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Delhi Metro Dust Complaints Drop Sharply in 2026 Amid Stronger Pollution Controls

New Delhi: Dust pollution complaints linked to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) sites have seen a dramatic fall in early 2026, dropping from 640 complaints during the same period last year to just 24, according to official data. The sharp decline between January 1 and April 20 signals a significant improvement in pollution control across…

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Samrat Choudhary Wins Trust Vote, Promises Continuity of Nitish Kumar Model in Bihar

Patna: Samrat Choudhary on Friday won the trust vote in the Bihar Legislative Assembly by voice vote and pledged to carry forward the governance model of his predecessor Nitish Kumar, with a focus on curbing corruption, crime, and communalism. Addressing the House, Choudhary said his government would directly monitor administrative units at the grassroots level,…

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DoT MoS Pemmasani Highlights India’s Telecom Growth and 6G Vision at DIGICOM Summit

New Delhi, April 24, 2026: Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Thursday said India’s telecom sector has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, driven by policy reforms, industry participation and rapid digital expansion. Speaking at the COAI DIGICOM Summit 2026 in Delhi, he said emerging technologies…

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Delhi rape-murder accused flagged for violent past and behavioural red flags

New Delhi: Fresh details in the Kailash Hills rape-murder investigation have revealed disturbing behavioural patterns in the accused, prompting investigators to consider a psychological assessment as part of the ongoing probe. Police sources said Rahul Meena, the main accused in the brutal killing of a 22-year-old civil services aspirant in Kailash Hills, had a history…

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Rural Development Ministry Finalises SARAS Aajeevika Mela Calendar for 2026 27

New Delhi, April 24, 2026: The Ministry of Rural Development has finalised the national calendar for SARAS Aajeevika Melas for the financial year 2026 27 with a focus on boosting rural livelihoods, supporting women entrepreneurs, and promoting traditional crafts across the country. According to the schedule, three major events will be organised in the National…

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Delhi HC orders tight security for Uttam Nagar victim’s family amid rising threats

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Delhi Police to provide robust protection to the family of a 26-year-old man killed during a violent clash in Uttam Nagar during the Holi period, taking note of ongoing threat concerns and the spread of provocative content online. Justice Girish Kathpalia recorded the State’s submission…

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Punjab to go dark tonight as emergency mock drill tests readiness

Chandigarh- A blackout mock drill will be conducted across parts of Punjab on Friday night to assess emergency preparedness and strengthen the civil defence system. The exercise, scheduled between 8 pm and 8:15 pm, will involve simulated air raid warnings, temporary blackouts, and coordinated response activities by multiple agencies. According to directives issued by the…

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Nashik Court Grants Police Custody to ‘Godman’ Ashok Kharat in Sixth Complaint

Nashik- A court in Nashik has sent self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to police custody till April 26 in connection with another complaint of sexual exploitation, officials said. The order was passed by Chief Judicial Magistrate B N Ichpurani after the prosecution sought custody for further investigation. The accused, who was arrested last month, is already…

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Kailash Hills Rape, Murdered: Broken Nose, Fractured Neck and thyroid cartilage, All Internal Organs Congested, Abrasions and Bruises on the…

New Delhi- An autopsy conducted at All India Institute of Medical Sciences has revealed extensive injuries on a 22-year-old woman who was killed in her residence in Kailash Hills, with findings indicating death due to strangulation following a violent assault. Doctors reported multiple external and internal injuries, including trauma to the face and neck region.…

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Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Signs MoUs to Strengthen Drug Quality and Patient Safety Framework

New Delhi, April 24, 2026: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has entered into key agreements with the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Hajipur to enhance drug quality standards, promote research, and improve patient safety across the country.…

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