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Stage-I Grap measures enforced across NCR as Delhi AQI remains 'poor'
The decision was a comprehensive review by the CAQM Sub-Committee, which convened on May 16 at 4:00 PM. The committee assessed the persistent poor air quality conditions in Delhi
 "Stage-I Grap measures enforced across NCR as Delhi AQI remains 'poor'")
Rajasthan HC to hear Salman Khan blackbuck poaching case appeals on July 28
The court will hear Salman Khan's plea against conviction as well as the government's challenge to the acquittal of Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam, and Sonali Bendre
 "Rajasthan HC to hear Salman Khan blackbuck poaching case appeals on July 28")
Nitish Kumar-led Bihar govt hikes DA for its employees, pensioners to 55%
The hike will benefit more than 5 lakh employees and over 6 lakh pensioners, officials said
 "Nitish Kumar-led Bihar govt hikes DA for its employees, pensioners to 55%")
Day after arrest, Gujarat Samachar owner gets bail on health grounds
A sessions court in Ahmedabad on Friday granted 15-day interim bail to Bahubali Shah, one of the owners of leading Gujarati newspaper 'Gujarat Samachar', on health grounds.
 "Day after arrest, Gujarat Samachar owner gets bail on health grounds")
India ranks 151st on World Press Freedom Index: Reporters Without Borders
Finland, Estonia and the Netherlands take up the top three positions in the index that sought responses from more than 5,000 persons from across the world to finalise the rankings
 "India ranks 151st on World Press Freedom Index: Reporters Without Borders")
SC slams petitioners over 'fanciful ideas' on Rohingya deportation claims
The bench said recording of the alleged phone call conversation between those who were deported and the Delhi-based petitioner was not verified
 "SC slams petitioners over 'fanciful ideas' on Rohingya deportation claims")
CAIT calls for boycott of Turkiye, Azerbaijan over 'support' to Pakistan
According to CAIT, the decision includes a nationwide boycott of Turkish and Azerbaijani goods, with traders across India halting imports from these countries
 "CAIT calls for boycott of Turkiye, Azerbaijan over 'support' to Pakistan")
SC directs West Bengal to pay 25% Dearness Allowance to govt employees
Dearness Allowance is extra money given to government employees and pensioners to help them deal with rising prices. It is calculated as a percentage of the basic salary or pension
 "SC directs West Bengal to pay 25% Dearness Allowance to govt employees")
PM Modi to chair meeting of Niti Aayog Governing Council on May 24
The governing council -- the apex body of NITI Aayog -- includes all chief ministers, lieutenant governors of Union Territories, and several Union ministers
 "PM Modi to chair meeting of Niti Aayog Governing Council on May 24")
Refused to descend: Indian mountaineer dies at Mt Everest near 'death zone'
Subrata Ghosh, 45, dies descending Mount Everest near the Hillary Step in the death zone marking the first Indian fatality of the 2025 spring climbing season
 "Refused to descend: Indian mountaineer dies at Mt Everest near 'death zone'")
Justice Bela Trivedi, 11th woman SC judge, retires after 3.5 years on bench
On Friday, Justice Trivedi sat in the ceremonial bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai as a tradition marking the exit of a top court judge
 "Justice Bela Trivedi, 11th woman SC judge, retires after 3.5 years on bench")
'Everyone wants name in newspapers': SC rejects pleas against Waqf law
A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih said it would decide the pending matter scheduled to come up on May 20
 "'Everyone wants name in newspapers': SC rejects pleas against Waqf law")
Chinese-linked investment fraud syndicate busted, 2 held by Delhi Police
Following the complaint, a case was registered under Sections 318(4), 319(2), and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
 "Chinese-linked investment fraud syndicate busted, 2 held by Delhi Police")
Hyderabad luxury car dealer arrested for Rs 100 cr customs duty evasion
Luxury car dealer Basharat Khan arrested for Rs 100 crore customs duty evasion linked to illegal imports of high-end cars via Dubai and Sri Lanka through undervaluation tactics
 "Hyderabad luxury car dealer arrested for Rs 100 cr customs duty evasion")
Our govt will bring modernisation plan for mandis: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Gupta alleged corruption in functioning of the mandis and promised to bring a modernisation plan for them
 "Our govt will bring modernisation plan for mandis: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta")
10 cadres killed, huge cache recovered near Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur
The soldiers' response, demonstrating exceptional composure and combat readiness, were precise, measured, and calibrated
 "10 cadres killed, huge cache recovered near Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur")
Teachers resume protest in West Bengal, demanding their lost jobs back
Violent clashes between protesting school teachers and the police turned the area around Bikash Bhavan into a virtual battlefield on Thursday evening
 "Teachers resume protest in West Bengal, demanding their lost jobs back")
Punjab police busts Pakistan based narco-smuggling module; 1 held
The module was being operated by a UK-based drug handler, police said
 "Punjab police busts Pakistan based narco-smuggling module; 1 held")
For the first time, 17 Naxal-hit villages in Chhattisgarh get electricity
About 540 families will benefit from the electrification, which has been done at Rs 3 crore under the Mukhyamantri Majratola Vidyutikaran Yojana
 "For the first time, 17 Naxal-hit villages in Chhattisgarh get electricity")
SC dismisses PIL on circulation of deepfake videos of Col Sofiya Qureshi
The top court asked the high court to accord audience to the petitioner and hear his suggestions on the issue