November 29, 2024 1:12 PM November 29, 2024 1:12 PM

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Parliament proceedings disrupted for fourth consecutive day

Disruptions marred the proceedings in both Houses of Parliament on the fourth consecutive day, today. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day following opposition’s ruckus over various issues including alleged bribery charges against a prominent business group.         In the Lo...

November 29, 2024 12:35 PM November 29, 2024 12:35 PM

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PM Modi to attend All India Conference of DG and IG of Police in Bhubaneswar tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar from tomorrow. The three day conference is being held from today, focuses on key aspects of national security, including Counter Terrorism, Left Wing Extremism, Coas...

November 29, 2024 12:33 PM November 29, 2024 12:33 PM

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Bangladesh govt denies plans to ban ISKCON

Bangladesh government has clarified that no discussions have been held to ban the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in the country. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change in the interim government, made the statement during a press briefing in...

November 29, 2024 12:22 PM November 29, 2024 12:22 PM

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UGC to introduce flexible duration options for UG degree courses

University Grants Commission, UGC will soon offer UG students the option to shorten or extend duration of degree courses. UGC has approved Standard Operating Procedures for the Accelerated Degree Programme and the Extended Degree Programme. UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar told media that the Accelerat...

November 29, 2024 12:13 PM November 29, 2024 12:13 PM

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Deep depression over Bay of Bengal claims 12 lives in Sri Lanka, two missing

The deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal continues to wreak havoc across Sri Lanka, claiming 12 lives and leaving two people missing. As of 11:30 pm last night, the system was located 240 km northeast of Trincomalee and is expected to move northwest toward Tamil Nadu, with its impact on th...

November 29, 2024 12:10 PM November 29, 2024 12:10 PM

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Alarming substance abuse in Punjab: over 6 lakh minors and 63 lakh adults affected

In Punjab, the magnitude of substance abuse amongst minors is worrisome. It’s all the more alarming amongst adults between the age group of 18 to 75 years. If one goes by the estimated figures of drug users in the state, given in the survey - ‘Magnitude of Substance Abuse in India -2019’, conducted ...