Millennium Post Delhi - November 21, 2024

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Delhi govt enforces 50% WFH, CAQM mandates school closure in NCR

CITY REELS UNDER HAZARDOUS AIR

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India drops two places but remains among top 10 climate performers: Report

India has been ranked 10th out of over 60 countries in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025, released at the UN climate conference.

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India, China pledge to rebuild mutual trust as Rajnath Singh holds talks with Dong Jun

In a significant diplomatic engagement, India and China on Wednesday agreed to develop a roadmap for rebuilding mutual trust and understanding, as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for learning from the \"unfortunate border clashes\" of 2020 during talks with his Chinese counterpart, General Dong Jun.

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Close contest on cards in Maharashtra and Jharkhand

Advantage to B¥P-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra, edge to MM-led coalition in fharkhand

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CBSE Class 10, 12 exams to begin from February 15

The board exams for class 10 and 12 will begin from February 15, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Wednesday.

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EC orders suspension of 5 cops after complaints of harassment of voters in UP

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday ordered the suspension of five police personnel and removal of many others accused of violating guidelines by obstructing voters during the Uttar Pradesh bypolls.

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Money laundering accused can't be equated with murder, rape accused: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, while granting bail to Hari Om Rai, Managing Director of Lava International, in a money laundering case linked to Chinese smartphone maker Vivo, remarked that money laundering charges could not be equated with heinous offences such as murder, rape, or dacoity, which carry severe punishments like death or life imprisonment. Rai had been in custody since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in October last year.

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Jharkhand records 68% turnout, Maharashtra 65% as high-stakes Assembly elections end

Jharkhand and Maharashtra, two politically vibrant states, saw substantial voter participation in their respective Assembly elections on Wednesday.

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Assembly bypolls in four states: 50-70% turnout

A voter turnout ranging from 50 to 70 per cent was recorded in the bypolls to 15 Assembly seats spread across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttarakhand on Wednesday amid stray incidents of violence and complaints of irregularities against police officials and misuse of government machinery.

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More Central forces deployed.Internet suspension extended

Amid a surge in violence, eight companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) arrived in Manipur's capital, Imphal, on Wednesday.

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Teen fatally stabs man and injures another

A 19-year-old youth was arrested for allegedly stabbing a man to death and injuring another in northwest Delhi, suspectedly in an act of revenge, police said on Wednesday.

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47-yr-old woman falls off scooter, crushed by truck

A 47-year-old woman was crushed under the wheels of an MCD truck after she fell from a scooter that was hit by an unidentified vehicle near Nauroji Nagar area here on Wednesday, police said.

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IGNOU celebrates 39th Foundation Day with focus on innovation and inclusivity

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) celebrated its 39th Foundation Day with a vibrant event at its headquarters in Maidan Garhi.

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Drug peddler held with 1.5 cr heroin

The Narcotics Cell of the Delhi Police has arrested a suspected drug supplier and seized heroin worth Rs 1.5 crore.

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DUSU election results to be announced on November 25

The counting of votes for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) 2024-25 elections is now scheduled for November 25, following multiple delays.

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Gangster surrenders wearing burqa, cites fear of encounter

A Uttar Pradesh-based criminal, who was also wanted in a case of firing outside a businessman's house here and demanding extortion from him, surrendered before a court here wearing a burqa, saying he feared Delhi Police might kill him in an encounter.

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'Sarojini Nagar Market among Delhi's three shopping spots to undergo major revamp'

NDMC UNVEILS REDEVELOPMENT PLANS TO MODERNISE URBAN SPACES:

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Drive launched to enhance auto, taxi services in Delhi

New initiative aims to promote professionalism among drivers at key locations, improving tourist experience

1 min

City records season's coldest night at 11.2°C

Delhi recorded its coldest night of the season so far, with the nighttime temperature dipping to 11.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.

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CM Atishi launches Delhi Solar Portal'

Delhiites can now become prosumers’ power consumers who generate extra solar power) by installing rooftop solar panels with the help of the portal

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Kejriwal moves Delhi HC challenging trial court order on ED chargesheet

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court’s order taking cognisance of a chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate against him in the money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.

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Delhi's spl summary revision underway

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi, P. Krishnamurthy, has announced that the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of the Electoral Roll, aiming to update voter records, will be completed by November 29, 2024. The final electoral roll will be published on January 6, 2025.

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L-G approves promotion of 295 CMOS in govt hosps

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Wednesday approved the longpending promotion of 295 Chief Medical Officers working in Delhi government hospitals, according to Raj Niwas officials.

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BJP-led Central govt failed to handle law & order in Delhi, says CM Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has sharply criticised the BJP-led Central government for failing to manage the law and order situation in the Capital, calling it a “complete failure.” She made these remarks following the recent murder of a 28-year-old man, Manish, in the city’s Sunder Nagri area.

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DDA will introduce L-G Cup for archery, shooting

The Delhi Development Authority will introduce L-G Cup for archery and shooting on the lines of existing L-G Cup for golf, a statement said on Wednesday.

1 min

Mahakumbh 2025: IRCTC to set up tent city at Prayagraj

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited is all set to develop a tent city at Prayagraj coinciding with next year’s Mahakumbh Mela.

