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December 19, 2025 1:56 PM December 19, 2025 1:56 PM

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Security forces launch extensive search operation in Rajouri villages, J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have launched an extensive search operation in different villages of Rajouri district after reports of suspicious movement. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that joint teams of 49 Rashtriya Rifles of the Army and the Special Operations Group of J&K Poli...

December 19, 2025 1:59 PM December 19, 2025 1:59 PM

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Fog may impact airport operations in North India, passengers advised to check updates

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has advised passengers to stay updated through airlines, airports, and official platforms amid fog-related flight disruptions. The Ministry also urged travellers to allow additional time for smooth travel. The Ministry said, it is closely coordinating with the India Me...

December 19, 2025 1:39 PM December 19, 2025 1:39 PM

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Senior IIS officer Baqar Mirza passes away

Senior Indian Information Service (IIS) Officer Baqar Mirza passed away late last night in Hyderabad due to a heart attack. He was 67 years old. During his distinguished career, Mirza worked in various departments of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, including Akashvani, DD News, the Pub...

December 19, 2025 1:35 PM December 19, 2025 1:35 PM

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External Affairs Minister interacts with MPs who represented India at UNGA

External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar today interacted with the members of the multi-party Parliamentary delegations who recently represented India at the UN General Assembly. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar lauded the members for putting across India's stance on the world stage. Dr Jaishank...

December 19, 2025 1:28 PM December 19, 2025 1:28 PM

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NIFT reduces application fee for entrance tests across categories

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has reduced the application fee for entrance tests across various categories. The Ministry of Textiles informed that for the batch of 2026-27, the application fee for the Open, OBC-NCL and Open-EWS categories has been reduced from three thousand ru...

December 19, 2025 11:23 AM December 19, 2025 11:23 AM

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Indian satellite internet concept wins top honour at NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025

An Indian team’s satellite internet concept emerged as a global winner of NASA’s 2025 International Space Apps Challenge. The Chennai-based team, Photonics Odyssey, proposed a sovereign, phased-array satellite internet infrastructure to expand broadband access across remote regions and won the Most ...

December 19, 2025 11:02 AM December 19, 2025 11:02 AM

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Prime Minister Modi concludes Oman visit, marks 70 years of diplomatic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day visit to Oman yesterday. His visit marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.     Prime Minister Modi’s interaction with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik not only further strengthened the centu...