Millennium Post Delhi - December 31, 2024

In this issue

New Delhi

Fresh western disturbance to bring rain, snow to north India from January 4: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the arrival of a fresh western disturbance in north India starting January 4, bringing rain and snowfall to the region.

1 min

Bengal-Centre collaborate on joint strategy to prevent infiltration, cross-border crime

POST-HASINA BANGLADESH

2 mins

Jimmy Carter, 39th US Prez, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, surrounded by his family.

3 mins

Delhi records cleanest December air since 2015

With an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 294, Delhi recorded its cleanest December air since the AQI system was introduced in 2015.

1 min

ISRO's PSLV-C60 mission sets the stage for historic space docking

INDIA SET TO JOIN ELITE CLUB OF SPACE DOCKING NATIONS BY JAN 7

2 mins

AAP promises Rs 18,000 a month to priests; BJP calls it 'political stunt'

PUJARI-GRANTHI SAMMAN YOJANA

2 mins

Airlines to Mandatorily Share International Passenger Data With Customs From April

Authorities have mandated that all airlines operating international flights to and from India must share detailed passenger information with customs officials starting April 1, 2025.

1 min

SC Committee May Hold Talks With Farmers on Jan 3; Punjab Bandh Cripples Traffic

The Supreme Court committee, led by retired Justice Nawab Singh, has invited the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) for talks on January 3, a move welcomed by the farmer organisation.

1 min

Health insurers reject claims worth Rs 15,100 cr during FY24

Health insurers disallowed claims worth Rs 15,100 crore, accounting for 12.9 per cent of the total claims filed during the fiscal year 2023-24, according to the annual report released by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

1 min

Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test

JEOPARDISES INDIA'S CHANCES OF REACHING WTC FINAL

1 min

ADR: Chandrababu Naidu Richest CM, Mamata Banerjee Poorest

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is the richest chief minister in India with assets worth over Rs 931 crore, while West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee is the poorest with just Rs 15 lakh, according to an Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report released on Monday.

1 min

203 arrests in IGIA's record visa fraud bust

IGI Airport Police have marked a record of arresting 203 persons in a single year cracking visa and passport frauds against 98 arrested in the year 2023.

1 min

DDA: Special Housing Scheme for Marginalized Groups Approved

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), chaired by Lt. Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena, has approved a Special Housing Scheme aimed at providing affordable housing to various marginalized groups, including construction workers, auto and cab drivers, women, SC/ST categories, ex-servicemen, war widows, and people with disabilities.

1 min

Illegal dhalao in southwest Delhi: NGT asks DPCC, MCD for action

The National Green Tribunal has directed the MCD and DPCC to take remedial action into the allegations of an illegal dhalao (waste collection points) in the national capital.

1 min

Kejriwal's arrest, excise policy hearings hogged limelight in Delhi courts this yr

KEY POLITICAL CASES, HIGH-PROFILE ARRESTS SHAPE 2024 LEGAL LANDSCAPE

3 mins

Delhi Police rolls out AI-powered security for New Year celebrations

PLAINCLOTHES OFFICERS WILL MONITOR THE CROWDS DISCREETLY

2 mins

Online Crowdfunding: Sisodia's Call for Honest Politics

Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia has launched an online crowdfunding platform to support his campaign in Delhi's Jangpura constituency.

1 min

Six Nabbed for Robbing Bizman of Rs 52 Lakh

Six people were arrested for allegedly robbing a businessman of Rs 52 lakh at gunpoint in Sarai Rohilla, north Delhi, police said Monday.

