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EOW files chargesheet against influential female tehsildar, four others in high-profile Kashmir land scam

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, against Tehsildar Nusrat Aziz and four other revenue officials in a high-profile land fraud case.

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Delhi Police recover $1,600 stolen from Iranian tourist's purse

During the investigation, the team questioned the driver and conductor of the FlixBus. The conductor informed the police that the purse had been found abandoned on a seat and was handed over to him by the bus helper, Monish.

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Meditation a need for collective progress towards Viksit Bharat: Vice-President

Over 30,000 participants joined in person at the world's largest meditation hall, with a million more from around the globe participating virtually. Themed 'One World, One Heart', the meditation was led by Daaji, guide of Heartfulness and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission.

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Govt e-Marketplace helps to rake in Rs 2,200 crore via e-waste, scrap sale

GeM's forward auction module conducted over 13,000 auctions, onboarded more than 23,000 registered bidders, and enabled participation from over 17,000 auctioneers during this four-year period. These figures underscore that forward auctions are no longer a pilot initiative but have evolved into a nationwide digital mechanism for government asset disposal, the statement said.

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J&K's bad weather disrupts air traffic; 14 flights cancelled at Srinagar airport

Adverse weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir disrupted air and road transport on Sunday, with 14 flights cancelled at Srinagar International Airport due to poor visibility and snowfall in higher reaches.

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PM Modi lays foundation stone for Rs 11,000 crore fertiliser unit in Assam

Stating that today is a historic day for Assam and the entire North East, PM Modi remarked that the long-awaited dream of Namrup and Dibrugarh has been fulfilled, as a new chapter of industrial progress begins in the region with the laying of the foundation stone for the project of Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Limited.

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Indian startup funding jumps 2.6X to $364 million this week

Growth and late-stage funding dominated the week, crossing the $300 million mark through nine deals. The biggest raise came from customer engagement platform MoEngage, which secured an additional $180 million as part of its Series F round from ChrysCapital and Dragon Funds, along with Schroders Capital.

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Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

According to prominent US immigration attorney Aparna Dave, the changes have already begun affecting visa applicants across categories, including H-1B, F-1 and J-1 visas, with US consulates postponing scheduled interviews as they conduct more extensive background checks.

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Bangladesh: India suspends visa services after violent attack near its Chittagong mission

They added that any announcement regarding the resumption of visa services would be made only after a review of the prevailing security situation. The decision came after violence erupted outside the Indian Assistant High Commission on Friday, leaving at least four people injured, including two police personnel.

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Railway fares to go up from Dec 26, to yield Rs 600 crore extra revenue

Under the new ticket pricing structure, passengers will pay an extra 1 paisa per km on journeys beyond 215 km in Ordinary Class, and 2 paise per km for Mail and Express non-AC and AC classes. Passengers on a 500 km non-AC journey will pay an additional Rs 10 for their journey. There is no increase in ticket prices for passengers travelling on routes shorter than 215 km.

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Hijab row: J'khand leaders target Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, question his 'mental condition'

The criticism comes after the Jharkhand government extended a job offer to Bihar AYUSH doctor Nusrat Praveen, promising a monthly salary of Rs 3 lakh, after she stopped reporting for duty following the hijab-related incident.

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PM Modi interacts with Assam students aboard Brahmaputra cruise

The interaction, which lasted around 45 minutes, began from the Gateway Terminal in Guwahati and offered students a rare opportunity to engage directly with the Prime Minister in an informal and encouraging setting.

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Delhi Police Crime Branch rescues two missing minors, apprehends 24-year-old suspect

A dedicated team led by Inspector Manoj Dahiya, assisted by ASI Gopal Krishan, Woman Head Constable Seema and Constable Dharamraj, under the supervision of ACP Suresh Kumar, launched an intensive search operation.

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PM Modi pays homage to martyrs of Assam movement; an emotional moment, says CM Sarma

The Prime Minister offered floral tributes and garlanded the bust of Khargeswar Talukdar, the first martyr of the six-year-long anti-foreigner agitation that began in 1979, remembering the sacrifices made to protect Assam's identity, culture and rights.

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Kashmir receives season's first snowfall in higher reaches; rain in plains after 3-month dry spell

The nearly three-month-long dry spell was broken on Sunday as rain and snow washed down all the suspended particulate matter (SPM) from the air, making it safer and easier to breathe. People suffering from chest ailments heaved a sense of relief with the season's first snowfall and rain, clearing the air and settling the dust down in cities and towns.

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