Millennium Post Delhi - December 09, 2024

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Key investment destination: FDI inflows in India cross $1 tn

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India has surpassed $1 trillion during the period from April 2000 to September 2024, underscoring the country's position as a key global investment destination.

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Farmers suspend march to Delhi for the day after clash with Haryana Police

Police use teargas and water cannons against protesting farmers after offering tea snacks and a flower shower

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Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad elevated to Cardinal by Pope Francis

Matter of great joy, pride for the country: PM Modi

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BJP's Narwekar all set to be elected Speaker of Maha Assembly unopposed, MVA seeks Dy Speaker's post

MUMBAI: BJP's Rahul Narwekar is all set to be elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Maharashtra legislative Assembly as the Opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has decided not to put up a contest.

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Around 66% businesses surveyed paid a bribe in the last 12 months

The survey, which received 18,000 responses, found that 54% were forced to pay bribes while 46% paid voluntarily to expedite the process

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Syrian rebels topple al-Assad govt, end 13 years of civil war & decades of family rule

DAMASCUS: In a transformative event that could reshape the Middle East, Syrian rebels announced the fall of President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday after taking control of Damascus, marking the end of his family's rule that spanned over five decades.

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SC to examine today impact of stay orders on trial progression

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is set to hear on Monday a suo motu matter concerning the adverse effects of stay orders granted by appellate courts on the pace of trials.

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Syrians celebrate Assad's fall as his whereabouts remain unknown

THE RAPIDLY DEVELOPING EVENTS HAVE SHAKEN THE REGION

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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of insurgency that toppled govt

BEIRUT: Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader whose stunning insurgency toppled Syria's President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image, renouncing longtime ties to al-Qaida and depicting himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance.

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Nepal PM Oli calls for revitalising SAARC process

Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli Sunday called for revitalizing the stalled SAARC process to promote shared interest and prosperity of the people in the region.

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Israel deploys forces in demilitarised buffer zone

TEL AVIV: The Israeli military said Sunday it also sent troops to \"other places necessary for its defence,\" and that the force deployment was meant to provide security for residents of the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.

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China asks rebel forces to ensure safety of Chinese nationals in Syria

AS ASSAD REGIME FALLS

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President-elect Trump calls for 'immediate' ceasefire in Ukraine

The President-elect also urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to act to bring an end to the fighting

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Spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire

Nearly 170 bishops from France and around the world took part in celebration

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Trafficker held in Hyderabad after 2,500 km chase by cops

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested a man from Hyderabad allegedly involved in the illegal trafficking of Indian youths and forcing them to work in fake call centres engaging in cyber fraud, an officer said on Sunday.

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Delhi girl kidnapped, rescued from West Bengal; suspect apprehended

THREE DAY AHTU OPERATION

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Six members of family injured as roof collapse causes fire in Delhi

'Roof of DDA Janta flat collapsed resulting in the PNG gas pipe line to break & cause fire'

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Scamsters arrested for swindling ₹2.5L

CURRENCY EXCHANGE FRAUD

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GZB: Mentally challenged woman found with child's body

Police in Ghaziabad swung into action on Sunday after being informed by a patrolling car that a mentally challenged woman was carrying the body of a girl aged about two years in her lap here, officials said.

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Delhi's air quality deteriorates after a week, AQI crosses 300

The 24-hour average AQI of the city was recorded at 302 at 4 pm on Sunday, marking a deterioration compared to Saturday's reading of 233 ('poor' category) Of the 38 air quality monitoring stns in the city, 23 reported air quality in 'very poor' category on Sunday, compared to only two on Saturday

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27-yr-old nabbed for Rs 5.5L wedding theft

Delhi Police has arrested a 27-year-old man who robbed Rs 5.5 lakh from a house in north-west Delhi, an official said on Sunday.

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24,000+ drivers penalised for ignoring seat belt rules

GURUGRAM: The Gurugram traffic police imposed fines totaling Rs 2.41 crore on more than 24,000 drivers for failing to wear seat belts during a special campaign conducted between January 1 and November 30, 2024.

