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ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Sam Hicks scored on a 53-yard run in the fourth quarter and finished with 171 yards on the ground to lead Abilene Christian to a 24-0 victory over Northern Arizona on Saturday in the first round of the FCS playoffs. The Wildcats (9-4), ranked No. 15 in the FCS coaches poll and seeded 15th, qualified for the playoffs for the first time and will travel to play No. 2 seed and nine-time champion North Dakota State (10-2) on Saturday at the Fargo Dome. The Bison had a first-round bye. Abilene Christian grabbed a 7-0 lead on its second possession when Carson Haggard connected with Trey Cleveland for a 37-yard touchdown that capped a 10-play 97-yard drive. Northern Arizona (8-5), ranked 17th but unseeded for the playoffs after winning five straight to get in, picked off Haggard on the Wildcats' next two possessions but could not turn them into points. NAU went for it on fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line with 9:30 left before halftime, but Jordan Mukes tackled Ty Pennington for a 4-yard loss. That led to a 46-yard field goal by Ritse Vaes and a 10-0 lead at halftime. The score remained the same until Hicks' big run with 10:16 left to play. Haggard passed 6 yards to Blayne Taylor for the final score with 2:16 to go. Haggard completed 23 of 29 passes for 244 yards with three interceptions. Abilene Christian's defense allowed at least 20 points in every game during the regular season and yielded at least 30 six times. The Wildcats lost their season opener to FBS member Texas Tech 52-51 in overtime. Abilene Christian's last shutout came in a 56-0 victory over Lamar on Sept. 25, 2021. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Jimmy Carter had the longest post-presidency of anyone to hold the office, and one of the most active. Here is a look back at his life. 1924 — Jimmy Carter was born on Oct. 1 to Earl and Lillian Carter in the small town of Plains, Georgia. 1928 — Earl Carter bought a 350-acre farm 3 miles from Plains in the tiny community of Archery. The Carter family lived in a house on the farm without running water or electricity. 1941 — He graduated from Plains High School and enrolled at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus. 1942 — He transferred to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. 1943 — Carter’s boyhood dream of being in the Navy becomes a reality as he is appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. 1946 — He received his naval commission and on July 7 married Rosalynn Smith of Plains. They moved to Norfolk, Virginia. 1946-1952 — Carter’s three sons are born, Jack in 1947, Chip in 1950 and Jeff in 1952. 1962-66 — Carter is elected to the Georgia State Senate and serves two terms. 1953 — Carter’s father died and he cut his naval career short to save the family farm. Due to a limited income, Jimmy, Rosalynn and their three sons moved into Public Housing Apartment 9A in Plains. 1966 — He ran for governor, but lost. 1967 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s fourth child, Amy, is born. 1971 — He ran for governor again and won the election, becoming Georgia’s 76th governor on Jan. 12. 1974 — Carter announced his candidacy for president. 1976 — Carter was elected 39th president on Nov. 2, narrowly defeating incumbent Gerald Ford. 1978 — U.S. and the Peoples’ Republic of China establish full diplomatic relations. President Carter negotiates and mediates an accord between Egypt and Israel at Camp David. 1979 — The Department of Education is formed. Iranian radicals overrun the U.S. Embassy and seize American hostages. The Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty is signed. 1980 — On March 21, Carter announces that the U.S. will boycott the Olympic Games scheduled in Moscow. A rescue attempt to get American hostages out of Iran is unsuccessful. Carter was defeated in his bid for a second term as president by Ronald Reagan in November. 1981 — President Carter continues to negotiate the release of the American hostages in Iran. Minutes before his term as president is over, the hostages are released. 1982 — Carter became a distinguished professor at Emory University in Atlanta, and founded The Carter Center. The nonpartisan and nonprofit center addresses national and international issues of public policy. 1984 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter volunteer one week a year for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that helps needy people in the United States and in other countries renovate and build homes, until 2020. He also taught Sunday school in the Maranatha Baptist Church of Plains from the mid-’80s until 2020. 2002 — Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 2015 — Carter announced in August he had been diagnosed with melanoma that spread to his brain. 2016 — He said in March that he no longer needed cancer treatment. 2024 — Carter dies at 100 years old. Sources: Cartercenter.org, Plains Historical Preservation Trust, The Associated Press; The Brookings Institution; U.S. Navy; WhiteHouse.gov, Gallup

Georgia QB Carson Beck declares for 2025 NFL DraftAnother factor that contributes to the popularity of Disney parks as study destinations is the sense of community and camaraderie that they foster. Studying among fellow Disney enthusiasts creates a shared sense of passion and belonging that can be motivating and encouraging. The opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations adds a social aspect to studying at Disney parks that is often lacking in other study settings.

