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PTI -September 21, 2025

Wait for adoption longest for special needs children: Data

Wait for adoption longest for special needs children: Data

Special needs adoptions peaked at 401 in 2018-19, plunged to 166 the following year, and the number has since remained between 300 and 370 annually.

PTI -September 21, 2025

Healthcare costs to drop as new GST rate begins Sep 22: Pharma industry

Healthcare costs to drop as new GST rate begins Sep 22: Pharma industry

The GST Council has also rationalised tax slabs on health and life insurance premiums, glucometers, and corrective spectacles, Jain said.

PTI -September 21, 2025

Instant ramen: short history of long noodle

Instant ramen: short history of long noodle

Instant noodles are a global commodity. But when were they invented, and has ramen always been a “struggle meal”?

PTI -September 21, 2025

Navaratri bonanza for buyers as car, bike makers roll out price cuts

Navaratri bonanza for buyers as car, bike makers roll out price cuts

Luxury carmakers Mercedes-Benz and BMW as well as two-wheeler makers are set to reduce prices with new GST coming into force from September 22.

PTI -September 21, 2025

46% dip in US study enquiries, 75% fall for Canada: IDP Education

46% dip in US study enquiries, 75% fall for Canada: IDP Education

Founded by the Australian government in 1969, IDP Education is a global leader in international education services that helps students achieve their goals of studying abroad.

PTI -September 21, 2025

Pycroft is not a schoolteacher, or principal: Ravichandran Ashwin

Pycroft is not a schoolteacher, or principal: Ravichandran Ashwin

Pycroft was the referee last Sunday when India, as a policy decision, did not shake hands with Pakistan after their Asia Cup match.

PTI -September 20, 2025

More than 100 Delhi schools receive bomb threats; later declared ‘hoax’

More than 100 Delhi schools receive bomb threats; later declared ‘hoax’

The e-mail received at 6.10 am on Saturday came from a group, called'Terrorizers111 which had earlier also sent similar e-mails to schools

PTI -September 20, 2025

Delhi stadium rentals cut by 40-50 pc to make city hub for concerts, cultural events

Delhi stadium rentals cut by 40-50 pc to make city hub for concerts, cultural events

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has announced a cut of about 40 to 50 per cent in the booking charges of major stadiums in the city