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News from the world of Education: December 13, 2025

Information on admissions, scholarships, new courses, research studies and other events at schools and colleges

Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman: Report

An oil tanker carrying six million litres of contraband diesel fuel has been boarded off the coast of the Sea of Oman

Women Lawyers Seek 30% Quota In Telangana Bar Council Polls

The protesters urged that the Supreme Courts directions on providing reservation be implemented from the current election cycle, noting that the

Telangana HC Seeks Police Reply On Alleged Interference In Property Dispute

The judge was dealing with a petition filed by Mendu Anil Kumar, who contended that he was the owner and possessor of a plot in Thumkunta, purcha

iOS 26.2 is here: What are the new features and fixes? How to update your iPhone and is the new update worth it? Here's everything to know

Apple has launched iOS 26.2, bringing many new features. Users can enjoy improvements in Apple Music and Podcasts. Gaming gets better sorting and

Telangana HC Orders Status Quo On Future City Radial Road Land

The court observed that the issues required detailed examination. It therefore directed the state government, the Rangareddy collector and others

Lensman Pablo Bartholomew revisits emotional core of NE

SHILLONG, Dec 12: In an age when artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of image-making, iconic photographer Pablo Bartholomew came to Sh

GH conservationist conferred Green Guru Award

SHILLONG, Dec 12: Meghalayas renowned conservationist Betsida CH Marak was awarded the Green Guru Award at the 13th Balipara Foundation Awards, h

Def Leppard to perform in Shillong on March 25

NEW DELHI, Dec 12: Legendary rock band Def Leppard is all set to perform in Shillong on March 25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Grounds).

Andhra Pradesh CS Review Solar Projects

At the centre for excellence for energy transmission review meeting, the chief secretary spoke about PM KUSUM, the PM Suryagarh scheme, feeder-le

Frost signals early onset of severe winter

SHILLONG, Dec 12: Frost has arrived in the outskirts of Shillong, marking an early onset of the severe winter season as mercury dips across the r

Ongole Court Sentences Man To 10 Years For Cheating Woman

The incident took place in 2018, when Kodamula Ravi of Lingangunta village in Hanumanthunipadu mandal allegedly assured the young woman that he w

Awami League rejects Bdeshs election schedule, accuses Yunus govt of bias

Dhaka, Dec 12: Bangladeshs Awami League party rejected the election schedule announced by the countrys Election Commission (EC), arguing that fre

Americans Skeptical Of Trump On Epstein, But Republican Doubts Ease: Survey

Americans are deeply skeptical of President Donald Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, though he is shoring up support among his cor

Formula 4 Championship: Three-way battle for top honours

Fifteen-year-old Kenyan racer Shane Chandaria (Chennai Turbo Riders) arrives in Chennai as the points leader with 158.

TVs quality went downhill after shift towards daily soaps: Supriya Pathak

Her quirky portrayal of the naive, dim-witted Hansa Parekh in Khichdi made her a 2000s TV icon, although actor Supriya Pathak now has little inte

Govt approves 125-day rural job bill to replace MGNREGA

The government has approved a bill to replace MGNREGA with the Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Bill, promising 125 workdays per household. Thi

Geminid Meteor Shower 2025: Here are the peak viewing times, forecast, how to watch and everything you need to know

The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend, December 13-14. Clear skies are forecast for much of the United States, offering excellent viewing

Record-breaking Suryavanshi powers India to big 234-run win over UAE in U19 Asia Cup opener

Vaibhav unleashed a stunning display of batting, hitting 14 sixes the most by any batter in a single innings in the U19 level en-route to his b

Quarrel at a Public Tap Claims Persons Life in Anantapur

While collecting water, a quarrel ensued between K. Chandrasekhar and Shivakumar.

TTD Board Member Contributes Fodder to SV Zoo

The contribution was made through the Jyothula Nehru Foundation and Sri Srinivasa Seva Trust.

Vijayawada Division observes Energy Conservation Week 2025

The week-long observance, organised from December 6 to 13, aimed to promote awareness on responsible energy use among railway personnel and stude

Airfares Cannot Be Capped for an Entire Year: Union Civil Aviation Minister

Samajwadi Party MP Ramashankar Rajbhar said when some companies have control of operations, they decide the fares as per their own will which lea

Akhanda 2 Starts With Ticket Price Hike

Theatres in Telangana were on Friday permitted to charge enhanced ticket prices for the Telugu film Akhanda 2: Thaandavam.

