Delhi H1N1 cases surge, ICMR says no new strain
The Indian Council of Medical Research has said that the H1N1 virus currently spreading in the country is not a new strain, amid a seasonal rise in cases. ICMR scientists identified the…
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Centre includes 3-6 age group in school continuum under NIPUN Bharat
The central government has, for the first time, brought children aged 3 to 6 years into the school continuum under the foundational stage of the NIPUN Bharat Mission. The move aligns with…
8.23 lakh government posts vacant, RTI data shows
Over eight lakh government posts remain unfilled, with one in every five sanctioned positions vacant across central ministries and departments. The data, obtained through an RTI application by Neemuch-based activist Chandra Shekhar…
Delhi University UG admissions: 13,433 seats still vacant
Delhi University has opened undergraduate admissions based on Class 12 marks to fill 13,433 vacant seats, as per a notice dated August 23. The spot round is for B.A. and B.Sc. courses…
NTA introduces 4-stage vetting for exam paper setters
The National Testing Agency has introduced a four-stage vetting process for subject experts involved in setting exam papers. The new procedure will scrutinise credentials, expertise, background checks and conflicts of interest before…
India proposes fines, not jail, for minor textile trade violations
The central government has proposed decriminalising minor textile trade violations, replacing potential jail terms with warnings and monetary penalties. The draft Textiles Committee (Adjudication of Penalties and Appeal) Rules, 2026, outlines a…
Rahul Gandhi and BJP spar over women’s reservation law timeline
Rahul Gandhi and the BJP traded sharp exchanges this week over the delayed implementation of the 33% women's reservation law. Gandhi questioned why the 2023 law has not been enforced in three…
Rijiju accuses Congress of avoiding anti-paper leak Bill debate
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused Opposition parties of diverting the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, by raising unrelated issues.…
PFRDA taps mutual fund distributors to widen NPS reach via StAR platform
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is encouraging mutual fund distributors (MFDs) to onboard customers into the National Pension System (NPS) using the StAR NPS digital platform. PFRDA Chairperson Sivasubramanian…
Dearness allowance fully taxable, must be reported in ITR
Dearness allowance and dearness relief (DA and DR), a component of basic salary for central government employees and pensioners, are fully subject to income-tax. Taxpayers must report DA separately in their income…
