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Parliamentary panel highlights gaps in medical radiation device testing

The report also highlighted the limited geographical spread of NTH testing facilities, which are currently concentrated in only six cities: Ghaziabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Mumbai

J&K LG Manoj Sinha urges students to eliminate complacency for growth

He urged teachers to nurture students' creativity and move beyond past constraints to help them shape original ideas and surpass the accomplishments of 20th century scientists

72% of urban wastewater flows into rivers, lakes, land untreated: Report

The Jal Shakti Ministry has mandated that cities must recycle and reuse at least 20 per cent of the water they consume

Loan worth Rs 13,422 cr given to street vendors under PM SVANidhi scheme

The minister said that no fraud-related complaints have been received against the agencies or companies disbursing loans under the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (SVANidhi) scheme

House panel criticises govt for missing FCI godown construction target

The committee also expressed concern over the lack of progress made in the construction of godowns in the northeastern region and said the reasons like delay in land acquisition from the state gov

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea asking guidelines for safety of women

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to different ministries of the Centre and its instrumentalities and posted the matter for further hearing in January

Return Nehru's letters held by Sonia Gandhi: PM Memorial to Rahul Gandhi

The Prime Ministers' Museum and Library in New Delhi has requested the return of personal letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru from Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, citing their historical significance

Guj properties law: Presumption of constitutionality attached to enactment

The Supreme Court said the main petition was pending before the high court for the last three years and the petitioners could request the high court's chief justice for an early hearing

Development, nationalism have to be viewed from prism of Preamble: VP

In his address, Dhankhar also suggested that defence estates must 'evolve' beyond conventional assets, these have to develop into 'self-sustaining ecosystem'

Need to rehabilitate youth instead of demonising their substance abuse: SC

A bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice N Kotiswar Singh said drug abuse should not be considered a taboo but an open discussion was required to tackle the issue

7 lesser known facts about the Padma Shri Tabla master, Zakir Hussain

On Dec 15, the popular tabla master Ustad Zakir Hussain died in a San Francisco hospital at the age of 73. As per the his family, his cause of death is Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung illness

Three-time Shiv Sena MLA denied cabinet berth, resigned from party post

MLA Narendra Bhondekar is excluded from the recent cabinet expansion. He also failed to meet party leaders like Eknath Shinde, Uday Samant, and Shrikant Shinde before the cabinet berth allocations

SC asks petitioners against 'Dharam Sansad' to send email seeking listing

A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was urged by lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for some former bureaucrats, that the plea needed urgent listing

A life dedicated to music: Who was tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain?

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso passed away on Dec 15 in the US at the age of 73. Here is a look at his illustrious six-decade-long career

Vijay Diwas: The story of courage, sacrifice and what it means for India

Vijay Diwas is a day to mark India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, which resulted in the division of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Pakistan (now Pakistan)

Vijay Diwas 2024: Wishes, messages, and quotes to share on this day

Vijay Diwas is an occasion to honor national unity, patriotism, and the power of the Indian military. So on this special day, you may want to wish your near and dear ones with special messages

Delhi-NCR shivers at 4.5 degrees Celsius; AQI slips to 'very poor' levels

Delhi cold wave: The IMD predicts that the cold wave may strengthen in the coming days, with shallow fog expected across various parts of Delhi-NCR

Crucial event for humanity under Indira's leadership: Cong on Vijay Diwas

Congress, on its official X handle said, that on strength of its indomitable courage and valour, the Indian Army defeated Pakistan on Dec 16, 1971 and played important role in creation of Bangladesh

Kurla BEST bus accident: Another man succumbs to injuries, toll rises to 8

BEST has set up a five-member committee to investigate the Kurla accident

Bill on simultaneous elections likely to be introduced in LS on Dec 17

After its introduction, Meghwal will request Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to refer the Bill to a Joint Committee of Parliament for wider consultations