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Doctor at Centre of Nitish Kumar Hijab Row Yet to Join Duty as Political Storm Continues
Patna, December 21: The Ayush doctor whose naqab was removed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during an appointment letter distribution event earlier this week has not reported for duty so far, officials confirmed on Saturday. The incident, which was caught on camera and went viral on social media, has triggered widespread political debate and public outrage across the country. According to Patna Civil Surgeon Avinash Kumar Singh, the doctor, Nusrat Parveen, did not join duty till 7 pm...
Haryana Minister Anil Vij Says Film Dhurandhar Exposes Pakistan’s Reality as Spy Thriller Crosses ₹500 Crore
Chandigarh, December 21: Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Saturday praised the recently released spy thriller Dhurandhar, saying the film brings out facts that are usually hidden from public view and exposes what he described as the reality of Pakistan. His remarks came as the Ranveer Singh-starrer continued its strong run at the box office, crossing the ₹500 crore mark within just 15 days of release. Speaking to reporters, Vij said Dhurandhar is a rare film that dares to show uncomfortable...
Urban Development Ministers Meet in Bhopal to Push Faster, Cleaner and More Inclusive City Growth
Bhopal, Dec 21 The third regional meeting of Urban Development Ministers from North-Central states was held in Bhopal on Saturday, bringing together leaders and officials to discuss how India’s cities can grow faster, cleaner and more inclusive. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal and focused on improving urban governance, speeding up major central schemes and building a shared roadmap for long-term urban development. Addressing the gathering,...
Indian Railways to Raise Long-Distance Train Fares from December 26, Daily Commuters to Get Relief
New Delhi, December 21: Indian Railways has announced an increase in fares for long-distance train travel, which will come into effect from December 26. The revised fare structure will mainly impact passengers travelling on longer routes, while daily commuters using suburban services and short-distance ordinary travel will remain unaffected. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Railways on Sunday. According to the Railways, the fare hike has been introduced to manage rising operational...
Biogas Industry in India Likely to Attract Over ₹5,000 Crore Investment in 2026–27: IBA
New Delhi, December 21: India’s biogas sector is set for a major expansion, with investments expected to cross ₹5,000 crore in the financial year 2026–27, according to the Indian Biogas Association (IBA). The growth is being driven by rising investor interest, expanding compressed biogas (CBG) infrastructure, and strong policy support from the government. The IBA said that the sector has gained steady momentum over the past year, especially in 2025, as more stakeholders have shown confidence...
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