The Supreme Court halted the Delhi high court's order for the Delhi government to sign an MoU with the Centre for the PM-ABHIM scheme. The Delhi government challenged the directive, arguing their healthcare schemes are more effective and that the Centre's scheme would impose a financial burden.
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The Indian Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred on Wednesday, preventing potential security threats in the region. Authorities are yet to release additional information regarding the operation and those involved.
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