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'Drunk' man threatens to assassinate PM Modi, nabbed by cops in Ajmer
As per reports, a joint team from the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and local police arrested Beig outside the Ajmer railway station
 "'Drunk' man threatens to assassinate PM Modi, nabbed by cops in Ajmer")
5 days in office, Mahayuti govt wins confidence vote in state Assembly
The trust motion, tabled by Shiv Sena MLA Uday Samant and others, was passed by a voice vote on the last day of the three-day special Assembly session
 "5 days in office, Mahayuti govt wins confidence vote in state Assembly")
Rural literacy rate up by 10 percentage points in last 10 yrs: Govt in LS
It was also told that the literacy rate among women rose 14.50 percentage points during this period
 "Rural literacy rate up by 10 percentage points in last 10 yrs: Govt in LS")
Airlines reported 809 hoax bomb threats in last 5 yrs: Govt tells RS
Airlines in India have reported 809 hoax bomb threats in the last five years, with 719 in 2024 alone, as per data tabled in Parliament.
 "Airlines reported 809 hoax bomb threats in last 5 yrs: Govt tells RS")
News updates: One nation, one election Bill likely in this session of Parliament
News updates: Catch all the latest news updates from around the world here
 "News updates: One nation, one election Bill likely in this session of Parliament")
Govt may bring 'One Nation One Election' Bill in ongoing winter session
Though the proposed legislation or set of legislations has not yet been approved by the Union Cabinet, the government may bring it as early as the ongoing Winter session of Parliament
 "Govt may bring 'One Nation One Election' Bill in ongoing winter session")
British Indian student elected president of historic Cambridge Union
Anoushka Kale won 126 votes to be elected uncontested for the next Easter 2025 term in an election held recently
 "British Indian student elected president of historic Cambridge Union")
Noida's Jewar airport successfully conducts first flight validation test
Prior to the start of commercial flight operations in April 2025, an IndiGo test flight from Delhi's IGI Airport landed at Jewar International Airport in Noida on Monday for a technical evaluation
 "Noida's Jewar airport successfully conducts first flight validation test")
Uttar Pradesh govt plans to save nearly Rs 1 trillion with solar power
The 33,229 solar energy-based ground water schemes in UP are projected to save the state exchequer Rs 1 trillion during their lifecycle by cutting down on energy bills
 "Uttar Pradesh govt plans to save nearly Rs 1 trillion with solar power")
Centre should resolve farmers' issues without delay: Punjab Speaker
He called upon the Union government to lend an ear to the farmers' demands and address them with sincerity, seriousness, and sympathy
 "Centre should resolve farmers' issues without delay: Punjab Speaker")
No 'jatha' will march to Delhi on Tuesday: Punjab farmer leader Pandher
Pandher said they will decide their next course of action in a meeting of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Tuesday
 "No 'jatha' will march to Delhi on Tuesday: Punjab farmer leader Pandher")
Wayanad disaster: Vijayan refutes HM's claim of delay in submitting report
The CM said this is not the first time the union home minister has attempted to mislead Parliament and the public regarding the landslide
 "Wayanad disaster: Vijayan refutes HM's claim of delay in submitting report")
PM should visit Manipur, HM Shah resign on moral grounds: INDIA bloc
Leaders from Congress, CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML) Liberation and AIFB were among those who participated in the protest "for an immediate restoration of peace and normalcy" in Manipur
 "PM should visit Manipur, HM Shah resign on moral grounds: INDIA bloc")
Shaktikanta Das: The man behind GST, note ban, Covid monetary response
Das, 67, a career bureaucrat, was put into the high job of the RBI Governor when Urjit Patel abruptly resigned in December 2018
 "Shaktikanta Das: The man behind GST, note ban, Covid monetary response")
No land given to Waqf board by Centre since 2019, govt tells in Rajya Sabha
In August, the government introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and referred it to a joint parliamentary committee after a heated debate. The government asserted the proposed law did not intend to
 "No land given to Waqf board by Centre since 2019, govt tells in Rajya Sabha")
Foreign secretaries meet: India raises concern over minorities in B'desh
The close ties between India and Bangladesh came under severe strain after Hasina was forced to leave the country in the face of a massive anti-government protest in August
 "Foreign secretaries meet: India raises concern over minorities in B'desh")
SC refuses to entertain plea challenging results of CLAT-PG 2025 exams
The petition, filed by Anam Khan and Ayush Agarwal, raised multiple grievances regarding the conduct of the CLAT-PG 2025 examination held on December 1, 2024
 "SC refuses to entertain plea challenging results of CLAT-PG 2025 exams")
SC asks Manipur govt to give details on arson, property encroachments
The report should also provide information about the owners and current occupants of these properties, along with the details of any legal actions taken against trespassers, the CJI said
 "SC asks Manipur govt to give details on arson, property encroachments")
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday after 6 years
Not once since he took over did the issue of the RBI autonomy come up in news headlines. Das has been articulate and approachable to his colleagues and the media
 "RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday after 6 years")
SC refers plea on including political parties under POSH Act to ECI
The PIL arrayed 10 political parties including six national level parties -- BJP, Congress, BSP, CPI(M), National People's Party and AAP
 "SC refers plea on including political parties under POSH Act to ECI")