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Sydney is set to sizzle as the ongoing heatwave continues to wash over the state, with temperatures reaching 42C in the outer western pockets of the city. NSW will face another “very hot” day on Tuesday in its eastern and central regions, while there is some relief on the way for Victoria and South Australia. Beaches and pools across NSW will be packed with punters eager to cool down as the mercury reaches 33C in the CBD. Far hotter conditions are anticipated in the western suburbs, particularly in Penrith and Richmond, where temperatures are anticipated to reach a sweltering 42C. Locals in southwestern suburbs areas like Liverpool and Blacktown are expected to sweat through a 40C day. “(Conditions are) much hotter as we head into the western suburbs, up to the low 40s there,” Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Sarah Scully said. It won’t be just the state’s capital that sizzles on Tuesday; some of the state’s outback towns will continue to suffer through hot weather, Ms Scully added, with Dubbo forecast to hit 38C and Bourke expected to hit 41C. The heat isn’t expected to stick around for long, as a “southerly buster” is anticipated to move up the east coast in the midafternoon and evening, suppressing daytime temperatures by five to 15 degrees across the Illawarra, Sydney and Hunter regions. Ms Scully said a cold front would deliver “relief” to “really high temperatures in the southeast” across Tuesday and also produce some showers and possible thunderstorms. “This ridge of high pressure will build in quickly behind it, seeing a return of mild and settled weather,” she said. On Tuesday, Canberra will see a mostly sunny morning with a slight chance of a shower late in the afternoon, likely reaching a top of 35C . Rain is forecast for much of Queensland’s east coast, which Ms Scully attributed to a low pressure system sitting on the state’s central coast. Showers and possible severe thunderstorms could stretch from Yeppoon in Central Queensland to Brisbane in the southeast, she said. There is also a chance of flash flooding and quickly rising rivers as a result of the downpour, said Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Angus Hines. “(The) ground is wet and the river catchments are saturated in parts of southeast Queensland, meaning rivers and creeks are likely to respond quickly to further rainfall, increasing the risk of both flash flooding and riverine flooding,” he said. Flood warnings and watches have been issued for the southern Wide Bay–Burnett and the south coast catchments. People should be on alert for a moderate flood warning in the Mary River downstream from Gympie. A minor flood warning has also been issued from the Brisbane River to the Wivenhoe Dam. A max temperature of 29C is expected for Brisbane. But Queensland’s central and outback regions will continue to suffer through hot weather. The bureau forecasts a top of 42C for Longreach and 44C for Birdsville. Victoria will be “much cooler” from Tuesday, Ms Scully said. “It will be a wet morning for Melbourne, with showers and even a possible thunderstorm that will mostly clear by the afternoon,” she said. The city is forecast to experience a max temperature of 24C. A top of 21C is forecast for Hobart, and BOM expects some showers to wash over the city. Dry and sunny conditions will likely hang over much of South Australia, with Adelaide forecast to hit a top of 26C. BOM predicts a hot and sunny day in Perth, with a maximum temperature of 36C, before the city cools off to 30C on Wednesday. Ms Scully warned “extreme heatwave conditions” were developing across parts of the central Northern Territory. A top of 43C is forecast for Tennant Creek. Darwin is expected to hit 36C and Alice Springs 37C.‘We were a mess’ – Bruno Guimaraes says Newcastle have no excuse for ‘very disappointing’ season in brutally honest interview

In conclusion, the refined measures for supervising the centralized procurement of drugs and medical consumables have the potential to significantly enhance the quality and safety of healthcare products in public hospitals. By establishing transparent and accountable procurement processes, and implementing rigorous quality control measures, we can ensure that patients receive high-quality and safe medical products. It is imperative that these measures are consistently enforced and regularly reviewed to maintain the integrity of the healthcare system and protect the well-being of patients.Authored by Susan Crabtree via RealClearPolitics , After a screaming match between acting Secret Service Director Ron Rowe and Texas Rep. Pat Fallon erupted at a Thursday House hearing on the attempted assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump, n ew details are emerging about the circumstances that sparked the outburst. Several Secret Service sources question whether Rowe has perjured himself during the explosive exchange. The face-off occurred during the final meeting of the House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Trump when Fallon produced a photo of Rowe standing behind President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at a 9/11 memorial event in New York City in September. Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance appeared on the right side of the photo. The congressman, a Texas Republican, pressed Rowe on why he had positioned himself behind Biden when normal Secret Service protocol would place the most senior member of the president’s detail in that position to provide the best protection to the president. The event took place on Sept. 11, just days before the second assassination attempt against Trump at one of the president-elect’s golf courses in Florida. At the time, the outcome of the election was still unknown, and Rowe was trying to prove that he could quickly rehabilitate the agency’s image after the cataclysmic failures during the July 13 Butler rally that nearly led to Trump’s assassination and did result in the death of Corey Comperatore, a retired local fireman. Fallon accused Rowe of endangering Biden’s and Harris’ lives by taking their top two agents out of position because he “wanted to be visible because you were auditioning for the job.” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas promoted Rowe from deputy director to interim chief of the agency in the wake of the Butler rally. The previous director, Kimberly Cheatle, had resigned after disastrous testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Rowe responded swiftly and angrily to Fallon’s line of questions. “Congressman, what you’re seeing is the [Special Agent in Charge of the Detail] out of the picture’s view,” Rowe said. “And that is a day where we remember the more than 3,000 people that died on 9/11,” Rowe added. “I actually responded to Ground Zero. I was there going through the ashes of the World Trade Center. I was there at Fresh Kills,” Rowe added, referencing a Staten Island landfill where debris was taken. Fallon quickly interjected: “I’m not asking you that.” “I was there, congressman!” Rowe bellowed while pointing aggressively at Fallon before accusing him of acting like a “bully” and politicizing 9/11. BREAKING: All h*ll breaks loose as USSS Director Rowe and GOP Rep Fallon get in a shouting match over assass*nation attempts on Trump. Fallon was sharing a photo of Biden with Trump at the 9/11 commemoration to criticize Rowe. “Do not invoke 9/11 for political purposes!!” pic.twitter.com/RNUfiR5A1a Rowe was already on edge from Fallon’s pointed questioning just minutes before. The congressman asked Rowe whether he knew that Trump was facing a threat from a foreign actor while the Secret Service advance team was preparing for the Butler rally, a likely reference to assassination plots by Iran against Trump’s life. If he did know, the congressman asked why he didn’t intervene to provide a counter-surveillance unit or a full Counter Assault Team, top Secret Service security assets, in addition to the counter snipers the agency provided These additional assets, Fallon asserted, could have prevented the assassination attempt from taking place. An eyewitness to the 9/11 memorial this year tells RealClearPolitics that Rowe’s decision to take the place of the top two agents in charge of the president’s and vice president’s detail spurred resentment among the ranks. The source said there were toe marks placed on the ground with every attendee’s name and title. Rowe’s original toe mark was three rows back. Instead of simply standing where he was designated, Rowe disregarded the arrangement and placed himself behind Biden and Harris. The leaders of those details then had to squeeze in so they could be within arm’s reach of the president and vice president if they faced any threats. The source also noted that Rowe’s wife, a longtime Secret Service employee, was the photographer for the event that day and was snapping “a ton of action shots of Ron standing in his place of prominence.” During Thursday’s testy shouting match, Fallon demanded to know whether Rowe had a gun and radio on him during the ceremony, an apparent reference to whether he was operational and equipped to respond to a threat against Biden’s or Harris’ lives if any arose. Rowe retorted that he did have a radio and a gun on him at the ceremony and insisted that the protective mission was not compromised by his decision to move to a more prominent position. The Secret Service press office provided a lengthy explanation of his Secret Service roles in New York City after the 9/11 attacks but didn’t respond to a follow-up question from RealClearPolitics on whether he stood by those remarks about having a gun and radio on him during the ceremony. Rank-and-file agents were incensed over Rowe’s screaming match and said they doubted the acting director’s testimony that he had a radio during the 9/11 ceremony this year because he wasn’t wearing an earpiece to hear the intelligence chatter on a radio. They also said top Secret Service officials usually do not wear earpieces or ballistic missile vests to ceremonies like the one on 9/11 because they spend most of their time meeting with other officials, not monitoring radio traffic for threats. After the blow-up went viral on social media, the Secret Service provided a statement clarifying Rowe’s work in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. “ Acting Director Ronald Rowe volunteered to support the U.S. Secret Service’s official response efforts in New York following 9/11 ,” Guglielmi said in a statement. “He was a part of the second response rotation, which occurred in mid-October 2001. As part of his duties, he worked to support recovery efforts at both Fresh Kills Landfill and Ground Zero.” “Acting Director Rowe joined the U.S. Secret Service in 1999 and was working as a shift agent assigned to protect a visiting foreign dignitary in Washington, D.C. on the day of the 9/11 attacks,” Guglielmi added. “In reference to your questions about the 9/11 memorial, all detail personnel were present and had complete access to their protectees during the memorial,” he concluded. While most of the hearing recycled previous revelations about the agency’s failures during the Butler rally, Rep. Mark Green, who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, also expressed outrage in expletive-laced questions over how the agency missed such obvious security