The Bihar Education Department has directed all private and government-aided schools to adhere to NCERT guidelines, ensuring school bag weight does not exceed 10 per cent of a child's body weight. Schools must install weighing scales and monitor bag weights regularly, with violations leading to action.
'When we are young, people often ask what we want to become, and I would always say I wanted to be a singer. Acting found me and I absolutely love my craft. But getting to sing this song today felt like a dream come true.'
A 38-year-old woman and her 13-year-old son were found murdered in their home in Delhi's Govindpuri area. Police suspect robbery as the motive.
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested an alleged interstate wildlife trafficker in Gorakhpur and rescued 100 protected rose-ringed parrots from his possession.
The people of Bihar, usually cook food in mustard oil that adds pungency. They enjoy cooking and eating, tasty and healthy food using seasonal ingredients with aromatic local spices. Garlic, ginger and green chillies play a special role.
The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the delay in the release of funds to NGO-run juvenile homes operating under the Mission Vatsalya scheme, warning of action if a solution is not presented by May 29.
"Our strategy has always been to focus on volume-led penetration growth," said Manish Tiwary, chairman and managing director, Nestle India.
Mitchell Starc dismissed Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira and Ravi Singh in the space of four deliveries before removing Dasun Shanaka to trigger a stunning middle-order collapse and restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for 8.
A woman and her teenage son were found murdered in their home in southeast Delhi. Police suspect robbery as the motive and are investigating the case.
Lukkhe plunges into Chandigarh's dark underbelly, exploring a drug epidemic, political corruption, and a burgeoning rap scene, though its narrative often feels like a familiar crime drama, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Three individuals have been apprehended in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, for possessing over 15 kg of ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 2.70 lakh. The accused confessed to procuring the contraband from Odisha and distributing it to Bihar and other states.
Thousands of teaching job aspirants in Bihar have been booked and several arrested following protests over delays in the BPSC TRE-4 examination notification, leading to clashes with police and political accusations.
Lawyers, spies, sexist men, goats and filthy rich folk, there are all kinds to be found on OTT this week
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan criticised Dhruv Jurel after Rajasthan Royals' defeat to Delhi Capitals, saying the wicketkeeper-batter should have scored faster and helped his side cross the 200-run mark.
Farhan Akhtar and his partner Ritesh Sidhwani had filed a complaint against Singh before the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA), which then referred the matter to FWICE for further intervention.
India has emerged as the largest global market for Nestle's iconic KitKat chocolate-coated wafer bar, surpassing other nations due to strong consumer penetration, product innovation, and aggressive marketing investments.
Kattalan tries to roar like Marco with blood-soaked violence and mass swagger, but ends up as a noisy, identity-less actioner with little bite.
Legal experts suggest West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should resign following her party's defeat in the assembly elections, or face potential dismissal by the governor.
Kolkata Knight Riders will aim for nothing less than a win when they clash against Delhi Capitals in the season's final league match of IPL 2026.
Death may be a tragic affair, but cinema has often found humour lurking even within the morbid.
India's senior men's team head coach, Khalid Jamil, has announced a 28-member preliminary squad for the Unity Cup in London, featuring four goalkeepers and eight forwards.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals involved in a mobile phone snatching and disposal racket, primarily targeting iPhone users. The operation led to the recovery of 66 stolen mobile phones and exposed a network involved in selling stolen devices in grey markets.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals involved in a mobile phone snatching and disposal racket, primarily targeting iPhone users. The operation led to the recovery of 66 stolen mobile phones and exposed a network involved in selling stolen devices in grey markets.
Seven people, including two minors and an elderly person, were killed and 21 were injured in storm-related incidents in separate areas of Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The storm also disrupted power supply, damaging transformers and electricity poles.
Akshay Kumar's latest cinematic venture, Bhooth Bangla, has been declared a box office hit, demonstrating strong audience appeal and crossing the Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) milestone with a stellar second weekend performance.
Defending champions Formidables triumphed over Monica Jajoo to secure their fourth team event title at the All India Bridge Championship in Kolkata. The MP Pairs event was won by Aloke Kumar Sadhu and Samir Basak.
Six individuals have been apprehended in connection with the murder of Congress leader Parminder Tiwari in Ludhiana. The motive appears to be related to a land dispute.
A court in Jhansi has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh for possessing charas in a 2008 case.
A woman and her teenage son were found murdered in their home in southeast Delhi. Police suspect robbery and are investigating possible involvement of someone known to the family.
Jamshedpur FC secured a 2-0 victory against FC Goa in the Indian Super League, with late goals from Mohammed Sanand and Madih Talal propelling them to the top of the standings.
A man was abducted by unidentified individuals in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Saturday evening, prompting a police investigation.
A special court in Thane acquitted an auto rickshaw driver accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in 2020, as the victim and her mother could not be traced during the trial.
Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 is a humourless romcom weighed down by lazy writing and forced emotional conflicts.
Actor Aadinath Kothare, set to appear as Bharat in Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated Ramayana, believes the film is a game-changer for Indian cinema on the global stage.
Four individuals have been arrested in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations of serving biryani made with beef at a local restaurant. The arrests were made after a complaint was filed, and the meat has been sent for testing.
'PM Modi is trying to reduce the volume of fuel consumed instead of raising prices sharply.'
'The BJP must have decided to replace Nitish with a green signal from JD-U leaders close to him.'
Mitchell Starc's four-wicket haul helped Delhi Capitals restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for eight after a blazing start in their IPL match, keeping Delhi's playoff hopes alive.
A man has been arrested in Gujarat for allegedly abducting and raping a 17-year-old girl for nearly a year. The girl has been safely rescued, and the accused has been sent to judicial custody.
A Congress leader was murdered in Punjab's Ludhiana district, prompting strong reactions and raising concerns about the state's law and order situation.
