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Jharkhand's Industries Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav urged corporates to invest CSR funds within the state, emphasizing an ethical obligation to host communities. He announced a new monitoring cell to ensure transparency in corporate profits and CSR allocations, aiming to bridge the gap between company initiatives and local needs.

Western Railway commenced a massive anti-encroachment drive at Garib Nagar, Mumbai, demolishing hundreds of structures near Bandra station to reclaim valuable railway land. The operation, aimed at facilitating railway expansion, faced resistance and violence, resulting in injuries and detentions. Residents allege inadequate rehabilitation and express distress over demolitions preceding Eid.

Odisha's state cabinet has approved scrapping the separate permission requirement for retail fuel outlets to sell diesel. This move, following Union government advice, aims to ease business and remove regulatory hurdles. The decision simplifies procedures, reduces duplication of clearances, and promotes a more liberalized petroleum retail regime.

The UAE has launched a new tenant screening system, allowing landlords to check prospective tenants' credit scores. This secure digital platform, a collaboration between Etihad Credit Bureau and UAE PASS, ensures transparent data sharing with tenant consent. It enhances security for landlords, moving beyond traditional checks and bolstering the nation's digital economy.

‘Economic offences involving deep-rooted conspiracies and huge loss of public funds are grave offences affecting the economy of the country as a whole.’

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the Great Nicobar Island Project, deeming it an "ecological disaster." He argued that while strengthening defence is crucial, the project's commercial aspects outweigh security needs and could harm the region's ecology and tribal rights. Ramesh proposed alternative infrastructure expansions with lower environmental impacts.

ACB Trap Involving Rs 10k Led To Conviction After 17 Years

Authorities conducted a massive anti-encroachment drive outside Howrah railway station. Bulldozers demolished makeshift shops and illegal structures. The operation aimed to improve passenger convenience and clear railway land. Security personnel were deployed to prevent untoward incidents. Some vendors alleged inadequate notice and expressed concerns about their livelihoods. The drive aimed to clear illegal occupation and improve pedestrian movement.

India is preparing to send ships through the Strait of Hormuz to secure vital crude oil and energy cargoes amid ongoing disruptions. The government is finalizing plans for Indian vessels to navigate the waterway, which handles a significant portion of global oil flows, as shipping activity has slowed due to the Iran conflict.