China puts curbs on us exportsof chemicals used for FentanylFive government agencies now require special export licenses for three newly restricted compounds, according to an official announcement on...
23 May, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
14 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
What is Americans’ favorite exercise? New study reveals a surprising trend in fitness habitsWalking is widely regarded as the simplest and most sustainable form of physical activity, requiring no equipment or gym access while fitti...
14 May, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Scientists found a shockingly simple way to predict your lifespan — here's how to test yourselfNew research indicates that stronger grip strength and the ability to easily stand from a chair are powerful predictors of a longer, health...
13 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Health Ministry releases guidance document on Childhood Diabetes at National SummitThe Guidance Document establishes, for the first time, a structured and standardised national framework for the screening, diagnosis, treat...
03 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
As Delhi turns up the heat, MCD orders citywide cooling measuresThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi has issued an advisory for the upcoming summer season. Departments are directed to take precautionary me...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
School holiday alert: Heatwave forces closures or timing changes; Check full state-wise update hereAmid an intense heatwave sweeping across India, several states have revised school timings, announced early summer vacations, and even orde...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
Deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria with 20% mortality risk detected in Long Island: Symptoms, spread, treatment and preventionScientists have detected the potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, in Long Island waters, posing a significant ris...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Delhi issues heat wave guidelines for schools to protect students from extreme heatDelhi schools implement new heat safety measures. The Directorate of Education directs schools to suspend outdoor activities. Afternoon ass...
28 Apr, 2025, 04.01 PM IST
NCERT issues guidelines for early identification of mental health problems in studentsNoting that most of the time mental health issues emerge at an early stage of life as half of all mental health conditions emerge by the ti...
11 Sep, 2022, 01.44 PM IST
Maharashtra: Observing COVID-19 protocols, inoculation of teachers among guidelines for reopening primary schoolsThe guidelines stated that students should be provided information on washing hands, covering mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue ...
29 Nov, 2021, 02.02 PM IST
Union Health Ministry announces guidelines for teaching activities in classrooms from Sept 21The Health Ministry had on September 8 issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) for a partial reopening of schools for students of class...
14 Sep, 2020, 07.08 AM IST
Tamil Nadu comes out with guidelines for online learning; says no to classes for pre-primary childrenThe school education department came out with the guidelines following a July 20 Madras High Court directive to the government in this conn...
30 Jul, 2020, 08.40 PM IST
How can schools reopen safely post COVID-19? UN agencies, World Bank lay down guidelinesAs per UNESCO estimates, over 154 crore students are severely impacted by closure of educational institutions across the world amid the COV...
06 May, 2020, 05.48 PM IST
HRD formulating safety guidelines for schools, colleges to ensure social distancing when they reopenUniversities and schools across the country have been closed since March 16 when the central government announced a countrywide classroom s...
01 May, 2020, 03.42 PM IST
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India takes junk food off school menuThe country’s top food regulator is set to restrict consumption and availability of junk food in schools.
17 Oct, 2015, 12.09 PM IST
Maneka Gandhi seeks ban on junk food for studentsThe move comes following a government panel recommendation on junk food or "HFSS'' that is foods high in fat, salt and sugar.
27 Aug, 2015, 11.21 AM IST