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While flagging the inadequate protests against the failure to enforce GRAP norms, Sarin clarified that her fast was “pro-people”, rather than a political or anti-government action. (Express Photo)

As Gurgaon partied, social worker Gauri Sarin and other volunteers welcomed the New Year with a 24-hour fast demanding a pollution-free city

While flagging the inadequate protests against the failure to enforce GRAP norms, Sarin clarified that her fast was “pro-people”, rather than a political or anti-government action.

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The Ahmedabad City Police on the intervening night of December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026, arrested and detained a total of 353 people for offences related to driving, liquor consumptions and possession of liquor. The Ahmedabad City Police had, in anticipation of large crowds and celebrations across the city on the New Year, deployed […]

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The Lucknow police said an investigation into the sexual exploitation allegations is underway and that action will be initiated based on the evidence. They added that the accused would be summoned for questioning.

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