A dead lizard in a Delhi school lunch has renewed scrutiny of the midday meal program. Concerns include hygiene, serving portions, and menu variety for students. The PM Poshan scheme outlines nutritional entitlements for primary and upper primary students. Budget limitations influence menu planning, affecting the inclusion of items like eggs. Teachers and parents debate
After four days without food or water, Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto drank water following an appeal from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk but said his indefinite fast over alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations would continue.
The government has authorised the Reserve Bank of India to print up to 2 billion polymer (plastic) notes – 1 billion each in the Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations for field trials. At present, there is no proposal to replace paper currency entirely.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp criticizes frontier AI labs for demanding intellectual property from enterprises. He believes companies should retain control over their own models and data. Karp argues that current AI models are not delivering practical value for businesses. Palantir reported strong financial results, with revenue surging significantly year-over-year. This comes as OpenAI and Anthropic
According to official estimates, the Rs 2,000 threshold would cover only around 5% of all UPI transactions, although these account for nearly 65% of the total value processed on the platform. As a result, routine purchases such as milk, vegetables, groceries, or payments for auto-rickshaws and taxis are unlikely to be affected. UPI processed 23.7
Prime Minister Modi marked seven years since the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A. This move ushered in a new chapter for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The region has seen wide-ranging transformation and expanded opportunities for its citizens. Constitutional rights have been ensured for all, empowering previously marginalized communities. The government reaffirms its commitment
