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Fire safety, trained counsellors & no students under 16 — govt’s new guidelines for coaching centres

Education ministry's new guidelines attempt to address a host of concerns about largely unregulated coaching industry, also including fee structure, malpractice and tutors' qualifications.

1 secy, 2 addl secys: How & why Gujarat-cadre IAS & IPS officers no longer call shots in Delhi

Many IAS & IPS officers from Gujarat were appointed to key posts when Modi govt came to power. Until 3 yrs ago, secretaries in ministries of defence, education, commerce, were all from Gujarat.

Antibiotic prescriptions should mention reason, govt tells doctors amid alarm over drug resistance

In a letter sent earlier this month, Union government has also urged pharmacists to stop selling antibiotics over the counter, without a valid prescription from a doctor.

‘Hell-like conditions in Faridabad NIT’ — Congress MLA dons ‘shroud’ to protest delayed nod for funds

Responding to Congress MLA’s query, Haryana ULB minister admitted in assembly that proposal for civic works worth Rs 27 cr was forwarded to dept by Faridabad municipal commissioner.

Modi govt scheme to support tribal entrepreneurs yet to take off, 2 years after it was announced

Announced in the 2022-23 budget, the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes (VCF-ST) is aimed at providing support to new incubation and startup ideas through concessional finance.

Eye on rabies-free status, Agra to launch mega drive to ‘vaccinate, sterilise every dog on streets’

Animal Welfare Officer Dr Ajay Kumar Singh says Agra civic body plans to rope in private agency that will aim to vaccinate 250-300 dogs per day, and make pet registration mandatory.

Nearly 25 crore Indians moved out of multidimensional poverty in last 9 years, says NITI Aayog paper

According to report, UP registered biggest decline in number of poor, followed by Bihar, MP, Rajasthan, where 3.77 crore, 2.30 crore and 1.87 crore people escaped poverty in the period.

Framework for climate data, greater access to info — to mark 150 years, IMD launches new initiatives 

 Four new initiatives are aimed at better climate modeling & access to climate information. Everyone is a beneficiary of IMD’s efforts, says V-P Dhankhar at Delhi event.  

Shimla development plan curbs construction in core, green areas. Why urban planners are still worried

The plan, which was stayed by the NGT twice, outlines the vision for the hill town’s future, with provisions for regulating construction activities in different zones and protecting the environment.

Govt housing colonies give way to highrises, as Centre’s redevelopment push changes Delhi skyline

Since 2014, Modi govt has sanctioned 5 major redevelopment projects, including the ambitious 7GPRA, in the capital. Experts believe lack of vacant land makes redevelopment necessary.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?