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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued necessary instructions during a review meeting on Thursday of the Balrampur division. He stressed the importance of enhancing security, facilities, and cleanliness for devotees at the Devi Patan Shaktipeeth.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday visited the Bharadi Devi Temple at Gairsain during his morning walk and offered prayers at the temple.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre, all State governments and institutions receiving public funds to dissociate the chairperson of the NCERT social science curriculum, Professor Michel Danino, along with his two associate members, from any role in preparing school curriculum or finalising textbooks for the next generation over the controversial sub-chapter titled "Corruption in the Judiciary" in the Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook.

M Sivaguru Prabhakaran, Commissioner of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC), confirmed on Tuesday that 43 students fell ill after consuming food allegedly contaminated by a lizard at a local school. The incident led to a swift emergency response, with 30 boys and 13 girls being rushed to the government hospital for medical attention.

Dwarka District Police on Tuesday appealed to citizens to maintain peace and harmony in view of the recent incident in Uttam Nagar and urged people not to trust or forward rumours and unverified information circulating on social media.

The controversy arose after Kirti Azad took to social media to express his discontent, stating that the trophy represents all Indians, not just one faith. He questioned why the trophy was taken to a Hanuman temple, suggesting it should have been taken to a mosque, church, or gurdwara instead.

The council expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, reiterating its commitment to accuracy and sensitivity in educational materials.

Sisodia said his faith in Mata Rani has remained strong through all phases of his life, including during his imprisonment.

Kisan Trust organised the Aparajita Samman Samaroh 2026, on the occasion of International Women's Day, a special programme dedicated to celebrating the courage, resilience and achievements of women while encouraging meaningful dialogue on women's empowerment.

Punjab's Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur lauded the Budget presented in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, stating that it marks a historic step towards ensuring dignity and empowerment for every section of society, particularly women,the release said.