NCW seeks strict POSH compliance; UGC tells colleges to submit reports and step up training

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a directive calling for renewed scrutiny of the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, across Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). In a letter circulated to universities and colleges, NCW has stressed the need for uniform, fully functional redressal systems…

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8 years after Supreme Court made privacy a fundamental right, India’s digital personal data protection law set to go live | India News

NEW DELHI: Millions of citizens going online will have guaranteed control over their digital data while social media companies such as Facebook and Instagram will need verifiable parental consent before onboarding children, or those under 18 years, with the govt finally notifying rules to operationalise the digital personal data protection (DPDP) law that was originally…

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Chronic inflammation in the body: Triggers, symptoms, and prevention |

Inflammation is a complex biochemical reaction in the body. When short lived, it can be life saving. But, when inflammatory responses become persistent or chronic, it can quietly damage tissues and raise the risk of heart diseases, diabetes, arthritis and even some cancers. Knowing the difference between normal, helpful inflammation and dangerous chronic inflammation can…

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On this day: Why is November 15 historic for cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli? | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photo) November 15 marks two significant milestones in Indian cricket history. On this date in 1989, Sachin Tendulkar made his debut, and 34 years later, Virat Kohli broke Tendulkar’s record for most ODI centuries.On the same day in 2013, Tendulkar made his final international appearance after amassing 34,357 runs…

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Accident blast? Seized explosives from Faridabad detonate inside J&K police station: 10 things to know | India News

Blast occurred inside J&K’s Nowgam police station NEW DELHI: Six people were killed and several others were injured in a powerful accidental explosion at the Nowgam police station on the outskirts of Srinagar.According to officials, the blast occurred while a police and forensic team was examining explosive material seized from Faridabad, part of the 2,900…

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Flipkart cuts seller fees to take on Meesho

MUMBAI: Walmart-owned Flipkart will no longer charge any commission to sellers for products priced within Rs 1,000, which covers broad se-lection of the product listings on the platform. In a move that analysts say has been taken to fend off competition from value commerce player Meesho, Flipkart will also not charge commission for any product…

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WBJEEB JENPAS UG 2025 counselling: Registration window opens at wbjeeb.nic.in; check direct link to apply and other key details here

WBJEEB JENPAS UG 2025 counselling: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has commenced the online registration process for counselling based on the Joint Entrance Test for Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Sciences Undergraduate (JENPAS) 2025 ranks. Candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing and various undergraduate paramedical programmes can now apply through…

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