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9:18 PM

Journalists' rights group says 104 media workers killed this year. Gaza stands out for 2nd year

9:08 PM

Cold wave grips Himachal, Lahaul-Spiti's Tabo coldest at minus 12.7 deg C

9:07 PM

Govt approves collaboration between GSI and Italy's CNR-IRPI for landslide forecasting

9:06 PM

PM urges more senior citizens to take advantage of Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card

9:05 PM

UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for Afghanistan's protection, prosperity

8:53 PM

Russian lawmakers advance bill removing terrorist designation for Taliban

8:52 PM

Employability among Indian graduates improves to 54.81 pc: Report

As the demand for talent continues to rise, a report on Tuesday revealed that employability among Indian graduates has seen a steady rise, reaching 54.81 per cent as per a recent test.

 

The employability among graduates for the year is calculated from the Global Employability Test (GET) in the previous year.

 

In the previous test, employability among Indian graduates stood at 51.25 per cent, according to Wheebox ETS India Skills Report 2025.

8:32 PM

Post of chief commissioner for persons with disabilities vacant since 2019: Govt

The post of chief commissioner for persons with disabilities, a key position within the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, has remained vacant for nearly six years, the government said on Tuesday.

 

Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Virendra Kumar said the department secretary had been holding additional charge since January 2019 and the tenure was extended until January 31, 2025.

 

Despite repeated attempts to fill the position, the government has not been able to appoint a suitable candidate, he said.

 

Advertisements for the role have been published four times, beginning in November 2018 and most recently on December 3.

 

However, no eligible candidate has been deemed suitable for the position after shortlisting by the selection committee, Kumar said in his written response.

 

A total of 79 applications were received in 2018, followed by 51 in 2020, and 28 in 2023. However, despite these responses, the selection process has not concluded successfully, he said.

8:32 PM

Trial in 28% money laundering cases pending before courts: Govt

Trial is pending in about 28 per cent of money laundering chargesheets filed by the Enforcement Directorate before designated courts over the last six years, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday.

 

In a written reply, Minister of State for finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Rajya Sabha that the federal anti-money laundering agency filed 911 chargesheets between 2019 and October 2024 with the maximum 239 being placed before the courts last year.

 

"Out of the 911 prosecution complaints (chargesheets) which have been filed (during this six year period), as on date, trial is pending in 257 cases," he said.

 

"Conviction has been secured in 42 cases for offence of money-laundering wherein 99 accused have been sentenced and proceeds of crime have been confiscated," he added.

 

The minister added that as of December 4, a total of 106 special courts are "functioning under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for trial of offences related to money laundering across the country.

8:28 PM

Fire at under-construction building in Delhi's Paschim Vihar

A fire broke out at an under-construction building in Outer Delhi's Paschim Vihar on Tuesday evening, an official of the Delhi Fire Services said.

 

The department received an emergency call about the blaze at 5 pm, he said.

 

"We immediately dispatched six fire tenders to the site," he said, adding that the fire was doused within 50 minutes.

8:27 PM

No water supply in parts of South Delhi on Thursday morning

There will be no water supply in parts of South Delhi on December 12 morning due to maintenance work, the Delhi Jal Board said.

 

According to a statement, the affected areas include Tughlakabad village, Tughlakabad Extension, Northern Camp Basti, Air Force Station on MB Road, Sangam Vihar, Tigri village, Tigri DDA flats, and Khanpur Village.

 

Khan Pur Extension, JJ Colony Khan Pur, Duggal Colony, Jawahar Park, Raju Park, Shiv Park, Bihari Park, Krishna Park and Devli Village are also among the affected areas.

 

Due to some maintenance work, the water supply will be stopped on the morning of December 12. Residents of the affected areas are advised to make judicious use of water, it said.

 

Water tankers will be available on demand from the DJB help line or the central control room, it added.

8:26 PM

Vikas Khanna's New York restaurant wins Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award

Renowned chef Vikas Khanna has made Indians proud again, as his restaurant, 'Bungalow', in New York has won the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award.

Taking to Instagram, Vikas shared his picture with the Tricolor and wrote, "260 days of Bungalow and today we received the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award. While I've previously received the Michelin Star 8 times, today felt different. I felt that it was for some higher purpose, it was like a tribute, it was like a promise to my land and to my people. To my sister."

 

8:26 PM

People in Dharamshala hold protest march against Bangladesh, show solidarity with Hindu community

Hundreds of people gathered in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala to protest against Bangladesh and show their solidarity with the Hindu community. They held a protest march and urged the international community, including the United Nations, to pressurize Bangladesh.

 

People called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pressurize Bangladesh to take action to protect Hindus in Bangladesh. Various organisations including Vishav Hindu Parishad, RSS and BJP have jointly organised this protest march on Tuesday.

 

Speaking to ANI, Ramnik, a resident said, "Hindus are facing atrocities and brutality in Bangladesh and I have seen many videos in this regard. So, all of us have gathered here to protest against Bangladesh and to stand in solidarity with the Hindu community. We want to request PM Modi to take action to protect Hindus in Bangladesh."

 

Protesters carried posters which read, "Save Bangladesh Hindu Society," "Hindu Lives Matter," and "Protect our temples in Bangladesh" and shouted slogans.

