanner as Pawan Khera flags police safety directive

Vijay launches expansion of free breakfast scheme for Class 6-8 school students

Chennai, Sep 22 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay launched the expansion of the rechristened Perunthalaivar Kamarajar free Breakfast Scheme for students of Classes 6 to 8 at a function in the city on Tuesday morning.

#Vijay launches expansion of free breakfast scheme for Class 6-8 school students

Haryana grants provisional affiliation to 514 private schools for 2026-27 academic session

Panchkula, Sep 21 (UNI) The Directorate of Secondary Education, Haryana, has decided to grant provisional or temporary affiliation for the 2026-27 academic session to 514 existing and unrecognised private schools across the state, according to a memo issued here on Saturday. .

#Haryana grants provisional affiliation to 514 private schools for 2026-27 academic session

HP school exam board introduces real-time digital monitoring through ‘Exam Mitra’ app

Ashok Raina
Dharamshala, Sep 21 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has strengthened the monitoring of examinations through the ‘Exam Mitra’ app to ensure transparency, fairness and smooth conduct of examinations, board chairman Dr Rajesh Sharma said.

#HP school exam board introduces real-time digital monitoring through ‘Exam Mitra’ app

Odisha: School students march 8 km to Collector's office over lack of basic facilities

Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (UNI) Hundreds of students of a government-run residential school for SC and ST children in Odisha''s Mayurbhanj district today marched around eight km to meet the Collector and protest alleged lack of basic facilities, poor-quality food and inadequate classroom teaching, officials said. .

#Odisha: School students march 8 km to Collector's office over lack of basic facilities

SCR GM inaugurates new facilities at Railway Mixed High School

Hyderabad, Sept 21 (UNI) South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava on Monday inaugurated newly developed facilities at Railway Mixed High School, South Lallaguda, and urged students to utilise them for their overall development.

#SCR GM inaugurates new facilities at Railway Mixed High School

Himachal CM announces Rs 1,000 monthly pocket money for beneficiaries aged 19–27 under Sukh Shiksha scheme

Shimla, September 21 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday announced that beneficiaries aged 19 to 27 years covered under the Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojana would also be provided Rs 1,000 monthly pocket money, extending financial support currently available to eligible children up to 18 years of age.Chairing a meeting of the Women and Child Development Department, Sukhu directed officials to ensure that benefits under all welfare schemes reach eligible beneficiaries and instructed them to develop an integrated portal for all departmental schemes to f.

#Himachal CM announces Rs 1 #000 monthly pocket money for beneficiaries aged 19–27 under Sukh Shiksha scheme

Manipur CM distributes 93 offer forms under Die-in-Harness Scheme

Imphal, Sep 21 (UNI) Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday distributed offer forms to 93 candidates under the Die-in-Harness Scheme for the Land Resources Department at the Main Conference Hall of the Manipur Civil Secretariat, Mantripukhri, Imphal.

#Manipur CM distributes 93 offer forms under Die-in-Harness Scheme

Restore SC/ST Finance Corporations in Andhra Pradesh: Chinta Mohan

Hyderabad, Sep 21 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and former union Minister Chinta Mohan on Monday demanded the restoration of SC/ST Finance Corporations in Andhra Pradesh, alleging that their closure had adversely affected Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities in the state.

#Restore SC/ST Finance Corporations in Andhra Pradesh: Chinta Mohan

Mamata Banerjee seeks urgent SC hearing on plea against ECI freeze on TMC symbol

New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal on Monday urged the Supreme Court to urgently list Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee’s plea challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to freeze the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) name and its reserved ‘Flowers & Grass’ symbol amid a dispute between rival factions.

#Mamata Banerjee seeks urgent SC hearing on plea against ECI freeze on TMC symbol

Vijay to launch expansion of free breakfast scheme for school students tomorrow

Chennai, Sep 21 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will launch the expansion of the rechristened Perunthalaivar Kamarajar free Breakfast Scheme for students of Classes 6 to 8 at a function in the city tomorrow (Tuesday, September 22).

