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Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Saturday said National Defence Academy (NDA) cadets must carry forward the vast experience of their training to service academies and bonds they made at the institute in planning and execution of operations. The Air Chief Marshal was the reviewing officer of the 147th course of the NDA and addressed the Passing Out Parade at the tri-service training institute in Khadakwasla. Speaking on the occasion, he said, «The vast experience of training at the NDA needs to be carried forward to the respective service academies, and the bond created here must be carried towards planning and execution of our operations. I am confident that you will all don the mantle of jointness as proudly as you will don your service uniforms.» He said as young officers, the role of NDA cadets in any future conflict would be pivotal in ensuring that the enemy designs are defeated and that the territorial integrity of a great nation is not compromised.

RAU's IAS Study circle case. Father of a deceased student Nevin Dalvin moved to the High Court earlier seeking direction to change the Investigation officer. His plea was dismissed by the trial court. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma passed an order on November 27 on the petition moved by Dalvin Suresh and said, «In order to balance the rights, Director CBI is requested to appoint a senior officer to have regular monitoring of the investigation being conducted by the CBI. I consider that no further directions are required to be passed in the present petition.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. One of the things that has surprised Viswanathan Anand about young chess players now is they order everything, including food, online. As a touring chess pro for about four decades, he looked forward to going out at meal times during competitions, which provided a relief from the intensity of being bent over a chess board for hours.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday expressed concern over the Rajasthan court’s notice on a suit on the famous Sufi shrine of saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer terming it as “disturbing” and a “serious” issue for Muslims across the subcontinent. He was referring to a plea filed in September at the local court in Ajmer, seeking directions to start worship at the Ajmer Shrine, which the plea claimed was a Shiva temple. On November 27, the court issued notices to the dargah committee, the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Archaeological Survey of India concerning the shrine, which is visited by devotees across the religious and political spectrum. Mirwaiz, while addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid in downtown Srinagar, said the Rajasthan court order right after the killing of five Muslim youth in Sambhal of Uttar Pradesh in discriminatory police action.

Kim Jong Un told Russian defence minister Ukraine's use of long-range weapons is the result of direct military intervention by the United States and Moscow is entitled to take action in self-defence, state media said on Saturday. Kim met Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov on Friday and said «the U.S. and the West made Kyiv authorities attack Russia's territory with their own long-range strike weapons» and Russia should take action to make «hostile forces pay the price,» KCNA news agency said. Kim pledged to expand ties with Russia in all areas including military affairs under the comprehensive strategic partnership he signed with Russian President Vladimir Putin in June, which includes a mutual defence agreement, KCNA said.

A South Korean National Assembly member has called for a moratorium on wood pellet imports from Indonesia and an investigation into South Korea’s biomass use after government data and satellite analysis linked the country’s biomass imports to deforesta...

Elon Musk has been pivotal in the overall election campaign of Donald Trump in the US Presidential polls, where the billionaire candidate emerged victorious against a tricky opponent, Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party. Right after the epic win by Trump, the President-elect announced that he will be forming a separate federal department which would focus on tackling excess government spends, and plan on curbing them. Trump also said that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will beheading this department, known as the 'DOGE: Department of Government Efficiency'.

Harvey Weinstein has eventually filed a lawsuit against New York City while seeking at least $5 million in damages due to alleged medical negligence and unsanitary conditions while incarcerated at Rikers Island, reported Deadline. According to Deadline, the lawsuit which was submitted during the month of November claims that the city and its correctional facilities have failed to provide adequate medical care for Harvey Weinstein's serious health issues which includes chronic myeloid leukemia and diabetes. His attorney named Imran H. Ansari described that the conditions at Rikers as 'deplorable’ while likening the facility to a ‘gulag’ where inmates are treated poorly. Also Read :Manchester City vs Liverpool live streaming: Prediction, kick off time, where to watch

A handful of Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping to persuade their colleagues to support a proposal that would make the state the first to adopt a ban meant to eliminate the use of tobacco products over time

Speaking on Thursday (28 November) at the launch of Parmenion's report called The Impact of Poor Platform Service, Polson said the cost of living has led to clients «testing out different things with their assets». Parmenion CEO Martin Jennings said the poor service on platforms is «becoming a huge problem» for the industry. Polson added that «people are needing cash more than ever right now». «Poor service has always been a problem, but adviser tolerance has dropped,» he continued «You cannot measure the service your clients get on a platform. Firms have been putting up with th...