8:22 PM

Delhi's air quality again turns 'poor', likely to remain same for next 2 days

A day after recording 'moderate' AQI, Delhi's air quality slipped into 'poor' category on Tuesday, with forecast suggesting it will remain the same for the next couple of days.

 

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city was recorded at 234 at 4 pm on Tuesday, marking a drop from Monday's 'moderate' reading of 186.

 

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classifies AQI between 0 and 50 as 'good', between 51 and 100 as 'satisfactory', between 101 and 200 as 'moderate', between 201 and 300 as 'poor', between 301 and 400 as 'very poor', and above 400 as 'severe'.

 

Of the 38 air quality monitoring stations in the capital, two reported AQI in 'very poor' category on Tuesday.

 

While 27 stations recorded 'poor' AQI, the rest were in the 'moderate' category, according to the Sameer app which provides hourly data.

8:10 PM

Study concluded Covid vaccine didn't increase unexplained sudden death risk: Nadda to RS

8:10 PM

Brazil's Lula recovering in ICU after undergoing surgery to drain head hemorrhage, hospital says

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is conscious and recovering in an intensive-care unit after undergoing unplanned surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage, doctors from the Sirio-Libanes hospital in Sao Paulo said on Tuesday.

 

The procedure was performed after the 79-year-old leftist leader suffered complications resulting from a fall at home in October, doctors said.

 

He is in a stable condition, talking normally and eating. He will remain under observation for the next few days, Dr Roberto Kalil told a press conference.

 

There will be no after effects, doctors said, adding that Lula was expected to return to the capital Brasilia at the beginning of next week.

 

In the meantime, he will not be working, they said.

8:02 PM

Polish PM says peace talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine could begin this 'winter'

8:02 PM

Delhi MLA Abdul Rehman resigns from AAP; cites discontent with party's approach

Abdul Rehman, the Delhi MLA from Seelampur, has resigned from the primary membership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). In a tweet, he stated, "Today I am resigning from the primary membership of Aam Aadmi Party. The party ignored the rights of Muslims by getting entangled in the politics of power. Arvind Kejriwal always did his politics by running away from the issues of the people. I will keep fighting for justice and rights."

8:02 PM

Ajay Seth given additional charge as Secretary, Department of Revenue

Ajay Seth, IAS (KN: 1987), Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, has been assigned the additional charge of Secretary, Department of Revenue, with immediate effect. He will hold the position until a regular incumbent is appointed or until further orders, whichever comes first.

7:53 PM

Delhi LG Secretariat orders special drive to identify, act against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants

The Delhi LG Secretariat has directed the Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner to take "strict action" against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in the national capital. A special drive, lasting two months, has been mandated to identify and take action against these immigrants in accordance with existing rules, within a time-bound framework.

6:03 PM

PM to release compendium of complete works of Tamil poet Subramania Bharati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the compendium of complete works of great Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati on Wednesday, his office said.

 

Bharati's writings instilled patriotism in people, and brought the essence of Indian culture and the spiritual heritage of the country to the masses in a language that the masses can relate to, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.

 

Modi will release the compendium at around 1 pm at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, it said.

 

The 23-volume set has been compiled and edited by Seeni Viswanathan and published by Alliance Publishers.

 

It contains details of the editions, explanations, documents, background information and philosophical presentation, among others, of the writings of Subramania Bharati.

5:27 PM

Delhi pollution: 204 projects face actions, 35 issued closure orders under GRAP

A total of 260 sites were flagged for dust violations, 204 faced Environmental Clearance action, and 35 received closure orders under the Graded Response Action Plan to combat Delhi's hazardous air quality, officials said on Tuesday.

Authorities took action against 775 illegal dumping sites, sealed 259 diesel generators, and addressed more than 24,000 complaints during the peak implementation period, they said.

In their ongoing efforts to combat severe pollution levels, Delhi's environmental bodies have enforced stringent measures under various stages of the GRAP.

According to official data, in the construction and demolition (C&D) sector, 6,741 sites (=500 sqm) were inspected for compliance with dust mitigation norms, of which 260 were found non-compliant and flagged.

5:19 PM

Opposition submits notice for moving no-confidence motion against Vice President Dhankhar

4:57 PM

News update: IIT Delhi tops QS Rankings' list of Indian universities in sustainability

4:56 PM

News update: IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur among world's top 100 universities for environmental impact

4:45 PM

Former ISI chief indicted on charges of misuse of authority, govt resources

Former DG ISI chief Faiz Hameed formally indicted on charges of ‘engaging in political activities.’

4:36 PM

All CUET-UG exams to have uniform duration of 60 minutes, optional questions to be done away with: UGC

Students will be able to appear for maximum of five subjects in CUET-UG from 202, UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar said today. 

4:34 PM

CUET-UG will only be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode from 2025: UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar

CUET-UG to be conducted in 63 subjects instead of 37 from 2025 session, Jagadesh Kumar stated today.

4:26 PM

CUET-UG, PG set to undergo several changes in 2025 edition: UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar

Students will be allowed to appear for CUET-UG in any subject irrespective of subjects studied in class 12, says UGC chief Jagadesh Kumar.

3:52 PM

Opposition submits notice for moving no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar

INDIA bloc MPs have submitted a notice for moving a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.