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Decoded: Why Tamil Nadu is engaged in a tussle with Centre over NEP
The latest row erupted after the Centre withheld Rs 2,150 crore meant for Tamil Nadu after the MK Stalin-led government refused to implement the NEP in the state
 "Decoded: Why Tamil Nadu is engaged in a tussle with Centre over NEP")
Hit-and-run cases made up 38% of Mumbai's road crashes in 2023: Report
Occupants of the two and three-wheeler vehicles and pedestrians were majority of the victims in the road crash deaths here in 2023
 "Hit-and-run cases made up 38% of Mumbai's road crashes in 2023: Report")
SC to hear plea over shortage of drugs for treating HIV patients on Monday
The Centre had in July last year apprised the apex court that the government was ensuring availability of free, life-long anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs
 "SC to hear plea over shortage of drugs for treating HIV patients on Monday")
Maha delegation in Paris to seek Unesco tag for Shivaji Maharaj's forts
Maharashtra government has submitted a proposal to Unesco under the theme 'Maratha Military Landscape of India', seeking the inclusion of 12 forts in the World Heritage list
 "Maha delegation in Paris to seek Unesco tag for Shivaji Maharaj's forts")
620 mn devotees visited Maha Kumbh, one of century's rarest events: CM Yogi
He emphasised that the Kumbh would serve as a powerful medium to re-establish that vital connection, bringing the people back to their spiritual roots
 "620 mn devotees visited Maha Kumbh, one of century's rarest events: CM Yogi")
Govt reviewing infra of hospitals for setting up daycare cancer centres
The estimated expenditure for setting up these centres will be Rs 3,200 crore over the next three years, Union Health ministry officials said
 "Govt reviewing infra of hospitals for setting up daycare cancer centres")
PM Modi suggests spending 'one day as a scientist' during Mann Ki Baat
PM Modi praised the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for achieving a Century in its launch
 "PM Modi suggests spending 'one day as a scientist' during Mann Ki Baat")
Women achievers to take over PM Modi's social media accounts on Women's Day
In his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, he said these successful women in different fields will speak about their work and experience on his social media accounts
 "Women achievers to take over PM Modi's social media accounts on Women's Day")
Complete desilting of 24 drains by May 31: NGT to Delhi govt department
It directed the additional chief secretary to appear virtually on the next date of hearing to inform the tribunal about adhering to the timeline and ensuring there was no flooding during the monsoon
 "Complete desilting of 24 drains by May 31: NGT to Delhi govt department")
'Punjab is priority:' AAP minister who held 'defunct' dept for 20 months
Punjab minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal faced criticism after a government notification revealed that the department he held for 20 months did not exist
 "'Punjab is priority:' AAP minister who held 'defunct' dept for 20 months")
Soren urges Reddy to ensure rescue of workers trapped in tunnel collapse
At least eight workers, including four from Jharkhand, were trapped in the tunnel that collapsed in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district
 "Soren urges Reddy to ensure rescue of workers trapped in tunnel collapse")
Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams inch closer to trapped workers
Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy briefed the Chief Minister on the current situation at the tunnel, providing detailed updates
 "Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams inch closer to trapped workers")
Bihar to appoint 140 officers for women affected by domestic violence
The Social Welfare Department has decided to create a separate cadre under which sub-division, district and state-level protection officers will be appointed
 "Bihar to appoint 140 officers for women affected by domestic violence")
India key to UN peacekeeping, its women peacekeepers vital: Chief Lacroix
UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix will visit New Delhi this week
 "India key to UN peacekeeping, its women peacekeepers vital: Chief Lacroix")
Crowd control measures put in place at Ayodhya Station ahead of Shivratri
Deputy Superintendent of Police Yashwant Singh said that devotees will only be allowed to go to the platform when the train arrives
 "Crowd control measures put in place at Ayodhya Station ahead of Shivratri")
Maharashtra transport buses to K'taka suspended after attack on bus, driver
A case has been registered with police in Karnataka in connection with the alleged attack
 "Maharashtra transport buses to K'taka suspended after attack on bus, driver")
Delhi air quality improves, remains moderate; Noida sees satisfactory AQI
According to the city's 24-hour average at 4 pm, the AQI in Gurugram also remained in the 'moderate' category at 129, whereas, in Ghaziabad, and Noida, it improved significantly
 "Delhi air quality improves, remains moderate; Noida sees satisfactory AQI")
Delhi witnesses warm, misty morning as temperature rises above normal
The IMD forecasts a misty morning followed by clear and warm weather later in the day
 "Delhi witnesses warm, misty morning as temperature rises above normal")
Railways operates 14,000 trains to facilitate pilgrims for Maha Kumbh Mela
In total, an estimated 12 to 15 crore devotees travelled by train over the course of one and a half months
Trump suggests India help US with its elections after criticising funding
Trump, in turn, proposed they go back to paper ballots and have India assist with the election process, saying, Wouldn't that be nice?
 "Trump suggests India help US with its elections after criticising funding")