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Delhi govt to celebrate Hindu new year with Falahar party during Navratri
As the occasion coincides with the first day of Navratri, the government has planned a Falahar (fruit-based meal) programme for attendees who observe fasting
 "Delhi govt to celebrate Hindu new year with Falahar party during Navratri")
Centre asks states to activate heat action plans, boost preparedness
The weatherman has also warned of "double heatwave" days in northwest India this summer season
 "Centre asks states to activate heat action plans, boost preparedness")
Delhi CM orders large-scale cleanliness drive, stray animal management
Gupta warned that any negligence in these duties would not be tolerated and instructed that a list of officials failing to comply be submitted directly to her
India working on 3 types of small modular reactors: Union minister
In the Union Budget, the government said India aimed to produce 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047 and half of it would be met by the state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
 "India working on 3 types of small modular reactors: Union minister")
Highlights: We are reducing duty to become manufacturing hub for batteries, says Sitharaman
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 "Highlights: We are reducing duty to become manufacturing hub for batteries, says Sitharaman")
SC to hear FIR plea over cash found at Justice Varma's residence on Mar 28
The plea also challenges the 1991 judgement in the K Veeraswami case, in which the top court ruled that no criminal proceedings could be initiated against a judge of the High Court without CJI's nod
 "SC to hear FIR plea over cash found at Justice Varma's residence on Mar 28")
Delhi Police deploys 'Shishtachar' squads to ensure women safety, security
The official said these district-wise squads are keeping a strict vigil in areas around malls, schools and markets to curb crimes, including eve teasing, molestation and other forms of harassment
 "Delhi Police deploys 'Shishtachar' squads to ensure women safety, security")
Cash stash at judge's home: Phones of 8 Delhi cops under forensic probe
Authorities are now trying to determine whether any videos were recorded on these mobile phones when the officers arrived at the scene during the fire, one of the sources said
 "Cash stash at judge's home: Phones of 8 Delhi cops under forensic probe")
CA final exams to be held thrice a year from this year, announces ICAI
Last year, the ICAI took a decision to hold the Intermediate and Foundation course exams three times a year and now the CA Final exams will follow suit, it said
 "CA final exams to be held thrice a year from this year, announces ICAI")
Kunal Kamra row: Mumbai Police asks stand-up to appear before it on Mar 31
The act prompted a backlash from Shiv Sena supporters, who vandalised the club and the hotel in which it is located on Sunday night
 "Kunal Kamra row: Mumbai Police asks stand-up to appear before it on Mar 31")
Preity Zinta got ₹1.55 cr loan remission from New India Coop Bank: Cops
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police is probing the New India Co-operative Bank embezzlement case
 "Preity Zinta got ₹1.55 cr loan remission from New India Coop Bank: Cops")
Steps taken for meeting 277 GW peak power demand in FY26: Shripad Naik
The All India Peak Demand for 2024-25 (till February) was 249.856 GW, registered on May 30, 2024. However, this peak demand was successfully met with only a marginal gap of 2 MW
 "Steps taken for meeting 277 GW peak power demand in FY26: Shripad Naik")
Afspa lifted from Dibrugarh, only 3 Assam districts remain under it
The law empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without a prior warrant. It also gives a certain level of immunity to the security forces if an operation goes wrong
 "Afspa lifted from Dibrugarh, only 3 Assam districts remain under it")
Maha Legislative Council admits breach of privilege notice against Kamra
The controversy stems from Kamra's recent show at the Habitat Comedy Club in Khar, where he performed a parody song targeting Eknath Shinde
 "Maha Legislative Council admits breach of privilege notice against Kamra")
Kerala raises age for class 1 admissions to 6 yrs: State Education Minister
Sivankutty emphasised the importance of raising awareness among children about drug abuse and identifying the channels through which drugs reach them
 "Kerala raises age for class 1 admissions to 6 yrs: State Education Minister")
HC allows govt to dispose of Union Carbide's waste after successful trials
A total of 337 tones of waste was on January 2 transported to the waste disposal plant operated by a private company in Pithampur, about 250 km from the state capital
 "HC allows govt to dispose of Union Carbide's waste after successful trials")
Freedom of press is a cornerstone of a democratic society: Delhi High Court
The March 24 order said to injunct a "publication of this nature would disturb the equilibrium" the court must strike between the freedom of speech and the right to reputation
 "Freedom of press is a cornerstone of a democratic society: Delhi High Court")
Release CSE-Prelims answer key immediately after exam: Parl panel to UPSC
The House panel also asked UPSC to implement Baswan Committee recommendations
 "Release CSE-Prelims answer key immediately after exam: Parl panel to UPSC")
Health Ministry releases national guidelines on medical oxygen management
Salila was speaking at a workshop at Delhi AIIMS which marked the launch of the National Capacity Building Programme on Oxygen Management
 "Health Ministry releases national guidelines on medical oxygen management")
Amid Oppn pushback, Lok Sabha passes Immigration & Foreigners Bill, 2025
Various amendments moved by Opposition members were negated and the bill was passed by a voice vote
 "Amid Oppn pushback, Lok Sabha passes Immigration & Foreigners Bill, 2025")
