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Himachal celebrates 'White Christmas', but snowfall triggers road closures
The recent snowfall in Himachal Pradesh has led to the closure of more than 200 roads, including key national highways
 "Himachal celebrates 'White Christmas', but snowfall triggers road closures")
LIVE news: Dense fog engulfs Delhi; flight operations, train services affected
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Delhi air quality drops to 'very poor' category, Grap-IV measures lifted
The stringent measures under the stage-IV of the Grap in Delhi were lifted on Tuesday, following an improvement in the AQI
 "Delhi air quality drops to 'very poor' category, Grap-IV measures lifted")
Pvt firm owner duped of Rs 7.5 c in SIM swap fraud, cops recover Rs 4.65 cr
The private firm owner was duped for Rs 7.5 crore by cyber fraudsters in suburban Kandivali on Monday
 "Pvt firm owner duped of Rs 7.5 c in SIM swap fraud, cops recover Rs 4.65 cr")
Omar Abdullah condoles death of 5 soldiers in Poonch accident, assures aid
JK CM has also assured full support to the families of the soldiers who died near a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) during this 'difficult time
 "Omar Abdullah condoles death of 5 soldiers in Poonch accident, assures aid")
RG Kar case: Medicos protest over delay in probe, to protest till Dec 31
Demanding speedy justice for Abhaya, representatives of Abhaya Manch and the Joint Platform of Doctors continued their protest at Dorina Crossing in Central Kolkata
 "RG Kar case: Medicos protest over delay in probe, to protest till Dec 31")
72-hour shutdown to begin today against proposed ropeway project in Katra
The proposed Rs 250-crore project will connect Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat, leading to the Reasi district's cave shrine
 "72-hour shutdown to begin today against proposed ropeway project in Katra")
Man threatens terror attack during Mahakumbh in UP; case lodged, probe on
The social media clip purportedly features a man making inflammatory remarks against Hinduism and political figures while threatening acts of terror during key dates of the upcoming Maha Kumbh
 "Man threatens terror attack during Mahakumbh in UP; case lodged, probe on")
Lokpal calls Sebi chief, Moitra for oral hearing over corruption charges
The Lokpal had on November 8 sought Buch's "explanation" on the complaints filed by Moitra, a Lok Sabha member, and two others
 "Lokpal calls Sebi chief, Moitra for oral hearing over corruption charges")
President appoints new Guvs for Kerala, Bihar, Odisha, Mizoram, Manipur
Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been named the governor of Kerala in place of Khan, according to the Rashtrapati Bhavan
 "President appoints new Guvs for Kerala, Bihar, Odisha, Mizoram, Manipur")
News updates: CAQM for Delhi-NCR revokes Grap-IV curbs amid dip in pollution levels
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Delhi Court denies application for disposal of bail plea of Engineer Rashid
Both Rashid's counsel and the NIA had agreed to keep the matter in the current court. In addition to the NIA's case, the special judge had suggested moving a related money laundering case
 "Delhi Court denies application for disposal of bail plea of Engineer Rashid")
President Murmu extends Christmas greetings, calls for unity, peace
The President extended her heartiest greetings and best wishes to all Indians, especially Christians, according to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan
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IRCTC not paying compensation to passengers for delay in pvt trains: RTI
A compensation of Rs 1.78 lakh was given in 2019-20, zero in 2020-21, Rs 96,000 in 2021-22, Rs 7.74 lakh in 2022-23 and Rs 15.65 lakh in 2023-24 has been given to the passengers, the Corporation said
 "IRCTC not paying compensation to passengers for delay in pvt trains: RTI")
Centre lifts Grap IV restrictions for Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip
Stage IV curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) ?include a ban on all construction activities, entry of non-essential polluting trucks into Delhi, and mandatory shifting of school classes
 "Centre lifts Grap IV restrictions for Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip")
I believe there has been a lapse: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna nomination
The 2020 Arjuna Awardee said that regardless of the award, she should remain motivated to win more medals for her country
 "I believe there has been a lapse: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna nomination")
TN CM Stalin urges Centre for release of 17 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka
Also, Stalin brought to Jaishankar's notice, two separate incidents of attack on fishermen from Kodiyakkarai in Nagapattinam district by 6 unidentified Sri Lankan nationals on December 20
 "TN CM Stalin urges Centre for release of 17 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka")
Himachal snowfall: 177 roads closed, Shimla hotel occupancy rises to 70%
Snowfall was recorded in the Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti and the higher reaches of Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba and Sirmaur districts
 "Himachal snowfall: 177 roads closed, Shimla hotel occupancy rises to 70%")
Video: Chandigarh Municipal Corporation meet erupts in chaos, fistfights
BJP and Congress clash over sand mining allegations, 'vote chor' slogans at municipal meeting over Dr Ambedkar's legacy and political allegations
RaGa visits Delhi market, interacts with vendors over rising food prices
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to people at a neighbourhood market in Delhi on how the price of items, like garlic, peas, etc are straining household budgets
 "RaGa visits Delhi market, interacts with vendors over rising food prices")