#Vijay to launch expansion of free breakfast scheme for school students tomorrow

Delhi’s ‘Vayo Anand’ scheme to give Rs 2.4 lakh annual aid to senior citizen recreation centres

New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) In a city where over a million elderly citizens battle loneliness, neglect, and the crushing silence of empty homes, the Delhi government has finally moved to ‘Vayo Anand’ scheme, under which eligible senior citizen recreation centres will receive Rs 2.40 lakh annually to provide social, recreational and basic wellness facilities to people aged 60 years and above.

#Delhi’s ‘Vayo Anand’ scheme to give Rs 2.4 lakh annual aid to senior citizen recreation centres

Police warn against fake APK scam targeting hospital appointment seekers

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 21 (UNI) Police have warned the public against a financial fraud in which cybercriminals target people searching online for hospital appointment and contact details and trick them into installing malicious Android application package (APK) files.

#Police warn against fake APK scam targeting hospital appointment seekers

Four new airports to come up in Bengal under UDAN scheme: CM Suvendu Adhikari

Purulia, Sep 20 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced that the state government will sign an MoU with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on September 28 for the development of four airports under the Centre’s regional connectivity scheme UDAN.

#Four new airports to come up in Bengal under UDAN scheme: CM Suvendu Adhikari

Timely Eye Screening Can Save Vision of Diabetic Patients: Experts

Kangra, Sep 20 (UNI) Timely screening and early detection of diabetic retinopathy can significantly improve the chances of preserving vision, experts said at a CME programme organised by SM Eye Hospital here.

#Timely Eye Screening Can Save Vision of Diabetic Patients: Experts

Frozen loans, corruption charges hit Solan SC/ST Corp office

Solan, Sep 20 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation office has plunged into a fierce political storm over alleged financial irregularities, bureaucratic apathy, and misallocated welfare funds, in Solan.

#Frozen loans # corruption charges hit Solan SC/ST Corp office

Rs 300 Cr approved for aided schools: Education Minister

Patna, Sep 20 (UNI) Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari on Sunday said that the state government has approved Rs 300 crore for 1,294 aided schools for the benefit of teaching and non-teaching staff.

#Rs 300 Cr approved for aided schools: Education Minister

Maha: Minister Patil directs officials to take measures sensitively, promptly to tackle water scarcity in Sangli

Sangli, Sep 20 (UNI) Maharashtra and district guardian minister Chandrkant Patil today directed the district authorities to be vigilant and take effective measures sensitively and promptly to tackle the water scarcity situation in the district arisen due to rain deficit triggered by El Nino weather system.

#Maha: Minister Patil directs officials to take measures sensitively # promptly to tackle water scarcity in Sangli

Bengal Nursing homes under scanner: basements used for patients, registration details missing

Siliguri, Sep 20 (UNI) Patient safety, better treatment facilities and improved healthcare services have emerged as the primary focus of a surprise inspection of private nursing homes in Siliguri, with the Commission on Institutional Corruption in West Bengal identifying several shortcomings in infrastructure and patient amenities during visits since Saturday.

#Bengal Nursing homes under scanner: basements used for patients # registration details missing

Modern scientific waste transfer station to be built in Varanasi

Varanasi, Sep 20 (UNI) To strengthen the city''s sanitation system and make solid waste management more effective, the Municipal Corporation is constructing a modern scientific waste transfer station at Faridpur village in Varanasi.

#Modern scientific waste transfer station to be built in Varanasi

Table tennis: Yashaswini scripts dramatic comeback as India win both Group F ties

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 20 (UNI) From a commanding clean sweep to a nerve-wracking fightback, India produced contrasting performances to win both their Group F ties in the women’s team table tennis event at the Asian Games here on Sunday, with Yashaswini Ghorpade emerging as the difference-maker against Singapore.

#Table tennis: Yashaswini scripts dramatic comeback as India win both Group F ties

AI turns learning into a daily game for Sikkim schoolchildren

Gangtok, Sep 20 (UNI) For hundreds of schoolchildren in the hills of Sikkim, learning English, Nepali and Mathematics is taking a new turn — with artificial intelligence becoming part of their regular school day.

