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Nagpur, Dec 17 (PTI) Officials of 'Balbharati', the Maharashtra government's body responsible for creating and publishing textbooks for state board schools, on Wednesday conducted a raid at a printing press in Nagpur and found thousands of its textbooks printed illegally there, an official said. A complaint is being lodged in this connection, he said. "Following a tip-off about duplicate books being printed at Pratibha Printing Press in Digdoh in Hingna MIDC area, we came here to inspect and f ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday permitted a 58-year-old doctor to donate one of her kidneys without expectation of any reward. A bench headed by Justice Suraj Govindaraju heard a petition filed by the doctor, who had approached court after her application, seeking permission for donation, was rejected by the Organ Transplant Committee of Manipal Hospital. It noted that several tests need to be conducted before donating the kidney and directed the committee to check the availabi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Delhi authorities on Wednesday announced mandatory work-from-home norms for 50 percent of employees in both government and private organizations as the Indian capital city grapples with heavy smog. "From Thursday, all government and private institutions must ensure 50 percent of their workforce is working from home," local labor minister Kapil Mishra said during a press briefing, underlining that the order applies uniformly across sectors. However, the measure ex ...Read More >
Exams in India are more than dates on a calendar. They shape family conversations, influence classroom dynamics, and weigh heavily on a student's mental health. Yet, for decades, the education system has measured success primarily through marks, leaving little space to address emotional well-being or curiosity. Recognising this gap, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) in 2018, a programme designed to create a dialogue about exams, stress, and learning in a holistic wa ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: In a tragic turn of events, senior journalist Pankaj Mishra died following a physical altercation with a colleague stemming from a social media post. Mishra, a resident of Doon Vihar, Jakhan, in Dehradun, passed away late on Monday night, prompting police action and concern among the media fraternity. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed his condolences over the journalist's death and ordered an impartial inquiry into the incident. A post-mortem examination of Mishra's bo ...Read More >
Maharashtra rape: In a shocking incident, women was allegedly gangraped by three men in Maharashtra's Beed district after they lured the victim on the pretext of offering her a job. According to the police, the incident took place around six months ago, when the woman, a native of Baramati in Pune district, was lured by the accused on the pretext of a job offer at an arts centre at Ambajogai in Beed. A senior official said a case was registered a few days ago upon the victim's complaint, agains ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A nine-year-old boy tragically died by suicide after allegedly being bullied by his classmates for not wearing his school uniform correctly. Prashanth, a class 4 student from Hyderabad, was found hanging in the washroom of his home in Chandanagar. The police have recorded statements from his parents and are investigating the incident. According to a report by NDTV, Prashanth had been suffering due to persistent teasing from his peers about his uniform. On Tuesday evening, after retur ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The city and several parts of Telangana are likely to experience a peak coldwave between December 18 and 21, with temperatures expected to dip further over the next four days, according to weather observers. According to weather enthusiast T Balaji, parts of Hyderabad may witness 7-9 degrees Celsius making it one of the coldest spells of the season so far. Minimum temperatures are forecast to fall below 6 degrees Celsius in parts of north and west Telangana For the last 10 days, Te ...Read More >
PANAJI, DEC 17 (UNI) The Goa club fire accused Luthra brothers will be produced at a court here on Wednesday. The court will decide whether the duo will be sent for judicial or police custody. They will also be sent for medical examination and the required medicines will be provided to them, sources said. The co-owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub face charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder after a fire at their establishment killed 25 people on the intervening night of Dec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday modified its August 12 order that had barred coercive action against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the National Capital Region (NCR), clarifying that enforcement action can be taken against such vehicles if they fail to meet BS-IV emission standards. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi passed the clarification on a plea by t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a boost to India's rotary wing combat capabilities, the Army is set to get delivery of three remaining Apache AH-64 attack helicopters from US, while the Navy will commission its second squadron of MH-60R Seahawk submarine-hunting choppers this week.The induction of these much-delayed American helicopters will plug existing operational gaps but the real punch will come when the Army and IAF begin getting 156 indigenous 'Prachand' light combat helicopters from 2028 onwards.Armed for ...Read More >
The Bharat Taxi app is expected to offer a user-friendly booking process along with real-time vehicle tracking. The Union government is set to roll out a new cab-hailing platform, Bharat Taxi, in Delhi from January 1, aiming to change the way people book daily transport in the city. Designed as a government-supported initiative, the Bharat Taxi app is being positioned as an alternative to popular private cab aggregators and seeks to address some of the most common complaints faced by both pass ...Read More >
Patna: A total of 5,449 people qualified across all three integrated examinations in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Integrated 70th Combined Main (Written) Competitive Examination. The results were officially announced on Tuesday.This total comprises candidates from the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), and Financial Administrative Officer (FAO) posts, following the comprehensive written tests conducted across various centres in Patna b ...Read More >
Global comedy superstar Russell Peters will bring his 'Relax World Tour' to India for his biggest tour yet in March 2026. He will perform in seven cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, presenting all-new material and crowd work.Russell Peters Announces Biggest India Tour to Date Global comedy superstar Russell Peters is set to bring his critically acclaimed 'Relax World Tour' to India, promising electrifying shows in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, and Kolk ...Read More >
