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The review was conducted through a series of meetings

The review was conducted through a series of meetings with the concerned NCR State Governments/ GNCTD, Municipal Bodies and NCR State Pollution Control Boards/ DPCC to assess the status of MSW management, with particular emphasis on the prevention of open burning of waste biomass, remediation of legacy waste, augmentation of processing facilities and compliance with Statutory Directions.

2025-12-18T16:52:01.747730+00:00 IST

Assam CM presents appointment letters to 43 Urban Technical Offic

Continuing the journey of transparent and merit-based recruitment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 43 Urban Technical Officers under the Housing and Urban Affairs Department at a programme held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati.

2025-12-18T16:51:20.803171+00:00 IST

NA Haris after K'taka assembly passes Hate Speech bill

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, to curb acts that promote enmity, hatred, and disharmony among individuals and communities.

2025-12-18T16:50:15.672726+00:00 IST

NDMC’s green initiative: 2.60 lakh tulip bulbs to be planted in N

With the objective of enhancing the beautification of New Delhi and controlling pollution, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will begin the plantation of tulip bulbs on a large scale at various prominent locations across New Delhi, starting from December 27.

2025-12-18T16:27:22.283086+00:00 IST

Rajasthan: Trailer-truck overturns on car in Bundi; 4 dead

A gravel-laden trailer-truck overturned onto a car, leaving four people dead on the spot and one seriously injured at the Silor bridge in the Sadar area of Rajasthan's Bundi district, Additional Superintendent of Police Uma Sharma said on Thursday.

2025-12-18T16:26:42.165793+00:00 IST

Court reserves order on Rabri Devi's plea for transfer of cases

She has sought transfer of CBI and ED cases linked with IRCTC hotel tenders case and land for job. The court is to pronounce order tomorrow at 2 PM. Principal District and Session judge Dinesh Bhatt on Thursday reserved order on pleas of Rabri Devi after receiving the comments of concerned Judge who is hearing the cases.

2025-12-18T16:25:54.210083+00:00 IST

K Kavitha after speaker dismisses BRS MLAs' disqualification plea

Telangana Jagruthi chief K Kavitha on Thursday termed the assembly speaker's ruling against the disqualification of five Bharath Rashtra Samithi MLAs as an infructuous stating that the judgement is against the constitution.

2025-12-18T16:15:01.822891+00:00 IST

PM Modi to travel Assam on two-day visit from December 20: Sarma

CM Sarma informed that PM Modi will also unveil the statue of Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi.

2025-12-18T16:03:00.737017+00:00 IST

VP Radhakrishnan participates in Christmas celebration

The Vice-President, CP Radhakrishnan, on Thursday participated in a Christmas celebration organised by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) in New Delhi and extended warm greetings and best wishes to the Christian community ahead of the festival.

2025-12-18T15:48:49.576306+00:00 IST

AAP Anurag Dhanda VG G-RAM G bill

He mentioned that the government are furthering the same policy and is reducing the central government's contribution from 100 per cent to 60 per cent.

2025-12-18T15:23:44.623754+00:00 IST

NIA court convicts 2 accused for providing support to Lashkar-e-T

The Special NIA Court at Patiala House Court in Delhi, on Thursday, convicted two accused persons, namely, Zahoor Ahmad Pir and Nazeer Ahmad Pir, for providing shelter and logistics support to Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Bahadur Ali, who is a Pakistani.

2025-12-18T15:08:07.899468+00:00 IST

Mallu Ravi on Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill

He alleged that Speaker Om Birla didn't listen to the opposition despite the members continuously raising their voice and considered the bill as against the feelings of Indian people to remove the name of Mahatma Gandhi.

2025-12-18T15:03:12.077704+00:00 IST

Delhi Fire Service conducts comprehensive fire safety drive

Ashish Sood, as of 17 December, 74 premises had been inspected. Of these, 45 were found compliant with fire safety norms, 24 received notices for non-compliance, and 5 establishments were ordered to be closed due to serious violations.

2025-12-18T14:59:11.090069+00:00 IST

CM Dhami chairs review meeting on revenue receipts

Chief Minister directed officials to give special focus to increasing revenue collection and ensure that the prescribed targets are achieved within the stipulated timeframe. He instructed senior officials of the concerned departments and District Magistrates to monitor revenue collection at the district level regularly.

2025-12-18T14:40:16.659413+00:00 IST

Union Health Minister Nadda engages Madhya Pradesh MPs

According to an official release, the engagement is part of ongoing dialogues with parliamentarians across States, following similar meetings held earlier this month, with MPs from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.

2025-12-18T14:32:38.442696+00:00 IST

Delhi HC to deliver verdict tomorrow on Mahua Moitra’s challenge

High Court had reserved its order after hearing detailed arguments from all sides. Moitra has assailed the Lokpal's November 12 order, which granted sanction to the CBI to proceed against her.

2025-12-18T14:28:04.805892+00:00 IST

Parliament passes SHANTI Bill

Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to increase the share of nuclear energy in the total energy mix of India, facilitate innovation in nuclear science and technology and provides statutory status to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

2025-12-18T14:25:50.845431+00:00 IST

Himachal Pradesh steps up statewide offensive against Chitta

In a detailed public awareness release, the State government said that under the leadership of Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and the professional stewardship of Director General of Police Ashok Tiwari, IPS, Himachal Pradesh has adopted a zero-tolerance, multi-layered strategy aligned with the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 and the national framework led by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

2025-12-18T14:19:47.186001+00:00 IST

Public trust is police’s biggest responsibility, says MP CM Yadav

"Police should share information about their achievements and positive activities with public representatives and the general public. Police officers should remain active through the media for better communication. The image of the police should be that of a helping force. Efforts should be made so that people look at the police with trust rather than fear and criminals should fear the police. Maintaining this trust is the police's biggest responsibility," the CM said.

2025-12-18T14:05:55.514300+00:00 IST

GST oversight lacks: CAG report highlights CBIC shortcomings

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) presented a compliance audit report on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the year ended March 2023, highlighting several issues with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)'s oversight. The report, divided into four chapters, reveals inadequate mechanisms for monitoring Composition Levy Scheme taxpayers and issues with GST payment and return filing oversight.

2025-12-18T14:05:10.627186+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand Governor returns anti-conversion, UCC Bills

Uttarakhand Governor's Office has returned the anti-conversion legislation and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill to the Legislative Department over clerical errors in the legislation, State Home Secretary Shailesh Bagoli said on Thursday.

2025-12-18T14:00:15.923310+00:00 IST