December 12, 2025 11:26 AM

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Austria passes law banning headscarves in schools for girls under 14

Austria has passed a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14. The measure will apply to girls in both public and private schools.     The terms of the new law mean girls under 14 will be forbidden from wearing traditional Muslim head coverings such as hijabs or burkas. Paren...

December 12, 2025 11:23 AM

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President Murmu interacts with students from Udhampur at Rashtrapati Bhawan

A group of students from Udhampur district met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi yesterday. The visit offered the students a unique opportunity to interact with the President and gain inspiration from the country’s highest constitutional office.     The group ...

December 12, 2025 12:36 PM

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes east coast of Aomori Prefecture, Japan

In Japan, an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hit the east coast of Aomori Prefecture this morning.     The Japan Meteorological Agency said that the earthquake occurred approximately 120 kilometres south-southwest of Cape Erimo at a depth of approximately 20 kilometres.     Following this, the agency is...

December 12, 2025 11:14 AM

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ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 begins in Dubai

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 began in Dubai this morning. In the opening match of the tournament, hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) won the toss and invited Ayush Mhatre led India to bat first.   The match is being played at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. Young sensation V...

December 12, 2025 10:19 AM

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International Film Festival of Kerala to begin in Thiruvananthapuram today

The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will begin in Thiruvananthapuram today with the opening film 'Palestine 36' by Annemarie Jacir.     The opening film, 'Palestine 36', has earned wide acclaim and won the Best Film award at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Kerala State Chala...

December 12, 2025 9:50 AM

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Balcony collapses near Masjid Bunder Railway Station in Mumbai leaving one dead

In Mumbai, one person died and two others got injured after a section of a balcony of a building near Masjid Bunder Railway Station collapsed last night. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) reported the incident at around 8:57 p.m.     According to information from JJ Hospital, three people were brought i...