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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


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


K drama actor Lee Min Ki savours cone dosa and chai, visits temple. A peek at his South Indian experience

India, Dec. 18 -- South Korean actor Lee Min Ki, best known for his roles in K-dramas like Love Truly (2006) and Very Ordinary Couple (2013) is in India. The actor shared a glimpse of his travel diari... Read More


UP Police likely to name 3 pharma firms in codeine syrup nexus

LUCKNOW, Dec. 18 -- The Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) is preparing to expand its probe into the multi-crore codeine-based cough syrup diversion racket by naming three pharmaceutical ... Read More


RS passes bill for 100% FDI in insurance

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance in a move aimed at boosting capital inflows and expanding one of the world's... Read More


Mohali: 2 days after kabaddi promoter's murder, man who 'helped' shooters killed in encounter

Mohali, Dec. 18 -- Two days after kabaddi player and promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh alias Rana Balachauria was shot dead in full public view during a tournament in Mohali's Sohana, police neutralised ... Read More


Ludhiana: PSPCL staff to hold nine-day relay hunger strike from Jan 1

Ludhiana, Dec. 18 -- The employees and pensioners' union of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) on Wednesday announced a nine-day relay hunger strike from January 1 to protest against t... Read More


FIR filed against Assam MLA for sharing unverified chargesheet details in Zubeen Garg case

India, Dec. 18 -- The special investigation team (SIT) of the Assam Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID), probing the alleged murder of singer Zubeen Garg, on Thursday filed a first inform... Read More


WFH to vehicle entry ban: What are the Delhi government's anti-pollution curbs kicking in today?

India, Dec. 18 -- Stricter curbs to combat air pollution in Delhi are kicking in today after the city's air quality index (AQI) plunged into the 'severe' category this week. The curbs, announced by t... Read More


13 of 19 films cleared for IFFK after Centre's exemption denial; controversy continues over six titles

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 18 -- At least 13 of the 19 films earlier denied censor exemption by the Union government for screening at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) have now been clear... Read More