The National Medical Commission has withdrawn the Letter of Permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence to run an MBBS course due to serious violations of minimum standards found during a surprise inspection. Students admitted for the 2025-26 academic year will be shifted to other medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir as supernumerary seats.

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Grab has kicked off a three-month drone delivery pilot in Tanjong Rhu, leveraging autonomous technology, the company said in a blog post on Tuesday (Jan 6).The pilot, conducted in partnership with ST Engineering's Unmanned Air Systems - which developed the drone solution - aims to test how autonomous technology can boost Grab's delivery efficiency.The pilot for Grab's drone delivery (Beta) service began on Tuesday and will run till April 12, with service running every Tuesday to Sunday, between 10am and 6pm.Up to 28 drone deliveries will be made daily, and operations will be halted during wet weather conditions and on public holidays.A typical round-trip flight takes around eight minutes.The pilot follows a similar one done in the Philippines in June 2025, where drones were used to transport food between delivery points. Geographical constraintsUsing drones will help circumvent geographical constraints that slow down deliveries and affect efficiency, said Grab.

According to the US-based television broadcaster, Washington put forward several demands to the acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez

Sur les 48 communes de Polynésie française, seules trois disposent aujourd’hui d’un plan de prévention des risques naturels approuvé. Pour les autres, les décisions s’appuient sur des cartographies d’aléas. Depuis novembre 2024, celles-ci ont été étendues aux risques de submersion marine et d’inondation, plaçant désormais de nombreuses maisons du littoral en zone rouge. Une mesure qui complique, voire bloque, plusieurs projets de construction.

Incoming Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Haresh Singaraju has said that he is no longer affiliated with any political party, after a photo of him wearing a shirt bearing the People’s Action Party (PAP) logo surfaced online.The family physician at National University Polyclinics said in an Instagram on Monday (Jan 5) that the 2023 photo was taken during a party activity he had previously volunteered at.Dr Haresh had initially told the South China Morning Post that it was during a People’s Association (PA) event, which he later clarified in his Instagram post that it was incorrect.«This activity did not involve the PA. I’m now not a member of any party,» he said.The photo showed Dr Haresh wearing a shirt with the PAP logo and the word «Tampines». It has since been removed from his Instagram account, but was shared several times on Reddit.His LinkedIn profile indicates he has served as a PA grassroots leader since January 2023.Dr Haresh said that the post was archived as part of a «clean up of his Instagram account» and to «protect the identities of individuals in the pictures as I made my account public».

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday on his social media site that “Interim Authorities” in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of “High Quality” oil to the US at its market price, an announcement...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is reporting that a service member has been arrested by the police as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The JDF did not provide details on the investigation against the soldier. The army said the member...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana has threatened to deport more than 100 Brazilian miners and suspended their licences after accusing them of producing large amounts of raw gold but not declaring or failing to sell most of it to the government or...

Jamaicans participating in Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme are set to benefit from improved employment contract conditions. Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security Donovan Williams, made the disclosure...

The Spanish Town, St Catherine man accused of raping an intoxicated woman on Christmas Day while she slept was today granted $200,000 bail with surety in the parish court. Dave Dacres is charged with rape, indecent assault, and assault...

A 39-year-old man was arrested on Monday (Jan 5) for his alleged involvement in a case of loanshark harassment in Choa Chu Kang.It took place at about 1.35pm on Jan 2, at a residential unit along Keat Hong Link, the police said on Tuesday (Jan 6).In a image provided by the police, the front door, gate and a section of the common corridor in front of the said unit are covered with white paint.The man was identified by officers from Jurong Police Division through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras.He will be charged in court on Jan 7.If found guilty, he may be fined up to $50,000, jailed for up to five years, and receive up to six strokes of the cane.The police warned that they have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities and will deal severely with those caught doing so, in accordance with the law.They also advised members of the public to stay away from loansharks and not to work with, or assist them, in any way.[[nid:727187]]editor@asiaone.com 

Four persons were taken to the hospital after an accident along the Central Expressway (CTE) on Tuesday (Jan 7) evening.Dashcam footage posted on social media showed a white sports utility Vehicle (SUV) sitting atop the roof of a red car. Ahead of the two vehicles are a ComfortDelGro taxi and a red multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at the frontmost, with the MPV's rear tailgate visibly dented.An ambulance from Sengkang General Hospital is also seen in front of the four vehicles involved in the accident. Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to the accident involving three cars and one taxi along CTE towards the Seletar Expressway at about 7.20pm.A 69-year-old male taxi driver and his 49-year-old male passenger, another 54-year-old male car driver and his 27-year-old female passenger were conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.A 42-year-old male driver is assisting with investigations.Police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:727747]]editor@asiaone.com 

The Supreme Court has presented conflicting views on bail, asserting that while delay in trial and long incarceration aren't sole grounds for relief, the fundamental right to a speedy trial, irrespective of offense nature, can justify bail. This was highlighted when granting bail to a former chairperson after 16 months, contrasting with a recent rejection for activists.

Madhya Pradesh government disbursed ₹2 lakh compensation to 18 families in Indore following a diarrhoea outbreak. While six deaths are confirmed due to contaminated water, the administration provided aid to all grieving families, prioritizing sensitivity. This support follows Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's directive for financial assistance and free medical care to those affected by the outbreak.

Despite the Supreme Court's Vishaka judgment mandating mechanisms against workplace sexual harassment, many high courts and district courts remain non-compliant. This lack of a gender-sensitized redressal structure violates women's constitutional rights and discourages their participation in the justice delivery process. The Supreme Court has now sought status reports from defaulting high courts and bar associations.

The grey Volkswagen Tiguan appeared to have been left in a no-parking zone, which stopped the lorry from making a delivery to the business yard in Birmingham.

Une avancée significative vient d'être enregistrée dans le processus d'élaboration des politiques publiques au Gabon. La jeunesse, la diaspora, les femmes et la société civile disposent désormais d'un cadre officiel pour contribuer à l'amélioration du Plan National de Croissance et de Développement (PNCD) 2026–2030, à travers un appel à la participation citoyenne lancé par le Commissariat Général au Plan et le Ministère de la Planification et de la Prospective. Cette évolution fait écho (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu ce jour le serment de six ambassadeurs gabonais récemment accrédités à l'étranger, conformément à la loi n°012/2024 du 31 juillet 2024, qui encadre désormais l'entrée en fonction des chefs de mission diplomatique. Ont ainsi prêté serment devant le Chef de l'État : – S.E. Madame Rosine Mimi Itsana, Ambassadeur Extraordinaire et Plénipotentiaire de la République (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, 5 janvier 2026 – Le Président gabonais Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a présidé lundi au Palais de la Présidence de la République le premier Conseil des ministres de la Ve République, marquant le lancement officiel de l'action du nouvel Exécutif, placée sous le signe de l'exécution, de la redevabilité et de la performance. À l'ouverture de la séance, le Chef de l'État a adressé ses félicitations aux personnalités promues au sein du Gouvernement le 1er janvier, dont le (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

President Vladimir Putin says Russian soldiers are fulfilling a mission from God Read Full Article at RT.com

Marcon was answering a question from the channel's journalist, who recalled the French president’s recent statement that it would be useful to talk with Putin and inquired about any progress in this regard

The US President also recalled that his supporters enjoy it when he lightly dances to music at various public events

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Environmental and safety concerns are the main reasons why New Year’s and Twelfth Night bonfires have been reduced in number and are now being phased out in many places. Rising costs for firewood and waste disposal have also played a role.