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Likelihood of escalation at ONGC's Konaseema gas well remote, says company
A blowout is the uncontrolled release of crude oil or natural gas from an oil well or a gas well, following the failure of pressure control systems
 "Likelihood of escalation at ONGC's Konaseema gas well remote, says company")
NDMC presents ₹143 crore surplus budget for 2026-27; no property tax hike
During the announcement, the council also revealed plans to install 2,000 CCTVs throughout Lutyens Delhi, while confirming that property tax rates will remain unchanged
 "NDMC presents ₹143 crore surplus budget for 2026-27; no property tax hike")
Kalpetta in Kerala's Wayanad becomes India's first paperless court
Kerala's Kalpetta in Wayanad becomes India's first fully paperless district court, using AI tools and digital records to deliver faster, greener and more accessible justice
 "Kalpetta in Kerala's Wayanad becomes India's first paperless court")
LoP post vacant, Opposition may not meet criteria for whips in Maharashtra
The GR made it clear that parties must have at least 10 per cent of the total House strength to be eligible to appoint a chief whip and a whip who are entitled to state-funded facilities
 "LoP post vacant, Opposition may not meet criteria for whips in Maharashtra")
ED attaches assets worth ₹2.67 crore in railway freight charge fraud case
These illicit monetary gains, quantified at ₹16.15 crore, were "deliberately siphoned off" and "layered" into the personal bank accounts of Kabra, the agency claimed
 "ED attaches assets worth ₹2.67 crore in railway freight charge fraud case")
Manipur violence case: SC orders forensic test of full 48-minute audio clip
During brief proceedings, lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust, said the matter had been listed around 10 times
 "Manipur violence case: SC orders forensic test of full 48-minute audio clip")
Goa govt waives ₹3.2 crore interest on old loans of ST, OBC beneficiaries
These beneficiaries, however, will have to repay the loan principal
 "Goa govt waives ₹3.2 crore interest on old loans of ST, OBC beneficiaries")
Sambhal authorities give 15 days to remove mosque, shrine on graveyard land
Tehsildar Dhirendra Pratap Singh visited the site and served a notice, warning of legal action if compliance is not ensured
 "Sambhal authorities give 15 days to remove mosque, shrine on graveyard land")
Delayed reports to attract costs before being taken on record: NGT
The tribunal underlined that such delayed reports could not be simply placed on record without its express direction
 "Delayed reports to attract costs before being taken on record: NGT")
Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Kathua
The encounter started at Kahog village of Billawar this evening when security forces launched a search operation following information about presence of two to three terrorists
 "Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Kathua")
SC grants interim protection from arrest to singer Neha Singh Rathore
The top court directed Rathore to appear before the Investigating Officer and cooperate in the probe
 "SC grants interim protection from arrest to singer Neha Singh Rathore")
SC to hear plea by Sonam Wangchuk's wife challenging NSA detention on Thu
The plea claims the detention is illegal and an arbitrary exercise violating his fundamental rights
 "SC to hear plea by Sonam Wangchuk's wife challenging NSA detention on Thu")
Won't get into statistics, govt with all: CM Yadav on Indore water deaths
While a top Indore division official said that seven deaths have been reported so far as per the health department, officials have been maintaining six fatalities linked to the water contamination
 "Won't get into statistics, govt with all: CM Yadav on Indore water deaths")
PM-Kisan 2026 update: Farmer ID, e-KYC now mandatory for 22nd instalment
As the government prepares to release the 22nd PM-KISAN instalment, farmers must now complete e-KYC and obtain a mandatory Farmer ID to remain eligible for upcoming payments in 2026
 "PM-Kisan 2026 update: Farmer ID, e-KYC now mandatory for 22nd instalment")
People dying due to stray dog attacks, rules poorly enforced: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court flagged rising stray dog attacks and road accidents, blamed civic bodies for poor enforcement of animal birth control (ABC) rules
 "People dying due to stray dog attacks, rules poorly enforced: Supreme Court")
Cyber alert: Scammers hijack call forwarding to steal OTPs, bank alerts
An alarming trend is being registered increasingly as the cybercriminals are exploiting the call forwarding feature on mobile phones to secretly reroute incoming calls
 "Cyber alert: Scammers hijack call forwarding to steal OTPs, bank alerts")
Shops shut, streets tense at Delhi's Turkman Gate after demolition drive
At least 5 police personnel were injured after some people allegedly pelted stones at the police during the demolition drive carried out on the land adjoining the Syed Faiz-e-Elahi Mosque
 "Shops shut, streets tense at Delhi's Turkman Gate after demolition drive")
HC directs removal of posts linking Dushyant Kumar to Ankita Bhandari case
The court also passed the interim order against other persons and entities, including Urmila Sanawar and Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee
 "HC directs removal of posts linking Dushyant Kumar to Ankita Bhandari case")
Violence won't be tolerated: Delhi Home Minister on demolition drive clash
The police said an FIR has been registered in the matter and five people detained for questioning
 "Violence won't be tolerated: Delhi Home Minister on demolition drive clash")
Delhi demolition drive carried out after HC orders: Deputy commissioner
Earlier, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday said that the action was carried out strictly in accordance with the law