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9 killed as truck hits bus in K'taka, most victims burnt to death: Police
The bus with 32 passengers which was its way to Gokarna was engulfted in flames under the impact of the collision and most of the deceased were burnt alive inside the vehicle
 "9 killed as truck hits bus in K'taka, most victims burnt to death: Police")
Delhi records highest annual avg of NO2 levels since 2018; ITO worst hit
ITO, known for heavy congestion and long waits at traffic signals, recorded the highest annual mean level at 69 µg/m³. Other hotspots included IGI Airport's Terminal 3, Anand Vihar, and Shadipur
 "Delhi records highest annual avg of NO2 levels since 2018; ITO worst hit")
Delhi breathes easier on Christmas as AQI dips below 300 after two weeks
On December 25, the AQI improved to 220, helped by strong winds, though forecasts warn of possible deterioration ahead
 "Delhi breathes easier on Christmas as AQI dips below 300 after two weeks")
PM Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary
PM Modi said the birth anniversary of Vajpayee is a special occasion for everyone to draw inspiration from his life
 "PM Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary")
Weather today: IMD issues alerts for cold wave, fog, snowfall across India
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir coincides with the start of Chillai Kalan, while the IMD warns of dense fog and cold wave conditions across large parts of north, central and eastern India till year-end
 "Weather today: IMD issues alerts for cold wave, fog, snowfall across India")
Rahul Gandhi meets Unnao rape victim's family, assures legal assistance
Speaking to reporters, the victim said that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi promised to help her pursue justice
 "Rahul Gandhi meets Unnao rape victim's family, assures legal assistance")
Unnao rape case: CBI to challenge suspension of Sengar's life term in SC
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday suspended the jail term of expelled BJP leader Sengar, who was serving life imprisonment in the 2017 Unnao rape case
 "Unnao rape case: CBI to challenge suspension of Sengar's life term in SC")
Hold awareness meetings on G RAM G law: Centre to gram panchayats
According to an official letter issued a few days ago, the gram sabhas should ensure active participation of villagers, workers, women, SC/ST households and other vulnerable groups
 "Hold awareness meetings on G RAM G law: Centre to gram panchayats")
Delhi Metro Phase 5A approved: 16 km, 13 stations, ₹12,015 crore outlay
Clears 3 new Metro stretches in Delhi, including Central Vista corridor
 "Delhi Metro Phase 5A approved: 16 km, 13 stations, ₹12,015 crore outlay")
LVM3-M6 success boosts confidence in Gaganyaan programme: Isro chief
He emphasised the critical role of launch vehicle LVM3, which would be used for the ambitious Gaganyaan programme, the mission to send Indian astronauts to orbit and bring them safely back to earth
 "LVM3-M6 success boosts confidence in Gaganyaan programme: Isro chief")
Anu Garg to be Odisha's next chief secretary, to be first woman on post
Garg had also scripted history in February 2023 by becoming the first woman to be appointed as the development commissioner
 "Anu Garg to be Odisha's next chief secretary, to be first woman on post")
Centre asks states to impose complete ban on new mining leases in Aravallis
The Centre has directed states to halt new mining leases in the Aravalli range, citing environmental concerns, days after the Supreme Court defined the hills, leaving low-lying areas unprotected
 "Centre asks states to impose complete ban on new mining leases in Aravallis")
Grap IV restrictions lifted in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
The CAQM, however, cautioned that winter weather conditions may not remain favourable, with forecasts indicating a possible rise in AQI levels due to slower wind speeds in the coming days
 "Grap IV restrictions lifted in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves")
Delhi Metro to add 13 stations, Cabinet okays ₹12,000 cr for expansion
The expansion will add three new corridors, connecting 13 stations across the Central Vista area, the domestic airport, and southern Delhi neighbourhoods
 "Delhi Metro to add 13 stations, Cabinet okays ₹12,000 cr for expansion")
Urgent need to support Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu said that their decisions and actions will have a significant impact on the development journey of the nation
 "Urgent need to support Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: President Murmu")
WB land ports see protests over atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh
As police prevented the march from proceeding, protesters squatted on the road and attempted to break through barricades, leading to scuffles
 "WB land ports see protests over atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh")
Gujarat leads rooftop solar race, reaches 1,879 MW installed capacity
Gujarat remains the top state in rooftop solar installations and has already achieved 50 per cent of its goal to install 1 million residential rooftop solar systems by March 2027
 "Gujarat leads rooftop solar race, reaches 1,879 MW installed capacity")
Delhi traffic advisory for Christmas: Check alternate routes, diversions
Traffic will be diverted at major junctions such as Sheikh Sarai red light on Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Asian Market red light on MB Road, and PTS Malviya Nagar red light
 "Delhi traffic advisory for Christmas: Check alternate routes, diversions")
'I get infections in Delhi': Gadkari says transport causes 40% of pollution
Amid hazardous air quality in Delhi, Nitin Gadkari acknowledges the transport sector's 40% contribution to pollution, saying he develops infections after short stays in the capital
 "'I get infections in Delhi': Gadkari says transport causes 40% of pollution")
Cricket match at Chinnaswamy Stadium denied over safety conerns: K'taka HM
He advised the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to comply with the recommendations of the Justice John Michael Cunha's Commission
 "Cricket match at Chinnaswamy Stadium denied over safety conerns: K'taka HM")
