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December 20, 2024 10:37 AM

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was laid to rest in San Francisco yesterday. Hussain, one of the world’s most accomplished percussionists, passed away at a San Francisco hospital on Monday due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease. He was 73. Hussain, th...

December 20, 2024 1:08 PM

HM Amit Shah pays tribute to SSB martyrs on foundation day

On the foundation day of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Union Home Minister Amit Shah today paid tribute to all the immortal martyrs of the Force. The Minister also extended best wishes to all the personnel and their families. In a social media post, Mr Shah said SSB India has made national security and...

December 20, 2024 7:49 AM

Fog disrupts train services in Northern India

The movement of several trains has been affected as fog has engulfed the northern region of the country, causing low visibility. According to Indian Railways, as many as 14 Delhi-bound trains are running late. These include the Kaifiyat Express, Sampark Kranti Express, Gondwana Express, Telangana Ex...

December 20, 2024 7:45 AM

FM Sitharaman to hold pre-budget consultations with various states finance ministers

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold pre-budget consultations with finance ministers of various states in Jaisalmer today, ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget. The Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 is expected to be presented in Parliament on February 1, 2025. This wi...

December 20, 2024 7:56 AM

Delhi Police lodges FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for injuring 2 BJP MPs

Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on BJP's complaint. Delhi police in a statement said it has only removed section 109 of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita and all other sections are the same as given in the complaint. BJP MPs Anurag Singh Thakur, along with fellow MPs ...

December 20, 2024 7:23 AM

DU to introduce 1-year PG course from 2026

Delhi University will introduce a one-year postgraduate course from 2026 in line with the National Education Policy. The draft proposal will be discussed at the Academic Council meeting scheduled for December 27. Delhi University has already implemented a four-year undergraduate programme, with the ...

December 20, 2024 7:15 AM

New Delhi to host 2025 World Para Athletics C’ships at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

New Delhi is set to host the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the city’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium next year. It will be the first time the event will be held in India, the World Para Athletics announced yesterday. The event will take place from September 26 to October 5. New D...

December 20, 2024 8:18 AM

LS Speaker Om Birla bars protests at Parliament gates

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued strict instructions that no political party, member of parliament, or group of MPs will hold any dharna or demonstration at any building gates of the Parliament House. The instruction has come in the wake of the incident in the Parliament precincts yest...

December 20, 2024 8:01 AM

Registration opens for 8th Pariksha pe Charcha to be held in Jan 2025

The 8th edition of Pariksha pe Charcha will be held next month. Registration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unique interactive program has already started and will remain open until 14th January on MyGov Portal. This program has been conceptualized to reduce examination stress and encourage stud...