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School holiday August 17, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Monday? From J&K, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, UP to Maharashtra, check rain alerts & state-wise updates

School holiday August 17, 2026: India braces for monsoon rains expected on August 17, 2026, which may lead to potential school closures. The decision on whether schools remain open varies by local conditions and guidance from authorities. While Himachal Pradesh will observe a compensatory holiday, regions like Delhi-NCR and Jammu…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Those seeking curbs on traditional Hindu festivals linked to urban Naxalism: Maharashtra minister

Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar linked festival restrictions to urban Naxalism. He spoke at a Dahi Handi event, defending traditional Hindu celebrations. The government supported Govinda groups in legal battles over festival rules. Shelar stated concerns should not curb cultural events. He pledged to protect Marathi and Hindu festivals with precautions.

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Girl child welfare: Maharashtra's Lek Laadki scheme process simplified, says minister

The Maharashtra government has simplified the Lek Laadki scheme for eligible girls. Beneficiaries can now apply online and receive financial assistance directly. Applications for eligible girls from April 2023 are accepted until August 2027. New cases require submission within one year of the girl's birth. This initiative aims to empower…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Maharashtra food safety chief targets Domino's, Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdown

Maharashtra's food safety chief has taken decisive action by suspending warehouse permits for leading grocery companies after inspectors uncovered alarming sanitation issues, including cockroach infestations. This effort specifically addresses challenges within the burgeoning quick commerce sector known for swift grocery deliveries. Notably, several Domino's stores were also shut down for…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Mohan Bhagwat calls youth India’s ‘demographic dividend’, warns of burden if mishandled

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat described youth as a demographic dividend for India. He stressed that India must frame its own development yardsticks. Bhagwat advised youth to consider future generations and not just themselves. He also highlighted the need for entrepreneurship and a unique thought process. The Lokmat Media Group organized…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

India state food safety chief targets Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdown, suspends permits of 12 warehouses ​

Maharashtra's food safety chief has taken action by suspending 12 warehouses' permits for grocery giants including Eternal, Swiggy and Zepto after inspections exposed disturbing health violations such as cockroach infestations and spoiled produce. Moreover, inspectors uncovered rodent waste and unhygienic storage practices, while delivery personnel wearing street shoes increased contamination…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

What the Dhammapada Really Teaches About Anger, Hatred, and Why You Keep Suffering

The verse that changes everythingVerse 17 of the Dhammapada doesn't open gently. It gives you a list, "he abused me, he beat me, he defeated me, he robbed me", and then tells you plainly: those who carry such thoughts do not still their hatred. The verse doesn't say your grievance…

Times Life · Aug 15

Your Pancreas Controls Insulin, Digestion, and Your Diabetes Risk. Here Is How.

A Small Organ Doing Two Very Different JobsThe pancreas sits behind your stomach, about 15 centimetres long, and most people could not point to it on their own body. It runs two entirely separate systems simultaneously. The first is exocrine: it produces digestive enzymes, lipase, amylase, protease, that travel through…

Times Life · Aug 15

Weather Tomorrow August 15: Heavy rain alert in Delhi-NCR, UP, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat; check other states

On Saturday, the monsoon continues to be vigorous in various parts of India. Multiple states and Union Territories are predicted to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall along with widespread thunderstorms. Citizens are urged to stay vigilant due to the potential for strong winds and travel delays that may arise…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

CJP to launch its 'School Thik Karo' campaign from Dipke's village in Hingoli

The Cockroach Janta Party will launch its 'School Thik Karo' campaign on Independence Day. This initiative aims to improve infrastructure and accountability in rural government schools. The campaign begins in Abhijeet Dipke's village in Hingoli district of Maharashtra. Teams will visit villages and request participation from people and sarpanchs. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 14