Salman poses with Depp, honours Hollywood star Idris Elba

Superstar Salman Khan is currently in Saudi Arabia for the fifth edition of the ongoing Red Sea Film Festival. On Thursday, he participated in an

MEA: Modi to Visit Oman, Strengthen Ties

Modi will also address a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament during his visit to the African nation, the MEA's secretary (south) Neena Malh

Suryavanshi powers India to big win over UAE

U-19 Asia Cup Dubai, Dec 12: Vaibhav Suryavanshi was at his imperious best while smashing a 171 off 95 balls, powering India to a mammoth 234-run

Need to take development to Maoist-affected areas, says CM Sai

In the past two years, 505 Naxalites have been neutralised, 2,386 have surrendered, and 1,901 have been arrested, says Chhattisgarh Chief Ministe

Nongkseh, Lajong vie for SSA Champions Cup crown today

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 12: The stage is set for a high-stakes showdown as Nongkseh and Shillong Lajong prepare to battle for the SSA Champ

Kin of 1984 riots victims get job letters

24 candidates to undergo state-level Yogasana judges training

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 12: The Meghalaya Yogasana Sports Association is set to conduct the 5th State Level Yogasana Sports Judges Training

Your dream, my courage:Vineshreturns to wrestling

L-G approves honorary ranks to retiring police personnel

Young champions shine at State School Chess Championship

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 12: The Meghalaya State School Chess Championship 2025, organised by the Meghalaya Chess Association (MCA) and spon

Wnagar-o gital dake taritaigipa Soil Lake project-ko CM kulie ona

WILLIAMNAGAR: East Garo Hills ajani Williamnagar-o gital dake taridapgipa Soil Lake Eco-Tourism Project-ko Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister C

Woman, her two sons found dead in Kalkaji flat; probe under way

CAQM panel to recommend measures for reduced vehicular emissions

DU to set up Odia Studies centre

Akhilesh: India Needs Vision, Not Division

Yadav is in Hyderabad as part of his tour of different states holding Vision India summits, will attend the citys event on Saturday.

AP Approves 28 Acres For SAAPs Sports City In Tirupati

SAAP chairman A. Ravi Naidu had earlier informed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu about the requirement for land to promote sports in Tirupati

Demdema Block-o niam gri job card mangiparang batroroenga: BJP

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Demdema C&RD Block ningo donggipa mitam village employment council (VEC)-rango, niam gri job card mangiparang batroro

The Hindu Lit For Life Unplugged: Samanth Subramanian spotlights undersea cables that power the internet

As a part of The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged event, author Samanth Subramanian delved deep into the seas to discuss his latest book The Web Bene

US Flew Bombers, Fighter Jets, Drones Along Venezuela Coast Amid Tensions

Fighter jets, bombers and surveillance drones: the United States military has flown a variety of aircraft along Venezuela's coast in recent weeks

Shillong Medical College-ni skanggipa batch-ko CM grongea

SHILLONG: Shillong songjinmani Old Pasteur Institute-o gital kuligipa Shillong Medical College-ona Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K

Pa Togan-ni janggi tanganiko nambate see rakkigen: CM

TURA: Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma-ni chang 153-gipa siani salko Sukrobar salo, Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma Memorial Association, East Garo Hills ajan

HoD at JNTU Held for Raping Guest Faculty

Police act on separate complaints involving alleged sexual assault and branding of a minor

IND vs SA: Suryakumar, Gills poor run a cause of concern for India

Gills performance, after replacing Sanju Samson as the Men in Blues T20I opener, has been a let-down.

KBR Park Event Faces Objections over Wildlife Act Violations

They also raised concern over senior forest department officials being listed as chief guest and guest of honour for the event. The groups said s

My Hero Academia Season 8 Finale Episode 11 release date, time, how to watch: When will final episode air? Here's plot expectations

My Hero Academia Season 8 Finale Episode 11 release date, time, how to watch details the final episode of the anime series. The finale airs on De

GHMC Head Office at Tank Bund Faces Severe Water Shortage

The HMWS&SB, which supplies water to the GHMC headquarters, cited maintenance issues for causing the problem. An official said that board would s

AP JAC Thanks CM Naidu for App-Based Pension and GPF Services

Employees thank CM Naidu; unions seek smoother settlements and timely salary credit

Sub-zero storm warnings are out - heres how to sleep safely when temperatures drop below freezing

Cold weather can make it hard to sleep. Sub-zero storms and freezing temperatures may wake you up or disturb your rest. Using the right bedding,

Jaish terrorist held with M-5 rifle near IB in J&Ks Akhnoor

Alert BSF troops apprehended a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist near the Indo-Pak border in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir. The operative, identified as Ab

US set to seize more tankers off Venezuela coast; Is Trump coming for Maduro? Days numbered?

