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Indian Navy commissions diving support craft A20 in Kochi

17 Dec 2025 | 8:40 AM

Kochi, Dec 17 (UNI) The Indian Navy has commissioned Diving Support Craft (DSC) A20 at a ceremonial event held at the Naval Base in Kochi, marking a significant boost to its underwater operational capabilities.

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Maha: Three killed in head-on collision between jeep & car in Beed

17 Dec 2025 | 3:10 AM

Beed, Dec 16 (UNI) Three people were killed and two others sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision between a jeep and a car in Beed district of Maharashtra, police said.

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Punjab Finance Minister Cheema approves filling of 1,568 vacant posts of ANMs, Staff Nurses under NHM

17 Dec 2025 | 3:08 AM

Chandigarh, Dec 16 (UNI) In a significant move aimed at strengthening the state's healthcare infrastructure, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the Finance Department has approved the Health and Family Welfare Department's proposal to fill 1,568 vacant positions of ANMs and Staff Nurses under the National Health Mission (NHM).

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Saffron flag of the Mahayuti will fly over all 29 municipal corporations: BJP

17 Dec 2025 | 3:05 AM

Mumbai, Dec 16 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party Media Cell Chief Navnath Ban said on Tuesday that Maharashtra's ruling coallition Mahayuti has already captured the ground for the upcoming municipal elections on the strength of its development work. .

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IIT Bombay’s Trust Lab concludes national-level Cybersecurity competition

17 Dec 2025 | 3:04 AM

Mumbai, Dec 16 (UNI) IIT Bombay’s Trust Lab successfully concluded the grand finale of its national-level cybersecurity competition Capture The Flag (CTF) today at its Powai campus.

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Truck overturns on key Thane road; Residents have demanded road repairs

17 Dec 2025 | 3:03 AM

Thane, Dec 16 (UNI) A truck overturned on Ghodbunder Road near Gaimukh Chowpati in Thane -- a stretch known for frequent accidents, vehicle breakdowns and slow-moving traffic. Local residents have held a protest over the poor road conditions on the stretch.

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Godrej Capital Subsidiary expands MSME lending presence in UP, aims for Rs 500 Crore AUM by FY27

17 Dec 2025 | 3:00 AM

Lucknow, Dec 16 (UNI) Godrej Capital, the financial services arm of the Godrej Industries Group, announced here on Tuesday that its subsidiary, Godrej Finance Limited (GFL), has strengthened its presence in Uttar Pradesh to enhance access to credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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Seven resolve-III, a timely and visionary decision of Nitish: Umesh

17 Dec 2025 | 2:58 AM

Patna, Dec 16 (UNI) Janata Dal (United) state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha on Tuesday said that the decision to implement Saat Nishchay (Seven resolve) Yojana–III is a timeline and visionary step of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, which will help to achieve the goal of development.

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Two criminals linked to murders and terror activities arrested in Mumbai

17 Dec 2025 | 2:54 AM

Mumbai, Dec 16 (UNI) Sajan Masih, who is associated with the Dera Baba Nanak area, and Manish Bedi, identified as the chief of the Amritsar-based ‘Sher-e-Rain’ gang, have been arrested by the police, an officer said on Tuesday.

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Veterans India confers pride of nation award on Parmar varsity

17 Dec 2025 | 2:54 AM

Solan, Dec 16 (UNI) In a significant achievement furthering the spirit of the national slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan,' Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, has been honoured with the Veterans India Pride of Nation Award 2025.

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Telangana; MeeSeva WhatApp/Chaatbot platform sees rapid statewide adoption

17 Dec 2025 | 2:49 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 16 (UNI) Telangana IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, on Tuesday said that the newly launched MeeSeva WhatsApp/Chatbot service platform has witnessed strong and rapid adoption across Telangana, reaffirming the State Government’s commitment to citizen-centric digital governance.

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'Soil to Silk' exhibition and centre of excellence under construction at silk directorate in UP

17 Dec 2025 | 2:48 AM

Lucknow, Dec 16 (UNI) With the aim of realizing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'Soil to Silk' vision, the Silk Directorate, Uttar Pradesh, is constructing a Centre of Excellence in the city.

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Woman found At Navi Mumbai Metro Station claims to be late cricketer's wife

17 Dec 2025 | 2:47 AM

Mumbai, Dec 16 (UNI) A viral video circulating on social media has drawn attention after an elderly woman, found in a distressed condition at Belapur Metro station in Navi Mumbai, claimed to be the wife of late Indian cricketer Salim Durrani.

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Former minister’s driver booked in cheating case in Mandi

17 Dec 2025 | 2:47 AM

Mandi, Dec 16 (UNI) Mandi Police have registered a case of cheating against the former driver of a former Himachal Pradesh minister in connection with an alleged fraud amounting to Rs 1.95 lakh.

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Two nursery school students die after slipping into drain

17 Dec 2025 | 2:46 AM

Jalgaon, Dec 16 (UNI) Two students, studying in the English Medium Nursery of Adarsh Kanya Vidyalaya, died after falling into a drain near the school premises in Bhadgaon city in Jalgaon district on Tuesday.

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