The second phase of pre-board exams for matriculation and intermediate students began in Dhanbad district with strong attendance. Many schools reported over 90% student participation, showing high enthusiasm.
Schools in Jalandhar reopened after winter break, but severe cold weather led to low student attendance as parents kept children home for safety.
Ludhiana schools reopened after extended winter break but faced extremely low attendance. Government schools reported figures as low as 15% due to cold wave, Maghi festival, and pre-board exam preparations.
Teachers at IIEST Kolkata oppose mandatory participation in Saturday cleanliness drives, calling attendance recording disruptive to academic environment.
New Indian AML guidelines require crypto platforms to use geo-location checks and live selfies for user verification. Learn what this means for VDA compliance.
Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a mandatory selfie upload system for field staff to ensure real-time location tracking and curb proxy attendance. Learn how this tech move aims to boost accountability.
Punjab Police arrest outsourced clerk Komal Sharma for allegedly drawing salary using fake attendance records at Water Supply Board. Case registered under BNS. Details inside.
Komal Sharma, sister-in-law of BJP councillor, arrested for drawing salary via fake attendance at Punjab Water Board. Case registered under BNS. Details inside.
India's FIU enforces strict new KYC rules for crypto exchanges, including live selfie verification and geo-tracking to prevent money laundering. Learn what this means for users.
Minneapolis Public Schools introduces optional remote learning until Feb 2026 after federal immigration raids spark safety concerns, impacting student attendance and mental health nationwide.
India's FIU introduces stringent AML & KYC rules for crypto exchanges, mandating live selfie verification, geo-tracking, and penny-drop checks. Learn about the new compliance framework.
India's FIU mandates selfie verification and penny drop test for crypto customer KYC. Learn how these new anti-fraud measures impact VDA exchanges and users.
PGI Chandigarh replaces manual indent books with a full online system after a Rs 15 crore billing scandal. The move plugs loopholes in Ayushman Bharat & other schemes. Read about the digital overhaul.
Odisha's School & Mass Education Dept orders teachers absent over a week to visit students' homes, ensuring continuity in learning and addressing attendance issues.
India accounts for 42.1% of global selfie deaths. Saurashtra University's new 'selfitis' scale helps assess addiction severity. Learn about the risks and the new diagnostic tool.
Chandigarh's high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad advances paid parking, paperless e-office adoption, and biometric salary linkage. Key updates inside.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority integrates indigenous Harbour Management System & independent iVTS for real-time, data-driven marine operations, boosting efficiency.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shared a candid selfie with Chinese President Xi Jinping on January 7, 2026. Explore the details and significance of this diplomatic gesture.
UAE mandates exit permits for students to leave school, introduces strict absence tracking. New rules aim to boost child safety. Details on permits, 'Friday trap', and penalties for Indian families.
Discover why daily school attendance is vital beyond academics. It builds discipline, social skills, and a foundation for lifelong learning and success. Read more.
Wipro mandates a minimum 6-hour office stay for its hybrid workforce, effective January 2026. Learn about the new rules, leave deductions, and the IT sector's shift away from remote work.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung snapped a viral selfie with China's Xi Jinping using a gifted Xiaomi phone. The moment, shared on X, signals warming ties amid complex geopolitics. Read the full story.
Ever wondered how you breathe comfortably on a plane? Discover the complex engineering behind cabin air systems, from engine bleed air to HEPA filtration, that sustains life in the hostile skies.
A viral video shows former India cricket captain Rohit Sharma warning two kids who grabbed his hand for a selfie. Watch the incident and get the full details here.
The NMMS scholarship exam for Class 8 in Gujarat saw an impressive 94.91% turnout. Over 2.07 lakh students appeared, competing for 5,097 scholarships of Rs 1,000 per month. Read the district-wise analysis.
Chandigarh's automated traffic enforcement leads to a 53% drop in public grievances. ITMS cameras issue 82% of challans, enhancing transparency and trust. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh's GPS-based tracking system for PDS vehicles has become a game-changer, preventing theft and leakage of foodgrains. Discover how real-time surveillance ensures fair distribution.
Delhi government partners with IIT Kanpur to launch an AI-enabled unified dashboard, IGMS, integrating multiple complaint portals for faster public grievance redressal and data-driven governance.
2025 saw landmark reforms in India's retirement landscape. Explore key changes to NPS flexibility and stricter EPF withdrawal rules, and learn how they impact your financial future.
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board's assistant professor exam witnessed high turnout. 42,064 candidates appeared for 2,708 vacancies. Read about the exam pattern and candidate reactions.