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According to UDISE+ data, in the academic year 2025-26, out of 14.67 lakh schools (girls' schools and co-educational schools), around 1.05 lakh schools did not have access to proper girls' toilet facilities.

India spin great Harbhajan Singh made a stunning revelation over his reaction to criticism during his playing career, and how his outlook changed after retirement.

The court ordered Ramesh Mhatre to stay outside Maharashtra while the trial continues. Instead, the court directed him to stay at Nazri Resort & Lawns, a four-star resort in Goa.

India has also increased domestic LPG production to offset lower imports from Gulf suppliers, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said

Jharkhand's student agitation takes on a cultural colour as Santhali tribal folk songs, traditional dance and Chota Nagpur musical traditions fill the protest site in Ranchi. Folk artists have come forward to show solidarity with the protesting students and boost their morale. Their presence underlines how the movement has struck a chord beyond Ranchi, drawing support from across Jharkhand.

Ranchi student leader Ravindra Paswan speaks to NDTV as the Jharkhand student protest enters its 14th day. He shares details of the proposed government talks, the protesters' delegation and Rahul Gandhi's phone call to the students. Despite heavy rain, the protesters continue their agitation over alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC and other recruitment exams, demanding action and a CBI probe.

Jharkhand's student protest enters its 14th day as heavy rain fails to deter protesters demanding action over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC exams. From sarcastic Big Billion sale jibes over alleged paper leaks to stories of years of exam preparation and frustration, students tell NDTV why they are continuing their agitation. Protesters say repeated recruitment irregularities have shattered their faith in the system and demand transparent exams, cancellation of disputed papers and a pro

With the 2027 assembly elections drawing closer, Punjab's political parties face a common challenge: containing dissidence, uniting their factions and holding together for the campaign ahead.

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of India's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka due to a knee injury.

The Jharkhand student protest demanding action over alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC and other recruitment exams enters its 14th day. Despite heavy rain, students continue their agitation at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, demanding cancellation of disputed exams, a CBI probe and reforms to prevent paper leaks and recruitment irregularities. The government has agreed to talks, while students have formed a 10-member delegation. Rahul Gandhi also spoke to the protesters over the phone. ND

Shreyas Iyer took over as India's full-time T20I captain in June 2026, replacing Suryakumar Yadav after the latter led the side to the T20 World Cup title.

To further strengthen the research ecosystem, the government launched the Prime Minister's Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme in 2018-19 with a total financial outlay of Rs 1,650 crore.

Apart from waterlogging, traffic congestion was reported from several major routes across Delhi, including Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, ITO, Wazirabad Road.

Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the series and replaced by Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi in the squad.

The Malwa belt is dominated by the Jat Sikh landlord community, which makes up 35 to 40 per cent of the electorate.

Experts urge digital literacy and healthy online habits over outright bans, highlighting social media's role in children's career growth and emotional development.

He will be buried at the Kasari-Masari graveyard Saturday morning, family members said.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has thrown its weight behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino, backing his leadership at a time when calls for his resignation continue to grow in the aftermath of the governing body's abandoned investment proposal.

... I want to reiterate this once again that the government of India had no role in this press conference, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters today

The student protesters have been demanding cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe into the alleged irregularities in the recruitment test

The Centre on Friday responded to a remark made by a US lawmaker on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill.

The deal brings together oil-rich Saudi Arabia and nuclear-powered Pakistan as well as Turkey, which has NATO's second-largest army and a rapidly growing defence industry.

Jana Nayagan collected Rs 153.55 crore in its first week and Rs 31.60 crore in its second week.

Vijay and Sangeetha's marital dispute has witnessed several adjournments this year. On June 15, the proceedings had already been adjourned after Sangeetha indicated her intention to withdraw the petition.

The Punjab government said selective editing of the police chief's remarks had created a wrongful impression that the arrested people were associated with the protesters

The Indian films that succeeded in China were not giant visual-effects productions. Ramayana would be attempting a different route: mythology, fantasy, scale and spectacle.

The four biggest IT firms, TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, and Wipro, removed a net 9,100 people in the April-June quarter this year. A year earlier, in the same quarter, they had added 22,622.

England's FIFA World Cup 2026 player Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a London nightclub last year, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.

PM Modi held a breakfast meeting with newly elected NDA Lok Sabha MPs amid the ongoing ruckus in Parliament, urging them to actively participate in the parliamentary debates. Asserting that Parliament is the supreme temple of democracy, PM Modi expressed concerns over the recent disruptions and said that due to the uproar, new MPs are not getting an opportunity to speak in the House, sources said.

Parth Pawar's father Ajit Pawar - who was the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra - died in January this year after his aircraft crashed in Baramati.

Prashant Kishor met Sunetra Pawar at her official residence 'Devgiri' in south Mumbai, said her party functionary Sanjay Khodke.

Defender Anmol Ekka will lead an 18-member Indian men's hockey team at the AHF Junior Asia Cup to be held in Moqi, China from August 30 to September 13.

The top court granted liberty to Sai to approach before it if the appeal is not decided within three months.

The nearly two-and-a-half-decade-old BJP and SAD alliance collapsed in 2020 amid the controversy over the three contentious farm laws

Allegations of lack magic involving senior BRS leader T Harish Rao have led to sharp exchanges with the ruling Congress.

Adnan Sami began living in India in 2001

New Delhi maintains that the entire union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral part of India.

Around 45 MPs, including Trinamool rebels, seven from the Shiv Sena, 20 from the National People's Party (NPP), and two from the NCP (Ajit Pawar), were present at the breakfast meeting.

Former England red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum believes Harry Brook's time to lead the Test side will come in the future, despite him being overlooked for the top job following Ben Stokes'...

Police personnel fired three warning shots in an attempt to halt the vehicle, but it continued toward the Nashri area.

PM Narendra Modi will attend IIT Delhi's 57th Convocation on August 8, address over 3,000 graduates, and inaugurate the AI-powered Param Pragya supercomputer.

SBI reported a standalone net profit of Rs 21,121 crore in the first quarter of FY27, registering a growth of 10.2% from Rs 19,160 crore in the year-ago period.

She had no job offer, still chose GATE. A viral post claims a student's decision led from a Rs 4 Lakh offer to a Rs 26 Lakh package after graduating from IIIT Bangalore.

The Congress MP, who was walking to his car at the Parliament complex amid light rain, let out a laugh when it was put to him that the Parliamentary Affairs Minister has claimed that the Opposition would won't be able to digest it when the Home Minister replies in the House.

Aditi Rao Hydari spoke warmly about Ranbirs acting prowess and his ability to convince you of anything.

Congress leaders often speak as though anti-incumbency is a natural resource that will eventually flow towards them. But it doesn't.

Former India left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes a cricketer can build a lasting legacy only by staying with a single IPL franchise.

With 15 of the women appointed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the lineup likely reflects the new authorities' keenness to demonstrate inclusivity following criticism that women and minorities have been under-represented in the country's post-war transition.

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan opened up on facing trolling and fake news, saying that once a fake story about Pakistani batter Babar Azam refusing him was run in Pakistan.