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normal classes in schools. “All the Govt., Govt. Aided, Unaided Recognized Private Schools of DoE, NDMC, MCD and Delhi Cantonment Board are informed that the circulars or related orders issued are revoked. Thus, all classes in all schools are to be held in physical mode with immediate effect," the order said. Hours after the Supreme Court permitted the relaxation of GRAP Stage IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR to GRAP Stage II, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday revoked Stages IV and III of GRAP in the region.

The external affairs minister said there are countries which are looking at Trump 2.0 as a political challenge but for India, it is not the case. «We'll have to work out a political equation with America and that is one area where we score because we've always had a positive political relationship with Trump. I would say Trump has always had a positive political view of India,» he said.

During Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi rose to speak on the topic: “Concern over suspicious and conspicuous attacks on national interest from abroad” and made remarks that had the Opposition up in protest, leading to adjournment of the Upper House. “I would like to draw the attention of the House to a very serious, important and worrisome issue. Since India has emerged as a strong power under Modi, some activities of foreign powers have been noticed in which they are attacking the economic, social, and moral values of the country,” Trivedi said.

Jennifer Garner's friends believe her relationship with John Miller may be struggling. After the couple survived a turbulent year due to Ben Affleck's marital drama with Jennifer Lopez, her friends appear to agree. According to reports, they are worried that it may be difficult to get past their differences; he is quiet, and she is Type A. Garner was spotted with Affleck on Thanksgiving Day with their three children, Violet, 19, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, which sparked speculation about their potential relationship problems.

Indian Army held its annual Idea and Innovation Competition — Inno-Yoddha 2024-25 — at the Manekshaw Centre here. The event presided over by Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi celebrated in-house innovations aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, logistics, and training capabilities. According to an army official, 75 innovations, selected through rigorous evaluation from unit to Command Headquarters levels, were fielded this year. Among them, 22 outstanding innovations were showcased and felicitated during the event, which will now proceed towards production under the Army Design Bureau's guidance, aligning with the Indian Army's commitment to fostering an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the official said.

Delhi court on Thursday sent AAP's Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan to one-day judicial custody in an alleged organised crime case. Special judge for lawmakers, Kaveri Baweja, sent Balyan to jail, considering that the arguments on Delhi police application seeking his 10-day custody for interrogation in the case under stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) would take more time. Special public prosecutor Akhand Pratap Singh, representing Delhi police, submitted that Balyan's interrogation was required to unearth the larger conspiracy in the case.

marital status being a significant determinant of labour force participation rate (LFPR) for both women and men, shows a working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM). “At the national level, rural female LFPR surged from 24.6% to 41.5% while urban LFPR rose modestly from 20.4% to 25.4% with significant interstate variations,” the paper, authored by Shamika Ravi, member, EAC-PM and Mudit Kapoor of Indian Statistical Institute, said. According to the paper, rural areas in states like Jharkhand (233% growth) and Bihar (6x growth) have seen significant growth while northeastern states like Nagaland have seen a jump to 71.1% from 15.7% during the period.

According to UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar, the new regulations will introduce greater flexibility, remove disciplinary rigidity, bring in inclusivity and multidisciplinary learning opportunities for students. «Irrespective of the disciplines taken by a student in level 4 or Class-12 schooling, a student is eligible for admission in any discipline of UG programme if the student qualifies the national-level or university-level entrance examination in the discipline of UG programme,» the draft norms said.

billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA while marking a significant shift in the agency's leadership, reported Associated Press. According to Associated Press, Jared Isaacman who is aged 41 is actually known for his close ties to Tesla CEO Elon Musk and has gained prominence as a private astronaut while having commanded two commercial spaceflights with SpaceX. It should be also noted that he conducted the first private spacewalk during a recent mission which further solidified his role in the burgeoning commercial space industry. Also Read: College football transfer outs world's fourth richest man Larry Ellison's fifth wife, who is she? Here's all you need to know

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which added 27 tonnes of the precious metal to its reserves, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday. India added 27 tonnes of gold in October, bringing its total gold purchases to 77 tonnes from January to October, according WGC data based on reported monthly data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This buying by RBI represents a five-fold increase as compared to the same period of 2023, said WGC. According to the data, with this purchase the total gold reserve of India is now at 882 tonnes, of which 510 tonnes are held in India.

Oracle, has quietly married for the fifth time. His new wife, Jolin, also known as Keren Zhu, has played a pivotal role in his recent investments in college football, particularly at the University of Michigan. Jolin, 33, is credited with helping Ellison secure top recruit Bryce Underwood, a highly-rated high school quarterback from Louisiana State University, to Michigan.

Robert Ryman will be up for auction in Berlin this week, with a value estimated at more than $1.5 million. The 1970 work, titled General 52" x 52", will be available for bidding at the Ketterer Kunst auction house on December 6 and 7. At first glance, the piece may appear to be a simple white canvas, but it is far from ordinary. The artwork, painted using white enamel and enamelac paints—materials generally used for metal surfaces—invites viewers to question the very essence of art. Ryman, who passed away in 2019, was a self-taught artist known for his use of stark white in his works. His minimalist pieces often sparked debate, challenging audiences to rethink traditional notions of what constitutes art. This piece, like many of Ryman’s works, is characterised by its simplicity but demands deeper reflection, highlighting the artist’s meticulous approach to materials and form.

