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Wangchuk's HIAL doing exemplary work, must be given recognition: Parl Panel
In its report tabled in Parliament earlier this week, the committee headed by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh expressed its concern over pending recognition of HIAL by UGC
 "Wangchuk's HIAL doing exemplary work, must be given recognition: Parl Panel")
Mumbai's Bandra covered in haze as AQI hits 'moderate' level of 154
In other parts of Mumbai, AQI was recorded at Chembur (182), Kurla (126), Chakala-Andheri East-IITM (114), Mazgaon (91), Malad West (51), Ghatkopar (161) and Worli (106)
 "Mumbai's Bandra covered in haze as AQI hits 'moderate' level of 154")
CBI chargesheets 4 Chinese for ₹1,000 cr racket, 111 shell firms unmasked
After busting the racket in October, investigators unravelled a single, tightly coordinated syndicate that relied on an elaborate digital and financial infrastructure to run a range of frauds
 "CBI chargesheets 4 Chinese for ₹1,000 cr racket, 111 shell firms unmasked")
Cold wave, dense fog to intensify across India as IMD issues alerts
IMD has issued fresh alerts for dense fog, cold wave conditions and light rain or snowfall across several regions, warning of low visibility and a further dip in temperatures
 "Cold wave, dense fog to intensify across India as IMD issues alerts")
Odisha violence: Internet ban extended as Malkangiri damage hits ₹3.34 cr
Malkangiri Collector said, violence that occurred in village, centred around a murder, and the subsequent efforts by the administration and police to restore peace and normalcy, have been maintained
 "Odisha violence: Internet ban extended as Malkangiri damage hits ₹3.34 cr")
Delhi wakes up to severe smog as AQI nears 500; Grap-IV curbs enforced
Delhi wakes to severe smog with AQI near 500, prompting Stage-IV Grap curbs. Transport, industrial emissions worsen pollution, schools switch to hybrid mode, and strict vehicle restrictions applied
 "Delhi wakes up to severe smog as AQI nears 500; Grap-IV curbs enforced")
Goa nightclub fire: Probe committee questions landowner, sarpanch
The Goa government has constituted a committee headed by district magistrate Ankit Yadav to inquire into the December 6 fire incident which claimed 25 lives
 "Goa nightclub fire: Probe committee questions landowner, sarpanch")
Cough syrup case: ED raids expose lavish Lucknow home of ex-constable
The Special Task Force of Uttar Pradesh Police arrested constable Alok Pratap Singh, who has been dismissed from service twice, on December 2
 "Cough syrup case: ED raids expose lavish Lucknow home of ex-constable")
Bengal Guv denied' entry into stadium, hours after Messi event fiasco
Bose described the denial of entry as an affront to the constitutional position of the Governor, and sought a reply from the authorities
 "Bengal Guv denied' entry into stadium, hours after Messi event fiasco")
Delhi govt orders hybrid classes up to Class 9, 11 as air pollution worsens
The order also urged all private entities to implement staggered working hours where feasible
 "Delhi govt orders hybrid classes up to Class 9, 11 as air pollution worsens")
55% Indians plan winter trips; Goa, Kerala lead demand, says report
Indians are travelling in winter not just for holidays, but also to unwind and relax, the report said
 "55% Indians plan winter trips; Goa, Kerala lead demand, says report")
Startup founders meet in Delhi to discuss solutions to air pollution
Similar to winters in the several past years, Delhi continues to choke due to the toxic air, with pollution levels reported above 300 on most days
 "Startup founders meet in Delhi to discuss solutions to air pollution")
Two Pak universities launch Sanskrit courses citing shared heritage
While the preparations started for the short duration courses last year, the year 2025 saw admissions to the first course
 "Two Pak universities launch Sanskrit courses citing shared heritage")
Railways' fake ID drive slashes IRCTC new accounts to 5,000 daily from 100K
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw noted that the crackdown by Indian Railways on train ticket booking through fake identities is yielding positive results
 "Railways' fake ID drive slashes IRCTC new accounts to 5,000 daily from 100K")
Delhi-NCR invokes Grap Stage-IV curbs amid sharp dip in air quality
Under this stage, the entry of trucks into Delhi is stopped, except those carrying essential commodities or providing essential services
 "Delhi-NCR invokes Grap Stage-IV curbs amid sharp dip in air quality")
CJI calls for unified judicial policy, tech use to align court practices
He emphasised how the role of technology in the judiciary has evolved over time
 "CJI calls for unified judicial policy, tech use to align court practices")
Grammy winner Ricky Kej alleges theft at Bengaluru home by Zomato agent
Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej shared CCTV footage alleging a Zomato delivery agent trespassed into his Bengaluru home and stole a sump cover, prompting responses from Zomato Care and city police
 "Grammy winner Ricky Kej alleges theft at Bengaluru home by Zomato agent")
Nitish allocates portfolios of new Bihar departments, keeps civil aviation
The Bihar cabinet on December 9 approved proposals to create three new departments, and changed the names of three other departments
 "Nitish allocates portfolios of new Bihar departments, keeps civil aviation")
Light snowfall likely in higher reaches of Kashmir from Dec 13 to 17: IMD
A thick layer of fog engulfed the city and most other parts of the valley, especially the areas around the water bodies, the Met said
 "Light snowfall likely in higher reaches of Kashmir from Dec 13 to 17: IMD")
Last rites of former minister Shivraj Patil performed with state honours
Patil was trusted with the Union Home Ministry in 2004, but resigned on November 30, 2008, taking moral responsibility for the security lapses during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack
 "Last rites of former minister Shivraj Patil performed with state honours")
