December 20, 2024 7:23 AM December 20, 2024 7:23 AM

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DU to introduce 1-year PG course from 2026

Delhi University will introduce a one-year postgraduate course from 2026 in line with the National Education Policy. The draft proposal will be discussed at the Academic Council meeting scheduled for December 27. Delhi University has already implemented a four-year undergraduate programme, with the ...

December 20, 2024 7:18 AM December 20, 2024 7:18 AM

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Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers from Jan 1

Delhi government has announced a complete ban on all types of firecrackers in the national capital throughout the year, starting from January 1, 2025. According to a government order issued in this regard, the sale, storage, and use of firecrackers will be completely banned. During a hearing in the ...

December 20, 2024 7:15 AM December 20, 2024 7:15 AM

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New Delhi to host 2025 World Para Athletics C’ships at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

New Delhi is set to host the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the city’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium next year. It will be the first time the event will be held in India, the World Para Athletics announced yesterday. The event will take place from September 26 to October 5.   New Delhi 2...

December 20, 2024 6:51 AM December 20, 2024 6:51 AM

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Russia-Ukraine rule out renewing key gas transit deal for Europe

Russia and Ukraine have both ruled out renewing a key gas transit deal for Europe. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Kyiv has refused to extend the five-year agreement to transport Russian gas across Ukraine beyond its expiry at the end of this month. In a statement in Brussels, Ukrainian...

December 20, 2024 6:45 AM December 20, 2024 6:45 AM

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Nigeria: Stampede at school Christmas fun-fair kills 35 children, injures 6

In Nigeria, at least 35 children have been killed in a stampede at a school Christmas fun-fair in the southwestern city of Ibadan. Police said six others were critically injured.   The stampede occurred when large crowds gathered for promised cash handouts and food.   Around 5,000 children...

December 20, 2024 6:39 AM December 20, 2024 6:39 AM

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Russian President Putin ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he is ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with US President-elect Donald Trump to end the war. Talking to media persons, President Putin stated he has no conditions for talks with Ukrainian authorities and is ready to negotiate with any...

December 20, 2024 10:23 AM December 20, 2024 10:23 AM

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India beat West Indies by 60 runs to clinch women’s T20 series 2-1

In Women's T20I Cricket, India defeated the West Indies by 60 runs in the third and final match to clinch the series 2-1 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai last night.   Put in to bat first, India posted their highest-ever total in T20Is, scoring 217 for four in 20 overs, thanks to Smriti M...

December 20, 2024 8:18 AM December 20, 2024 8:18 AM

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LS Speaker Om Birla bars protests at Parliament gates

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued strict instructions that no political party, member of parliament, or group of MPs will hold any dharna or demonstration at any building gates of the Parliament House.   The instruction has come in the wake of the incident in the Parliament precincts yester...