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    MP Cabinet Focuses on Fuel Availability and PNG Rollout

    Bhopal, April 7 – The Cabinet Committee of Madhya Pradesh, formed to assess the impact of global developments and the evolving situation in West Asia, reviewed the availability and supply status of key petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed...
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    Police Chief Offers Medical Support and Rehabilitation to Surrendering Maoists

    Hyderabad, March 30 Telangana Director General of Police B Shivadhar Reddy appealed to the leaders and members of the CPI (Maoist) party to renounce violence, lay down their arms, and join the democratic mainstream to lead safe and dignified lives.The DGP made a special appeal to Telangana...
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    Court Directs Study on Transgender Marginalization, Orders Mark Weightage

    Jodhpur, March 30 In a significant ruling on affirmative action for transgender persons, the Rajasthan High Court's Jodhpur bench has held that the state's policy of including them under the OBC category offers no meaningful benefit, and granted interim relief by directing 3 per cent additional...
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    State Supports Voters: TN Offers Paid Leave for Neighboring State Elections

    Chennai, March 30 – In a significant step to facilitate voter participation across state borders, the Tamil Nadu government has directed employers to grant paid leave not only on its own polling day but also for employees registered as voters in neighboring states.Tamil Nadu goes to the polls...
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    Campaign Addresses Election Delays & Democratic Concerns

    Jaipur, March 23 The Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) will appoint chairpersons for all newly constituted Gram Panchayats, while the process of appointing ward presidents in all urban local bodies has already begun. Starting April 1, 2026, the RPCC will launch a statewide campaign...
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    State Plans Electric Bus Fleet by 2037, Leveraging Existing Policy

    Mumbai, March 16 Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik informed the Legislative Council on Monday that the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will convert its entire fleet of 22,000 buses to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2037.He said this move positions Maharashtra as the first...
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    Assembly Passes Bill Allowing More Than Two Children to Contest

    Jaipur, March 9 The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Monday removed the disqualification for contesting panchayat elections based on having more than two children by amending the state's Panchayati Raj Act.The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed by voice vote after a...
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    Auto Rickshaw Permits Paused Amidst Congestion and Pollution Concerns

    Mumbai, March 9 The Maharashtra government has suspended the issuance of new auto rickshaw permits from Monday, in an effort to curb rising traffic congestion and urban pollution, state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik said.A statement from his office said the suspension will remain in effect...
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    Surrender Efforts Continue in Chhattisgarh's Kanker District

    Kanker (Chhattisgarh), February 25 Two Maoists, including a senior operative, have decided to renounce violence and have contacted security forces to surrender in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Wednesday.Notably, more than 2,700 Naxalites have laid down their arms in the state...
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    Increased Toll Fees Impacting Himachal Pradesh Tourism and Transport

    Shimla, February 19 From April 1, visitors to Himachal Pradesh will have to pay more at toll barriers located at its entry points, as the state's amended toll policy comes into effect from the next fiscal year – significantly increasing fees for private vehicles from other states.The increase...
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    Religious Concessions: Priest Questions Equity in Telangana's Ramadan Policy

    Ayodhya, February 18 – Reacting to the Telangana government’s decision to allow Muslim employees to leave offices an hour early during the holy month of Ramzan, Deveshacharya Maharaj of Siddh Peeth Hanumangarhi criticised the move on Wednesday, calling it “unfortunate” and alleging it was driven...
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