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ASDC, CBSE launch national automobile Olympiad

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) In a push to align school education with the evolving needs of the country’s automotive and mobility sector, the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), has virtually launched the fifth edition of the National Automobile Olympiad (NAO) 2026.
The initiative aims to introduce students to industry-relevant skills at an early stage, helping them make informed academic and career choices.
Positioned as a bridge between classroom learning and real-world industry exposure, NAO 2026 reflects the spirit of the National Education Policy (NEP), which emphasises experiential learning, skill development, and multidisciplinary education.
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Govindpuri fire tragedy: CCTV footage reveals arson conspiracy; four accused arrested

14 Jun 2026 | 9:42 AM

New Delhi, June 14 (UNI)What initially appeared to be an accidental fire tragedy in South Delhi's Tughlakabad Extension has taken a dramatic turn, with Delhi Police uncovering a criminal conspiracy behind the blaze that claimed three lives.

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PM Modi arrives in France, set for talks with Macron & Innovation-focused engagements

14 Jun 2026 | 3:28 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nice, France, today, marking the beginning of the first leg of his six-day visit to France and Slovakia, a diplomatic tour aimed at deepening strategic partnerships, expanding cooperation in technology and innovation, and strengthening India's engagement with key global partners.

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Viksit Bharat vision hinges on sustainable farming, rural prosperity, says Om Birla

14 Jun 2026 | 1:58 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) ‎Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today underscored the pivotal role of agriculture in India's development journey, asserting that the country's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 can only be achieved through the empowerment of farmers, villages and the rural economy.

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From Delhi classrooms to Air Force blues: Minakshi, Tannu script inspiring journey to commission

13 Jun 2026 | 9:20 PM

By Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) In a city where dreams arrive every day from every corner of India, two young women found the courage, education and opportunity to transform their lives, and, in their own way, make history.

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First Batch of Kailash Mansarovar yatra 2026 flagged off in New Delhi

13 Jun 2026 | 7:51 PM

New Delhi, June 13, (UNI) Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, presided over the flagging-off ceremony of the inaugural batch of pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday.
The first group of pilgrims will travel via the Nathu La route and is scheduled to commence its onward journey from Delhi on June 15, 2026.

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