#AI turns learning into a daily game for Sikkim schoolchildren

Revised UP NEET UG-2026 counselling schedule out, choice filling starts Sept 21

Lucknow, Sep 20 (UNI) In an effort to expand medical education in Uttar Pradesh and ensure a transparent and compliant medical education admission process, the revised schedule for the second phase of online counselling for UP NEET UG-2026 has been released. .

#Revised UP NEET UG-2026 counselling schedule out # choice filling starts Sept 21

Salman Khan schools trolls for body shaming on Bigg Boss 20

Mumbai, Sep 20 (UNI) Bhaijaan of Bollywood Salman Khan took on the culture of online trolling and body-shaming during the latest episode of ''Bigg Boss 20'', particularly questioning the criticism directed at women after pregnancy.

#Salman Khan schools trolls for body shaming on Bigg Boss 20

TPCC SC Dept thanks CM for measures for Dalit welfare

Hyderabad, Sep 20 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) SC Department spokesperson HR Mohan on Sunday thanked Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for measures aimed at strengthening the self-respect, social justice and economic empowerment of the Dalit community.

#TPCC SC Dept thanks CM for measures for Dalit welfare

Maha: Nashik sculptor creates 291 tiny gold Lord Ganesha idols in just 1.25 square inches

Nashik, Sep 19 (UNI) Sculptor Bhagwandas Kharote from Deola has created 291 miniature gold idols of Lord Ganesha within an area of just 1.25 square inches, showcasing an extraordinary feat of craftsmanship.

#Maha: Nashik sculptor creates 291 tiny gold Lord Ganesha idols in just 1.25 square inches

Panchkula to hold 17 ‘Seva Setu’ camps from Sept 21 for on-the-spot access to govt schemes

Panchkula, Sep 19 (UNI) The Panchkula administration will hold 17 ‘Seva Setu Abhiyan’ camps across urban and rural areas of the district from September 21 to October 13, allowing residents to approach government departments directly for grievance redressal and apply for welfare schemes, Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma said on Saturday. .

#Panchkula to hold 17 ‘Seva Setu’ camps from Sept 21 for on-the-spot access to govt schemes

Centre operationalises Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan scheme; offers assured CBG offtake, capital and pipeline support

New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) The Centre has issued detailed operational guidelines for its Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan scheme, laying down mechanisms for assured purchase of compressed biogas (CBG), administered pricing, capital assistance, pipeline connectivity and credit guarantees in a major push to expand India''s waste-to-energy sector.
The National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, approved by the union Cabinet on August 6, will run from 2026-27 to 2035-36 and seeks to increase domestic CBG production nearly ten-fold.

#Centre operationalises Rs 23 #731-crore GOBARdhan scheme; offers assured CBG offtake # capital and pipeline support

Telangana CM orders more attractive uniform designs for government school students

Hyderabad, Sep 19 (UNI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today directed officials to explore diverse and attractive designs and colours for uniforms distributed to students in government schools and residential educational institutions.

#Telangana CM orders more attractive uniform designs for government school students

UP: Girls in govt schools to receive free sanitary napkins

Lucknow, Sep 19 (UNI) All girl students studying in government schools from grades VI to XII will now be provided with free sanitary napkins.

#UP: Girls in govt schools to receive free sanitary napkins

Kolkata: Cop's body found hanging in police training school

Kolkata, Sep 19 (UNI) The body of a police officer was found hanging on Saturday morning at the Alipore Police Training School (PTS) here, an officer said.

#Kolkata: Cop's body found hanging in police training school

Gavaskar: Seeing tears of joy after child’s heart surgery greater than scoring double century

Bengaluru, Sept 19 (UNI) Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said witnessing the tears of joy on parents'' faces after their child''s successful heart surgery gives him greater satisfaction than scoring a double century on the cricket field.

#Gavaskar: Seeing tears of joy after child’s heart surgery greater than scoring double century

UP NEDA stresses faster loan disbursement under PM Surya Ghar scheme

Lucknow, Sep 19 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has directed banks to expedite the processing and disbursement of loans under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to accelerate the installation of rooftop solar systems across the state.