1 min

82,450 applications received for voter name deletion: CEO

4.8L applications received for new registrations since Nov 29

2 mins

Delhi: AIIMS to Set Up New Critical Care Block

New block will have 200 additional beds: Director

1 min

Drivers, conductors to face suspension for ignoring women at bus stops: Atishi

DECISION FOLLOWS REPORTS OF BUSES SKIPPING STOPS WITH WOMEN WAITING

2 mins

L-G Saxena: Objectionable that Kejriwal called Atishi temporary

Saxena wrote, 'I am hurt by the narrative that portrays the full-time chief minister as temporary'

1 min

Four Held in Arson Case Over Minor Dispute

Southwest Delhi

1 min

Normal life hit across Punjab due to farmers' 9-hour bandh

RAIL AND BUS SERVICES AFFECTED

1 min

Central Declares Wayanad Landslides as 'Severe Nature' Disaster

Centre's decision came amidst criticism from state government & protests by MPs in Parliament for 'not providing financial assistance to those affected by landslides in Wayanad'

1 min

Central Railway temporarily restricts sale of platform tickets at 14 stations

The Central Railway has imposed temporary restrictions on the sale of platform tickets at select major stations to manage crowding considering the year-end rush.

1 min

UP govt assures of 'grand' Mahakumbh

The Uttar Pradesh government headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is gearing itself up to ensure that Mahakumbh 2025 turns into a global icon of cultural and spiritual unity for Indians.

1 min

Crowd surge at Kashi Vishwanath

BOOKINGS CLOSED TILL JANUARY 27

1 min

BJP blasts Rahul over Vietnam trip, says he 'exploited' Manmohan Singh's demise

'DIVERSION POLITICS', RETORTS CONGRESS

2 mins

For privacy: Cong on missing former PM's ashes immersion

Senior leaders met Manmohan's family at their residence

1 min

HP to spend Rs 1570 cr to revolutionise health sector

The investment will be directed towards the procurement of state-of-the-art medical equipment and machinery

1 min

MP's Jawad leading the way in education reform, advancing PM Modi's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision

MLA Saklecha's initiative redefines govt schools as centres of excellence, transforming the region's education landscape

3 mins

Maha Kumbh: Dedicated entry, exit routes at Prayagraj rly stations for 'Snan Parvs'

The Prayagraj Railway Division is nearing completion of its preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025, aiming to provide a seamless experience for the millions of devotees travelling to the festival by train.

1 min

Punjab Government ‘Honing’ Youths’ Skills

The Punjab government has provided around 50,000 regular jobs in various departments during the last two years and nine months.

1 min

Meerut: 17-Year-Old Boy Murdered by Classmate

A 17-year-old boy in Meerut confessed to killing his close friend, Abhinav, over a dispute involving the accused's girlfriend.

1 min

India's defence exports crossed record Rs 21,000 crore over decade: Rajnath

EXPANDING GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

2 mins

E-PoS kits provided to all ration depots in Punjab: Minister

Punjab's Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs department had yet another successful year.

1 min

NFR involves locals to prevent cattle intrusions

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is taking various steps aiming towards preventing cattle collisions on railway tracks.

1 min

HSSC Took Significant Steps to Streamline Recruitment Process

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission has taken significant steps to streamline the recruitment process in the interest of candidates, HSSC Chairman Himmat Singh said on Monday highlighting the initiatives taken by the commission since he assumed the office on June 8, 2024.

1 min

NCC Republic Day Camp: 2,361 cadets to participate

The NCC Republic Day Camp-2025 commenced at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt, with 'Sarva Dharm Pooja' on Monday.

1 min

Subcontinent of Nationalities versus Indivisibility of India

Jinnah's demand for separate Muslim homelands sparked fierce opposition, with leaders like Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and BR Ambedkar rallying for Hindu unity and an indivisible India

5 mins

Farewell to Stalwarts

The year 2024 will be remembered as a year of profound loss for India, as the nation bid farewell to an extraordinary generation of luminaries who enriched its cultural, political, and intellectual landscapes.

2 mins

India's Crypto Crossroads

Bitcoin's meteoric rise and India's leading crypto adoption highlight a clash between grassroots enthusiasm and regulatory uncertainty, shaping the nation's role in the evolving digital economy

4 mins

S Korean authorities seek warrant to detain impeached President Yoon

SEOUL: South Korean law enforcement officials on Monday requested a court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec 3 amounted to rebellion.

1 min

S Korea to inspect all Boeing aircrafts

South Korean officials said Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.

1 min

Biden Announces Nearly $2.5 Billion More in Military Aid for Ukraine

The new aid comes as Russia has launched a barrage of attacks against power facilities in Ukraine

1 min

Pak security forces killed 270 terrorists in restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2024

Security forces in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed 270 terrorists in 2024, including high-profile militants with bounties on their heads, according to an official report released on Monday.

