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Karnataka varsity makes history by appointing 1st transwoman guest lecturer

Pujar, who completed her post-graduation in Kannada at the University, joined its Kannada department at the Nandihalli campus (PG centre) earlier this month as a guest lecturer

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Scindia meets FM Sitharaman to discuss India Post's path to profitability

Scindia, along with officials from the Department of Posts, presented their capital expenditure demands to the finance minister to make it a profit centre by 2029

UN chief Guterres expresses condolences on ex-PM Manmohan Singh's demise

Singh, who was the prime minister for two terms between 2004 and 2014 died on Thursday at AIIMS, Delhi at the age of 92

Year of judicial milestones: Landmark SC verdicts, policy shifts in 2024

From taking a strong stance against 'bulldozer justice' to overruling past judgment on legislative immunity for bribery, the top court set several precedents during the year to uphold the constitution

Denial of permission for fireworks display in Thrissur temples sparks row

In the order, the district administration stated that there is no physical circumstance to carry out the fireworks display in the area and it may pose a threat to the life and property of the public

PM CARES Fund contributions fall to Rs 912 crore in FY23, lowest since 2020

A study of the audited statements on PM CARES Fund shows that voluntary contribution peaked at Rs 7,184 crore in 2020-21 and then fell to Rs 1,938 crore in 2021-22, before declining further in 2022-23

Ratan Tata's birth anniversary: Key milestones in his illustrious career

December 28 marks the birth anniversary of the late Ratan Tata, whose transformative journey as Tata Group's leader played a vital role in shaping India's industrial landscape

Anna University case: Madras HC constitutes SIT comprising women officers

Judges also directed the state government to initiate necessary action, if necessary, against the Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police for having conducted the press conference and revealed details

ED raids Chhattisgarh Cong MLA Kawasi Lakhma, son in money laundering case

The Chhattisgarh Congress alleged the raids were part of a conspiracy by the BJP to harass the opposition party's leaders ahead of urban body and panchayat polls

Elaborate security in place for New Year celebrations: Bengaluru Police

Addressing a press conference here, City Police Commissioner B Dayananda said that like every year, Bengaluru Police has made elaborate security arrangements for the New Year Celebrations in the city

Ayodhya hotels nearly sold out for New Year; 'darshan' timings extended

Online booking platforms showed rooms still available at some hotels and lodges, even though a few establishments are charging upwards of Rs 10,000 per night due to the surge in demand

Punjab govt must persuade fasting farmer leader Dallewal by Dec 31: SC

Expressing helplessness, the Punjab government said it is facing huge resistance from protesting farmers who have encircled Dallewal and are preventing him from being taken to hospital

Gujarat CM launches 'SWAR' platform to overcome language barriers

SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform was launched on the occasion of Good Governance Day on December 25

Top leaders, foreign dignitaries pay their last respects to Manmohan Singh

King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful were among the foreign dignitaries to paid tributes to Singh

Manmohan Singh: Portrait of a technocrat as a practitioner of politics

Manmohan Singh, a pioneering economic administrator and India's fourth-longest-serving PM, leaves behind a legacy of economic reforms, policy pragmatism, and unwavering dedication to public service

111 drug samples tested in November found 'not of standard quality': CDSCO

Identification of drug samples as NSQ is done based on failure of the drug sample in one or the other specified quality parameters

Delhi records wettest December day in 101 years; IMD issues 'yellow' alert

The heavy downpour of 41.2 milimetres (mm) in over 24 hours brought a sharp temperature drop and improved air quality in the national capital

ZPM govt enacts 46 bills as Mizoram deals with violence, refugee challenges

Ripple effect of the ethnic violence in neighbouring Manipur and the boundary dispute with Assam remained a matter of concern for the Christian-majority Mizoram

14 trains running late due to dense fog, weather conditions: Railways

For the past several days, rail operations have been hit by inclement weather conditions, primarily dense fog