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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

Messi event chaos: Inquiry panel inspects Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata

The three-member team examined broken plastic chairs, twisted metal barricades and littered galleries during their on-ground inspection of the stadium

India 'strong champion' for global tax transparency, says OECD official

The France headquartered OECD is a globally recognised body that works for economic and social policy promotion

Jharkhand paddy procurement starts on Monday, targets 6 mn quintals

The authorities have set a target to procure around 6 million quintals of paddy, according to the state's e-uparjan portal

Goa cracks down on illegal nightclubs ahead of Christmas, New Year season

As the state, famous for its scenic beaches, gears up for its busiest fortnight spanning Christmas and New Year, the crackdown has already forced some nightclubs to shut

Ahmedabad plane crash: Six months on, college hostel remains in ruins

Scattered across the crash site are grim remnants of daily life - burnt cars and motorcycles, twisted beds and furniture, charred books, clothes and personal belongings

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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