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Sanjeev Nasiar relieved of position amid degree anomalies

BCI to file CBI case for inquiry into LL.B. (Hons.) degree of Delhi Bar Council Vice Chairman

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AAP accuses BJP of settling Rohingya refugees in Capital

NEW DELHI: As the Delhi Assembly elections approach, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of orchestrating a conspiracy to settle Rohingya refugees in the city.

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Govt sets up 235 tents for homeless

WINTER ACTION PLAN

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About 99% Delhiites support AAP govt's free schemes: Party

'REVDI PAR CHARCHA' CAMPAIGN

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Law and order worrisome in Delhi: Kejriwal in Karol Bagh

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal led a massive 'padyatra' in Karol Bagh, addressing growing concerns over Delhi's deteriorating law and order situation.

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Shimla, adjoining towns of Kufri & Fagu receive seasons' 1st snow

Minimum temperature dropped by a few degrees across state, high-altitude tribal areas reeled from piercing cold

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Gujarat's court acquits former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt

CUSTODIAL TORTURE CASE

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INDIA bloc leaders from Manipur plan to stage protest in Delhi today

'INDIA bloc leaders from Manipur would hold demonstration on Monday in Delhi, irrespective of whether permission is granted or not'

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Plea in SC seeks direction to clear blockage of highways in Punjab

Farmers have been camping at Shambhu Khanauri border between Punjab Haryana since Feb 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped

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Hopeful yet perilous

December 8, 2024, may go down in history as the day Syria's Assad regime finally fell.

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Suckers for Punishment

Self-styled messengers of God are being deified as reincarnations. Even those with criminal convictions are being celebrated, almost as if India has gone blind

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Unabated anarchy

Arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das has worsened the situation in Bangladesh which is already grappling with lawlessness, political turmoil, media suppression, and communal tensions post the regime change on August 5

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U'khand CM inaugurates Winter Char Dham Yatra

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday inaugurated the Winter Char Dham Yatra by offering prayers at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath in Rudraprayag district.

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UP govt imposes ESMA for six months, Akhilesh criticises move

The Uttar Pradesh government has invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) for the next six months, effectively banning strikes by employees in the state during this period.

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Andhra Pradesh Anganwadis will be smoke free under Centre govt's initiative

Union Power Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched 'Urja Veer' Training Programme to promote energy conservation and production.

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Policeman shoots dead colleague before committing suicide

IN J&K'S UDHAMPUR

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Naxalites kill woman on suspicion of being police informer in Chhattisgarh

BIJAPUR: A 40-year-old woman was killed allegedly by Naxalites on suspicion of being a police informer in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said on Sunday.

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As many as 13,000 train services will be provided during Maha Kumbh

EMPHASISES IMPROVED PASSENGER AMENITIES

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HP to launch 'Himbhog' maize flour produced through natural farming

With more than 4,000 quintals of maize procured from the Himachal Pradesh farmers who had switched over to natural farming in the state, the state government proposes to introduce a brand - Himbhog to market maize flour.

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J&K: 4 of family die of suspected food poisoning in Rajouri

A 40-year-old man and his three children died, while his wife and another daughter fell sick, due to suspected food poisoning in a remote village in Rajouri district here on Sunday, officials said.

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Prolonged violence, internet shutdown, curfew affecting students in Manipur: Academics

‘We have witnessed a decline in recruitment drives after violence broke out in the state’

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Vice President praises CM Saini at Int'l Gita Jayanti Mahotsav

CHANDIGARH: Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, while addressing the people at the Gita Gyan Sansthanam on Sunday praised the Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini.

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Govt constitutes judicial tribunal for adjudication of ban

On Meghalaya insurgent group

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Amit Shah unveils 11-ft statue of Sardar Patel in Jodhpur, pays tribute to his legacy

JODHPUR: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated an 11-ft tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

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INDIA Bloc, BJP MLAs hold meetings, discuss strategies for Assembly session

IN JHARKHAND FROM TODAY

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Congress demands discussion in Parl on India-China relations

It also demanded that Parliament be allowed to debate the full gamut of relationship between the two countries

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Stop misleading people on EVMs, accept poll mandate

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday hit out at the opposition, accusing it of misleading people about electronic voting machines and not accepting their mandate.

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MP to launch mega public welfare campaign for 'saturation coverage' of govt schemes

‘Aiming to realise PM Narendra Modi’s initiative of empowering youth, women, farmers and the poor at the grassroots level’

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Sharad Pawar supports villagers demanding ballot paper polling

BJP SAYS DON'T MISLEAD

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Don't have magic wand to set everything right within no time: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said he has no magic wand to set everything right within no time, asserting that his party-led government in Jammu and Kashmir will fulfil all its election promises made to people of the Union Territory.

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Cars set to get expensive from next month as OEMs announce price hikes

Carmakers cite an increase in input costs and operational expenses as the main reason to implement price increases from the next month

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FPIs stage strong comeback to Indian equities with ₹24,454 crore inflow in December first week

On the other hand, FPIs pulled out Rs 142 crore in the debt general limit and invested Rs 355 crore in the debt VRR during the period under review

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CII urges govt to stick to fiscal deficit target

Industry body CII has suggested the government to stick to the fiscal deficit target of 4.9 per cent of GDP for FY25 and 4.5 per cent for FY26, cautioning that \"overly aggressive targets\" beyond these could adversely affect India's economic growth.

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Adani's solar contract has tariff lower than competition, can find new buyer

NEW DELHI: Adani Group's solar power contract, which is at the centre of bribery allegations, has tariffs that are lower than competition and can find new buyers, according to analysts.

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Inflation data, global trends & FII trading to drive markets this week

'Rupee-dollar trend & movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude will also be crucial in dictating terms in the market'

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Insurance Amendment Bill unlikely in winter session

NEW DELHI: Insurance Amendment Bill, which proposes 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector, may not be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing session, sources said.

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Mcap of top-6 firms jump ₹2 lakh crore

NEW DELHI: The combined market valuation of six of the top-10 most-valued firms jumped Rs 2,03,116.81 crore last week, with TCS and HDFC Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in line with an optimistic trend at the Dalal Street.

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FDI inflows cross $1 trillion in April 2000-September 2024

INDIA BECOMES KEY INVESTMENT DESTINATION

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England beat New Zealand by 323 runs in second Test

WELLINGTON: England conquered the Wellington gale Sunday to seal a 323 run win over New Zealand on the third day of the second test and to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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Australia register series-clinching 122-run win over India in 2nd WODI

\"We created few opportunities but couldn't take them, we should give credit to them for how they batted. We need to think about our plans how we will be bowling in next game. We need to bat full 50 overs, we have to come up with better plans\"

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Two second-half strikes, a clean sheet send Mohun Bagan to top of the table

GUWAHATI: Mohun Bagan Super Giant extended their positive form with a 2-0 win over North East United FC to move to the top of the table in the Indian Super League here on Sunday.

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India crash to 10-wicket defeat in Adelaide

ROHIT AND KOHLI CUT SORRY FIGURE AT PINK BALL TEST

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India to begin Asian Cup qualifiers preparation from March 14

NEW DELHI: India football team will begin its preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers with the national camp from March 14, two days after the last league match of the Indian Super League.

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World Chess Championship: Gukesh takes lead in 11th game as Ding Liren blunders

With just three games to go, Gukesh now has a crucial lead in 14-round classical format match

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U19 Asia Cup: India lose final to Bangladesh

DUBAI: The batters could not capitalise on the good job done by the bowlers as India suffered a massive 59-run defeat to Bangladesh in the low-scoring U19 Asia Cup title clash, here Sunday.

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Mirzapur: The Film is going to be quite explosive

The movie is to be released in 2026

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‘It’s a pleasure to spread my culture’

Sai Tamhankar stars in ‘Agni’

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Le Meridien ushers in festive season with Christmas Tree Unveiling Ceremony

Le Meridien New Delhi illuminated the capital city with its annual 'Christmas Tree Unveiling Ceremony' on December 6, 2024, marking the official beginning of a joyous and sustainable festival.

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Actor Ananya Panday calls for equality in Bollywood

She talked about the issue of pay parity in the film industry

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IIC presents 'Portraits of Persistence' exhibition

The India International Centre (IIC) presents 'Portraits of Persistence and Enduring Communities of North Bihar', an exhibition of photographs by Eklavya Prasad.

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