vulnerabilities. Green said the agency’s conduct during the July shooting seemed “lackadaisical” and slammed the agents in charge of the Butler rally, whom he said showed up to the event and “didn’t give a shit.” The Tennessee Republican who previously served as an Army doctor argued that the Secret Service has a “command-climate” problem. “There was apathy and complacency, period, and that’s your mission,” Green told Rowe. Rowe provided a vague response to Green’s concerns. “So, we are reorganizing, reimagining the organization that includes making sure that we are developing leadership programs,” he said. In his opening statement, Rowe said he spent the months since the assassination items focused on implementing reforms to ensure that the failures at Butler never happen again. “I have reflected extensively on the agency’s substandard performance during the advance for the Butler rally,” he said. “It has been my singular focus to bring much-needed reform to the Secret Service, to be an agent of change, to challenge previous assumptions – [to ensure that] the brave men and women of the Secret Service have the resources, leadership, and assets that they need to be successful in carrying out our protective mission.” Addressing criticism that the agents involved in the poor planning for and execution of the Butler rally, have not been held accountable, Rowe expressed frustration with the length of time it takes to provide “accountability” for the failures. “Let me be clear: There will be accountability, and that accountability is occurring,” he said. “It is an extensive review that requires time to ensure due process and the pace of this process, quite frankly, it does frustrate me, but it is essential that we recognize the gravity of our failure.”The young and talented singer, whose identity has been kept private at the request of her family, had been known for her powerful vocals and captivating performances on stage. However, her promising career was cut short when she decided to indulge in multiple massages within a short period of time in an attempt to relax and relieve stress.

New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): Most manufacturers recognise technology adoption as a critical driver of profitability and competitiveness, but current investments remain modest, with many allocating less than 10 per cent of their budgets, stated a Manufacturing Competitiveness Study of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). However, the report added that a shift towards higher investment–targeting 11-15 per cent of budgets–is expected in the next two years, particularly in Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and Big Data. Challenges such as high costs, unclear Return on Investment, and the integration of legacy systems persist, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it said. Additionally, the report underscores the urgent need for workforce upskilling to bridge the skills gap and enable seamless adoption of advanced technologies. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) released Manufacturing Competitiveness Study, focusing on the transformative impact of smart technologies on India’s manufacturing sector. The report, titled ‘Smart Manufacturing: Unlocking India’s Potential,’ highlights the sector’s ongoing digital transformation and its critical role in achieving the ambitious goal of increasing the manufacturing GDP share to 25 per cent in the near future. The report showcases how cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), robotics, and automation are reshaping the manufacturing landscape, driving optimization, innovation, and global competitiveness. High-capital industries like Semiconductors, Aerospace, and Automotive are leading the charge in adopting these technologies, while traditional sectors like Textiles and Food Processing are gradually transitioning towards digitalization. To address these barriers, the study recommends fostering public-private partnerships to establish shared technology hubs, increasing budget allocations for technology, strengthening industry-academia collaboration, and implementing supportive policies to encourage broader adoption of smart manufacturing. Speaking about the report, Deepak Shetty, Chairman of the Council on Manufacturing Excellence, CII and CEO & Managing Director, JCB India Limited, said, “India’s manufacturing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of innovative technologies.” Deepak Jain, Co-Chair of the Council on Manufacturing Excellence, CII and Chairman, Lumax Group, said, “This report highlights a transformative moment for India’s manufacturing sector, where advanced technologies are reshaping processes and addressing challenges like supply chain visibility to drive industrial excellence.” (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );

The couple's love story has been a source of inspiration for many, as they have openly shared their journey of love, growth, and support for each other. From their fairy-tale wedding to their everyday moments of togetherness, Xiang Zuo and Guo Bitin have shown that true love knows no bounds and can withstand any challenge.In response to the conflicting claims, various parties have weighed in on the debate, with some questioning the motives behind the inflated casualty figures put forth by Trump. Critics argue that such exaggerations not only undermine the credibility of the information but also serve to sensationalize and politicize the human cost of the conflict. On the other hand, supporters of Trump have defended his claims, citing the fog of war and the chaotic nature of the conflict as factors that could account for the discrepancy in casualty figures.

