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The Fatehpur Rajputan village in Punjab, Pakistan, is home to the Mazar of Mian Lal Shah, maintained by locals. They hold an annual fair and weekly Thursday rituals. Legends claim Humayun visited the site. The village's name changed after a conversion from Rajput rule.

The New Delhi Railway Station's new 6,000-sqm Yatri Suvidha Kendra provides a comfortable waiting area for up to 7,000 passengers, alleviating platform overcrowding during Diwali and Chhath Puja. Features include ticketing counters, sanitation, safety measures, and free services, enhancing the travel experience. Over 1 crore passengers have traveled on 12,000 special trains.

Haryana's government launched the 'Haryana State Inclusive Education Guidelines-2025' to support children with special needs (CWSN). The guidelines aim to create inclusive schools with support from multiple departments. Key features include no removal of CWSN without approval, curriculum modifications, accessible infrastructure, and resource teacher appointments.

State government provides minimum support price of Rs 60 per kg for wheat and Rs 40 per kg for maize

A few paintings from this school showing Diwali scenes are now preserved in Rietberg Museum of Switzerland

The Delhi Police's 1861 FIR documented a theft of household items. Early FIRs reveal petty crimes, reflecting 19th-century Delhi's rural setting. The Indian Police Act of 1861 established an organized force, with Delhi's policing under Punjab. In 1912, as Capital of India, Delhi's police became more distinct.

Delhi Police's West District trained female officers to operate surveillance drones. Known as 'Drone Didis,' they monitor crowds and detect suspicious activity in busy markets. This initiative improves policing efficiency, provides real-time visuals for rapid response, and highlights women's leadership in tech-driven security.

Offer healthier alternative to sugar-laden treats, nutritionists encourage trend

Post-harvest care and scientific nutrient management hold key to higher yields, healthier trees and premium-quality apples in state orchards

Over 2,800 private schools in the state face penalties for not following RTE guidelines for 2025-26 admissions. Penalties range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1 lakh. A school body, however, cited portal issues, departmental delays, and pending dues as concerns, threatening legal action if unresolved.

Head priest Mahant Rajinder Giri says donations should be more than Rs 50 crore

Suman Gujral, a visual artist, brings her exhibition to city, highlighting pre-1947 memories of people now settled in east of England

Delhi University athletes struggle with academic setbacks due to poor attendance policies and exam scheduling conflicts. They also face inadequate sports facilities and limited resources, despite bringing accolades to the university. Student unions are demanding improved support, while the university administration points to college-level responsibility.

Bir-Billing, a popular paragliding site, faces severe environmental degradation due to a lack of waste management. The absence of a municipal council, coupled with SADA's inefficiency, has resulted in a garbage crisis. Despite green taxes and pilot fees, the area lacks proper waste treatment, leading to pollution and a failure to meet NGT directives.

Farmers can expect gross returns of Rs 4.55L, net profit of Rs 2.58L per acre

Khand de khidone, traditional sugar toys, are disappearing from North Indian Diwali celebrations due to changing tastes, gourmet sweets, and dwindling artisan skills. Once cherished by children, they now face reduced demand, representing a loss of cultural memory and simpler traditions. Revival requires conscious preservation efforts.

Deepika is DUSU joint secretary, while Sujit is professor at Delhi college

Markets glitter, crowds swell, sales soar ahead of Dhanteras, Diwali | Residents splurge on gold, silver, gifts, gadgets & vehicles

Sehjaldeep Kaur, daughter of marginal farmer, has secured 13th rank in NDA merit list - becoming symbol of hope for countless rural girls

Retired educators Ravi Chand Mehta and Malkiat Kumar mentor aspiring volleyball players, especially girls, in Hoshiarpur. Their free coaching at Vidya Mandir Senior Model School has produced state and national level athletes. They emphasize sports' role in holistic development and uplifting underprivileged youth.

A significant number of undergraduate and postgraduate seats remain vacant in Haryana degree colleges. Self-financed colleges are most affected. Experts cite factors like increased colleges, online learning popularity, preference for universities, and professional course interest. Authorities plan a study to address the trend.

Hundreds of tractors busy clearing farmlands to make them cultivable again

The Beating Retreat ceremony at Hussainiwala is suspended due to flood damage, impacting local businesses. The Light and Sound show is also halted. Timings for the ceremony at Sadiqi, Hussainiwala, and Attari have been moved to 5 PM. Extensive infrastructure damage, coupled with prior flood recovery efforts, has significantly impacted tourism.

The bank has been without a permanent Managing Director for several months

Was imposed in the city on Tuesday after air quality turned ‘poor’