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We set own air standards; global rankings not official, says govt
Government tells Parliament that India relies on its own air-quality standards and city-level assessments
 "We set own air standards; global rankings not official, says govt")
18 from Assam killed, 3 missing as truck falls into gorge in Arunachal
The incident took place on Hayuliang-Chaglagam Road in Anjaw district in the eastern part of the hill state on December 8 when a truck was carrying 22 labourers from Tinsukia district
 "18 from Assam killed, 3 missing as truck falls into gorge in Arunachal")
Delhi govt approves reorganisation of 11 revenue districts into 13
The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday
 "Delhi govt approves reorganisation of 11 revenue districts into 13")
Maha CM Fadnavis asks for plan to build India's biggest shipyard in state
Fadnavis issued the instructions while reviewing works of the Ports Development Department at a meeting held in the ministerial council hall of Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur
 "Maha CM Fadnavis asks for plan to build India's biggest shipyard in state")
Cong MP demands Beijing-style action plan to cut air pollution levels
As Delhi faces another hazardous smog spell, Congress MP Manickam Tagore accused the Centre of weak enforcement and urged a Beijing-style, time-bound clean air action plan with stricter accountability
 "Cong MP demands Beijing-style action plan to cut air pollution levels")
Umar Khalid gets interim bail from Delhi court to attend sister's wedding
Umar Khalid gets interim bail from Delhi court to attend sister's wedding
 "Umar Khalid gets interim bail from Delhi court to attend sister's wedding")
Parliament Winter Session HIGHLIGHTS: RS adjourns for the day, to meet at 11 am on Friday
Parliament Winter Session LIVE Updates: Stay tuned as discussion on electoral reforms is set continue in Rajya Sabha after the Opposition staged a walkout from both houses on Wednesday
 "Parliament Winter Session HIGHLIGHTS: RS adjourns for the day, to meet at 11 am on Friday")
Indian Coast Guard seizes Pakistani boat, 11 crew for illegal fishing
The coast guard said the boats were intercepted during an operation carried out on December 10
 "Indian Coast Guard seizes Pakistani boat, 11 crew for illegal fishing")
Election Commission extends timeline for SIR in 5 states and 1 UT
The decision came after several extension requests were received from the Chief Electoral Officers
 "Election Commission extends timeline for SIR in 5 states and 1 UT")
BJP MP urges govt to ensure standardised, transparent medical billing
BJP MP K Laxman urged the government to ensure transparent medical billing, standardisation of protocols, and a stronger regulatory framework
 "BJP MP urges govt to ensure standardised, transparent medical billing")
National Biodiversity Authority releases ₹6.2 crore to five states
With this tranche, ABS funds disbursed exclusively for the conservation of Red Sanders have crossed ₹101 crore since the mechanism was operationalised
 "National Biodiversity Authority releases ₹6.2 crore to five states")
Goa nightclub fire: Co-owner Ajay Gupta sent to 7-day police custody
Five managers and staff members have already been arrested by the Goa Police in connection with the fire that broke out at the nightclub located in Arpora, 25 km from Panaji, around midnight on Decemb
 "Goa nightclub fire: Co-owner Ajay Gupta sent to 7-day police custody")
Mamata calls Shah 'dangerous', warns of dharna over SIR voter deletions
The chief minister further alleged that the Election Commission was deploying officers aligned with the BJP to influence the process
 "Mamata calls Shah 'dangerous', warns of dharna over SIR voter deletions")
No leadership change in Karnataka, claims CM Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra
The MLC has been repeatedly claiming that the high command has made it clear that there is no leadership change in the state
 "No leadership change in Karnataka, claims CM Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra")
India sets own air standards, WHO guidelines not binding, says govt
Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh said India has already notified its National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 12 pollutants to protect public health and environmental quality
 "India sets own air standards, WHO guidelines not binding, says govt")
Shift Parliament sessions out of polluted Delhi, BJD MP urges government
Mangaraj suggested several cities with cleaner air and adequate infrastructure as potential alternatives, including Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Goa, and Dehradun
 "Shift Parliament sessions out of polluted Delhi, BJD MP urges government")
Terror funding case: SC to hear Shabir Ahmed Shah's bail plea on Jan 7
The bench, while posting the matter for hearing on January 7, made clear that no further adjournment would be granted to the NIA
 "Terror funding case: SC to hear Shabir Ahmed Shah's bail plea on Jan 7")
World Bank approves funds to help UP, Haryana improve air quality
The programmes are aimed at reducing air pollution through airshed-based planning, clean mobility, improved cooking access and multisector green transitions
 "World Bank approves funds to help UP, Haryana improve air quality")
Karnataka's hate speech bill to safeguard constitutional values: Shivakumar
He argued that the bill aims to reinforce constitutional principles, countering the BJP's allegation that it is being introduced to target political opponents
 "Karnataka's hate speech bill to safeguard constitutional values: Shivakumar")
Mamata to launch ₹8,487-cr project for constructing 20,000 km of new roads
Over 20,000 km of roads will be constructed across rural and urban West Bengal, with 15,011 km of rural roads to be built in rural areas at a cost of ₹6,987 crore, an official said
 "Mamata to launch ₹8,487-cr project for constructing 20,000 km of new roads")