1 min

Maitree & Bandhan Express remain cancelled until further notice'

Until now, Eastern Railway had been issuing day-to-day cancellation notices for the express trains based on communications received from Bangladesh Railways

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State can't be permitted to apply separate yardsticks for different accused, says SC

The state government cannot be permitted to apply different yardsticks for different accused, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while granting bail to a man in a criminal case lodged in West Bengal.

1 min

ED raids Raipur home amid charges of cryptocurrency use

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted a search at the residence of Gaurav Mehta, an audit firm employee in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur, in connection with its investigation into an alleged cryptocurrency scam linked to the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

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India, Guyana ink 5 pacts; resolve to expand ties in diverse areas

India and Guyana on Wednesday agreed to ramp up cooperation in areas of defence, trade, energy, pharmaceutical and agriculture as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali held extensive talks focusing on bolstering the overall relations.

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'I'm not stupid to distribute money in opponent's hotel'

BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde on Wednesday dismissed the allegations of distributing money to influence voters, saying he was well aware of the rules and not foolish to indulge in such an activity at the hotel of political opponents.

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Urban voters continued their dismal record: EC

The Election Commission on Wednesday lamented that despite a range of measures taken by it for ease of voting besides motivational campaigns, urban voters in Maharashtra continued their “dismal record” of low participation in cities including Mumbai, Pune and Thane.

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'Why not car sensors." ISRO chief on shunning imports & making in India

ISRO chairman S Somanath on Wednesday highlighted the need to manufacture car sensors domestically instead of relying on imports.

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SC gives 8 weeks to Manipur to respond to plea challenging ILP

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted eight weeks to the Manipur government to respond to a plea challenging the system of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state.

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Wife entitled to same benefits as in matrimonial home amid divorce: SC

Enhances interim maintenance to estranged wife of a cardiologist

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Over 10 Bills passed in this session: Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker

In the first session of the 15th Haryana Legislative Assembly, the proceedings lasted for 26 hours and 19 minutes in a total of five meetings, with Speaker Harvinder Kalyan that continuous efforts will be made to increase the quality of legislative work in future.

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A 'chance encounter': Karnataka top cop says ☐ taking down Naxal leader was unplanned

‘Dreaded’ Vikram Gowda was shot dead by the Anti-Naxal Force in a last-resort action

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Chha'garh CM demands bolstering air connectivity

Chhattisgarh capital Raipur will soon get direct air connectivity with Singapore and Dubai with Union Civil Aviation minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu accepting the demand raised by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

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Double whammy for HP govt as HC orders closure of 18 HPTDC hotels by Nov 25; panic among employees

Taking a strong stance on the consistently lossmaking Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) properties, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday ordered the closure of 18 hotels, which also include the Chail Palace and Naggar Castle (Kullu).

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Unity in Sanatan Dharma is paramount, divided we fall: Yogi

Highlighting the construction of the grand Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya and the importance of unity in Sanatan Dharma, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the task which had been stalled for 500 years, for which countless generations made sacrifices, was completed in just two years.

1 min

Sentinel of privacy

‘The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, balances privacy rights with lawful data processing—establishing regulations for consent, security, and erasure while addressing modern challenges in India’s digital and Al-driven era

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Melodious extravaganza

The MeloTea Fest, a community policing initiative by Darjeeling Police, casts a spotlight on Darjeeling’s culture, tea, and tourism through thematic circuits, regional empowerment, and economic-cultural grozth

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An uncompromisable entitlement

Education and health are two primary pillars of national as well as individual development.

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COP29: Finance COP face rocky finale

Three years of painstaking negotiations to craft a new climate finance package for the developing world now hinge on the final 48 hours of the UN climate conference.

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US vetoes UN resolution seeking ceasefire in Gaza

Because there’s no link to hostage release

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US Embassy in Kyiv shuts due to Russian air attack threat

The US Embassy in Kyiv said it would stay closed on Wednesday after receiving a warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital.

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'Israel kills 36 people in Syria'

Syria's state-run media said a strike on the country's historic town of Palmyra on Wednesday killed 36 people and wounded more than 50, an attack that Damascus has blamed on Israel.

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India joins Russia on concerns over plastic trade rules at WTO

India has joined Russia to raise a concern regarding potential conflicts between future global rules on trade in plastics products and WTO norms, an official said on Wednesday.

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Abhijit Majumder assumes charge as Director (Finance) of Oil India Limited

Abhijit Majumder assumed charge as Director (Finance) on the Board of Oil India Limited (OIL) on November 20, 2024. He succeeded Harish Madhav who superannuated from the company on June 30, 2024.

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Apple India net profit up 23% to Rs 2,746 cr in FY24

iPhone maker Apple India posted a 23 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 2,745.7 crore in the financial year 2023-24, according to a company's regulatory filing shared by Tofler.

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Inform passengers on flight delays: Aviation Min to airlines

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday held a review meeting with various stakeholders on fog preparedness and asked airlines to proactively inform passengers about flight delays as well as ensure check-in counters are fully staffed to help minimise travel disruptions.

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Centre revises incentive scheme for directors, senior executives of PSBs

The eligibility of banks for the scheme will be assessed by a governmentappointed committee

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SC: Telecos can claim tax credit for excise duties paid on towers, infra

In a relief to mobile service providers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the telecom companies can take the benefit of CENVAT credit for payment of service tax on the output services rendered by them.

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Aryan to debut as director with Netflix series

The upcoming web series will be released in 2025

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