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New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 1 pm: NATION DEL1 PAR-WAQF

Members suggest 572 amendments to Waqf bill New Delhi: Members of the parliamentary panel on the Waqf Amendment Bill have suggested 572 amendments to the draft legislation that has the government and the opposition at loggerheads.

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EAM Jaishankar embarks on 3-day visit to UAE New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday embarked on a three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to further enhance India's comprehensive strategic partnership with the influential Gulf nation.

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Govt invites application for SEBI chief post New Delhi: The government on Monday invited applications for the post of Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

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Eager to take dip at Sangam, receive blessings from saints: Amit Shah Mahakumbh Nagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed his anticipation of participating in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela here, by taking a dip at the Sangam and seeking blessings from saints.

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Budget must increase MGNREGA wages: Cong New Delhi: Accusing the Modi government of perpetuating a policy of indifference to the plight of MGNREGA workers, the Congress on Monday demanded that the Union Budget must increase MGNREGA wages and the Aadhar Based Payment Bridge Systems not be made mandatory.

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Kejriwal announces 15 guarantees in AAP manifesto for Delhi polls New Delhi: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday released the party's manifesto, titled “Kejriwal ki Guarantee,” ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections.

LEGAL LGD7 SC-CHRISTIAN BURIAL

After differing opinion, SC bench orders burial of pastor in designated place away from village New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday gave a split verdict on the issue of place of burial of a pastor, whose body is lying in a mortuary in Chhattisgarh since January 7, and directed that he be buried at a designated place for Christian burials.

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SC dismisses Jharkhand govt’s plea against HC decision quashing criminal case against BJP leaders New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea of the Jharkhand government against the high court’s decision quashing criminal cases against state BJP leaders and MP Nishikant Dubey over protests held in Ranchi in 2023, observing that prohibitory orders are misused whenever there is a protest.

FOREIGN FGN10 COLOMBIA-US-3RDLD DEPORTATION FLIGHTS

US pauses Colombia tariffs after agreement on acceptance of migrants Washington: The US has paused sanctions and tariffs on Colombia after it agreed to accept all the terms of President Donald Trump, including accepting flights of deported migrants from America, the White House said. By Lalit K Jha

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Tanker with LPG explodes in Pakistan, killing 6 persons Lahore: A tanker filled with liquified petroleum gas exploded in an industrial area in Pakistan's Punjab province, killing at least six persons, including a minor girl, and injuring 31, authorities said on Monday.

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Israel lets Palestinians return to northern Gaza for first time in over year as truce holds Deir Al-Balah: Israel on Monday began allowing Palestinians to return to the heavily destroyed north of the Gaza Strip for the first time since the early weeks of the 15-month war with Hamas, in accordance with a fragile ceasefire. (AP)

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