#UP NEDA stresses faster loan disbursement under PM Surya Ghar scheme

Bihar: Rs 461 crore released for grant-in-aid school staff

Patna, Sep 19 (UNI) The Bihar government has released Rs 461 crore as grant-in-aid for payment of salaries to teachers and non-teaching employees of grant-in-aid schools and colleges, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Saturday.

#Bihar: Rs 461 crore released for grant-in-aid school staff

Centre scraps geographical criterion for CGHS eligibility for serving employees

New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) The Centre has done away with the geographical criterion for determining the eligibility of serving Central government employees to avail facilities under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), enabling eligible employees posted or residing outside CGHS-covered areas to opt for the scheme.

#Centre scraps geographical criterion for CGHS eligibility for serving employees

UP govt approves Rs 300 crore for smart classrooms in council primary schools

Lucknow, Sep 19 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has approved Rs 300 crore for converting primary schools under the Basic Education Council into "smart schools", with financial and administrative approval also granted for the project.

#UP govt approves Rs 300 crore for smart classrooms in council primary schools

Firm on long followed 2-language policy, will not allow Navodaya schools in TN : Minister Rajmohan, DMK too opposes

Chennai, Sep 19 (UNI) Reiterating its strong opposition to Hindi imposition, while reaffirming its firm committment of sticking to the long followed two-language policy, the Tamil Nadu government said it would not allow Navodya schools that follows the CBSE stream of education, in the State, even as the main Opposition DMK objected to Navodaya schools and wanted the government to convene a Special Assembly session and adopt a resolution, if necessary.

#Firm on long followed 2-language policy # will not allow Navodaya schools in TN : Minister Rajmohan # DMK too opposes

ABVP backs NLSIU screening cancellation

Bengaluru, Sept 19 (UNI) The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Saturday backed the cancellation of a proposed screening of a documentary on Umar Khalid at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), asserting that academic freedom cannot be used to promote what it termed “subversive agendas” against national sovereignty and security.

#ABVP backs NLSIU screening cancellation

Trump tightens H-1B scrutiny, renews $100,000 fee for some visas

Washington, Sep 19 (UNI) The Trump administration tightened scrutiny of H-1B visa applications from employers that have recently laid off or plan to lay off similarly situated US workers, while renewing a $100,000 fee requirement for certain H-1B petitions.

#Trump tightens H-1B scrutiny # renews $100 #000 fee for some visas

HC directs Odisha govt to disclose steps on mental health programmes in schools, colleges

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) The Orissa High Court has directed the Odisha government to file a compliance affidavit within three weeks disclosing the steps taken across the state to implement comprehensive mental health awareness programmes in schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions.

#HC directs Odisha govt to disclose steps on mental health programmes in schools # colleges

Vijay to launch free gold ring scheme for new borns in Madurai on Sep 28

Chennai, Sep 19 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will launch the his government''s flagship Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam (Maternal uncle free gold ring scheme), under which one-gram gold rings will be given to babies born in government hospitals, on September 28 in Madurai district.

#Vijay to launch free gold ring scheme for new borns in Madurai on Sep 28

Vijay to launch expansion of Kamarajar free breakfast scheme for school students on Sep 22

Chennai, Sep 19 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will launch the expansion of the State government''s free breakfast scheme to students of Classes 6 to 8 in government and government-aided schools on September 22.

#Vijay to launch expansion of Kamarajar free breakfast scheme for school students on Sep 22

Hariprasad backs Tulu language status, presses Centre for Eighth Schedule recognition

Bengaluru, Sept 19 (UNI) Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president B K Hariprasad on Saturday welcomed the State government''s decision to grant Tulu the status of a second additional official language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, while stepping up the demand for its constitutional recognition.

#Hariprasad backs Tulu language status # presses Centre for Eighth Schedule recognition

India poised for global design, manufacturing leadership: Ex DRDO scientist Prahlada Ramarao

Bengaluru, Sep 19 (UNI) India will emerge as the world’s most sought-after destination for design, manufacturing and delivery in the coming decades, former DRDO scientist Dr Prahlada Ramarao said on Saturday, attributing the opportunity to the country’s growing R&D capabilities, skilled workforce and industrial maturity.

