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37 garbage hotspots identified in N-E Delhi as govt unveils clean-up plan

New Delhi, Nov 15 (UNI) The Delhi government has launched an extensive cleanliness campaign across the city, with all the cabinet ministers and MLAs participating in the initiative.
In a statement issued here today, Office of the Delhi Development Minister stated that Development Minister Kapil Mishra commenced the cleanliness drive in North-East Delhi’s Ghonda Chowk, here today.
As part of the campaign, special cleaning operations and monitoring instructions have been issued to officials for the identified hotspots in the area. Ghonda MLA Ajay Mahawar, local municipal councillor, and district administration officials were also present. The Minister, along with the local teams, inspected the cleanliness arrangements in the area and issued necessary directions.
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SC declines to suspend 20-year sentence of ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in NDPS case

11 Dec 2025 | 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to suspend the 20-year sentence awarded to former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a 1996 drug planting case.

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Haryana CM Saini meets PM Modi, discusses state development

11 Dec 2025 | 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday to discuss various issues related to the state’s development and welfare.

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Protecting civilians from consequences of conflict

11 Dec 2025 | 12:33 PM

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Rahul Gandhi seeks govt support for Banarasi sari weavers

11 Dec 2025 | 12:20 PM

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