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Vijay Shares a Meal with Schoolchildren as Tamil Nadu Expands Free Breakfast Scheme
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay on September 22 inaugurated the expansion of the state’s free breakfast scheme, which will now cover students from Classes 6 to 8 from government and government-aided schools. Named the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme, this expanded scheme will cater to a further 15.30 lakh students from Classes 6 to 8.…
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Noida International University Honoured with “Excellence in Research, Innovation and Scientific Advancement” Award
Greater Noida: Noida International University (NIU) has been presented with the prestigious “Excellence in Research, Innovation and Scientific Advancement” award, recognising the university’s contributions to research, innovation and the advancement of scientific knowledge. The recognition highlights NIU’s continued focus on strengthening its research ecosystem, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting innovation-driven learning. The university has been…
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Gold and Silver Rates Today, September 19: Check Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Other Cities
New Delhi: On Saturday, September 19, the prices of gold and silver remained under review as the prices of domestic precious metals were following the price movements of international precious metals. The gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) were down by 0.79% to ₹1,51,260 per 10 grams, while the silver futures fell by…
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Gold and Silver Hold Weekly Gains as Falling Oil Offsets Rising Treasury Yields
Precious metals maintained their weekly gains on Friday owing to reduced crude oil prices, which eased some inflation pressures, despite increased Treasury yields and strength in the dollar. The precious metals complex remained closely linked to events in the energy complex, interest rates, and geopolitical risks. Gold spot price was quoted around $4,382.38 an ounce,…
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ABVP Sweeps Key DU College Elections; DUSU Central Panel Voting Ends
The campaign for DUSU elections of Delhi University made its way on Friday with voting in the central panel for the university being completed, while some colleges have declared their result, wherein the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) emerged victorious in many of the individual college elections. In Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Aditi…
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IIT Bombay Student Dies by Suicide; Protesters Demand Accountability
Another suicide took place in a BTech student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, in his second year on September 18, 2026. Students at the Powai campus organized a protest against this incident. The police claimed that there is an ongoing investigation of this incident. It is reported by IIT Bombay that the…
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CBSE Three-Language Policy: Govt to Reconsider Relief for Class 6 Students After SC Suggestion
It is reported that the Centre and the CBSE will revisit the timelines of implementing the three-language policy in the case of Class 6 students, after the Supreme Court recommended giving a one-year relaxation in this regard. This news arose from the hearing of petitions filed against certain aspects of the CBSE’s updated language scheme.…
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Tata Group Stocks Lose $3.2 Billion in Market Value Amid Tata Sons Dispute
Tata Group stocks fell sharply during Friday’s trading session amid declining market value of the Tata group-listed companies to the tune of about $3.2 billion due to rising uncertainties regarding the governance and structure of Tata Sons. As per Reuters estimates calculated using LSEG, the total market value of Tata group listed companies declined by…
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DUSU Elections 2026: Hostels Emerge as a Key Centre of Campus Politics
One of the most notable issues that have come into play in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections for 2026 is that of student accommodation, as the political parties have taken up issues such as hostels, security, and low-cost housing as the students are set to vote on September 18. This has been particularly…
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PM Highlights India’s Growing Role as a Trusted Global Manufacturing Hub
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the emerging significance of India in the global manufacturing industry due to its increased capacity in industry, semiconductors and strengthening of the supply chain. Speaking at the launch of SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi on September 17, the Prime Minister has stated that there is a growing need…
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