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Bhubaneswar: 14-year-old KISS student found dead was killed by classmates, say police

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 18 -- The mysterious death of a class 9 student at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Bhubaneswar last week took a major turn on Wednesday, with the police alleging t... Read More


Prayagraj admn sets up 35 temporary shelters for homeless

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 18 -- The cold wave continues to intensify across North India with the Meteorological Department issuing an alert for severe cold and dense fog for the next three days. Following the ... Read More


VB-G RAM G bill vs MGNREGA: Key differences, new initiatives & Opposition's concerns explained

India, Dec. 18 -- Lok Sabha on Thursday cleared the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, or simply VB-G RAM G bill, amid a strong protest by the Opposition members. ... Read More


Chandigarh: 3 flights cancelled, 2 diverted on season's first dense fog day

Chandigarh, Dec. 18 -- Three departure flights were cancelled and two arrivals were diverted as Chandigarh experienced the first spell of dense fog on Wednesday when visibility dropped to as low as 15... Read More


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


'Sold wheat for tickets'; 'Came from Agra': Angry fans want answers from BCCI after Lucknow T20I abandoned due to fog

India, Dec. 18 -- What was meant to be a festive night of international cricket in Lucknow ended in anger and heartbreak after the fourth T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned because of h... 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


Trump announces new 'Warrior Dividend': Who will get stimulus check? When will it come? Eligibility details and more

India, Dec. 18 -- Donald Trump announced $1,776 'warrior dividend' for US Army servicemen this Christmas in his address to the nation at 9 p.m. ET. It will be a one-time payment that will go out to 45... 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