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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

Delhi Metro Phase 5A approved: 16 km, 13 stations, ₹12,015 crore outlay

Clears 3 new Metro stretches in Delhi, including Central Vista corridor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

How India travelled in 2025: Spiritual, concert-led trips top the chart

This surge in spiritual travel was much higher than the steady growth seen in 2024, when pilgrimage destinations such as Ayodhya and Varanasi recorded 50% growth

'Reduce GST on air purifiers': Delhi HC raps Centre over pollution crisis

The Delhi High Court criticised the Centre over its failure to tackle the city's air pollution and asked it to consider cutting the 18 per cent GST on air purifiers to provide relief to citizens

No fresh violence in Assam's Karbi Anglong as security stepped up

Two persons were killed, and at least 45 others, including 38 police personnel, injured on Tuesday as fresh violence erupted in Kheroni area in West Karbi Anglong district

Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence suspended: Case timeline

Hours after Sengar was granted bail, the 2017 Unnao rape case survivor, her mother, and activist Yogitha Bhayana protested against the verdict at India Gate in the capital

Shimla admin rolls out special law and order plan for winter carnival 2025

For the 2025 Winter Carnival, the district administration has created a special plan. This strategy would be implemented from December 24 to January 2, 2026, according to Deputy Commissioner Shimla

Delhi HC closes Sunjay Kapur estate hearings, reserves order on plea

Justice Jyoti Singh noted that oral arguments had already concluded and that the remaining written submissions filed by the contesting sides had now been formally taken on record

PM Modi to inaugurate 'Rashtra Prerna Sthal' in Lucknow on Thursday

The Rashtra Prerna Sthal has been developed as a landmark national memorial and inspirational complex of enduring national significance