Hyderabad Records Coldest Morning In 7 Years

Indian Meteorological Department-Hyderabad (IMD-H) scientists said that the pattern reflects sustained radiational cooling, clear skies and the i

'Minnesota just tip of spear: Whistleblower warns MASSIVE Somali fraud ring now emerging in Ohio

Manjira Pipeline Leak Disrupts Water Supply in Hyderabad

Water Board begins emergency repairs; supply expected to resume by Saturday afternoon

Russian presence in Donbas even after truce: Kremlin

Moscow will give its blessing to a ceasefire only after Ukraine's forces have withdrawn from the front line, Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said in

I know how badly I want to win an Olympic medal that hunger is in me: Nikhat Zareen

The richly decorated boxer has her eyes set on the ultimate prize. In this conversation after claiming gold in the World Boxing Cup Finals, the t

Oracle denies report on OpenAI data center delays but stocks crash continues

Oracle shares are up just 13 per cent now for the year, having erased all the gains from a 36 per cent jump in September, when it reported a mass

Woman married to Pakistani national, 3 others held in Assam over suspicious financial transactions

Police in Assam's Sonitpur district have arrested four people, including a woman reportedly married to a Pakistani national. The arrests followed

Teachers asked to report stray dogs, outrage in J&K

Jammu & Kashmir's education department has mandated teachers to report and manage stray dog populations, sparking outrage from political parties

Sivagangacustodial death case:CBInames DSP, Inspector as accused

The Central agency files a supplementary charge sheet in the death of B. Ajith Kumar, who was a security guard at Badrakali Amman temple in Madap

Vinay Kumar New Director of RINL Finance

New finance chief brings SAIL experience in analytics, reforms and planning

Around 10 MoUs to be signed at UEF Trade Summit 2025

Ramadoss appeals to CM to conduct caste census

Key fronts eagerly await electoral outcomes in municipalities across Ernakulam

State-level NCC fest at DG Vaishnav College gets underway

BJP Finalises Alliance Pact With Shiv Sena For BMC Polls

The decision follows Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavans meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah earlier this week. On Thursday night, Mr.

16.94 lakh more women to benefit as State govt. expandsKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam

Waqf Tribunal grants Telangana board three-month extension for UMEED portal

Madras High Court clears decks for evicting St. Peters Matriculation School in St. Thomas Mount

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and C. Kumarappan dismiss a writ petition filed by the school against the governments refusal to part with the public p

On Manipur's 'Nupi Lan Day' To Honour Anti-Colonial Revolt, A Women Power Run In Delhi

Women from Manipur including senior citizens participated in a run in honour of the 86th Nupi Lan (Women's War) Day, in memory of revolts by the

Ukraine says it hit Yaroslavl oil refinery, sources say output suspended

Units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces have struck the capacity of the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Russias Yaroslavl region, the Ukrainian mili

Former IAS Rajkumar Goyal likely to head Central Information Commission

Rajkumar Goyal, a retired IAS officer, is poised to become the Chief of the Central Information Commission. Several other prominent figures are e

Illegal Detention, Local Bodies Polls: Court Setbacks For Punjab Government

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has been hit by two sharp setbacks in a span of days.

India now home to 2 lakh recognised startups: Piyush Goyal

India's startup ecosystem is booming with over two lakh government-recognised entities. This year alone saw over 44,000 new recognitions, a recor

Revanth, Ministers To Attend Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod Maha Rally in Delhi

Party targets alleged vote theft, EC bias as national protest gathers momentum

Hyderabad Police Chief Warns of Strict Action Against Extortionists

Sajjanar also expressed concern over internal disputes and clashes regarding dominance within the community, noting that such incidents were lead

Ukraine To Join EU By 2027 Under Draft Peace Proposal: Report

Ukraine would be slated to join the European Union by January 1 2027 under a peace proposal being discussed as part of US-mediated negotiations.

Corrections and Clarifications December 13, 2025

'Digital progress uneven across states': Report

India's digital progress is uneven. Some states are building world-class digital systems, while others fall behind. Delhi leads with a high digit

Military retirement pay increase 2026: How much military retirement pay will increase in 2026 as new 2.8% COLA takes effect

Military retirement pay increase 2026: Military retirement pay will rise 2.8% in 2026 as the new COLA takes effect, lifting checks starting Decem

After Eggs, Now Biscuits: J&K Battles Back-to-Back Food Safety Scares

Sulphite-laced biscuits banned in Anantnag as J&K government orders urgent probe into adulterated eggs reported across Kashmir Valley.

Safeguarding RTC AP Government's Priority, Says Chairman Narayana

Crediting the success of the government flagship Stree Shakti scheme to the corporation officers, staff and workers, Narayana assured that all is

Dune: Prophecy Season 2 release date, cast and how to watch update: Full details on new episodes, filming locations and production status

Dune: Prophecy Season 2 release date, cast and how to watch update explains the new season plan, production timeline, first footage details, new

Letters to The Editor December 13, 2025

Indian-Origin Millionaire Crashes Tesla, Tries To Burn Down US Winery

An Indian-origin millionaire, Vikram Beri, was arrested in the United States for allegedly trying to set fire to a winery in California. While tr

YouTube Removes Pakistan Reality Show Based On 'Love Island'

YouTube has hit pause on a dating show that whisked eight men and women from deeply conservative Pakistan to a sun-soaked Istanbul villa, where t

Germany Accuses Russia Of Cyberattack On Air Safety, Election Interference

Germany on Friday accused Russia of a cyberattack targeting its air traffic control and spreading disinformation ahead of February's general elec