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NSE and Zomato partner to boost financial literacy for delivery workers
To ensure accessibility and inclusivity, the programme will be conducted in multiple regional languages, catering to a diverse audience among the gig workforce
 "NSE and Zomato partner to boost financial literacy for delivery workers")
Need to develop education infra that surpasses global standards: Pradhan
Pradhan pitched for promoting academic leadership development programmes in every state and UT through collaborations with eminent central or state institutions
 "Need to develop education infra that surpasses global standards: Pradhan")
Toxic emissions from Okhla waste plant put millions at health risk: Report
An investigation by The New York Times reveals Delhi's Okhla waste-to-energy plant emits high levels of toxins like cadmium and arsenic, with illegal ash dumping in residential areas
 "Toxic emissions from Okhla waste plant put millions at health risk: Report")
Supreme Court dismisses plea to turn off 'machine' controlling man's brain
The appellant alleged that a 'human brain reading machinery' had been obtained by certain individuals at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) and was being used to control his brain
 "Supreme Court dismisses plea to turn off 'machine' controlling man's brain")
Draft bill on water resource management authority circulated among states
The Ministry of Jal Shakti also has a national strategy for accelerating innovation in the water sector
 "Draft bill on water resource management authority circulated among states")
No oral mentioning for urgent hearing of cases will be allowed: CJI Khanna
CJI Sanjiv Khanna also stated that the reasons for urgency should be clearly stated in written communications, outlining a citizen-centric agenda for judicial reforms
 "No oral mentioning for urgent hearing of cases will be allowed: CJI Khanna")
Who is Amit Kataria? India's richest IAS officer who took Rs 1 as salary
According to several news reports, 2004-cadre Amit Kataria is India's richest IAS officer with a net worth of ₹8.90 crore
 "Who is Amit Kataria? India's richest IAS officer who took Rs 1 as salary")
SC extends interim protection from arrest to actor Siddique in 'rape' case
At the outset, Rohatgi said the investigating agency is repeatedly asking the actor about his phone and laptop which he had in 2016 but does not have it now
 "SC extends interim protection from arrest to actor Siddique in 'rape' case")
UPPSC row: Cong slams UP govt over police action against agitating students
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said it is unfortunate that "lathi charge" was done on students protesting for their demands in Prayagraj
 "UPPSC row: Cong slams UP govt over police action against agitating students")
SC issues notice on petition for age checks at bars and liquor stores
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre in response to a petition calling for mandatory age verification at liquor outlets to prevent underage drinking and accidents
 "SC issues notice on petition for age checks at bars and liquor stores")
SRK threat case: Raipur lawyer arrested over Rs 50 lakh extortion call
The accused, Mohammad Faizan Khan, allegedly made a threat call to actor Shah Rukh Khan last week
 "SRK threat case: Raipur lawyer arrested over Rs 50 lakh extortion call")
Chalo India campaign will energise diaspora ambassadors: Gajendra Shekhawat
Chalo India initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year to support members of the Indian diaspora
 "Chalo India campaign will energise diaspora ambassadors: Gajendra Shekhawat")
Vadodara IOCL refinery fire: Toll rises to 2; probe into cause ongoing
The death toll in a fire at the Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) refinery in Gujarat's Vadodara city has gone up to two, while another injured person was undergoing treatment, police said on Tuesday.
 "Vadodara IOCL refinery fire: Toll rises to 2; probe into cause ongoing")
Centre freezes 450,000 'mule' bank accounts used in cyber fraud schemes
The Citizen Financial Cyber Frauds System found 40,000 mule accounts in SBI, 10,000 in PNB, 7,000 in Canara, 6,000 in Kotak Mahindra, and 5,000 in Airtel Payments Bank
 "Centre freezes 450,000 'mule' bank accounts used in cyber fraud schemes")
India calls for urgent UNSC reform, stresses need for representation
Harish pointed to three key factors hindering it: the ineffective intergovernmental negotiation process, the insistence on consensus by some countries, and lack of representation for the Global South
 "India calls for urgent UNSC reform, stresses need for representation")
Delhi AQI very poor: Rohini, Anand Vihar 'smoking over 20 cigarettes' daily
Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that pollution hotspots like Anand Vihar, Rohini, and Mundka were the hardest hit, with AQI levels exceeding 400
 "Delhi AQI very poor: Rohini, Anand Vihar 'smoking over 20 cigarettes' daily")
Delhi govt to reinstate bus marshals to ensure safety of women, elders
The proposal will be forwarded to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena urging to make the appointments permanent
 "Delhi govt to reinstate bus marshals to ensure safety of women, elders")
July 2023 train firing: Trial begins as court records testimony of witness
The witness will be cross-examined by defence lawyers on November 27, the next day of hearing
ED restitutes property worth Rs 12.73 crore in Chennai's Saidapet Taluk
ED initiated investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by the Central Crime Branch
 "ED restitutes property worth Rs 12.73 crore in Chennai's Saidapet Taluk")
Farmers hold two officials captive in Bathinda's mandi, clash with police
Three police personnel were injured in the incident, the farmers also damaged two police vehicles
 "Farmers hold two officials captive in Bathinda's mandi, clash with police")