A mechanic's death in South Bengaluru highlights critical failures in emergency medical care and public apathy. After being denied help at two hospitals and then involved in a road accident, the man succumbed to his injuries. Despite pleas, motorists allegedly ignored him until a cab driver intervened. A tragic incident from South Bengaluru has brought attention to serious shortcomings in emergency medical care and a disturbing lack of public compassion. A 34-year-old mechanic, identified as Ve ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu is set for a seven-day visit to Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana from December 16 to 22. Her schedule includes inaugurating Jayanthi celebrations, visiting the Golden Temple in Vellore, and a winter sojourn.President Droupadi Murmu will visit Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana from December 16 to 22, according to the President's Secretariat.President's Southern Sojourn On December 16, the President will inaugurate the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru S ...Read More >
The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has increased the number of vacancies for the 2nd Inter Level Recruitment 2025. The recruitment drive, which earlier had 23,175 posts, will now fill a total of 24,492 positions. This means 1,317 additional vacancies have been added, giving more candidates a chance to apply. Along with the increase in vacancies, BSSC has also extended the application deadline. Candidates can now submit their online applications till January 15, 2026, while the last dat ...Read More >
Arjuna (Goa) [India], December 17 (ANI): Brothers Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa's Arpora, were taken away from Anjuna District Hospital on Wednesday after undergoing a medical examination, officials said. The Luthra brothers were brought to the hospital as part of standard procedure following their arrival in the state. Also Read | Hyderabad Shocker: Class 4 Student Dies by Hanging Himself in Washroom After Returning From School. The Goa ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Lionel Messi's much-celebrated G.O.A.T. India Tour has been packed with star power, roaring crowds, and unforgettable fan moments. But beyond the stadium lights, one visit quietly turned into one of the most discussed highlights of the tour. Messi's stop at Vantara, the wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani, blended global stardom, meaningful symbolism, and jaw-dropping luxury and the internet couldn't look away. Messi was welcomed at Vantar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major development that will further strengthen the Indian Army's warfare store, the US Embassy on Wednesday announced the delivery of the remaining three AH-64E Boeing Apache attack helicopters. Taking it to X, the US Embassy wrote, "Delivering on the US President and Indian Prime Minister's joint statement, the arrival of the latest Boeing India AH-64E Apache helicopters for the Indian Army marks another step forward in the US-India Major Defence Partner ...Read More >
Indore, Dec 17 (PTI) Forest authorities on Wednesday captured a leopard that had entered a residential township in Indore, officials said. Residents of 'Sahara City', adjacent to the Devguradia forest area, had been complaining for the past four days about the leopard's movements, Divisional Forest Officer Pradeep Mishra told PTI. "Following the complaint, a cage was set up in the residential township, in which the leopard got trapped. It is a six-year-old male leopard," he said. The big cat ...Read More >
Hansa (Goa) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian Navy will achieve another key milestone on Wednesday with the commissioning of INAS 335 'Osprey,' its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, at INS Hansa in Goa, further strengthening its maritime surveillance and combat capabilities. The commissioning ceremony will be held in the presence of Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, who will be the chief guest at the event. With the induction of the squadron, the Navy's operational ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The SIT probing the Sabarimala gold loss cases on Wednesday arrested former TDB administrative officer S Sreekumar, sources said. Sreekumar's arrest comes barely two weeks after the Kerala High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea, saying that the allegations against him were made out. Along with him, the anticipatory bail plea of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) secretary S Jayasree was also rejected. The court had said that if the two accused were granted pre-ar ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The special investigation team has former Sabarimala administrative officer S Sreekumar in connection with theft of gold-plated sheets from the dwarapalaka idols. Sreekumar, who was the administrative officer when the alleged offence took place, was arrested after his anticipatory bail plea was dismissed by the High Court. Following that, the SIT summoned him to the office and registered his arrest. This is the seventh arrest in the case. After TDB's former chief K Padmaku ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Authorities in India's capital Delhi rolled out strict measures on Wednesday (Dec 17) in an attempt to curb pollution, including a ban on vehicles not compliant with the latest emission control norms and regulating attendance in private and government offices. The air quality index (AQI) in the Delhi region, home to 30 million people, has been in the "severe" category for the past few days, often crossing the 450-mark. In addition, shallow fog in parts of the city worsened visibility ...Read More >
JAIPUR: An air of high tension and uncertainty prevails in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district as hundreds of farmers have begun gathering for a large Mahapanchayat to protest against a proposed ethanol factory in the area. Farmers who clashed with the police last week over the issue have stepped up their agitation after talks with the administration failed. A large Mahapanchayat has been called on Wednesday at the grain market in Hanumangarh Junction. The gathering was initially planned outside ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah on Wednesday to convey New Delhi's strong concerns over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. According to the MEA, the Bangladeshi envoy's attention was drawn specifically to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian mission in Dhaka. India outrightly rejected the fals ...Read More >
Puri, Dec 17 (PTI) Odisha Police on Wednesday registered a case after a photograph of the 'Ratna Singhasan' (bejewelled throne) inside the sanctum sanctorum of Shree Jagannath Temple went viral on social media, raising questions over the security arrangements at the 12th-century shrine. Puri SP Prateek Singh said, "We have registered a case at the Singha Dwar police station under sections of the Shree Jagannath Temple Act. Our cyber team is monitoring social media platforms where the pictures o ...Read More >
RAJKOT: Seven people lost their lives in two separate road accidents reported from the Saurashtra region late at night and in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, police said. In the first incident, four pedestrians were crushed by a speeding truck near Maliya Miyana in Morbi district. The victims, all residents of Diodar in Banaskantha district, were on a pilgrimage to Dwarka when the truck rammed into them. All four died on the spot. In a second accident, three people were killed and o ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A leopard that had been sighted repeatedly over the past few days in Sahara City, located along the Bypass Road, was safely rescued on Wednesday by the Forest Department. The rescue operation was carried out by the team from Ralamandala Sanctuary, which had installed two cages in the area as a precautionary measure. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Pradeep Mishra confirmed the successful rescue and said the animal was later taken to the city zoo for a thorough medical ex ...Read More >
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