IPO) in 2024, venture capitalists are betting big on the growing Indian ecosystem. Karnataka’s Vision Group chair and cofounder of Accel Partners India, Prashanth Prakash, said that while there is a need for unicorns and soonicorns, there is also an equal opportunity for small startups that are leading the intellectual property (IP)-driven growth for deep tech. «There was a time when, if you were not a large enough startup, you had no value. But I think that is changing. Startups going IPO today will buy smaller companies to expand their scope. It’s not bad anymore to build small,» Prakash said while speaking at Ramaiah Institute of Technology during the Ramaiah Evoluate Incubator's startup awards on Thursday. He added that India is moving beyond a focus on consumer startups and easy opportunities to deep technology, manufacturing, and engineering-led ventures. «By 2025, we could see another 30 to 40 companies from India going public, reflecting the maturing of our startup ecosystem,» the Co-founder of Accel claimed, adding that India stands to gain from the China Plus One strategy.

Ajit Pawar has not only consolidated his position in the BJP-led Mahayuti, but also fortified his place in Maharashtra politics by becoming deputy chief minister for the sixth time. Ajit Pawar has now firmly come out of the shadow of his formidable uncle Sharad Pawar, more than a year after he rebelled against the NCP founder. He took oath as a deputy CM in the Devendra Fadnavis-led government at a grand ceremony here on Thursday evening. A multiple-time deputy CM under different governments, 65-year-old Ajit Pawar has not concealed his chief ministerial ambitions, but that dream has still remained unfulfilled.

K Raheja Corp has acquired two prime properties including Bayside Mall, one of the early shopping malls of India, and Popular Press Building spread over more than half an acre in south Mumbai’s plush Tardeo locality for over Rs 355 crore. The company has bought these properties through its Ivory Property Trust from Jaydev Mody-led AAA Holding Trust. Ivory Property Trust has paid stamp duty of Rs 21.30 crore for the registration of the deal that took place on August 13. Bayside Mall has a basement, ground and two upper floors built over one-third of an acre. The mall, with a total built-up area of 17,345 sq ft, earlier had 105 units but now has 75 units following the amalgamation of certain units.

Gold prices in December may rise if the US Dollar goes into tepid mode. Meanwhile, gold rates remained steadied on Thursday, as per a report on Reuters. Spot gold held its ground at $2,649.69 per ounce, as of 1221 (GMT). The US gold futures also eased 0.1 per cent to $2,673.30. Investors held back from placing big bets ahead of the US non-farm payrolls data that could influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory as markets awaited this year's final policy-setting meeting. Traders are pricing in a 74 per cent chance of a 25-basis-point cut at the Fed's December 17-18 meeting, according to the CME Group's FedWatch Tool. Bullion, which does not pay any interest, historically performs well in a low-interest rate environment.

Address Maker, a trusted name in Bengaluru’s real estate market, is hosting its much-anticipated Annual Address Fest. This exclusive event offers exciting deals and rewards for customers, including discounts ranging from INR 6 lakhs to 22 lakhs on premium villa plots and apartments. The fest showcases prime properties from Address Maker’s latest developments, offering special pricing, flexible payment plans, and exclusive offers. It’s the perfect opportunity for both first-time buyers and seasoned investors to secure their dream home or make a smart investment in the heart of Bengaluru. The fest highlights four standout projects: The Artemis Address, The Imperial Address, The Akshara Valley Address, and The Grand Strand Address.

FBI is warning people against texting between iPhones and Androids due to ongoing cyberattacks. The agency says messages sent from iPhone to Android and vice versa can be intercepted by hackers, the Mirror reported. The warning came days after reports of a large-scale Chinese espionage campaign in which phone data of over million Americans are said to have been scooped up by the hackers including that of a cabinet secretary and a White House Homeland Security Adviser. Hackers have reportedly accessed call and text metadata, and in some cases, message content too.

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has returned to Moscow to interview the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov just after nine months of his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reported Media ITE. According to Media ITE, in a pretty recent video posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), Tucker Carlson eventually expressed concerns about escalating tensions between the US and Russia while specifically criticizing the Joe Biden administration for supplying Ukraine with long-range ATACMS weapons. Also Read :Jennifer Lopez flashes massive diamond divorce ring, hints that she is single and ready to mingle

Hannah Kobayashi, a Maui-based artist known for her mandala and geometric designs, began her journey on 8 November, flying from Maui to Los Angeles International Airport. She was scheduled to catch a connecting flight to New York City but never boarded. Police reported that Kobayashi had expressed a desire to «step away from modern connectivity» before her trip. Lt. Douglas Oldfield of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) added, “Her social media posts suggested she wanted to disconnect from her phone.” After leaving the airport without her phone, Kobayashi visited several locations in Los Angeles, including The Grove shopping area and Union Station. She was last seen crossing the US-Mexico border on 12 November with her luggage.

Lobito Corridor Trans-Africa Summit in Angola. The summit, held with leaders from Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania’s vice-president Philip Mpango, saw Biden closing his eyes and resting his hand on his face during Mpango’s speech. Though wearing an earpiece for translations, all speeches were in English.