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NEW DELHI: The Court of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) has asked NCERT — in coordination with Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre, National Institute of Open Schooling and CBSE — to ensure conversion of textbooks for classes 1-12 into Indian Sign Language (ISL) within three months.CCPD also recommended that all…

Amla Ashok Ruia honoured with ‘Excellence in Rural Development’ award NEW DELHI: Amla Ashok Ruia, popularly known as the “Water Mother,” was honoured with “Excellence in Rural Development” award at the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 held at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.Her recognition stood out as a tribute to her transformative work in rural…

Forty-five Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana have been confirmed dead in a bus fire near Medina in Saudi Arabia, with only one survivor, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said on Monday. The incident is among the most tragic overseas accidents involving pilgrims from the state in recent years.“The fire spread rapidly,…

NEW DELHI: In the next two decades, Indians facing the threat of going blind due to diabetic retinopathy (DR) could well exceed the entire population of Sri Lanka. This may sound alarming, but data indicates that by 2045, more than 125 million Indians will be living with diabetes — and of these, 16.9%, or over…

NEW DELHI: More than 40 Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead after a passenger bus collided with a diesel tanker near Medina in Saudi Arabia early Monday. Video from the scene showed the bus engulfed in flames, with smoke billowing into the night sky as emergency teams and local residents rushed to the spot. Officials…

NEW DELHI: Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation as Bihar chief minister to governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Monday, marking the formal end of the outgoing NDA government. Before this, the government’s final cabinet meeting “authorised” Kumar to recommend dissolution of the assembly. The 10-minute meeting, chaired by him, unanimously passed the resolution, official sources said….

Army chief Upendra Dwivedi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday delivered a strong message to Pakistan and terror outfits operating from its soil, declaring that India’s recent counterterror offensive, Operation Sindoor, was “just a trailer” and that the country is fully prepared for future challenges.His clear warning to Pakistan comes…

NEW DELHI: The Indian government, following the tragic bus accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia that reportedly killed 42 passengers, has released emergency helpline numbers to assist families. The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has activated a 24×7 control room, with the following contact details: 8002440003 (toll free), 0122614093, 0126614276, 0556122301 (WhatsApp).The crash occurred…

NEW DELHI: More than 40 Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead after a passenger bus collided with a diesel tanker in Saudi Arabia early Monday, according to initial reports from local sources. Many of the victims are believed to be from Hyderabad.However, Telangana Haj Committee said that, “42 pilgrims, lost their lives.”24×7 helpline number (toll…

NEW DELHI: The smallest member of Mahagathbandhan in Bihar has made its presence felt in an otherwise trainwreck of an election for the opposition. In a state crowded with sub-regional satraps who are identified with their castes, I P Gupta of Indian Inclusive Party has come into the limelight by successfully mobilising members of castes…