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MP CM assures safe disposal of waste linked to Bhopal gas tragedy
Addressing a press conference, CM Yadav said scientific studies have been carried out and safe technology will be deployed for the (waste) incineration process
 "MP CM assures safe disposal of waste linked to Bhopal gas tragedy")
Mamata demands crackdown on illegal encroachment by builders on govt land
Banerjee, who chaired an administrative review meeting at the state secretariat, directed police to arrest all such builders in accordance with the law
 "Mamata demands crackdown on illegal encroachment by builders on govt land")
DAP subsidy extension aims to facilitate corporate profit: Farmer's body
The AIKS added that the surge in prices is accentuated because of monopoly control of a few global corporations on mineral resources and fertilizer production
 "DAP subsidy extension aims to facilitate corporate profit: Farmer's body")
PM Modi's 'Parivartan Rally' on Sunday will be game changer in Delhi: BJP
The rally is scheduled to be held Sunday at Japanese Park in Rohini in northwest Delhi
 "PM Modi's 'Parivartan Rally' on Sunday will be game changer in Delhi: BJP")
Border areas, remote villages in Ladakh digitally connected: Army
In a post on X on Thursday, the Indian Army also shared a video of this journey and glimpses of the change it has brought to the lives of local people in the region
 "Border areas, remote villages in Ladakh digitally connected: Army")
Places of Worship Act: SC to hear plea against 'Bhojshala' survey in MP
The bench directed the registry to seek instructions from Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and tagged the matter with the pending petitions
 "Places of Worship Act: SC to hear plea against 'Bhojshala' survey in MP")
DU to distribute laptops, tablets to orphaned, visually impaired students
The distribution of laptops and tablets will take place under the Sashakt Beti' and e-Drishti' programmes
 "DU to distribute laptops, tablets to orphaned, visually impaired students")
Force Motors bags order for supply of 2,429 ambulances to UP Health Dept
In a regulatory filing, the company said the order is for supply of 2,429 units of BS-VI diesel ambulance to the department
 "Force Motors bags order for supply of 2,429 ambulances to UP Health Dept")
News updates: US NSA Jake Sullivan set to visit India early next week
Latest news updates: Catch all the major news updates from around the world
 "News updates: US NSA Jake Sullivan set to visit India early next week")
'Farishtey' funds cleared: Delhi govt and L-G must settle disputes, says SC
The scheme encourages people to rescue and save lives of road accident victims. Under the scheme, the government foots hospital bills of such victims
 "'Farishtey' funds cleared: Delhi govt and L-G must settle disputes, says SC")
Karnataka cabinet hikes govt bus fares by 15%, effective from Jan 5
The decision was taken in view of the substantial hike in operational costs such as increase in spending on fuel prices and staff, Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said
 "Karnataka cabinet hikes govt bus fares by 15%, effective from Jan 5")
Why can't Centre say it will consider grievances of farmers: SC asks Govt
The farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab-Haryana since February 13, 2024
Bhopal toxic waste removal needs experts' inputs, says Sumitra Mahajan
Mahajan's comments came hours after the waste arrived in Dhar, some 30 kilometres from Indore, in trucks for disposal
 "Bhopal toxic waste removal needs experts' inputs, says Sumitra Mahajan")
Delhi bakery owner dies by suicide in Atul Subhash-like case: All we know
The case bears uncanny similarity to the death of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who died by suicide alleging harassment by his wife
 "Delhi bakery owner dies by suicide in Atul Subhash-like case: All we know")
Don't depend on freebies, produce own solar power, says Prahlad Joshi
Joshi attended a consultative meeting with the consumers, electricity supply company (ESCOM) officials, and people's representatives to discuss Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
 "Don't depend on freebies, produce own solar power, says Prahlad Joshi")
Gadkari announces roadworks worth Rs 12,000 cr to ease Delhi's traffic woes
The projects are aimed at decongesting traffic entering the Delhi-NCR region, and will reduce traffic jams as well as cut pollution in the national capital
 "Gadkari announces roadworks worth Rs 12,000 cr to ease Delhi's traffic woes")
Mamata accuses BSF of infiltration plot; border guards reject claim
Speaking at an administrative review meeting at the state secretariat, Banerjee alleged that the BSF was allowing infiltrators to enter through areas like Islampur, Sitai, and Chopra
 "Mamata accuses BSF of infiltration plot; border guards reject claim")
Prashant Kishor begins fast unto death, demanding cancellation of BPSC exam
Kishor made the announcement at the historic Gandhi Maidan, a couple of kilometres from the spot where several aggrieved candidates have been on a round-the-clock protest
 "Prashant Kishor begins fast unto death, demanding cancellation of BPSC exam")
Did Rajdhani trains run faster in 1973? The answer may surprise you
Once the pride of Indian Railways, the Rajdhani Express hasn't lived up to its speed promises decades later. The train seems to be stuck in a slow-motion time loop
 "Did Rajdhani trains run faster in 1973? The answer may surprise you")
SECI power deals cannot be scrapped without solid proof: Andhra CM Naidu
The CM noted that he would take action only after procuring the required documentary evidence
 "SECI power deals cannot be scrapped without solid proof: Andhra CM Naidu")
