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Education Ministry reviews strategy to mainstream out-of-school children through NIOS initiative (Photo/ANI)

Education Ministry reviews strategy to mainstream out-of-school children through NIOS initiative

May 16, 2026

According to a press release issued by the Education Ministry, during the meeting, Sanjay Kumar highlighted concerns over school dropouts, stating that out of every 100 children entering Class I, only 62 reach Class XII. He further said that, according to the latest PLFS estimates, over two crore children in the 14-18 age group are currently out of school, PIB said in a release.

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Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB ) (Photo/X/@narcoticsbureau)

Operation RAGEPILL: NCB busts international drug trafficking network, makes India's first seizure of captagon

May 16, 2026

Amit Shah posted on X, "Modi govt is resolved for a 'Drug-Free India'. Glad to share that through 'Operation RAGEPILL', our agencies have achieved the first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called "Jihadi Drug", worth Rs182 crore. The busting of the drug consignment destined for the Middle East and the arrest of a foreign national stand out as shining examples of our commitment to zero tolerance against drugs. I repeat we will clamp down on every gram of drugs entering India or leaving the country using our territory as the transit route. Kudos to the brave and vigilant warriors of the NCB."
Chandigarh Police arrested four key accused in Panjab University firing case (Photo/ANI)

Chandigarh police arrest main shooters in Panjab University firing case

May 16, 2026
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Telangana: Cyberabad Police record minor victim's statement in POCSO case against Bandi Sai Bhagirath

May 16, 2026

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Independent MLA from Taliparamba constituency TK Govindan (Photo/ANI)

"Support from UDF reason behind victory in Taliparamba": Independent MLA TK Govindan

May 16, 2026

"The strong support of the UDF was the reason behind the victory in Taliparamba," Govindan told reporters in...
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Telangana: Two women found dead at farmhouse in Rangareddy, probe underway

May 16, 2026

Two women were found dead in a farmhouse in Moinabad, Ranga Reddy district, police said on Saturday.
Air Intelligence Unit of Customs with recovered gold bars (Photo/Airport Customs)

Delhi: American national of Indian origin held at IGI Airport with 115 gold bars hidden in specially designed belt

May 16, 2026

In a significant crackdown on gold smuggling, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs at Indira Gandhi International...
Former CPI(M) area secretary and winning independent candidate V Kunhikrishnan (Photo/ANI)

Efforts will be made to resolve issues related to Payyanur development: Keralam Independent MLA V Kunhikrishnan

May 16, 2026
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High voter turnout marks Assembly elections across states; West Bengal tops with 93.71 pc participation: EC

May 16, 2026
Congress MLA Aryadan Shoukath (Photo/ANI)

Congress' Aryadan Shoukath praises VD Satheesan, calls him "gem-like personality" ahead of Keralam CM swearing-in

May 16, 2026
Former PM & JD(S) National President HD Deve Gowda (Photo/ANI)

"CM Siddaramaiah unable to take steps against land mafia due to powerful portfolio holders": HD Deve Gowda on Bidadi township row

May 16, 2026
NEET-UG aspirants appearing for exam (File photo/ANI)

CBI arrests mastermind linked to NEET-UG 2026 biology paper leak

May 16, 2026
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi (Photo/Indian Army)

"10 times better than our generation... more adaptable": Indian Army Chief General Dwivedi on Gen Z

May 16, 2026
Congress general secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal (Photo/ANI)

"Every Congressperson united when party leadership makes decision": KC Venugopal amid speculations of internal discord in Kerala Congress

May 16, 2026
Tropic of Cancer Science Park in Sabarkantha district (Photo/ANI)

Gujarat: Tropic of Cancer Science Park at Salal village of Prantij Taluka draws over 3,500 visitors in two months

May 16, 2026
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates branch of Slice Small Finance Bank (Photo/Assam CMO)

Assam CM inaugurates India's first AI-powered bank branch of Slice Small Finance Bank in Guwahati

May 16, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo/ANI/DD)

PM Modi evokes tulip, lotus to highlight strength of India-Netherlands ties

May 16, 2026
Congress MP Manoj Kumar (Photo/ANI)

"Betrayal of country": Congress MP Manoj Kumar holds Dharmendra Pradhan's accountable for NEET paper leak

May 16, 2026
NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar (Photo/ANI)

NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar calls NEET UG paper leak case "unfortunate", urges Centre to take strong action

May 16, 2026