#India poised for global design # manufacturing leadership: Ex DRDO scientist Prahlada Ramarao

Rajat Kapoor reportedly joins Akshay Kumar’s sci-fi thriller ‘Samuk’

Mumbai, Sep 18 (UNI) Rajat Kapoor is reportedly set to become part of Akshay Kumar’s upcoming science-fiction action thriller "Samuk", with the actor-filmmaker said to be taking on a significant role in the project.

#Rajat Kapoor reportedly joins Akshay Kumar’s sci-fi thriller ‘Samuk’

Two cases of use of unfair means registered in HP Open School Exams; Action to be taken

Dharamshala, Sep 18 (UNI) Two cases of use of unfair means (UMC) have been registered against candidates in Una district during the September 2026 examinations of the Himachal Pradesh State Open School (HPSOS), Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) Chairman Dr Rajesh Sharma said on Friday.

#Two cases of use of unfair means registered in HP Open School Exams; Action to be taken

115 government school students showcase athletics skills at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar, Sep 18 (UNI) Reliance Foundation organised an exposure visit for 115 students from nine government schools in Dhenkanal to its Athletics High Performance Centre (HPC) at Kalinga Stadium here as part of its grassroots sports initiative. .

#115 government school students showcase athletics skills at Kalinga Stadium

Meghalaya: Scooty rams into additional SP, KSU involvement suspected

Shillong, Sep 18 (UNI) A Meghalaya Police officer was seriously injured after a scooter with two riders allegedly tried to flee a ‘naka’ checking and rammed into him at Urkaliar early today.

#Meghalaya: Scooty rams into additional SP # KSU involvement suspected

Panchkula students to test puzzle-solving skills in govt school championship

Panchkula, Sep 18 (UNI) Nearly 13,900 students of classes 1 to 3 across 275 government primary schools in Panchkula will put their reasoning and problem-solving skills to test on Saturday in a district-wide Puzzle and Pattern Championship being organised under the NIPUN Haryana Mission. .

#Panchkula students to test puzzle-solving skills in govt school championship

Haryana ACB maps corruption hotspots, puts 190 officials under scanner; 138 traps in 2026

Panchkula, Sep 18 (UNI) Haryana''s State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) is mapping corruption hotspots across government departments, offices and districts and scrutinising 190 officials and employees facing repeated corruption-related complaints or inputs, after carrying out 138 successful traps so far in 2026 — roughly one trap every second working day, excluding government holidays. .

#Haryana ACB maps corruption hotspots # puts 190 officials under scanner; 138 traps in 2026

CM Gupta launches heritage clubs in 75 Delhi govt schools

New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) The Delhi government on Friday launched Heritage Clubs in 75 CM Shri Government Schools to give students hands-on exposure to the capital’s history, culture and heritage beyond classroom lessons.

#CM Gupta launches heritage clubs in 75 Delhi govt schools

Exam reforms: SC says judges may inspect NTA office, seeks report on progress of Nilekani task force

Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday said it may personally inspect the National Testing Agency (NTA) headquarters to ascertain whether systems introduced to safeguard the integrity of competitive examinations are actually in place and functioning, while seeking a progress report on the work of the Nandan Nilekani-led task force constituted to recommend examination reforms.

#Exam reforms: SC says judges may inspect NTA office # seeks report on progress of Nilekani task force

Chennai hospital team arrives in Mizoram for free heart surgery screening

Aizawl, Sep 18 (UNI) A 12-member medical team from Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, arrived in Mizoram on Friday to conduct a screening camp
to identify patients requiring heart surgery.

#Chennai hospital team arrives in Mizoram for free heart surgery screening

ULB polls: Odisha revises ward delimitation, seat reservation schedule

Bhubaneswar, Sep 18 (UNI) The Odisha government has revised the schedule for delimitation of wards and reservation of seats ahead of the forthcoming general elections to municipalities, Notified Area Councils (NACs) and municipal corporations in the state, said officials on Friday.

