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From Jal Jeevan mission to OBC policy, Parliamentary panels begin work
On Tuesday, the PAC will take up the performance audit of the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (Jal Jeevan Mission) under the Jal Shakti Ministry
 "From Jal Jeevan mission to OBC policy, Parliamentary panels begin work")
Tripled budget led to record medals at Asiad, Para Games: Sports minister
The 44th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly, held in New Delhi on Sunday, showcased India's commitment to sports and its achievements on the international stage.
 "Tripled budget led to record medals at Asiad, Para Games: Sports minister")
Assam Police form 14 SITs to investigate unregulated deposit scheme cases
DGP GP Singh detailed that the Assam Police's action against unregulated deposit schemes has spanned 14 districts, resulting in 28 cases being registered and 59 arrests made
 "Assam Police form 14 SITs to investigate unregulated deposit scheme cases")
Gujarat to set up 48 MW capacity solar rooftops on govt buildings in FY25
Coastal wind farms have also played a crucial role in enhancing the state's renewable energy capacity, it said
 "Gujarat to set up 48 MW capacity solar rooftops on govt buildings in FY25")
21 cities under NCAP cut PM10 pollution by over 40% since 2017-18: CPCB
India launched the NCAP in 2019 with a target to reduce particulate pollution by 20-30 per cent by 2024, using 2017 as the base year
 "21 cities under NCAP cut PM10 pollution by over 40% since 2017-18: CPCB")
Govt promotes pulses production in tribal and Naxal-affected areas
Target districts include Rajnandgaon, Jashpur, Bastar, and Mohla Manpur in Chhattisgarh, and Palamu, Katihar, Dumka, and Garwa in Jharkhand
 "Govt promotes pulses production in tribal and Naxal-affected areas")
Delhi govt to soon notify new rates, norms for buses at ISBTs: Raj Niwas
The Delhi government will soon notify new rates and norms for buses at interstate terminals, Raj Niwas officials said on Sunday.
 "Delhi govt to soon notify new rates, norms for buses at ISBTs: Raj Niwas")
PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for next of kin in UP building collapse
Lucknow's Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), Amit Verma, announced that a committee will be formed to investigate the building collapse
 "PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for next of kin in UP building collapse")
Over 60 roads blocked in Himachal Pradesh following heavy rains today
Over 60 roads have been blocked in Himachal Pradesh following rains, officials said on Sunday.
 "Over 60 roads blocked in Himachal Pradesh following heavy rains today")
Punjab, Haryana HC dismisses plea of Cong MLA's son against ED arrest
The court, however, underlined that the these observations were "not to be" construed as an expression of opinion on merits of the case but only confined to this petition
 "Punjab, Haryana HC dismisses plea of Cong MLA's son against ED arrest")
CBI arrests three in graft case in connection with Rs 60 lakh bribery case
The case was registered on a complaint of a businessman, who alleged that he was confined for the whole night in the Santacruz office of the CGST
 "CBI arrests three in graft case in connection with Rs 60 lakh bribery case")
Parl security breach chargesheet: Accused wanted to discredit democracy
The accused first met on social media and planned their move for nearly two years before executing it last year on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack
 "Parl security breach chargesheet: Accused wanted to discredit democracy")
Stone pelting at Ganesh procession in MP's Ratlam; security tightened
The situation is currently under control, Superintendent of Police Rahul Kumar Lodha told PTI
 "Stone pelting at Ganesh procession in MP's Ratlam; security tightened")
Depression forms over Bay of Bengal; IMD predicts heavy rain in Odisha
The weather system is expected to move towards north Odisha-West Bengal coasts and intensify into a deep depression during the next 24 hours, it said
 "Depression forms over Bay of Bengal; IMD predicts heavy rain in Odisha")
Rahul Gandhi arrives in US to further bolster India-America bond
In a post on X, the Congress party said that Gandhi received a "warm and enthusiastic" welcome at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
 "Rahul Gandhi arrives in US to further bolster India-America bond")
Blaze spread in Delhi factory due to LPG cylinder explosion: Fire officer
Deputy Chief Fire Officer M K Chattopadhyay said that the fire spread due to explosion in LPG cylinder and it has been brought under control
 "Blaze spread in Delhi factory due to LPG cylinder explosion: Fire officer")
Integration of Andaman tribals into mainstream sparks mixed reactions
Shompens are predominantly uncontacted nomadic hunters, with a population of 244 on Nicobar Island
 "Integration of Andaman tribals into mainstream sparks mixed reactions")
Over 1.4K accessibility complaints filed on govt app, 75% solved: Data
The Sugamya Bharat app, designed to assist people with disabilities and the elderly, allows users to report accessibility issues
 "Over 1.4K accessibility complaints filed on govt app, 75% solved: Data")
Royal Orchid Hotels expects about 80% occupancy in Q3, Q4: Arjun Baljee
"We are very optimistic. We have seen in Q2 a nice little bounce back, and Q3 and Q4 the business on books actually looks really good," Baljee told PTI
 "Royal Orchid Hotels expects about 80% occupancy in Q3, Q4: Arjun Baljee")
Northern Railways initiates process to relieve wrestlers Phogat, Punia
Railways sources said both the players "will be relieved possibly today or as early as possible."
 "Northern Railways initiates process to relieve wrestlers Phogat, Punia")