Morning Digest: Centre allots site at Rajghat for Pranab’s memorial; V. Narayanan appointed new Space Secretary and ISRO chief, and more
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10 trade unions threaten to call a general strike if Centre notifies new labour codes
A platform of 10 central trade unions from the Opposition camp has warned the Centre that it will call a general strike if the Centre notifies the four labour codes.
Pranab Mukherjee memorial: Centre allots site at Rajghat
The Centre has earmarked a designated site at the Rashtriya Smriti complex, a part of the Rajghat precinct, for erecting a memorial for the late President Pranab Mukherjee.
Students’ body, teachers question new UGC draft regulation on faculty appointments
Left-leaning Students’ Federation of India (SFI) has said in a statement on Tuesday (January 7, 2025) that it rejects the Draft University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment and Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2025, released on Monday. The SFI said the regulation was yet another attempt to “centralise and corporatise” campuses.
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake to visit China from January 14
Arrest of Vamsi illegal, says YSRCP leader Botcha Satyanarayana. The NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has been resorting to vendetta politics since coming to power, and has failed to implement its electoral promises, he says.
UDF hartal in Wayanad over wild animal attacks disrupts daily life, affecting businesses, transportation, and educational institutions.
Kalaburagi CPI(M) demands Karnataka government enforce Micro Loan Ordinance, curb microfinance harassment, and support self-help groups.
CITU representatives seek action against contract worker employment at Samsung and S.H. Electronics India factories in Sriperumbudur.
Kalyana Karnataka Literary Festival at Gulbarga University features seminars, renowned writers, and interactive sessions on literature.
Beyond a rise in operational expenses, BMRCL is grappling with substantial loan repayment commitments, officials said.
A significant ruling by the Delhi High Court – former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar has been convicted in a dual murder case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Comedian Samay Raina summoned by Maharashtra Cyber Department and Mumbai Police over controversial remarks, investigations ongoing.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam on Thursday stood at 118.15 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with nil inflow and a discharge of 467 cusecs.
Sri Lankan Tamils in Tiruvannamalai town to receive new houses with better facilities and safety, funded by the State.
As part of its efforts to beautify public places, the Tiruchi Corporation has initiated beautification work beneath the Thennur Road overbridge
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Nilgiris District denies plans to close 85 government schools with fewer than 15 students, aiming to improve education quality.