179 killed as Jeju aircraft landing gear malfunctioned; two rescued A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea crashed on arrival on Sunday (December 29, 2024) , smashing into a barrier and bursting into flames, leaving all but two feared dead. A bird strike was cited by authorities as the likely cause of the crash — the worst ever aviation disaster on South Korean soil — which flung passengers out of the plane and left it “almost completely destroyed”, according to fire officials. A total of 179 people were killed the plane crash in South Korea, the country’s fire agency said as it announced a final toll from the disaster. “Of the 179 dead, 65 have been identified,” the fire agency said of the crash at Muan International Airport, which two members of the crew survived. SA vs PAK first Test: South Africa wins thriller against Pakistan, books WTC final spot Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes on Sunday (December 29, 2024) as South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year’s World Test Championship final. Rabada scored 31 and Jansen 16 in an unbeaten partnership of 51 off 50 balls to see South Africa over the line and deny Pakistan a dramatic comeback victory after Mohammed Abbas took six wickets as he shredded through the home batting order. The test had a finish more like that of a Twenty20 match as the tailenders delivered success after South Africa had slumped dramatically before lunch and seen Pakistan on the verge of success. Azerbaijan accuses Russia of trying to hide causes of plane crash; says the plane was shot from Russia Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday (December 29, 202) said the Azerbaijan Airlines jet that crashed this week was shot at from Russia and called for Moscow to admit “guilt” in the disaster. He said the jet which crashed this week, killing 38 of the 67 people onboard, was hit “by accident” by Russia. On Saturday (December 28, 2024), Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised for the crash but stopped short of accepting that it might have been hit by Russian fire. Koneru Humpy is World rapid champion Koneru Humpy regained the women’s World rapid chess championship after a gap of five years on Sunday (December 29, 2024). The 37-year-old from Vijayawada finished with 8.5 points after beating Indonesia’s Irene Sukandar in the final round in New York. The win helped Humpy move ahead of the other six joint leaders, including compatriot D. Harika, who had to settle for fifth place. Among other Indian women, Divya Deshmukh (seven points) finished 21st, Padmini Rout (6.5) was 26th, R. Vaishali (5.5) 52nd and Vantika Agrawal (five) 67th. Former PM Manmohan Singh’s ashes immersed at Astha Ghat in Delhi The ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have been immersed at the Yamuna Ghat near the Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tila Sahib in Delhi, a day after he was cremated with full State honours at Nigambodh Ghat. The family of the late Dr Manmohan Singh will perform rituals at the Gurudwara including Shabad Kirtan (musical recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib), Paath (recitation of Gurbani) and Ardas . Impeached South Korean president defies summons third time in a row South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol refused a summons to appear for questioning on Sunday (December 29, 2024), the third time he has defied investigators’ demands in two weeks. Investigators probing Yoon had ordered him to appear for questioning at 10 am (GMT 0100) on Sunday, a demand he rejected. Yoon, a former prosecutor, also failed to attend a hearing he was summoned to last Wednesday, giving no explanation for his absence. Boy who fell into borewell in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna dies “A 10-year-old boy, who fell into a 140-feet borewell in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district, lost the battle for life despite hectic efforts by multiple agencies for 16 hours to save him,” officials said on Sunday (December 29, 2024). The boy, Sumit Meena, slipped into the open shaft of the borewell at around 5 p.m. on Saturday (December 28, 2024) in Pipliya village under Raghogarh assembly segment, located 50 km from the Guna district headquarters. Outgoing Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan bids adieu to the State after a five-year politically tumultuous tenure Outgoing Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, who often broke the conventionalities of the gubernatorial office by recurrently adopting an arguably combative stance against the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, left student unions and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] during his five-year politically tumultuous tenure, left the State on Sunday (December 29, 2024) to assume charge as the new Governor of