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10:19 AM

Committed to providing school education to every section, says PM Modi

After the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) across India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the government is committed to providing school education to every section of the society in accordance with the National Education Policy.

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9:59 AM

Why UK revoked honours of British Indian figures Rami Ranger, Anil Bhanot

Two prominent figures from the British Indian community, Conservative peer Rami Ranger and Anil Bhanot, managing trustee of Hindu Council UK, have had their honours revoked.  

 

Ranger, a multi-millionaire, has been stripped of his CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire), while Bhanot, an accountant who operates a community arts centre in Leicester, has lost his OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire). The revocation was announced in the London Gazette on Friday.  

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9:15 AM

UNGA declares Dec 21 as World Meditation Day in resolution co-led by India

India co-sponsored a UN General Assembly draft resolution that was unanimously adopted to proclaim December 21 as World Meditation Day.

India, including Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico and Andorra, was a member of the core group of countries that guided the unanimous adoption of the resolution titled World Meditation Day' in the 193-member UN General Assembly on Friday.

9:08 AM

Delhi air quality back in ‘poor’ category after brief ‘moderate’ respite

Delhi's air quality dropped to the "poor" category on Saturday, with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 219, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data at 8 am. A thin layer of smog enveloped parts of Delhi-NCR, including prominent landmarks like India Gate and Barapulla.

8:48 AM

Dec 6 proclaimed day of remembrance for Mahatma Gandhi in US's Nebraska

Governor Jim Pillen of Nebraska unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday at the Governor's Office in the iconic Nebraska State Capitol premises

8:44 AM

Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels around its territory

In response to China's action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity

8:36 AM

Gold falls Rs 10, silver down by Rs 100; yellow metal trading at Rs 77,610

The price of 22-carat gold also stumbled Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 71,140

8:29 AM

A thin layer of smog covered parts of Mumbai city as air quality in many areas is in 'moderate' category

8:17 AM

A thin layer of haze in some areas of Delhi; air quality 'poor' in many localities

8:07 AM

USDA orders nationwide testing of milk supply for bird flu to halt virus

Raw or unpasteurised milk from dairy farms and processors nationwide must be tested on request starting December 16

8:06 AM

Funded by India, foundation stone laid for Khamlalung Health Post in Nepal

The foundation stone for the Khamlalung Health Post Building was laid on Friday in Aathrai Rural Municipality in Terhathum, Nepal. This health post is being constructed with financial assistance from the Government of India under the Nepal-India Development Cooperation initiative.

8:01 AM

Foreign Secretary Misri to visit Bangladesh on Dec 9 amid strain in ties

India on Friday announced that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Bangladesh on Monday, a visit that comes amid increasing strain in ties between New Delhi and Dhaka over attacks on minorities, including Hindus, in the neighbouring country. It will be the first high-level visit from New Delhi to Dhaka after deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh and took shelter in India following massive anti-government protests.

8:01 AM

BARC launches high-yield, climate-resilient varieties of wheat, rice

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, has introduced eight new high-yielding, climate-resilient varieties of wheat, rice and oilseeds, it said on Friday. Developed using radiation-based mutation breeding techniques, these non-GMO crop varieties are set to "revolutionise" agriculture across India, the BARC said in a statement here.

8:01 AM

Closely-watched climate case in Hague wraps up first week of testimony

A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague Friday. The case, though not binding, is expected to spell out what countries are legally required to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact.