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At 97%, Railways draws close to full electrification of broad gauge network
The Centre has allocated Rs 6,500 cr towards electrification in the current financial year
 "At 97%, Railways draws close to full electrification of broad gauge network")
Early dip in stubble fires offers brief relief, but pollution threat looms
Environment analysts say fire burning has just begun, with peak stubble burning expected in late October through early November
 "Early dip in stubble fires offers brief relief, but pollution threat looms")
News updates: Industrialist Ratan Tata dies at Mumbai hospital, says police official
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 "News updates: Industrialist Ratan Tata dies at Mumbai hospital, says police official")
Better access to water, sanitation but only 63% use clean fuel: Mospi
Goa (99.2%) has the highest share of households with access to clean cooking fuel
 "Better access to water, sanitation but only 63% use clean fuel: Mospi")
Ratan Tata passes away at 86: A look at his life and enduring legacy
'From education to healthcare, his initiatives have left a deep-rooted mark that will benefit generations to come,' says Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran
 "Ratan Tata passes away at 86: A look at his life and enduring legacy")
Over 82% of rural youth able to use internet in India, says govt survey
"82.1 per cent of rural youth aged 15-24 years can use the internet, compared to 91.8 per cent in urban areas," an official statement said
 "Over 82% of rural youth able to use internet in India, says govt survey")
RG Kar: Agitating docs 'picked up' by police while distributing leaflets
The junior doctors were brought to the Kolkata Police headquarters in Lalbazar from the Tridhara Sammilani Puja at Deshapriya Park
 "RG Kar: Agitating docs 'picked up' by police while distributing leaflets")
MSP conflict with govt pushes Punjab farmers into stubble burning
Minimum support price has been a bone of contention between the farmers in Punjab and the state and Centre
 "MSP conflict with govt pushes Punjab farmers into stubble burning")
Parliamentary panel on IT to review mechanism to curb fake news, OTT issues
With cryptocurrency making its presence felt in India, the committee will also examine the emergence of new forms of currencies and their impact
 "Parliamentary panel on IT to review mechanism to curb fake news, OTT issues")
MP Police books Sanjay Raut for making false remarks on Ladli Behna Yojana
The case was registered this evening by the Bhopal crime branch after a complaint was lodged by BJP's Mahila Morcha district unit president Vandana Jachak
 "MP Police books Sanjay Raut for making false remarks on Ladli Behna Yojana")
TN govt urges workers to resume work as Samsung accepts most of the demands
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said Samsung, a multinational, has its own rules. The only bone of contention is registration of the workers union
 "TN govt urges workers to resume work as Samsung accepts most of the demands")
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, Tata Group in critical condition: Sources
Tata, 86, said on Monday he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age and related medical conditions
 "Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, Tata Group in critical condition: Sources")
Ratan Tata continues to be in hospital for age-related ailments: Report
On Monday, Tata, known for his philanthropy besides being a respected industry leader, had asserted that there was no cause for concern regarding his health
 "Ratan Tata continues to be in hospital for age-related ailments: Report")
Caste-based labour division in prisons is unconstitutional: Supreme Court
Asking the marginalised to clean and sweep 'while allowing the high castes to do cooking' is discriminatory, it says
 "Caste-based labour division in prisons is unconstitutional: Supreme Court")
Clean the campus if you want results to be declared: HC to Dusu candidates
The high court, which had on September 26 halted the counting of votes and declaration of results of Dusu and college elections
 "Clean the campus if you want results to be declared: HC to Dusu candidates")
How fried and processed foods are fuelling India's diabetes epidemic
Indian diets, traditionally rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, have shifted towards processed, fried, and sugar-laden foods, according to a recent government-backed study
 "How fried and processed foods are fuelling India's diabetes epidemic")
'What legacy will I leave': CJI reflects on his tenure ahead of retirement
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who took up the role of CJI on November 9, 2022, is set to retire on November 10, 2024
 "'What legacy will I leave': CJI reflects on his tenure ahead of retirement")
Bihar's new transfer policy prioritises govt teachers with health issues
On Monday, the Bihar government unveiled a new policy that prioritises people with severe illnesses and disabilities when it comes to the transfer and posting of govt school teachers in the state
 "Bihar's new transfer policy prioritises govt teachers with health issues")
Action needed against those spreading wrong claims about Ayurveda: Murmu
Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical systems in the world. It is India's invaluable gift to the world, she said
 "Action needed against those spreading wrong claims about Ayurveda: Murmu")
Excise Policy: ED to supply soft copies of docs for inspection issue
The court had directed the counsel to visit the palace in the ED office and informed the court about the facility there
 "Excise Policy: ED to supply soft copies of docs for inspection issue")
