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India, Oman sign free trade pact offering zero-duty access for over 98% of Indian exports

India, Dec. 18 -- India and Oman inked a free trade deal on Thursday that provides zero-duty access for Indian goods in 98.08% of Oman's tariff lines, opens up avenues for Micro, Small, and Medium Ent... Read More


'Fact-check please': Trump's primetime speech draws severe criticism; 'blatant lies'

India, Dec. 18 -- President Donald Trump addressed the nation with a primetime speech on Wednesday. As the 79-year-old made several claims, speaking about his administration's initiatives and achievem... Read More


No. of schools providing mid-day meal shrink

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The number of schools covered under the Centre's flagship PM Poshan (formerly Mid-Day Meal) scheme has declined steadily from 11.19 lakh in 2020-21 to 10.35 lakh in 2024-25 - a n... Read More


Delhi blast case: NIA arrests J&K resident, gets custody till Dec 26

NEW DELHI, Dec. 18 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a man from Jammu & Kashmir, taking the total number of people arrested in connection with the blast near the Red Fort to nine... Read More


When the prizes stopped coming - Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 18 -- This week, many schools across the country are holding their annual prize-giving ceremonies. Certificates are printed. Trophies are arranged. Names are rehearsed. Parents adj... Read More


Hry Assembly passes resolution on Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom anniv events

Chandigarh, Dec. 18 -- The Haryana Assembly, on the opening day of its Winter session on Thursday, unanimously passed a resolution pertaining to the events held to commemorate the 350th martyrdom year... Read More


Mahamaya girl's College Kandy closed indefinitely

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Authorities decided to close Mahamaya Girls' College in Kandy indefinitely to ensure the safety of students following several landslides on Rajapihilla Mawatha, located above the... Read More


Ludhiana: College teachers' body flags 'selective scrutiny' by PU

Ludhiana, Dec. 18 -- The Association of United College Teachers (AUCT) has objected to Panjab University's decision to seek only the last two years' financial statements from its affiliated colleges w... Read More


CM says MP expands medical education, healthcare access in rural & tribal areas

Bhopal, Dec. 18 -- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said Madhya Pradesh is committed to the welfare of all sections of society-poor, farmers, youth and women-under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Mo... Read More


Teachers' absence frustrates purpose of RTE Act: Alld HC

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 18 -- Observing that the absence of teachers "frustrates the very purpose" of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, the Allahabad high court has refused to ... Read More