J&K Panchayati Raj Act amended to allow OBC reservation

J&K Panchayati Raj Act amended to allow OBC reservation

Jammu, Dec 28 - J&K administrative council (AC) headed by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday amended the Panchayati Raj Act to incorporate reservation for OBCs

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Bengal govt not to honour UGC guidelines on discontinuing MPhil as degree

Bengal govt not to honour UGC guidelines on discontinuing MPhil as degree

Kolkata, Dec 28 - West Bengal government on Thursday said the state education department will not honour and follow the fresh guideline from the University Grants Commission (UGC) discontinuing MPhil as a degree.

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Randeep Hooda shares pic of tigress with snare stuck to belly, seeks help of U’khand CM

Randeep Hooda shares pic of tigress with snare stuck to belly, seeks help of U’khand CM

Mumbai, Dec 28 - Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda on Thursday sought the support of the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and concerned officials in rescuing and treating a tigress, which was spotted with a snare in her belly in the Surai forest

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Dense to very dense fog to continue for next two days: IMD

Dense to very dense fog to continue for next two days: IMD

New Delhi, Dec 28 - The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that dense to very dense fog in many parts is likely to continue over North West India during the next two days and gradually will improve thereafter.

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Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘severe’ levels

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘severe’ levels

New Delhi, Dec 23 - Delhi continues to grapple with alarming levels of air pollution, reaching 'severe' conditions.

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Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for New Year’s Eve

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for New Year’s Eve

New Delhi, Dec 28 - In a bid to ensure the smooth flow of traffic on New Year’s Eve, Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory outlining specific restrictions and alternate routes.

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Ayodhya Dham railway station has the largest concourse

Ayodhya Dham railway station has the largest concourse

Lucknow, Dec 28 - The revamped Ayodhya Dham railway station that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate on December 30, will have the "country’s largest concourse” and the central dome inspired by Lord Ram’s Chandra ‘Mukut’ (crown) and, overall, a design that is

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K’taka HC quashes plea seeking prohibition on New Year celebrations as Covid cases spike

K’taka HC quashes plea seeking prohibition on New Year celebrations as Covid cases spike

Bengaluru, Dec 28 - Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed the petition seeking prohibition on New Year celebration in Bengaluru in the wake of the spike in the Covid-19 and JN.1 variant cases.

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UP govt invites applications for construction workers to work in Israel

UP govt invites applications for construction workers to work in Israel

Lucknow, Dec 28 - The Uttar Pradesh government has invited applications on urgent basis from construction workers for openings in building construction work in Israel.

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Binoy Viswam is new Kerala CPI Secretary

Binoy Viswam is new Kerala CPI Secretary

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 28 - The state council of the CPI in Kerala on Thursday unanimously elected Rajya Sabha member Binoy Viswam as the new Kerala CPI Secretary following the sudden demise of Kanam Rajendran early this month.

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This interdisciplinary psychologist explores mind-body problems, studies brain function & more at one go

This interdisciplinary psychologist explores mind-body problems, studies brain function & more at one go

New Delhi, Dec 28 - Imagine a psychologist and a mechanical engineer/economist working together, or a psychologist in a management institute. If you are still guessing about their work, you will be puzzled to learn about Dr Varsha Singh (46), an associate professor

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Jairam Ramesh claims victory as BJP adopts Congress’ LPG subsidy promise in Raj

Jairam Ramesh claims victory as BJP adopts Congress’ LPG subsidy promise in Raj

New Delhi, Dec 28 - A day after Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's announcement of subsidised domestic LPG cylinders, veteran leader Jairam Ramesh claimed the credit for the BJP's adoption of the Congress’ manifesto promise.

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If Mayawati is projected as PM candidate, BSP can join INDIA bloc: MP

If Mayawati is projected as PM candidate, BSP can join INDIA bloc: MP

Lucknow, Dec 28 - The Bahujan Samaj Party will consider joining the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) bloc only if BSP president Mayawati is projected as the prime ministerial candidate in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

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Yogi govt bans liquor around Ram temple in Ayodhya

Yogi govt bans liquor around Ram temple in Ayodhya

Lucknow, Dec 28 - The Uttar Pradesh government has banned the sale of liquor in a 100 Kosi radius of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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Sharad Pawar drops in for tea at PJP MLA Bachu Kadu’s home

Sharad Pawar drops in for tea at PJP MLA Bachu Kadu’s home

Amravati (Maharashtra), Dec 28 - The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar dropped in for ‘chai pe charcha’ at the residence of Prahar Janshakti Party (PJP) chief, Omprakash Balasaheb Kadu, alias Bachu Kadu, here on Thursday.

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Parliament security breach: HC refuses to urgently hear Neelam’s plea for release from police custody

Parliament security breach: HC refuses to urgently hear Neelam’s plea for release from police custody

New Delhi, Dec 28 - The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to urgently hear the habeas corpus plea filed by Parliament security breach case accused Neelam Azad seeking immediate release from the custody of Delhi Police.

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ERCP: Two-states tussle resolved; Raj & MP reach consensus

ERCP: Two-states tussle resolved; Raj & MP reach consensus

Jaipur, Dec 28 - The much-awaited Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) will soon get the status of a national project and 90 per cent of the money will be given by the Centre as a consensus was reached between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

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TSPSC Group-II exams postponed for the third time

TSPSC Group-II exams postponed for the third time

Hyderabad, Dec 28 - The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has postponed Group-II exams scheduled to be held on January 6 and 7, 2024.

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Indian-American admits role in phone scam costing victims thousands of dollars

Indian-American admits role in phone scam costing victims thousands of dollars

New York, Dec 28 - An Indian-origin man in the US has pleaded guilty for taking part in a phone scam in which he called victims around the country and lied to extract thousands of dollars from them.

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‘Cong objective is public welfare’, says Kharge on party foundation day

‘Cong objective is public welfare’, says Kharge on party foundation day

New Delhi, Dec 28 - Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hoisted the party flag at the party headquarters on its 139 foundation day, and said the objective of the Indian National Congress is public welfare.

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