Bihar. Mobbed by journalists at the Thiruvananthapuram airport, Mr. Khan refused to stir further controversy by declining to hold forth on why the State government had not accorded him a ceremonial farewell with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his cabinet colleagues and opposition figures in attendance. Internet shut down 60 times in 2024, fewer than last year India saw the fewest number of mobile internet shutdowns in eight years in 2024 , rounding out a period where the country became the most frequent deployer in the world of the measure, according to data from the Internet Shutdowns Tracker maintained by the Software Freedom Law Centre, India. The reduction — there have been 60 shutdowns so far this year, with 96 last year — comes with fewer shutdowns imposed in Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir, where administrations have imposed a disproportionately high number of curbs in past years. Ind vs Aus 4th Test Day 4: Australia extend lead to 333 against India at stumps A genius, high on speed and tempered with sense, largely owned a Sunday under Melbourne’s deep blue skies . Jasprit Bumrah’s inroads into Australia’s second innings and the host’s gritty lower-order resistance left the fourth Test poised on the razor’s edge. At close on the fourth day, Australia posted 228 for nine in its second innings and has an overall lead of 333. The last-wicket pair of Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland resisted all that the visitors flung at them and frustrated Rohit Sharma’s men. After India finished its first innings at 369 in the morning with centurion Nitish Kumar (114) being the last man to be dismissed, Australia had the task of converting the 105-run lead into a challenging target. Bumrah, though, had other ideas and relentlessly probed around the stumps. How Composite Skill Labs help bridge education and practical skills Education is evolving at breakneck speed, with rapid technological innovations playing an increasingly critical role in the learning process. The traditional approach, which relies heavily on theoretical learning and rote memorisation, is no longer enough to meet the needs of students who are preparing for a future shaped by rapid technological advancements and a constantly evolving job market. Recognising this, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced Composite Skill Labs (CSLs), an initiative that emphasises practical skills, critical thinking, and a more personalised approach to learning. While conventional schooling provides a solid foundation in academic subjects, it often doesn’t fully prepare students for the challenges of the real world. CSLs aim to fill this gap by blending classroom learning with practical, hands-on experiences that help students understand what they are learning and apply it in meaningful ways. Delhi polls: AAP MP Sanjay Singh alleges BJP trying to get his wife’s vote deleted AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday (December 29, 2024) alleged that the BJP was trying to get his wife’s name deleted from the voters list of the New Delhi Assembly constituency ahead of the polls in February. Addressing a press conference, the senior AAP leader accompanied by his wife Anita Singh alleged that the BJP was trying to delete the names of Purvanchali people settled in Delhi. PM remembers Raj Kapoor, Mohd Rafi, ANR, Tapan Sinha in 2024’s last ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (December 29, 2024) remembered four icons of Indian cinema — Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and Tapan Sinha — during their birth centenary year in his final Mann Ki Baat address of 2024. Speaking in his monthly radio broadcast, the Prime Minister said: “In 2024, we are celebrating the birth centenary of several film personalities who were instrumental in bringing global recognition to the country. The lives of these personalities are a source of inspiration for our film industry.” “Through his films, Raj Kapoor ji made the world aware of India’s soft power,” Mr. Modi noted. It’s a great program: Trump appears to side with Musk in H-1B visa row President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters. Mr. Trump, in an interview with the New York Post on Saturday (December 28, 2024), praised the use of visas to bring skilled foreign workers to the U.S. The topic has become a flashpoint within his conservative base. Published - December 29, 2024 06:30 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditThe La Liga giants have been participating in both domestic and European competitions, with matches scheduled nearly every three to four days. This grueling rhythm has forced Real Madrid to play crucial fixtures on Wednesdays and Sundays, leaving limited time for recovery and preparation between matches.Braxton Meah, dunk machine, finds role — and alley-oops — with Nebraska basketball