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27 Dec 2023
University Grants Commission'Not recognized degree': UGC warns universities against MPhil admissions
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday warned universities against offering the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program, reminding them that it's not a recognized degree.
27 Dec 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)WFI suspension: IOC announces 3-member ad-hoc committee to run affairs
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formed an ad-hoc committee to manage the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'s affairs.
27 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: Blast at IOCL's plant in Chennai, 1 dead
One person was killed and another injured in an explosion at the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)'s plant at Tondiarpet in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday.
27 Dec 2023
France'Donkey flight' row: Airline lawyer says passengers had return ticket
The lawyer of Romania-based Legend Airlines, Liliana Bakayoko, has claimed that most passengers on the flight grounded in France had hotel reservations and return tickets from Nicaragua.
27 Dec 2023
DelhiThick fog continues in Delhi; 110 flights, 25 trains hit
Heavy fog continued to engulf Delhi on Wednesday, resulting in near-zero visibility in the national capital.
26 Dec 2023
IsraelNew Delhi: Explosion near Israel embassy, no casualties; probe launched
An alleged explosion happened near Israel's embassy in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, on Tuesday evening. However, no casualties have been reported.
26 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiModi becomes first world leader to have 2cr YouTube subscribers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's YouTube channel has hit a major milestone, reaching two crore subscribers.
26 Dec 2023
Indian NavyIndian Navy's indigenous warship INS Imphal commissioned: Capabilities, significance
The Indian Navy commissioned its new indigenously developed warship INS Imphal in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Tuesday.
26 Dec 2023
France27 passengers on France-grounded plane seek asylum: What it means
A Romanian charter plane heading for Nicaragua with 303 passengers—mostly Indians—remained grounded in France for four days over suspected human trafficking.
26 Dec 2023
COVID-19India reports 412 new COVID-19 cases; Kerala top contributor
India registered 412 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 4,170, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Tuesday.
26 Dec 2023
DelhiDelhi: 30 flights delayed, 5 diverted amid fog, low visibility
At least 30 flights, including international ones, were delayed and five were diverted in Delhi on Tuesday as the national capital remained enveloped in thick fog for the third day.
26 Dec 2023
IndiaRecord deaths: 168 tigers died in India in 2023 alone
India witnessed a challenging year for its big cat population in 2023, with a record-breaking 168 tiger deaths, the highest figure in the past 12 years.
26 Dec 2023
FranceFlight with 300 Indians, grounded in France, lands in Mumbai
A charter plane carrying 276 passengers, mostly Indians, which was grounded in France over suspicions of human trafficking, landed in Mumbai early on Tuesday, PTI reported. Twenty-seven others stayed back.
25 Dec 2023
Jammu And KashmirKashmir: Army chief stresses 'professionalism' amid alleged civilian deaths
Chief of the Army Staff Chief General Manoj Pande visited the Rajouri-Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, wherein he instructed commanders to conduct operations in the "most professional manner."
25 Dec 2023
Sakshee MalikkhWFI election: Sakshee Malikkh hints at reconsidering retirement decision
Former wrestler Sakshee Malikkh has hinted at reconsidering her recent retirement decision following the dissolution of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'s newly-elected governing body on Sunday.
25 Dec 2023
ChennaiTechie burned alive by ex-classmate who changed sex for her
In a spine-chilling incident in Tamil Nadu, a 24-year-old software engineer, R Nandhini, was allegedly brutally murdered by her former classmate, Vetrimaran, who underwent a sex change operation in hopes of marrying her.
25 Dec 2023
DelhiCold wave: Delhi flight operations hit, thick fog reduces visibility
Delhi residents woke up to a chilly morning with heavy fog on Monday as the cold wave intensified across North India.
25 Dec 2023
UAPANewsClick anti-terror case: HR head moves court to turn approver
NewsClick's human resources (HR) head, Amit Chakraborty, has reportedly moved the Patiala House Court in Delhi to become an approver or a witness for the prosecution.
24 Dec 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Brij Bhushan to athletes: Reactions to Centre suspending WFI body
In an unexpected move, the Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry suspended the newly elected governing body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) led by Sanjay Singh on Sunday.
