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PDP leader Iltija Mufti accuses CM Abdullah of cancelling 150k ration cards
The PDP leader who is a vocal critic of the National Conference government also complained about the power curtailments durin the ongoing winter months
 "PDP leader Iltija Mufti accuses CM Abdullah of cancelling 150k ration cards")
LIVE: GST Council has deferred decisions on tax rates on food delivery platforms, says FM
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 "LIVE: GST Council has deferred decisions on tax rates on food delivery platforms, says FM")
Inconceivable that NEP not implemented in some states: V-P Dhankhar
The vice president also cautioned against people who have inimical intentions and evil designs towards the country's progress
 "Inconceivable that NEP not implemented in some states: V-P Dhankhar")
Marriage is a relationship built on mutual trust, companionship: SC
It added that the court has consistently held that prolonged separation, coupled with inability to reconcile, is a relevant factor in deciding matrimonial disputes
 "Marriage is a relationship built on mutual trust, companionship: SC")
Major landslide occurs in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, no casualty reported
The landslide probably occurred when debris from another road that is under construction above the main road started sliding
 "Major landslide occurs in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, no casualty reported")
Why is ECI afraid of transparency, asks Cong after election rule tweak
The government has tweaked an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV camera and webcasting footage
 "Why is ECI afraid of transparency, asks Cong after election rule tweak")
Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala cremated with state honours
The Haryana government declared a three-day state mourning on Friday. It has also declared Saturday a public holiday in all its offices as a mark of respect
 "Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala cremated with state honours")
Allu Arjun attended 'Pushpa-2' screening despite police denying permit: CM
CM alleged that even after the death of a woman in a stampede, the actor did not leave the cinema hall, prompting the police to force him out
 "Allu Arjun attended 'Pushpa-2' screening despite police denying permit: CM")
Number of domestic migrants drops by 12% to 402 mn since 2011: EAC-PM
Consequently, the paper said, the migration rate which stood at 37.64 per cent of total population as per Census 2011, is estimated to have reduced to 28.88 per cent
 "Number of domestic migrants drops by 12% to 402 mn since 2011: EAC-PM")
CAG report highlights manpower shortage across Maha's health institutions
The Comptroller and Auditor General noted that providing adequate and quality healthcare services to a large population requires a robust healthcare infrastructure and services
 "CAG report highlights manpower shortage across Maha's health institutions")
Mumbai boat accident: Body of missing boy found, death toll rises to 15
The incident occurred on December 18, when the Indian Navy lost control while undertaking engine trials in Mumbai Harbour due to an engine malfunction
 "Mumbai boat accident: Body of missing boy found, death toll rises to 15")
India's green cover rises, now 25.17% of geographical area: Govt report
The tree cover increased by 1,289 sq km and now constitutes 3.41 per cent of the country's geographical area
 "India's green cover rises, now 25.17% of geographical area: Govt report")
Ex-SC judge Madan Lokur named chairperson of UN Internal Justice Council
Born in 1953, Justice Lokur was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court on June 4, 2012
 "Ex-SC judge Madan Lokur named chairperson of UN Internal Justice Council")
Arrested members of banned outfit planned 'Chicken's Neck' attack: Police
They wanted to create large-scale instability in the corridor by carrying out synchronised attacks and fomenting instability
 "Arrested members of banned outfit planned 'Chicken's Neck' attack: Police")
Grant 0.5% interim reservation to transgenders, Karnataka HC tells NLSIU
The court took note of the one per cent reservation provided for transgenders in employment by state government
 "Grant 0.5% interim reservation to transgenders, Karnataka HC tells NLSIU")
CAG report on DND flyway shocking, says SC, NTBCL gave gold coins to staff
The bench said it is evident that despite approval from various authorities, the formula used for toll collection was far from reasonable
 "CAG report on DND flyway shocking, says SC, NTBCL gave gold coins to staff")
Delhi LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case
On December 5, the Enforcement Directorate sought permission for sanction of prosecution against Arvind Kejriwal
 "Delhi LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case")
Parliament scuffle: Crime branch to probe BJP's FIR, Congress' allegations
The crime branch will now probe the BJP's FIR against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress' counter-allegations, as the political standoff over the Parliament scuffle intensifies
 "Parliament scuffle: Crime branch to probe BJP's FIR, Congress' allegations")
52 kg gold, Rs 9.86 crore cash found in abandoned SUV near Bhopal forest
52 kg of gold and Rs 9.86 crore in cash were found in an abandoned SUV near a Bhopal forest, raising suspicions of links to ongoing raids on real estate businesses
 "52 kg gold, Rs 9.86 crore cash found in abandoned SUV near Bhopal forest")
Four of a family killed as fire breaks out at dairy shop in Madhya Pradesh
Four people, including two children, died in a fire that broke out in a house in the Nayanpur area of Dewas in Madhya Pradesh, an official said.
 "Four of a family killed as fire breaks out at dairy shop in Madhya Pradesh")
