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Surat Police Launch Makar Sankranti Safety Drive, Provide Neck Collars to Protect Bikers From Manjha
Surat police distribute neck collars and safety arches to bikers to prevent fatal injuries from kite manjha.

Patna Cracks Down on Public Spitting: Rs 500 Fine, CCTV Surveillance and ‘Nagar Shatru’ Tag for Offenders
Patna Municipal Corporation launches a surveillance-led crackdown on public spitting and urination to improve hygiene and civic behaviour.

Sustainable Period Care: Karnataka to Provide Over 10.38 Lakh Menstrual Cups in Government Schools, Replacing Pads
After successful pilots, Karnataka will distribute over 10 lakh menstrual cups to students, aiming to save costs, reduce waste, and prevent school absenteeism among girls.

Large Taxpayers in India May Soon Transition to Fully Automated Tax Compliance Through API Integration Systems
India plans to open API access for tax portals, allowing large firms to automate compliance fully.

Delhi’s EV Policy 2.0 Proposes ₹50,000 Incentive for First 1,000 Petrol, Diesel Car Retrofits
Delhi’s draft EV Policy 2.0 proposes a ₹50,000 incentive to encourage retrofitting petrol and diesel cars into electric vehicles to cut pollution.

Dignity For Frontline Heroes: Chennai Opens Resting Areas, Dining Halls Across City For Sanitation Workers
Chennai launches twenty-three crore welfare project establishing two hundred thirty-two modern rest and dining hubs for workers.

Tamil Nadu Employees Call Off Strike as CM Stalin Announces Assured Pension Scheme
The Tamil Nadu government introduced an assured pension scheme after talks with unions, prompting employees to withdraw their planned indefinite strike.

Centre Drafts New Social Security Rules to Safeguard India’s Gig Workers
The draft rules aim to operationalise the Social Security Code, offering welfare benefits to gig and platform workers through shared responsibility.

Bengaluru Water Bill Relief: BWSSB Launches One-Time Settlement With 100% Interest Waiver
Bengaluru residents can now clear water bill arrears with a full interest waiver through March 2026.

In a Proactive Safety Move, Chandigarh Police Launch Free 112 Pick-and-Drop Service for Women Ahead of New Year’s Eve 2025
SSP Kanwardeep Kaur announces a dedicated 112 women’s pick-and-drop service alongside 1,100 personnel to secure safe New Year celebrations in Chandigarh.

Delhi Launches 45 Atal Canteens on Vajpayee’s 101st Birthday, Serving ₹5 Thalis to Poor amid ₹100 Crore Pledge
On Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 101st birth anniversary, Delhi’s government rolls out 45 Atal Canteens providing ₹5 subsidised meals to uplift urban poor and labourers.

Karnataka Transport Bodies to Grant One Paid Menstrual Leave Monthly for Women Employees from January 2026
KSRTC adopts Karnataka’s mandate for one paid menstrual leave day per month to female staff, promoting health without medical proof, effective January 1, 2026.
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