A government school principal said that from Class 6 onwards, about 30-35% of students come to school, 10-20% attend online, and nearly half are absent. | Photo Credit: File Photo As air pollution forces schools to halt or restrict physical classes, parents and teachers voice growing concerns that these quick fixes are disrupting learning, especially
Granting two months’ time for the expert committee to conduct the study, the court expected it to submit a report by February 20, 2026 along with its recommendations. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO The Madras High Court has requested experts from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History to study whether the revitalisation
Updated 20 December 2025 at 16:39 IST Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore reacted to the Supreme Court’s approval of the controversial definition of the Aravalli Hill Range. He stated, “The government won’t do such a thing…We are also taking full precautions regarding the environment.” ‘Govt Won’t Do Such A Thing’: Rajasthan BJP Chief On SC’s
AQI has no direct link to lung diseases, says minister Kirti Vardhan Singh in Rajya Sabha. | Image: Republic and X New Delhi: As Delhi-NCR continues to grapple with hazardous air quality, Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh sparked nationwide concern after he informed the Parliament that there is no conclusive data
‘High AQI Can Even Cause Lung Cancer’: ENT Specialist Rubbishes Centre’s ‘No Correlation’ Remark | Image: Republic New Delhi: Days after the Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh gave a jaw-dropping statement in Parliament that there is no conclusive data establishing a direct correlation between higher air quality index (AQI) levels and
Synopsis Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the suspension of the diversity visa lottery program following a deadly shooting. The accused shooter, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, reportedly entered the U.S. through this program in 2017. This action aligns with President Trump’s long-standing criticism of the program due to perceived security risks. Listen to this article
Chennai: The Secular Progressive Alliance led by the ruling DMK, has announced a state-wide protest on December 24 against the Centre’s newly passed legislation to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. Beneficiaries of the existing 100-day rural employment scheme will be mobilised, along with district secretaries, MLAs, local body representatives, and members
Gastroenterologist David Richards, M.D. says that while colorectal cancer symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating and fatigue are common and non-specific, here are some alarming signs that should make you visit the doctor… Rectal bleeding Stools that are black and either loose and sticky or tarry Unusually severe fatigue (impedes your ability to perform daily
In 2025, Meta took a step that drew wide attention in the technology space. Mark Zuckerberg appointed 28-year-old Alexandr Wang to lead the company’s entire artificial intelligence operation. The announcement came alongside Meta’s investment of about US$ 14.3 billion in Scale AI, the company founded by Wang. The move placed a young entrepreneur at the
Synopsis Coca-Cola India has seen a significant profit jump of 46.3 percent in FY25, reaching Rs 615.03 crore. Revenue from operations also grew by 7 percent to Rs 5,042.56 crore. The company’s total income rose to Rs 5,171.48 crore. Expenses on advertising and sales promotion saw a decrease. Royalty payments to its US parent entity