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LIVE: Plane carrying over 100 people crashes near Kazakhstan's Aktau airport

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LIVE: Plane carrying over 100 people crashes near Kazakhstan's Aktau airport
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 1:09 PM IST

AICTE launches India's first UG minor programme in quantum technologies

This initiative aims to prepare India's workforce for the quantum revolution, positioning the nation as a global leader

AICTE launches India's first UG minor programme in quantum technologies
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 12:47 PM IST

SC approval needed for fresh probe: HC tells RG Kar victim's parents

RG Kar Medical College rape-and-murder case: Parents alleged that the CBI mishandled evidence, urging the court to order a fresh investigation

SC approval needed for fresh probe: HC tells RG Kar victim's parents
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 12:04 PM IST

Delhi govt depts call AAP's healthcare, women aid schemes 'non-existent'

Delhi's women welfare and health departments warned the public against registrations for AAP's promised women and healthcare schemes, calling them non-existent and cautioning against potential fraud

Delhi govt depts call AAP's healthcare, women aid schemes 'non-existent'
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 11:49 AM IST

Himachal celebrates 'White Christmas', but snowfall triggers road closures

The recent snowfall in Himachal Pradesh has led to the closure of more than 200 roads, including key national highways

Himachal celebrates 'White Christmas', but snowfall triggers road closures
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 10:41 AM IST

Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor' category, Grap-IV measures lifted

The stringent measures under the stage-IV of the Grap in Delhi were lifted on Tuesday, following an improvement in the AQI

Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor' category, Grap-IV measures lifted
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 9:37 AM IST

Pvt firm owner duped of Rs 7.5 c in SIM swap fraud, cops recover Rs 4.65 cr

The private firm owner was duped for Rs 7.5 crore by cyber fraudsters in suburban Kandivali on Monday

Pvt firm owner duped of Rs 7.5 c in SIM swap fraud, cops recover Rs 4.65 cr
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 9:26 AM IST

Omar Abdullah condoles death of 5 soldiers in Poonch accident, assures aid

JK CM has also assured full support to the families of the soldiers who died near a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) during this 'difficult time

Omar Abdullah condoles death of 5 soldiers in Poonch accident, assures aid
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 8:28 AM IST

RG Kar case: Medicos protest over delay in probe, to protest till Dec 31

Demanding speedy justice for Abhaya, representatives of Abhaya Manch and the Joint Platform of Doctors continued their protest at Dorina Crossing in Central Kolkata

RG Kar case: Medicos protest over delay in probe, to protest till Dec 31
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 8:21 AM IST

72-hour shutdown to begin today against proposed ropeway project in Katra

The proposed Rs 250-crore project will connect Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat, leading to the Reasi district's cave shrine

72-hour shutdown to begin today against proposed ropeway project in Katra
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 6:53 AM IST

Man threatens terror attack during Mahakumbh in UP; case lodged, probe on

The social media clip purportedly features a man making inflammatory remarks against Hinduism and political figures while threatening acts of terror during key dates of the upcoming Maha Kumbh

Man threatens terror attack during Mahakumbh in UP; case lodged, probe on
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 6:45 AM IST

Lokpal calls Sebi chief, Moitra for oral hearing over corruption charges

The Lokpal had on November 8 sought Buch's "explanation" on the complaints filed by Moitra, a Lok Sabha member, and two others

Lokpal calls Sebi chief, Moitra for oral hearing over corruption charges
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 11:59 PM IST

President appoints new Guvs for Kerala, Bihar, Odisha, Mizoram, Manipur

Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been named the governor of Kerala in place of Khan, according to the Rashtrapati Bhavan

President appoints new Guvs for Kerala, Bihar, Odisha, Mizoram, Manipur
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 10:02 PM IST

News updates: CAQM for Delhi-NCR revokes Grap-IV curbs amid dip in pollution levels

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News updates: CAQM for Delhi-NCR revokes Grap-IV curbs amid dip in pollution levels
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 9:34 PM IST

Delhi Court denies application for disposal of bail plea of Engineer Rashid

Both Rashid's counsel and the NIA had agreed to keep the matter in the current court. In addition to the NIA's case, the special judge had suggested moving a related money laundering case

Delhi Court denies application for disposal of bail plea of Engineer Rashid
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 9:15 PM IST

President Murmu extends Christmas greetings, calls for unity, peace

The President extended her heartiest greetings and best wishes to all Indians, especially Christians, according to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Murmu extends Christmas greetings, calls for unity, peace
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 7:46 PM IST

IRCTC not paying compensation to passengers for delay in pvt trains: RTI

A compensation of Rs 1.78 lakh was given in 2019-20, zero in 2020-21, Rs 96,000 in 2021-22, Rs 7.74 lakh in 2022-23 and Rs 15.65 lakh in 2023-24 has been given to the passengers, the Corporation said

IRCTC not paying compensation to passengers for delay in pvt trains: RTI
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 6:56 PM IST

Centre lifts Grap IV restrictions for Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip

Stage IV curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) ?include a ban on all construction activities, entry of non-essential polluting trucks into Delhi, and mandatory shifting of school classes

Centre lifts Grap IV restrictions for Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 6:47 PM IST

I believe there has been a lapse: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna nomination

The 2020 Arjuna Awardee said that regardless of the award, she should remain motivated to win more medals for her country

I believe there has been a lapse: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna nomination
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 6:21 PM IST

TN CM Stalin urges Centre for release of 17 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka

Also, Stalin brought to Jaishankar's notice, two separate incidents of attack on fishermen from Kodiyakkarai in Nagapattinam district by 6 unidentified Sri Lankan nationals on December 20

TN CM Stalin urges Centre for release of 17 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 6:20 PM IST