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Prayer meet for late former PM Manmohan Singh to be held on Friday
Before the prayer meet, the family of the former PM would also hold a 'bhog' of the 'Akhand Path' kept in the memory of Singh at their 3, Motilal Nehru Marg residence
 "Prayer meet for late former PM Manmohan Singh to be held on Friday")
Giriraj Singh aims to raise jute bag prices to Rs 2 lakh per tonne
Singh informed that his ministry has "taken several initiatives to strengthen the sector's contribution to growth and enhance India's position in the global textile industry"
 "Giriraj Singh aims to raise jute bag prices to Rs 2 lakh per tonne")
AP cabinet approves Rs 2,723 cr for Amaravati works, other investments
The PM will also inaugurate the Rs 1,518 crore Krishnapatnam Industrial Hub, with its first phase being set up on a 2,500-acre land parcel
 "AP cabinet approves Rs 2,723 cr for Amaravati works, other investments")
South Indian film industry lags in women leadership roles, shows data
The fourth edition of the report titled O Womaniya! reveals a decline in the representation of women HoDs in Telugu films, dropping from 5 per cent in 2021 to 3 per cent in 2023
 "South Indian film industry lags in women leadership roles, shows data")
White-collar hiring up 9% in Dec, driven by high-skill roles: Report
According to Naukri JobSpeak, the index reached an impressive 2,651 points in December 2024, reflecting a robust 9 per cent year-on-year growth, a promising sign for the year ahead
 "White-collar hiring up 9% in Dec, driven by high-skill roles: Report")
Pig butchering scam targeting jobless youth, housewives, says MHA report
The report said that cybercriminals have also been using Google services platforms to initiate these crimes.
 "Pig butchering scam targeting jobless youth, housewives, says MHA report")
TMC councillor gunned down in Bengal's Malda, CM Mamata expresses shock
Trinamool Congress councillor Dulal Sarkar was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in West Bengal's Malda district on Thursday morning, police said.
 "TMC councillor gunned down in Bengal's Malda, CM Mamata expresses shock")
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")