24 Dec 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghSports Ministry suspends newly-elected Brij Bhushan aide-led WFI body
The Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry has reportedly suspended the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) body led by Sanjay Singh, a close aide of former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
24 Dec 2023
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Retired senior cop shot dead inside mosque by terrorists
A retired senior police officer was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Sunday morning, the police said.
23 Dec 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWrestlers in Congress lap: Brij Bhushan on WFI election protest
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday claimed the protesting wrestlers were "sitting on the Congress's lap."
23 Dec 2023
HyderabadTelangana: Massive fire breaks out at Hyderabad hospital
A massive fire reportedly broke out at a hospital in the Mehdipatnam area of Telangana's capital, Hyderabad, on Saturday evening.
23 Dec 2023
Tejashwi YadavLand-for-jobs scam: Tejashwi Yadav summoned by ED on January 5
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued fresh summons to Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday in the money laundering case related to the alleged land-for-jobs scam.
23 Dec 2023
Indian ArmyJ&K: Army foils infiltration bid in Akhnoor, 1 terrorist killed
The Indian Army on Saturday revealed it foiled a major infiltration attempt by four heavily armed terrorists near the International Border (IB) in Khour of Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor district.
23 Dec 2023
Domestic ViolenceMotivational speaker Vivek Bindra booked for assaulting wife hours post-wedding
Popular motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and social media influencer Vivek Bindra has been booked for alleged domestic violence against his wife, Yanika Bindra.
23 Dec 2023
Arvind KejriwalDelhi liqourgate: ED issues third summons to Delhi CM Kejriwal
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the third time on January 3 for questioning in the Delhi liquor policy case.
22 Dec 2023
DelhiDelhi air pollution worsens: CAQM bans construction, suggests online classes
The Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III anti-pollution measures in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) amid a decline in air quality to "severe" levels.
22 Dec 2023
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)J&K: CRPF issues advisory for troops after Poonch ambush
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has reportedly issued a high alert a day after the death of several Indian Army personnel in a terrorist ambush in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
22 Dec 2023
Sakshee MalikkhWFI election: Bajrang Punia returns Padma Shri in protest
Wrestler and Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia on Friday said he wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and decided to return his Padma Shri award as a sign of protest.
22 Dec 2023
CanadaSpace given to terrorists: India after Trudeau's 'tonal shift' remark
Amid the ongoing diplomatic row, India has voiced its apprehension over Canada's alleged tolerance of terrorists and extremists.
22 Dec 2023
Republic DayIndia invites Macron as 2024 Republic Day chief guest: Report
The Indian government has reportedly invited French President Emmanuel Macron to be the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26, 2024.
21 Dec 2023
Climate ChangeIndia's climate action: Efforts toward sustainability & climate change mitigation
In the era of rising mercury and frequent natural disasters, India is actively engaged in climate action, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and mitigating climate change.
21 Dec 2023
Indian ArmyArmy truck ambushed in J&K's Poonch district; 3 personnel killed
Terrorists opened fire on an Indian Army truck transporting jawans in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area on Thursday. Three Army personnel were killed while three others were injured.
21 Dec 2023
Uttar PradeshWife donates kidney to sick brother, gets 'talaq' from husband
In a shocking development from Uttar Pradesh, a man reportedly gave "triple talaq" to his wife over WhatsApp after she informed him that she donated a kidney to her sick brother.
21 Dec 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghBrij Bhushan's aide elected as Wrestling Federation of India president
Sanjay Singh, a trusted associate of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has been elected as the new WFI president.
21 Dec 2023
Ashwini VaishnawParliament Winter Session: Both Houses pass Telecommunications Bill 2023
The Parliament, on Thursday, passed the Telecommunications Bill 2023.
21 Dec 2023
Papua New GuineaIndia sends Papua New Guinea relief supplies after volcanic eruption
India is sending Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies to the people of Papua New Guinea in the wake of the recent volcanic eruption.
21 Dec 2023
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)CISF to take over Parliament security after last week's breach
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) may soon take over the security responsibilities of Parliament.
21 Dec 2023
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamDMK minister jailed for 3 years in corruption case
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) minister K Ponmudy has been sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment in a Rs. 1.75 crore disproportionate assets case, ANI reported.
