The ministry of railways plans to develop permanent holding areas at 60 railway stations to manage passenger flow during peak travel seasons. The initiative follows a tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, where 18 people died due to overcrowding following the announcement of a special train for the Maha Kumbh.
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The Supreme Court has extended Puja Khedkar's protection from arrest until April 21. Khedkar is accused of cheating and misrepresenting information to avail OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services exam. The Delhi government seeks her custodial interrogation to investigate a fake disability certificate scam. The court is reviewing her rejoinder to the Delhi government's reply.
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