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
AICC General Secretary emphasizes coordination between party and government, rewarding grassroots workers with nominated posts.
IUCN study in Nature reveals threats to freshwater biodiversity, with Western Ghats as a hotspot for endangered species.
Hubballi-Dharwad Congress units support bandh condemning Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, urging peaceful protest for success.
Private bus accident in Valuvally injures nearly 40 passengers, driver's condition serious, investigation underway by authorities.
Three escape unharmed after car fire near Chittoor bus stand in Vellore; electrical short circuit suspected.
Celebrating 150 years of IMD with Everwin Group of Schools in Chennai, featuring student activities and historical exhibition.
Kerala State School Arts Festival / My Space
With four months left for the completion of the 2024-25 academic year and the government yet to issue an official schedule for admissions for the next academic year, many private schools and pre-university colleges in the State have already started admission for 2025-26 in violation of the prevailing rules.
Bharatiya Janata Party appoints new leadership in Puducherry with focus on women candidates, gearing up for upcoming elections.
Medical authorities set up isolation ward at GGH in Nellore district to prepare for potential HMPV outbreak in India.
Chennai Metro Rail addressing slippery platforms issue by covering areas with toughened glass and aluminium louvers.