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CAG finds irregularities in payment to hospitals during Covid-19 in Odisha

In a report tabled at the state assembly on Saturday, the CAG said the Odisha government in April 2020 had issued guidelines for operations of the DCHs, managed by private hospitals

RBI Guv Das meets FM Sitharaman two days before end of his extended term

The meeting comes just ahead of the extended term of incumbent RBI Governor coming to an end. Das's three-year extended term comes to an end on December 10

Indian priest George Koovakad elevated as Cardinal by Pope Francis

The ceremony, held at the famous St Peter's Basilica and attended by clergy and dignitaries from around the world, witnessed the induction of 21 new cardinals from various countries

Baba Siddique murder: MCOCA court remands 8 accused in custody till Dec 16

Eight accused, including alleged main shooter Shivkumar Gautam, were produced before the special judge for cases under MCOCA

Manipur govt extends ban on mobile internet in nine districts till Dec 9

Internet services were suspended in these districts on November 16 after violence broke out in the state following the recovery of the bodies of three women and three children

Govt to launch 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore' campaign to improve service delivery

In this campaign, over 700 district collectors will be participating and officials will be visiting tehsils and panchayat samiti headquarters

K'taka minister Patil discusses investment prospects with German companies

The visit was aimed at strengthening Karnataka's international economic ties and attracting global investments across key sectors

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' earns Rs 449 cr at global box office in 2 days

The film's day one collection of Rs 294 crore broke the record for the highest opening in the history of Indian cinema, which earlier belonged to SS Rajamouli's "RRR"

U'khand to impose green cess on out-of-state vehicles; EVs, bikes exempted

Two-wheelers, electric and CNG vehicles, those registered in Uttarakhand and those engaged in essential services like ambulances and fire brigades will be exempted

News updates: MCOCA court remands eight accused in judicial custody in Baba Siddique murder

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Bihar govt increases monetary reward for winners of gallantry awards

The Param Vir Chakra is India's top military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy

Himachal govt mulls including health education in school curricula

The chief minister underwent tuberculosis (TB) screening via a portable X-ray machine at a function organised as part of the launch of the 100-day TB elimination campaign (Ni-Kshay Abhiyan)

MP CM Mohan Yadav performs 'Bhumi Pujan' for new industrial units in state

CM Yadav also distributed land allotment letters to representatives of 20 industrial units in the renewable energy sector and extended his congratulations

Govt in no mood for talks, will march towards Delhi on Sunday: Pandher

He further said the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have already decided that a 'jatha' of 101 farmers will again march towards the national capital on Sunday

After brief respite, Delhi's air quality slips back to 'poor' with 233 AQI

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city was recorded at 233 at 4 pm on Saturday, marking a deterioration from Friday's reading of 197, which fell in the 'moderate' category

Mumbai Police receives message threatening attempt on PM Modi's life

The number from which the message was sent was traced to Ajmer in Rajasthan and a police team was sent there immediately to nab the suspect

Wayanad landslides: SDMA figures of relief funds inaccurate, says Kerala HC

A bench of Justices A K Jayasankaran Nambiar and Mohmmed Nias C P also questioned why the funds were being delayed for months and observed that it was turning into another disaster

Need 8-fold rise in per capita income to realise 'Viksit Bharat' goal: V-P

Dhankhar also pointed out that the nation needs to cover a lot of ground if the goal of "Viksit Bharat" is realized by the time 100 years of Independence is celebrated in 2047

MP school principal murder: Accused looks remorseless, says police official

The 17-year-old boy shot principal SK Saxena (55) of Dhamora Government High School near the institution's toilet at around 1:30pm on Friday and had then escaped from the spot

UP govt imposes 6-month ban on protests, strikes; 'undemocratic', says Oppn

BJP spokesperson says ban is part of preparations for major events like the Kumbh Mela and other significant programmes to ensure that essential services remain uninterrupted for residents