#ULB polls: Odisha revises ward delimitation # seat reservation schedule

Odisha revises schedule for civic body ward delimitation, seat reservation

Bhubaneswar, Sep 18 (UNI) The Odisha Government has revised the schedule for ward delimitation and seat reservation ahead of the forthcoming general elections to Municipalities, Notified Area Councils (NACs) and Municipal Corporations across the state.

#Odisha revises schedule for civic body ward delimitation # seat reservation

Mizoram launches third phase of flagship Handholding scheme

Aizawl, Sep 18 (UNI) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday launched third phase of the state government’s flagship Bana Kaih (Handholding) scheme, which provides financial support, subsidised loans and project assistance to farmers, entrepreneurs and other beneficiaries.

#Mizoram launches third phase of flagship Handholding scheme

Kerala rolls out AI-driven Tharapadham platform for public schools

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 18 (UNI): Kerala is rolling out the AI-driven ‘Tharapadham’ digital platform across public schools as part of the State Government’s 100-Day Action Plan to further improve the quality of public education.

#Kerala rolls out AI-driven Tharapadham platform for public schools

Godavari Pushkarams to be organised on Kumbh Mela scale: Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad, Sep 18 (UNI) Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Friday directed officials to work collectively on a special action plan to organise the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams-2027 on the scale of the Kumbh Mela, with all preparatory works completed by April next year.

#Godavari Pushkarams to be organised on Kumbh Mela scale: Sridhar Babu

Jairam Ramesh questions Pema Khandu’s continuance as SC-ordered Arunachal CBI probe moves ahead

New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday stepped up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Supreme Court-ordered CBI inquiry into contracts worth Rs 1,270 crore in Arunachal Pradesh, questioning why Chief Minister Pema Khandu continues in office despite allegations surrounding the award of contracts to members of his family.

#Jairam Ramesh questions Pema Khandu’s continuance as SC-ordered Arunachal CBI probe moves ahead

Maha board announces SSC, HSC exam schedule for Feb-Mar 2027

Pune, Sep 18 (UNI) The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has announced the schedule for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations to be held in February-March 2027.

#Maha board announces SSC # HSC exam schedule for Feb-Mar 2027

MWB gives Rs 10 lakh aid to late journalist’s son, Rs 40,000 to the Yamunanagar scribe

Panchkula, Sept 18 (UNI) Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij on Friday handed over Rs 10 lakh financial assistance to Ankush Jain, son of late Chandigarh journalist Rajesh Jain, and Rs 40,000 to Yamunanagar journalist Gulab Singh under a Media Wellbeing Association (MWB) initiative.

#MWB gives Rs 10 lakh aid to late journalist’s son # Rs 40 #000 to the Yamunanagar scribe

IFFI 2026: Rewriting the script for cinema’s future

Chaitanya K Prasad
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) Film Festivals in 2026 have undergone a strategic shift in positioning, branding and outreach. Today, any film festival, in order to succeed, has to follow the M Principle: Multi-Layered, Multi-Dimensional, Multi-Track, and Multi-Themed.

#IFFI 2026: Rewriting the script for cinema’s future

Max Healthcare Foundation to offer medical scholarships to 250 meritorious MBBS students

Nahan, Sep 18 (UNI) Max Healthcare Foundation on Friday announced the launch of the fourth edition of its flagship programme, the Max Medical Scholarship Program, with the annual intake increasing to 250 new students this year, compared to 100 students in previous years.

#Max Healthcare Foundation to offer medical scholarships to 250 meritorious MBBS students

Karnataka veterinary officer recruitment scam: CID traces alleged Rs 11-cr money trail

Bengaluru, Sept 18 (UNI) The alleged veterinary officer recruitment scam in Karnataka has taken a serious turn, with the CID probing a suspected Rs 11-crore money trail and scrutinising bank transactions involving candidates and persons whose names have surfaced in the case.

#Karnataka veterinary officer recruitment scam: CID traces alleged Rs 11-cr money trail

Assembly Bypolls : 58 nominations accepted, 41 rejected on scrutiny

Chennai, Sep 18 (UNI) A total of 58 of the 99 nominations filed for the October six Tamil Nadu Assembly by-elections to Madurantakam and Dharapuram seats, which fell vacant following the resignation of Rebel AIADMK MLAs, were accepted, while 41, most of them Independents, were rejected during scrutiny on Thursday.

