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Bangladesh: Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) raises concern over scrapping 30 journalists accreditation

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has expressed concern over Nobel laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh’s decision to scrap the permanent and temporary press accreditation cards of 30 more journalists. Earlier, on October 29, the accreditation cards of 20 journalists were also revoked. The international organization, which works globally to protect journalists’ […]

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Emergency preparedness in place for Mahakumbh, NDRF and SDRF teams to run campaigns along with health workers

The Uttar Pradesh government has ramped up preparations to ensure a secure and successful Mahakumbh 2025, mobilizing National and State Disaster Response Forces (NDRF and SDRF) alongside healthcare teams for comprehensive emergency preparedness. Recognizing the event’s scale and significance, specialized teams are also receiving training to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, aiming […]

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Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) successfully completes Special Campaign 4.0

Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) has successfully completed various activities under Special Campaign 4.0 for institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency in the Government. DPIIT and its Attached/Subordinate/Autonomous Organizations spread across the country participated in the Campaign and achieved overwhelming results in reducing the pendency. During the campaign, attention has been given […]

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Modi govt is committed to building terror-free India: Union Minister Amit Shah

Ahead of the two-day Anti-Terror Conference commencing Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is committed to building a terror-free India with its zero policy tolerance on terror. In a post on X, Shah said, “The Modi government is committed to building a terror-free India. The two-day Anti-Terror Conference, […]

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NEET-UG 2024: SC dismisses review plea on re-examination

The Supreme Court has recently dismissed the review petition seeking a reconsideration of its decision not to hold a fresh NEET-UG 2024 exam. The petitioner, Kajal Kumari, had approached the Supreme Court requesting a review of its previous order dated 2 August. A three-judge bench, comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice J.B. […]

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Centre doubles penalty for stubble burning in Delhi-NCR amid rising pollution levels

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Wednesday announced amendments to the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Rules, 2023, concerning the imposition, collection, and utilisation of environmental compensation for stubble burning. Under the revised rules, farmers with less than two acres of land will now […]

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Terrorism now ‘borderless and invisible’, needs cutting-edge tech: Amit Shah at Anti-Terror Conference

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, warned of evolving “borderless and invisible” terror threats at the ‘Anti-Terror Conference-2024,’ underscoring the urgent need for state-of-the-art technology to counteract them. Speaking at the inaugural session of ‘Anti-Terror Conference-2024’, Shah said, “The terrorist attacks and their conspiracy are against us in a borderless and invisible manner. If […]

Sports

Afro-Asia Cup set to be revived after almost two decades

The Afro-Asia Cup, a white-ball cricket series between an Asian XI and an African XI, is set to make a return, the Africa Cricket Association (ACA) confirmed through ESPNcricinfo. During its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, the ACA appointed a six-member interim committee to guide the organization’s restructuring and expand competitive opportunities for players […]

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Chennai Chess Grand Masters: Arjun Erigaisi registers win over Vidit Gujrathi in opening match

Arjun Erigaisi, participating in his first home tournament since achieving a historic 2800 ELO rating, defeated compatriot Vidit Gujrathi after five hours of intense play in the opening round of the Chennai Chess Grand Masters 2024 in Chennai on Monday. The Chennai Chess Grand Masters 2024 features two categories: Masters and Challengers. With a rating […]