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Delhi air quality turns 'moderate' after 103 days, but relief may not last
Between October 1 and October 13, Delhi witnessed nine days of 'moderate' air quality, before pollution levels deteriorated sharply
 "Delhi air quality turns 'moderate' after 103 days, but relief may not last")
Delhi court acquits Medha Patkar, cites lack of proof in defamation case
The court concluded that the complainant's evidence fell short of the legal threshold required for conviction and that Patkar was entitled to the benefit of doubt
 "Delhi court acquits Medha Patkar, cites lack of proof in defamation case")
Zubeen Garg's family seeks special court, fast-track trial in letter to PM
The family concluded the letter by placing their trust in the Prime Minister's office to ensure that the case is pursued with seriousness, urgency, and transparency
 "Zubeen Garg's family seeks special court, fast-track trial in letter to PM")
SIR voter roll revision to be rolled out in remaining states soon: CEC
This exercise has been successfully completed in Bihar, and a 'special revision' of electoral rolls is separately underway in Assam, Kumar said
 "SIR voter roll revision to be rolled out in remaining states soon: CEC")
Blast hits Punjab freight corridor ahead of R-Day; loco pilot injured
Fatehgarh Sahib's Senior Superintendent of Police Shubham Aggarwal said the affected train was on a footplate inspection and was coming from Gobindgarh towards Sirhind
 "Blast hits Punjab freight corridor ahead of R-Day; loco pilot injured")
Nitish Kumar launches 128 projects worth ₹1.52 billion in Bihar's Vaishali
During a review meeting, Kumar said the 'Saat Nischay-3' programmes are being implemented with the objective of placing Bihar among the most developed states in the country
 "Nitish Kumar launches 128 projects worth ₹1.52 billion in Bihar's Vaishali")
Govt issued over 1.1 million job letters since Rozgar Mela launch: Minister
The Union minister said these appointments will play a vital role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "Govt issued over 1.1 million job letters since Rozgar Mela launch: Minister")
EU's Von der Leyen, Kallas arrive in India ahead of Summit, FTA conclusion
In a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared photographs and described the visit as a step forward in bilateral engagement
 "EU's Von der Leyen, Kallas arrive in India ahead of Summit, FTA conclusion")
India must prepare now to tackle future pandemics: Niti Aayog's VK Paul
CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH), Chandigarh, on Saturday, celebrated its 42nd foundation day
 "India must prepare now to tackle future pandemics: Niti Aayog's VK Paul")
Techie death case: Krishna Karunesh appointed new CEO of Noida Authority
This comes after M Lokesh, the previous chief executive officer (CEO) of Noida and Managing Director of Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), was suspended
 "Techie death case: Krishna Karunesh appointed new CEO of Noida Authority")
NDMC converts community halls near government hospitals into night shelters
Senior NDMC officials reviewed the arrangements on Saturday, following which a dedicated team of officers and staff was set up to oversee daily operations
 "NDMC converts community halls near government hospitals into night shelters")
PWD plans new flyover on Outer Ring Road to ease traffic in Punjabi Bagh
PWD has initiated the process for the construction of the flyover connecting the Supplementary Drain near Keshopur Depot to Haiderpur
 "PWD plans new flyover on Outer Ring Road to ease traffic in Punjabi Bagh")
300 stray dogs poisoned to death in Telangana village; FIR against Sarpanch
Blaming the village Sarpanch and Gram Panchayat secretary for the gruesome act, the complaint alleged that the former hired few individuals to kill the strays
 "300 stray dogs poisoned to death in Telangana village; FIR against Sarpanch")
Kolkata Metro introduces return ticket facility with QR code for commuters
The Kolkata Metro Railway has introduced return ticket facility with QR code for commuters across all its corridors, an official said on Saturday.
 "Kolkata Metro introduces return ticket facility with QR code for commuters")
MCD to launch two 'Shri' schools per zone for meritorious students
Civic body's Education Committee chairman Yogesh Verma said special emphasis was being placed on identifying meritorious students in MCD schools
 "MCD to launch two 'Shri' schools per zone for meritorious students")
From 'Bimaru' tag to growth engine: PM lauds Yogi in letter on UP Day
Sharing the letter on social media platform X, Adityanath thanked the prime minister for his "affectionate and inspiring wishes" on Uttar Pradesh Day
 "From 'Bimaru' tag to growth engine: PM lauds Yogi in letter on UP Day")
Priyanka Gandhi writes to PM, seeks loan waiver for landslide victims
The Congress MP has also urged the PM to convert the loans given to the state for disaster relief work as grants, it said in a statement
 "Priyanka Gandhi writes to PM, seeks loan waiver for landslide victims")
President Murmu greets people on Uttar Pradesh Day, lauds state's progress
Uttar Pradesh was earlier known as United Provinces; on January 24, 1950, it was recognised as Uttar Pradesh
 "President Murmu greets people on Uttar Pradesh Day, lauds state's progress")
Ahead of Budget Session, govt convenes all-party meeting on Jan 27
The Budget Session will begin on January 28, with President Draupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
 "Ahead of Budget Session, govt convenes all-party meeting on Jan 27")
SIR in Bengal done in haste, may hurt democratic participation: Amartya Sen
He stressed that such an exercise must be conducted with care and adequate time, conditions he believes are "missing" in Bengal's case
 "SIR in Bengal done in haste, may hurt democratic participation: Amartya Sen")