National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has revised its books, including the Class-XII History book by removing the chapters on Mughal empire. The change will be applicable for all the schools that follow NCERT across the country.

A sessions court in Gujarat’s Surat city Monday granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he filed an appeal against his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his 2019 ‘Modi surname’ remark in which he has been sentenced to two years in jail, a lawyer said.

In one of his career’s most memorable moments, Odisha’s internationally acclaimed sand artist and animator Manas Sahoo was admired by none other than Hollywood heartthrob Tom Holland.

Electricity dues to the tune of `10,266.73 crore are pending against consumers, including domestic and commercial, in all the four distribution company (discom) areas of Odisha.

Cyber fraudsters have siphoned off more than `2.20 crore from victims in the Capital city in March this year, Commissionerate Police revealed in a press note on cybercrime related offences.

The Union government and Andhra Pradesh are yet to submit their response to the Supreme Court on an original suit filed by Odisha on the ongoing dispute regarding Kotia group of villages.

On Utkal Divas, ODM Public School, Patia, felicitated gifted people from the state who have gained fame in domains of literature, science and culture in a programme titled “Utkal Prativa Samman-2023”

The state Crime Branch’s probe into the Maoist attack on Nayagarh police station and hosts of other security establishments in this district in 2008 has come under flak. This is due to the fact that 16 of the 19 accused in the various cases have been acquitted due to lack of evidence.

The NTPC unit at Darlipali in Sundargarh district has been conferred with the ‘Kalinga CSR Award 2022’ for its remarkable contribution to community development activities.

Top Opposition leaders, including Chief Ministers of three states, Monday strongly pitched for a caste census at a DMKconvened conference on social justice which also saw fervent calls for forging unity to take on the BJP, setting aside egos, in the run-up to the 2024 general election.

Himachal Pradesh, the picturesque state nestled in the Himalayas, is known for its natural beauty and tranquility. However, in recent years, the state has been grappling with a rising drug problem that is threatening to tarnish its reputation. It has become a major cause for concern, particularly among the youth.

There is no dearth of political will today to act against corruption and officers should take action against the corrupt, however powerful, without any hesitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday.

 Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Monday after opposition parties staged a protest over the Adani issue.

NATO SecretaryGeneral Jens Stoltenberg said Monday Finland will become the 31st member of the world's biggest military alliance Tuesday, and that he hopes its neighbour Sweden can join in coming months.

China has released a third set of names in Chinese, Tibetan and pinyin characters for Arunachal Pradesh, as part of its efforts to reemphasise its claim over the Indian state.

Gross direct tax collection in 2022-23 rose by around 20 per cent to `19.68 lakh crore, exceeding the government’s revised collection target.

Delhi Capitals’ Indian pace unit will have to punch above its weight against a formidable Gujarat Titans unit, which will start as overwhelming favourites in their first away match of the season, here Tuesday.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday expressed regret and withdrew his remark on a judge after it sparked a political row with opposition Congress dubbing the statement "an attack on the country's judiciary".

The total land available with the Archaeological Survey of India is 161.34 sq km according to the Government Land Information System (GLIS) portal of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

A day after BSP chief Mayawati targeted the Samajwadi Party, SP president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said his party is out to unite the 'Bahujan Samaj' and warned those who "indirectly help" the BJP in elections.