#Assembly Bypolls : 58 nominations accepted # 41 rejected on scrutiny

After HC's stay on SC reservations in medical colleges, Mayawati advised govt to approach SC

Lucknow, Sep 18 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has urged the Yogi Adityanath government to appeal to the Supreme Court regarding the High Court''s stay on additional reservations for SCs in four medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

#After HC's stay on SC reservations in medical colleges # Mayawati advised govt to approach SC

Mayawati attacks govt over UPI fees and smart school scheme, says it will increase financial burden on public

Lucknow, Sept 18 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has criticised the Central government over the new UPI fees, which will come into effect on October 15, and the Uttar Pradesh government''s plan to convert 14,429 primary schools into smart schools.

#Mayawati attacks govt over UPI fees and smart school scheme # says it will increase financial burden on public

IMD forecasts scattered rain in Haryana-Delhi, isolated showers in Punjab; monsoon withdrawal may begin around Sept 19

Panchkula, Sep 18 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast scattered rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi and isolated rain over Punjab on Thursday, with conditions becoming favourable for the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from parts of west Rajasthan around September 19.

#IMD forecasts scattered rain in Haryana-Delhi # isolated showers in Punjab; monsoon withdrawal may begin around Sept 19

HP school education board warns 129 state open school study centres for not conducting PCP classes

Ashok Raina
Dharamshala, Sep 17 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has taken strict action against 129 State Open School (SOS) study centres for failing to conduct mandatory Personal Contact Programme (PCP) classes for students enrolled in the September 2026 session.
Board Chairman Dr Rajesh Sharma said all study centres had already been directed to conduct PCP classes for newly enrolled students and those opting for additional subjects.

#HP school education board warns 129 state open school study centres for not conducting PCP classes

Tirupati: SVIMS performs complex spinal surgery on 25-year-old under TTD Pranadanam scheme

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Sept 17 (UNI) Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) has successfully performed a complex corrective spinal surgery on a 25-year-old patient suffering from Idiopathic Dorsal Scoliosis under the Sri Venkateswara Pranadanam High-End Therapy Scheme of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

#Tirupati: SVIMS performs complex spinal surgery on 25-year-old under TTD Pranadanam scheme

Bengal: Relief reaches Bhutni, but flood victims scramble for supplies

Malda, Sep 17 (UNI) The grim reality of the flood in Bhutni came into sharp focus on Thursday when flood victims in North Chandipur scrambled onto a relief boat and took away packets of food and other essential materials as soon as the boat reached the Moharil More area.

#Bengal: Relief reaches Bhutni # but flood victims scramble for supplies

Crowwd raises Rs 2.5 cr to scale wealth-tech platform

New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Crowwd, an investing platform built around behavioural personalisation, has raised Rs 2.5 crore in an angel round at an approximate valuation of Rs 50 crore, as it moves from an investor-focused social community towards a wealth-tech platform.

#Crowwd raises Rs 2.5 cr to scale wealth-tech platform

Odisha govt asks Collectors to expedite land acquisition, project approvals and scheme implementation

Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (UNI) The Odisha government on Thursday directed district Collectors to coordinate with concerned departments and resolve issues relating to land acquisition, project approvals, construction and implementation within stipulated timelines.

#Odisha govt asks Collectors to expedite land acquisition # project approvals and scheme implementation

Business growth should be boosted by combining skills of traditional artisans with govt schemes: Nitesh Rane

Sindhudurg, Sep 17 (UNI) The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana is a very important scheme and has the potential to economically empower artisans working in 12 traditional and 18 traditional professions in the society, said state Minister Nitesh Rane.

#Business growth should be boosted by combining skills of traditional artisans with govt schemes: Nitesh Rane

Odisha Chief Secretary asks collectors to ensure projects, schemes meet deadlines

Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (UNI) Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Thursday directed district collectors to resolve land, clearance and implementation bottlenecks within stipulated timelines to ensure faster execution of government projects and schemes.

