No new mining lease in Aravallis till finalisation of plan for sustainable mining: Union minister Bhupender Yadav | India News

Gurugram: Members of ‘Aravalli Bachao Sanstha’ stage a demonstration as part of the Save Aravalli movement, near the residence of Haryana minister Rao Narbir Singh, in Gurugram. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A day after clarifying how only 0.19% of the total 1.44 lakh sq km area of Aravalli can be eligible for mining, Union environment…

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Christmas Day 2025 shopping: Need last-minute essentials; here’s which US stores are open or closed on December 25

With most major retailers across the US either closing early on Christmas Eve or remaining shut for the entire Christmas Day, shoppers planning last-minute errands are being advised to check store timings carefully before stepping out.According to an AP report, operating hours can vary widely by location, with some chains opting for limited or modified…

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More than 80% of Yale faculty lean Democratic, with Republicans nearly absent across many departments

A new report by the Buckley Institute suggests that political affiliation among Yale University faculty is heavily concentrated on one side of the American spectrum, with Republicans nearly absent across a large share of departments.According to the 2025 Faculty Political Diversity Report, more than 82% of faculty members across Yale’s undergraduate departments, the Law School…

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How Anand Mahindra’s post about this rare Himalayan “Sikkim Sundari” is a perfect travel inspiration

When India’s one of most respected business leaders and ardent traveller posts about a remote Himalayan plant, people listen and attention naturally follows. In a recent update, Anand Mahindra took to his official X handle (formerly Twitter) to share his astonishment after seeing “Sikkim Sundari”. For those who don’t know, it is a rare mountain…

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GCL 2025: Anish Giri’s SG Pipers loses in final group-stage match, but still qualifies for finale against Continental Kings | Chess News

Viswanathan Anand vs Hikaru Nakamura (GCL Photo) NEW DELHI: SG Pipers have booked their place in the final of the Global Chess League (GCL), where they will face defending champions and table toppers Continental Kings.As Monday saw a dramatic end to the league stage, Pipers lost their last league match 6-11 to Alaskan Knights, but…

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‘Local-level confusion’: How Kharge’s remark adds twist to Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar power tussle in Karnataka | India News

NEW DELHI: Who will resolve the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka between chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar – top Congress leadership in Delhi or the leaders themselves at the local level?On Sunday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge shielded the “high command” from this embarrassing power game in Karnataka and said that “any confusion…

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Santa Claus rally: Small and midcaps lead December gains; here’s what the numbers say

As Indian equities head into the final trading sessions of the year, the familiar question around the Santa Claus rally has resurfaced, with historical data and recent market signals pointing towards smaller stocks once again stealing the spotlight.Data from SAMCO Securities shows that smallcap stocks have delivered the strongest performance during the Santa Claus period…

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Race-based funding for Minority-Serving Institutions unconstitutional: Linda McMahon supports official legal finding

DOE to review HSI and MSI funding after OLC opinion ruling on race-based grants US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has publicly supported the Office of Legal Counsel’s (OLC) opinion stating that race-based criteria in Minority Serving Institution (MSI) programmes are unconstitutional. McMahon emphasised that federal education funding cannot attach conditions based on race, aligning…

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