An Indian fisherman, Babu, passed away in a Karachi jail on January 23. Despite completing his sentence and confirming his nationality, Pakistan authorities did not release him. India has been advocating the early release of prisoners, with 180 Indian fishermen still awaiting release from Pakistani jails.
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From April, automobile manufacturers must recycle at least 8% of steel from vehicles sold in 2005-06, increasing to 18% by 2035-36 per new EPR norms. Compliance includes obtaining EPR certificates from authorized scrapping facilities, promoting consumer awareness, and tracking activities on a centralized portal managed by CPCB.
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