Personnel from the Police Marine Force (PMF) successfully rescued 10 fishermen stranded near Long Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to engine failure in their dinghy. The PMF Rangat team towed the distressed vessel to safety, ensuring the fishermen could continue their journey.
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CBSE plans to amend its examination bylaws to bar Class XII students with insufficient attendance from board exams. Students missing regular classes may be directed towards National Institute of Open Schooling exams instead. Schools promoting such students could also face disciplinary action from the 2025-2026 academic session.
The central panel in Delhi-NCR revoked Stage-III air quality restrictions amid improved pollution levels and favorable weather conditions. Institutions are urged to adhere to Stage-I and II protocols to prevent deterioration of air quality. Citizens are advised to follow guidelines, with further potential weather disruptions expected around mid-January 2025.
The Supreme Court is considering a plea from a non-believer Muslim seeking equitable property division under the Indian Succession Act. If accepted, this could lead to uniform succession laws for all faiths. The petitioner argues that Sharia law discriminates against women, impacting her inheritance rights. The Union government has been asked to file a detailed affidavit.
Kargil War hero Col Rajesh Adhau narrowly escaped a rocket-propelled grenade attack at his official quarters in Goma, Congo, during a confrontation between M23 rebels and the Congolese military. His wife Dr Deepali confirmed his safety. The Indian tertiary hospital, part of the UN peacekeeping mission, has treated injured personnel from various countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on his evolving vision for India during his third term, emphasizing expanded aspirations and commitment to providing basic amenities. Modi highlights the importance of skilled individuals in politics and states that a mission-driven approach is crucial for political success.
Mehbooba Mufti contrasts former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 2003 visit to J&K with PM Modi's recent visit, highlighting the difference between a statesman and a politician. She criticizes the Modi government's decision on Article 370 and praises Vajpayee's faith in J&K leadership.
An Enforcement Directorate team interrogated ex-Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and her son Tej Pratap Yadav for over four hours in connection to a money laundering case linked to the land-for-jobs scam during Lalu Prasad's tenure as railway minister. They're accused of acquiring land parcels from those selected for railway jobs.
The Archaeological Survey of India is actively coordinating with local authorities to protect the tomb of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Maharashtra's Khuldabad. Measures include installing 12 feet high metal sheets, concertina wire, deploying private security, and regular inspections to prevent potential damage due to threats from extremist groups.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 13 km stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor. The initiative, costing Rs 4,600 crores, is set to enhance connectivity in Delhi and the NCR. Delhi BJP president Sachdeva and Delhi CM Atishi highlighted other key transport projects aiding the city’s infrastructure development.