#Odisha Chief Secretary asks collectors to ensure projects # schemes meet deadlines

Jindal Global Business School debuts in world’s top 200 in QS Global MBA Rankings 2027: University

New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) of O P Jindal Global University has entered the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027 for the first time, securing a position in the 171–180 global band, the university said.

#Jindal Global Business School debuts in world’s top 200 in QS Global MBA Rankings 2027: University

Manipur violence: SC seeks comprehensive report on 25 unnatural deaths in relief camps

Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a comprehensive report from the Manipur Chief Secretary on 25 unnatural deaths reported in relief camps, including an alleged sexual assault case, while questioning the limited number of post-mortem examinations conducted and the payment of only Rs 20,000-Rs 30,000 as compensation to the families of the deceased.

#Manipur violence: SC seeks comprehensive report on 25 unnatural deaths in relief camps

Graham Staines murder case: Convict’s remission plea rejected, Odisha tells SC

Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Odisha government on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it had rejected the plea of Rabindra Kumar Pal alias Dara Singh for remission of sentence and premature release from prison in the 1999 murder case of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two minor sons.

#Graham Staines murder case: Convict’s remission plea rejected # Odisha tells SC

Suvendu Adhikari accuses previous Trinamul government of blocking PM Vishwakarma scheme in Bengal

Kolkata, Sep 17 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticised the previous Trinamul Congress government for allegedly keeping the Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma scheme out of the state.

#Suvendu Adhikari accuses previous Trinamul government of blocking PM Vishwakarma scheme in Bengal

Governor inaugurates girls’ hostel at Sainik School Imphal

Imphal, Sep 17 (UNI) Governor of Manipur Ajay Kumar Bhalla today inaugurated a newly-constructed girls’ hostel, Lakshmi Bai House, at Sainik School Imphal.

#Governor inaugurates girls’ hostel at Sainik School Imphal

Maha’s 'Ladki Bahin' scheme faces major flak: Supriya Sule demands white paper, probe into misallocation

Mumbai, Sep 17 (UNI) In a startling revelation exposing deep administrative mismanagement, Right to Information (RTI) data has revealed that the Maharashtra government is planning a one-time waiver for over Rs 5,000 crore distributed to ineligible beneficiaries under the flagship ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’.

#Maha’s 'Ladki Bahin' scheme faces major flak: Supriya Sule demands white paper # probe into misallocation

Centre issues advisory on stem cell therapy for autism, following directions of SC

New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory to all States and UTs that have adopted the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010, on the regulation of stem cell therapy.

#Centre issues advisory on stem cell therapy for autism # following directions of SC

MDR is money-grubbing scheme of the centre: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, Sep 17 (UNI) Terming the BJP government imposing MDR on UPI transactions as a money-grubbing scheme, Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav said that his party will oppose any move to realise any money from the public or small merchants."These schemes have been devised to fill the pockets of industrialists like the other schemes of the Central government," he said while commenting that it is like an old system of "Chungi"(octroi).

#MDR is money-grubbing scheme of the centre: Akhilesh Yadav

Maha: Tribal students allege sexual exploitation in Ashram Schools, demand judicial inquiry

Nagpur, Sep 17 (UNI) Allegations of sexual exploitation of tribal girls in several Ashram schools and hostels surfaced during an interaction programme organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) here, with tribal students demanding a judicial inquiry into the matter and alleging that innocent tribal youths were being falsely implicated to shield the actual accused.

#Maha: Tribal students allege sexual exploitation in Ashram Schools # demand judicial inquiry

Pakistan women survive Thailand scare to reach Asian Games semis

New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Pakistan stared at an Asian Games upset before captain Fatima Sana launched a late rescue act, narrowly powering her side past Thailand by three wickets in a tense, rain-shortened quarterfinal at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Thursday.

#Pakistan women survive Thailand scare to reach Asian Games semis

Centre proposes schedule K exemption for emergency contraceptive pills, mandates boxed warnings

New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Centre has proposed bringing levonorgestrel 0.75 mg and 1.5 mg emergency contraceptive tablets under Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945, while requiring their packs to carry prominent warnings against regular or repeated use.

#Centre proposes schedule K exemption for emergency contraceptive pills # mandates boxed warnings