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Delhi's beggars increasingly use QR codes to receive digital payments. This reflects a shift in survival strategies amidst technological advancements. While government schemes exist for rehabilitation, implementation lags, and homelessness, a key driver of begging, continues to grow.

DigiAccess, with the Bharti Airtel Foundation, held a tech hackathon in Amritsar for rural Punjab students (grades 8-12). Students developed tech solutions for community challenges. Winning teams receive laptops. DigiAccess, founded by Punjabis in New York, aims to bridge the digital divide.

Sports lovers demand urgent repair, basic amenities before the facility turns defunct

Cracks, leaks and dampness spark concern over the survival of Nagara-style monument

Delhi University is fostering a strong sports culture, producing numerous athletes who compete internationally. DU provides support through scholarships, training, and academic flexibility. The university's efforts are yielding results, with athletes winning medals and representing India at major events. DU aims to further enhance its sports infrastructure and support systems.

Punjab's political landscape is shifting as AAP and BJP clash over welfare schemes and voter outreach. BJP targets Congress's base, aided by internal dissensions. AAP counters BJP's expansion, focusing on OBCs and Hindu voters, potentially hurting Congress's vote share in the 2027 elections.

Gurmeet Kaur and Bakhtaur Singh's home was destroyed by floods, decimating their crops and leaving them with a Rs 10 lakh debt. The family is scattered, their belongings lost, and they face an uncertain future.

CRUMBLING HERITAGE: From Mughal intrigue to Kangra pride, the hilltop bastion still echoes with six centuries of glory

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh drastically reduced vegetable supply to the holy city, causing price hikes. Tomato prices initially soared but were stabilized by supplies from Maharashtra. Other vegetables also saw price increases. Alternative markets like Rajasthan are now supplying some produce.

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City market to shut down on Mondays

Students assured of synthetic athletics track, AC mess halls year after year

Illegal mining persists in the Chakki and Mand areas despite police actions and a government ban. Miners extract minerals at night using heavy machinery, driven by high profits. Local officials and environmental groups are calling for a no-mining zone due to flooding, environmental damage, and agricultural impacts.

India still struggles to answer the question

The two were arrested on June 22 and identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote and Bashir Ahmad Jothar from Hill Park

Breach own 6.31-min mark, UP second with 6.83-min

Dal Lake in Dharamsala, dried due to leakage, has been restored after repairs including debris removal and a protective wall. The lake, important for both tourism and religious significance, is now refilled for the Radha Ashtami festival and annual Dal Fair. Authorities have issued a weather alert for the fair.

The PWD uprooted part of Barsat Road after a court order stemming from a 1960 construction on unacquired farmland. The farmer, after a 36-year legal battle, finally received possession. Other landowners also won cases against the PWD for similar grievances.

Opposition leaders allege that the CM’s intention appeared noble, but his own leaders were using the helicopter for publicity

Dedicated to the first Parkash Purb of Guru Granth Sahib

From village squares to dwindling craze: Once pride of folk stage, artform battles fading audiences, uncertain future

Branded attire preferred over kurta-pyjama as leaders try to match vibes with young voters

Haryana's school spending per student is high, second only to Chandigarh. Male students cost more than female students. Private school costs are significantly higher than government schools. Private coaching is less common in Haryana than the national average, though costs vary.

Reaffirm ancient order, urge caretakers to keep temple affairs free from politics

Jaswant Singh Tiwana, facing limited land, diversified from farming and electricity work by starting beekeeping. He innovated a beeswax sheet machine, boosting honey yields and hive health. His farm, now a leading supplier, earned him awards and a global reach, inspiring other farmers.