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Parliament panel says Sonam Wangchuk's HIAL doing exemplary work, should be given UGC recognition
The committee, headed by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh recommended that the Ministry of Education closely study the HIAL model and consider how it can be replicated
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Centre asks States to prioritise women, SC/ST officers for Central deputation
"Sufficient names of women and SC and ST officers may be sponsored so that adequate representation can be provided to them," says communique dated December 10
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South Africa: India-origin man among 4 killed in temple collapse; illegal construction cited
An under-construction Hindu temple collapsed in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, killing four people, including an Indian-origin executive. The four-storey structure, built without approved plans, was being expanded when it fell. Rescue operations were hampered by weather, and the number of individuals still trapped remains unclear.
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Roars and leaps! Vaibhav Suryavanshi fails to fire, Pakistan go wild in celebration - Watch
The Pakistan dugout rose to its feet and applauded as Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who had tormented bowlers in the previous match, was sent back early. After completing the catch, Sayyam threw the ball into the air and leapt in celebration, with his teammates rushing in to hug him as Pakistan celebrated a massive early success against their arch-rivals.
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8% polling recorded till 10 a.m. in zila parishad, panchayat samiti elections in Punjab
The polling began at 8 a.m. amid tight security arrangements and is slated to continue till 4 p.m.; the counting of votes will take place on December 17.
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: India boosts connectivity restoration efforts in Sri Lanka; watch
India has intensified its aid to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, deploying an Engineer Task Force to restore critical infrastructure and providing extensive medical support. The Indian Army is working with Sri Lankan counterparts to rebuild damaged bridges, while Operation Sagar Bandhu delivers essential medicines and humanitarian assistance, underscoring India's commitment to its neighbor's recovery.
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'Severe plus' AQI in Delhi: 40 stations go 'red'; residents struggle to breathe
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'severe' category with AQI reaching 497, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to invoke GRAP Stage IV pollution-control curbs. Residents reported breathing difficulties, while environmentalists criticized GRAP as a reactive, temporary solution to long-term policy failures. Schools are now conducting hybrid classes, and offices are operating at 50% physical strength.
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Parliamentary panel recommends easing clearances for underground coal mining projects
The government has set a target to produce 100 million tonnes (MT) of coal from underground coal mines by 2030
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ICAR-CIFT conducted training programme for stakeholders
The objective of the programme was to sensitise the stakeholders on the technologies available for value addition of seafood, fish waste utilisation, seaweed products and business promotion activities
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Cough syrup case: Lavish Lucknow mansion of arrested ex-constable draws focus amid ED raids
Special Task Force of the Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Constable Alok Pratap Singh, who had been dismissed from service twice, on December 2, 2025
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Goa cracks down on illegal nightclubs ahead of Christmas and New Year
Goa gears up for its busiest fortnight spanning Christmas and New Year, the crackdown has already forced some nightclubs to shut, while the fate of others hangs in the balance
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Brown University shooting: 1st visuals surface showing gunman; massive manhunt launched
The FBI released footage of a suspect in the Brown University shooting that killed two and injured nine. The individual, seen in black, was walking past a traffic light, though their face was not visible. Investigators are still determining how the shooter gained access to the classroom where the incident began.
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HPV vaccination camp held for children of police personnel
The HPV vaccination camp was organised for girl children, of police personnel and home guards, in the age group of 9 to 14 years
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Air quality worsens in Delhi, AQI settles in ‘severe’ zone
A thick layer of smog blanketed the city overnight, leaving people gasping for air
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Who is R Sreelekha? BJP’s frontrunner for Thiruvananthapuram mayor
Kerala's first woman IPS officer, R Sreelekha, has emerged as a potential candidate for the first BJP Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram after the saffron party's historic win. Sreelekha, who recently joined the BJP, secured a significant victory in the Sasthamangalam ward. The party will decide on the mayoral post.
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Wildfire rages in famed Dzukou Valley for third day, aerial operations likely to be conducted
Sources said the aerial assessment was carried out after a drone appraisal could not be undertaken due to the difficult terrain
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Fire at autorickshaw godown in Thane; no casualty
The authorities were alerted at 5:45 a.m. about the blaze at the godown, where autorickshaws were kept, at Kalher in the Bhiwandi area, says a fire official
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Six militants arrested in Manipur for extortion
Two active women cadres of the United National Liberation Front (Koireng) were nabbed from the Moirangkampu Sajeb Makha Leikai area in Imphal East district
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Uttar Pradesh tops country in digital registration of Waqf properties on 'UMEED' portal
The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs on June 6, 2025, directed all States to ensure online registration of Waqf properties on the UMEED portal by December 5, 2025
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Former Karnataka MLA turns lifesaver: Anjali Nimbalkar revives US woman on flight with CPR
As the flight took off from Goa to Delhi, the traveller started experiencing shivers and fainted. Dr. Anjali exercised cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and revived the woman.
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