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12 Dec

Shivraj Patil, Former Punjab Governor and Veteran Congress Statesman, Passes Away at 90

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LATUR (Gurpreet Singh)— Eminent Congress leader and former Union minister Shivraj Patil died at his Latur residence on Friday morning, bringing to a close a political journey that spanned more than five decades. He was 90. According to family members, Patil had been unwell for a short period and passed away peacefully at his home, ‘Devghar’. His funeral has been scheduled for Saturday. He leaves behind his son Shailesh, daughter-in-law Archana, and two granddaughters. Archana Patil had contested the Latur City assembly seat last year but lost to Congress candidate Amit Deshmukh. Born on October 12, 1935, Shivraj Patil began…

12 Dec

Early-Morning Bus Mishap in Andhra Pradesh Leaves 9 Dead, Several Hospitalised

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ALLURI SITARAMA RAJU DISTRICT (Rajeev Sharma): A pilgrimage trip turned tragic on Friday when a passenger bus veered off a ghat stretch in the Chintoor region, resulting in nine fatalities and injuries to 22 others, according to district police. The vehicle, travelling from Chittoor to Bhadrachalam in Telangana, was carrying 37 people including staff. Officials said six passengers escaped the crash without major injuries. Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar said the accident unfolded at about 4:30 a.m. on the Chintoor–Maredumilli hill route, not far from a local Durga temple. The bus is believed to have lost control on a steep…

11 Dec

Indian-Origin Man Flees Canada After Torching AP Dhillon’s Vehicle, Court Reveals

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): Details emerged in a recent court hearing about Vikram Sharma, the 23-year-old Indian-origin man accused of setting fire to Punjabi musician AP Dhillon’s vehicles at his home in British Columbia. Prosecutors revealed that Sharma, who fled to India after the incident, was living in Canada illegally at the time. His student visa had expired in April 2024, and he committed the arson in September 2024. According to court documents, Sharma had previously attempted to renew his student visa using fraudulent documents submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Authorities flagged the documents, requiring him to…

11 Dec

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Faces Recall Petitions Amid Local Dissatisfaction

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta is confronting a growing political challenge as recall petitions targeting her and other United Conservative Party (UCP) MLAs gain momentum. Elections Alberta approved the petitions on Wednesday, marking Smith as one of 20 UCP members facing potential removal. Among others under scrutiny are Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz and Technology and Innovation Minister Nate Glubish. The petitions follow complaints from constituents who allege that Smith has not adequately represented her Brooks-Medicine Hat riding. Lead petitioner Heather VanSnick claimed that Smith is frequently absent from the community and disconnected from local concerns. “She isn’t…

11 Dec

"You Will Be the Builders of a Sustainable and Inclusive India", Said the Provost of Anant National University During His Convocation Address

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Anant National University hosted its 7th Convocation, conferring degrees on 299 students from the Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Design, Anant Fellowship in Sustainability and Built Environment, MSc in Sustainability and Built Environment and Anant Fellowship in Climate Action. Padma Shri awardee and Chief Scientist and Co-founder of Zoho Corporation, Dr Sridhar Vembu, was the Chief Guest. Mr Ajay Piramal, President, Anant National University, Dr Sanjeev Vidyarthi, Provost, Anant National University, and the members of the board were present during the convocation. “Coming to Anant National University has truly been a joy. The creativity and purpose-driven designs…

11 Dec

Dreaming of a White Christmas? Head to Canada with the Nation's Flag Carrier

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If you’ve always wanted to experience the magic of a white Christmas, there is no better place than Canada to visit this season! The snow-covered winter wonderland has natural parks, winter festivals, and Christmas markets just waiting to be discovered. And the best part about travelling to this snowy landscape from India? Air Canada offers great connections from Delhi to Toronto and Vancouver. Here are our top picks for where to visit during the festive season: Banff National Park, Alberta Banff Christmas Market & Lake Louise Sleigh Rides Tucked in the Rocky Mountains, Banff looks like a picture-perfect…

11 Dec

IIT Bombay's Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) All Set to Host ATMAN 3.0, an Eight-week Accelerator Powering Early-stage HealthTech Startups

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The Technology Innovation Hub for Translational Research on IoT and IoE at IIT Bombay is set to host ATMAN 3.0, an eight-week accelerator designed to transform early-stage HealthTech ventures into investment-ready businesses. The initiative will culminate in a Demo Day on January 9, 2026, at Novotel, Mumbai International Airport, where participating startups will pitch before investors, industry leaders, and members of the investment committee. The current cohort of 13 startups was chosen from a competitive pool of 173 startups that pitched their ideas to TIH IIT Bombay. Each winning participant will be awarded funding support of INR 1 crore or…

11 Dec

RPSG Lifestyle Media Hosts the Inaugural Edition of The Edit Collective at the St. Regis, Mumbai

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RPSG Lifestyle Media hosted the inaugural edition of The Edit Collective at the 38 Manhattan Penthouse, The St. Regis Mumbai. The gathering brought together editors from the company's five titles to discuss the future of storytelling and media in India. (L-R) Avarna Jain, Aindrila Mitra, Rahul Gangwani, Anupama Chopra, Meghna Sharma, Sourav Majumdar Avarna Jain, Chairperson of RPSG Lifestyle Media Pvt. Ltd., addressed the gathering and moderated a fireside chat titled "The New Storytellers" with editors from the publications: Rahul Gangwani, Editor of Esquire India; Aindrila Mitra, Editor of Robb Report India; Anupama Chopra, Editor of The Hollywood…

11 Dec

The Alkaline Water Company Inc Enters Into Strategic Advisory Agreement

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The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. (OTCID:WTER), a leading producer of premium alkaline water products, today announced that it has entered into a strategic advisory agreement with The Bitcoin Group, a recognized leader in blockchain infrastructure and digital asset management. The engagement is designed to support the development of a compliant and technically robust digital asset treasury strategy for WTER. Under the agreement, The Bitcoin Group will advise on the structure and implementation of a Bitcoin-aligned treasury framework intended to enhance balance-sheet resilience, diversify capital allocation, and position WTER to leverage emerging digital-asset financing mechanisms within the functional beverage sector.…

11 Dec

IndiGo Faces Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny as Pilot Shortages Deepen Operational Strain

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s civil aviation regulator has expanded its on-site monitoring of IndiGo as the airline continues to cancel large numbers of flights, raising concerns about staffing levels and long-term planning at the country’s biggest carrier. IndiGo executives have attributed the wave of disruptions to a mix of technical issues, seasonal schedule shifts tied to winter operations, weather delays, growing congestion across the aviation network, and the airline’s adjustment to new crew-rostering rules. While these challenges affect all airlines to some degree, other carriers have largely maintained normal operations. The situation has placed IndiGo’s pilot workforce under the…