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In a significant move to mainstream mental health support in India’s universities and colleges, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday issued draft guidelines requiring all higher educational institutions (HEIs) to establish dedicated mental health and well-being centres and monitoring committees. The draft, titled the Uniform Policy on Mental Health and Well-Being for Higher Educational Institutions, marks a major step toward institutionalising mental

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The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) challenging the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over allegations of seizure of sensitive poll-related documents during a January 8 search at political strategy firm I-PAC. The court’s decision came after the ED clarified that no papers or digital devices were seized during the operation, contradicting the TMC’s claims

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As Startup India completes a decade, the government is preparing a strategic pivot to further strengthen India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, particularly in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), deep tech, and frontier innovation, officials said on Wednesday. The new roadmap is expected to be unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday during the 10th anniversary celebrations, coinciding with National Startup

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reflected on the significance of the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, highlighting its role in fostering cultural exchange, national integration, and the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’. In a detailed statement, the Prime Minister traced the history, evolution, and impact of this unique initiative that celebrates the deep-rooted connection between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. The Prime

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Amid ongoing unrest in Iran, Air India and IndiGo Airlines have issued travel advisories warning passengers of potential flight delays and cancellations due to the sudden closure of Iranian airspace. Both airlines cited safety concerns as the primary reason for altering flight operations, urging travellers to check their flight status and make necessary adjustments to travel plans. In a

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After more than three decades of relentless litigation, the Supreme Court of India has intervened to deliver justice in a long-standing civil property dispute in Pune. Invoking its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the apex court directed that possession of a 36-guntha property in Dhayari village be handed over to Hemchandra Rajaram Bhonsale by February 15, bringing

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Kerala Congress (M) (KC(M)) chairman Jose K Mani returned early from a private foreign trip on Wednesday to address mounting speculation regarding his party’s political alignment, firmly asserting that the regional party remains loyal to the CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF). Mani emphasized that his party’s power and influence continue to rest within the LDF, dismissing reports suggesting

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A tragic incident unfolded in Shivamogga district, Karnataka, as a 51-year-old teacher, who also served as a Booth Level Officer (BLO), died by suicide at a government higher primary school in Shikaripur taluk. Authorities confirmed that the case is under investigation, while the deceased’s family alleged that work-related pressure contributed to the act. According to

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A serious controversy has erupted in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapura district after the Shidlaghatta City Municipal Council commissioner, Amrutha Gowda, filed a police complaint against Congress leader Rajeev Gowda, accusing him of verbal abuse, use of obscene language, and issuing life threats. The incident is linked to the removal of an allegedly illegal banner in Shidlaghatta town

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The Karnataka cabinet on Wednesday decided to move a resolution in the state legislature demanding the repeal of the newly enacted VB-G RAM-G Act and the restoration of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The resolution will be introduced during the upcoming joint session of the Karnataka Legislature scheduled to be held

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