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India's first hydrogen train clears load tests, set for rollout soon
Earlier this year, the Railway Minister stated that the hydrogen fuel-run train engine developed by Indian Railways has the maximum horsepower in the world
 "India's first hydrogen train clears load tests, set for rollout soon")
Bihar fighting for voting rights as India marks Independence Day: Tejashwi
Referring to the anomalies in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Yadav claimed "the names of those who are alive have been deleted from the voters' list in place of the deceased"
 "Bihar fighting for voting rights as India marks Independence Day: Tejashwi")
PM Modi's GST Diwali bonanza timely and strategic move, say experts
Krishan Arora, Partner-Tax Planning & Optimisation, Grant Thornton Bharat, said GST rate structure rationalisation has been on the cards for a while now
 "PM Modi's GST Diwali bonanza timely and strategic move, say experts")
RG Kar case: Victim's father moves HC for lawyers to visit crime scene
The petitioner stated that to assist the court in discovering any material lapse in investigation, it is crucial for an independent examination of the place of occurrence
 "RG Kar case: Victim's father moves HC for lawyers to visit crime scene")
Law and order situation improved, under control in Manipur: Governor
More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the ethnic strife between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023 in Manipur
 "Law and order situation improved, under control in Manipur: Governor")
J&K cloudburst: Over 60 dead, 69 missing as rescue ops underway | Updates
Over 60 people have died, 69 are missing, and more than 100 are injured after a cloudburst in J&K's Kishtwar, which destroyed homes, temples, a bridge, and several vehicles
 "J&K cloudburst: Over 60 dead, 69 missing as rescue ops underway | Updates")
CM Sawant vows to regularise native Goans' homes on government land
Addressing the state-level Independence Day function in Panaji, Sawant said various legislations moved during the recently-held assembly session would regularise the houses of Goans
 "CM Sawant vows to regularise native Goans' homes on government land")
Meghalaya CM eyes $16 billion economy by 2032, unveils roadmap for 2047
CM also highlighted progress in law and order, including advancement in the Assam-Meghalaya border settlement
 "Meghalaya CM eyes $16 billion economy by 2032, unveils roadmap for 2047")
Bengaluru's Sarjapur, Thanisandra see 80% rise in housing prices: Report
Thanisandra Main Road, located in the north Bengaluru, saw an 81 per increase in prices to Rs 9,700 per sq ft from Rs 5,345 per sq ft
 "Bengaluru's Sarjapur, Thanisandra see 80% rise in housing prices: Report")
FASTag Annual Pass launched today: Check price, validity, and how to apply
The government has launched FASTag Annual Pass for smoother highway travel; here's how to apply, check price and validity
 "FASTag Annual Pass launched today: Check price, validity, and how to apply")
J&K CM briefs PM on Kishtwar cloudburst, says calamity claimed 60 lives
He said his government and the people hit by the tragic cloudburst are grateful for the prime minister's support and all the assistance provided by the Centre
 "J&K CM briefs PM on Kishtwar cloudburst, says calamity claimed 60 lives")
10 pilgrims killed, 35 injured as bus rams into truck in Bengal's Burdwan
The pilgrims, who belonged to Motihari in Bihar's East Champaran district, were returning home after visiting Gangasagar in South 24 Parganas district
 "10 pilgrims killed, 35 injured as bus rams into truck in Bengal's Burdwan")
Indians need to make sacrifices to keep independence alive: RSS chief
He said an Independent India too has its duty towards the entire world, which is facing innumerable problems and is unable to overcome them
 "Indians need to make sacrifices to keep independence alive: RSS chief")
Delhi CM vows Yamuna revival, world-class infra in maiden I-Day speech
She stressed that her government was working to address the issue of waterlogging and better roads
 "Delhi CM vows Yamuna revival, world-class infra in maiden I-Day speech")
Karnataka-specific education policy in the works: CM Siddaramaiah
During his 79th Independence Day address, the CM said the government is upgrading first-grade colleges and polytechnics and setting up 13 new technical education institutions
 "Karnataka-specific education policy in the works: CM Siddaramaiah")
PM delivers longest-ever I-Day speech at 103 min, surpasses past records
The Independence Day address marked his 12th in a row, overtaking Indira Gandhi's tally and standing next only to Nehru's 17 speeches
 "PM delivers longest-ever I-Day speech at 103 min, surpasses past records")
Unrecognised parties transparent, still behind national, regional parties
In FY18, merely 125 RUPPs (5.43 per cent) had their audited statements, and 82 RUPPs (3.56 per cent) had their contribution reports in public domain
 "Unrecognised parties transparent, still behind national, regional parties")
PM Modi urges swadeshi, unveils GST reforms and Rs 1 trillion jobs plan
In his 79th Independence Day address, PM Modi called for a swadeshi push, announced GST reforms, a Rs 1 trillion jobs scheme, and self-reliance measures in energy and defence
 "PM Modi urges swadeshi, unveils GST reforms and Rs 1 trillion jobs plan")
PM Modi's Independence Day speech: Deep tech, nuclear energy, and more
The PM's address focused on several areas, including artificial intelligence and deep tech, energy independence, nuclear power, and national security
PM Modi's I-Day speech highlights: GST reforms, Sudarshan Chakra, and more
Here are the top highlights from PM Modi's Independence Day speech, which lasted for 103 minutes