1 min

London gears up to welcome New Year with its famous fireworks

London is a preferred destination for travellers who want to tune in to the melody of saxophones on the streets of Britain

1 min

Prospects of economy likely to improve in 2025, says RBI Guv

He further said that despite the global uncertainties Indian economy is expected to pick up pace in the second half of the current fiscal

2 mins

Economy exhibiting resilience, GDP to grow at 6.6% in FY25: Reserve Bank report

Despite this recent deceleration, structural growth drivers remain intact. Real GDP growth is expected to recover in Q3 & Q4 of 2024-25

1 min

India's external debt rises to $711.8 billion at September-end

External debt to GDP ratio stood at 19.4% in Sept 2024 against 18.8% as of June 2024, the finance ministry data said

1 min

Adani Group to exit FMCG joint venture Adani Wilmar in $2 billion deal

Adani Enterprises — which held 43.94% stake in Adani Wilmar, will sell 31.06% stake to Wilmar Int'l & about 13% will be sold in open market

3 mins

Sensex Decline 451 Points on Selling in RIL, HDFC Bank

As many as 2,636 stocks declined while 1,487 advanced and 144 remained unchanged on the BSE

1 min

Gross NPAs of banks decline to 12-year low of 2.6%

The net NPA ratio or the proportion of net non-performing assets in net loans and advances was at around 0.6%

2 mins

Digi Yatra passengers' data not shared with I-T dept: Civil Aviation Ministry

The Civil Aviation Ministry on Monday said data of passengers who use Digi Yatra are not shared with the Indian tax authorities.

1 min

Rupee falls 4 paise to 85.52 against dollar

The rupee dropped 4 paise to 85.52 against the US dollar on Monday, as dollar demand from importers, foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities dented investor sentiments.

1 min

Jaiswal's dismissal 'caught' in controversy

Rohit says he did touch the ball

1 min

Pat on back for Aussies

Cummins, Boland to the fore as Oz take 2-1 lead; Rohit, Kohli misfire

2 mins

Bumrah in race for ICC Cricketer of Year; no Indian nominees for women's award

Operating at a level rarely seen in the game before, India's peerless fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday nominated for the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award and also featured in the list for the best player in the Test format.

1 min

Never expected movie business to be at mercy of two OTT platforms

The cause behind Sanjay Gupta's comments is unclear, but his post sparked mixed reactions online

1 min

Keanu Reeves Is Unsure of Working in 'John Wick 5'

Hollywood star Keanu Reeves said his heart wants to be part of the fifth installment of 'John Wick' but doesn't know if his knees can do it.

1 min

James Addresses 'The Batman 2' Delay

Gunn said it's common for the sequels of big-budget movies to have lengthy gaps in between

1 min

CELEBRATIONS & CONTROVERSIES IN BOLLYWOOD & SOUTH INDIAN CINEMA

2024 was a whirlwind year for Bollywood and South Indian cinema, marked by death threats and high-profile divorce rumours

2 mins

Kriti reveals she broke down during 'BHEDIYA' promotions

She explained how the rigorous process of promotions becomes hectic for actors who are constantly on the move

1 min

Read all stories from Millennium Post Delhi

Millennium Post Delhi Newspaper Description:

Millennium Post Delhi is a daily broadsheet newspaper published by Front Row Media Pvt Ltd in New Delhi, India. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics, including politics, business, economy, society, culture, and sports.

Millennium Post Delhi is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest news and developments in India. It is also a great way to get in-depth analysis and commentary on current affairs.

Here are some of the benefits of reading Millennium Post Delhi:

* Stay informed about the latest news and developments in India.
* Get in-depth analysis and commentary on current affairs.
* Read about investigative journalism and in-depth reporting.
* Discover new perspectives and opinions on important issues.
* Connect with other readers and join the conversation online.

If you're interested in staying informed about India and the world, then Millennium Post Delhi is the perfect newspaper for you. Subscribe today and start your journey to a more informed and engaged citizen!