Best energy-efficient room heaters: Top 10 smart heating solutions for comfort and savings all winter longWith rising air pollution in Delhi and other metros, a portable air purifier helps eliminate allergens, dust, and pollutants, ensuring a healthier breathing environment. Many purifiers are equipped with HEPA filters to remove fine particles, making them particularly beneficial for those with allergies or respiratory issues. Their compact size makes them easy to place on desks, ensuring clean air throughout the day.A USB-charged portable electric kettle is a versatile gadget for making hot beverages on demand.

OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 12: The OnePlus 13 has already been launched in China and now the smartphone is expected to make its debut in India in January 2025. Over the past few weeks, several leaks surrounding the device have been making rounds on the internet, giving us a glimpse of what OnePlus may launch in India. However, for people looking for an upgrade, it is worth analyzing what upgrades and changes are coming to the OnePlus 13 in comparison to the OnePlus 12.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd has had a good run in recent quarters and continues to make efforts to boost growth. At its analysts meeting on Wednesday, the management, among other things, highlighted an interesting development under its ‘oral health movement’ initiative.

GradRight, an AI-powered SaaS platform, brings together prospective students, universities, and lenders on a single platform to simplify higher education abroad through better access, affordability, and tech-enabled guidance. The platform claims to have processed over $3 billion in loan requests, helping more than 200,000 Indian students in two years. In an interaction with ET Online, Aman Singh, Co-founder of GradRight, described it as the world’s first Ed-FinTech and highlights how the platform has empowered thousands of deserving students from middle- and low-income families by connecting them with the right universities and lenders. He also discussed the FY '25 growth trajectory, market expansion plans, and expectations around Series B funding. Edited excerpts: ET: How has GradRight's growth journey been so far? Could you share your year-on-year (YoY) growth numbers? Aman Singh: GradRight’s growth journey over the past few years has been nothing short of transformative. Since 2021, we’ve witnessed exponential growth in the number of students we have been able to empower, the loans we have processed, and the funds sanctioned with our interventions.

UK government has announced a crackdown on rogue employers who have been exploiting migrant workers, banning offenders from hiring any more overseas staff. Businesses who employ migrants under the UK’s sponsorship system will also be prohibited from charging workers for any costs associated with that sponsorship, in a new measure designed to reduce exploitation. A recent report from the Work Rights Centre, a charity which advises migrant workers, found as many as 177 companies held a license to sponsor migrant workers despite breaking employment law. Many have been accused of exploiting migrant workers by charging them thousands of pounds for visa-related costs and then forcing them to work for under the minimum wage, or failing to provide them with any hours at all.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For a new generation of Indian family offices managing the wealth of freshly minted tech and startup billionaires, real estate no longer holds the bragging rights it once did. Their new buzzwords: stocks, private equity, alternative assets, Reits, InvITs, and startups.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The idea of ‘small government’ has long held totemic appeal on the American Right, especially after Ronald Reagan ran a charm offensive in the 1980s to reposition government as a problem rather than solution.

The owner of an oil field in Los Angeles County is suing the state of California over a law that will require it to stop production and plug its wells or face costly fines

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On Thursday, early-stage venture capital firm Stellaris Venture Partners launched its largest-ever investment vehicle—a $300 million fund. The fund was heavily oversubscribed, but the firm’s partners decided not to raise more than this.

BEIJING — China will start limiting exports of critical metal tungsten this weekend, just as alternatives to Chinese suppliers of the metal are reopening.

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