The Daily Guardian - November 27, 2024

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November 27, 2024

Bring back ballot paper, says Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday demanded the return of ballot paper and called for a concerted campaign on the scale of Bharat Jodo Yatra to create awareness about it.

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Bypolls to six RS seats on December 20

Bypolls to six vacancies in Rajya Sabha across four states will be held on December 20, the Election Commission announced on Tuesday.

1 min

Farmer leader detained hours before his fast

The detention of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has sparked a fresh controversy as the move may unite the farmer unions in Punjab and Haryana, the epicentre of 2020-21 farmers' protests.

1 min

Imran's supporters storm Islamabad

Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan's capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan.

1 min

Sambhal returns to normalcy; SP leaders, Rahul to visit area

Amid ongoing tensions in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, a 12-member delegation from the Samajwadi Party is scheduled to visit the affected area.

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Shinde resigns, suspense over next Maha CM remains

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde resigned on Tuesday in a constitutional obligation, paving the way for appointing a new government amid intense negotiations within the Mahayuti alliance on who would take the top post -- BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis or Shinde -- the Shiv Sena head.

1 min

INDIA REAFFIRMS FAITH IN CONSTITUTION

'Nation first' will keep alive Constitution for centuries to come, says PM Modi

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EVMs tampered only when you lose?: SC junks plea

NO RETURN TO BALLOT PAPER

2 mins

Hindu monk denied bail in Bangladesh

A Bangladeshi court on Tuesday denied bail to prominent Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, who was arrested on sedition charges.

1 min

Rijiju calls for unity on Constitution Day

On Constitution Day, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday appealed to all parties to celebrate the 'historic moment' to honour the Constitution.

1 min

Rajnath, Piyush among ministers, leaders extend greetings

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended greetings for Constitution Day to the people on Tuesday.

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CJI: Constitution helped country's transformation

\"India, since independence, has had a transformative journey from a nation which, under the aftermaths of the horror of partition, widespread illiteracy, poverty and hunger, lack of a robust democratic system of checks and balances resulting in self-doubt, has emerged today as a mature and vibrant democracy, a self-assured nation, a geopolitical leader,\" he said.

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CONSTITUTION A PROGRESSIVE DOCUMENT: PREZ MURMU

President addresses joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on Constitution Day

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Opposition demands debate on Constitution in both Houses

Opposition leaders on Tuesday demanded a debate on the Constitution in both Houses of Parliament.

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Rains lash TN, cyclonic storm brewing

Rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, and the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall for three more days in the state, starting November 27, when the deep depression is likely to become a cyclonic storm.

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'Delhi bridge is tumbling down': HC says matter needs CBI probe

The court emphasised the CBI would find out the persons behind the \"mischief\", while adding that the issue was that authorities were \"not doing some internal soul searching\".

1 min

Court grants time to ED on Kejriwal's plea

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted ED time till November 28 to file a response to former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking a copy of the requisite sanction to prosecute him in an alleged money laundering case connected to alleged irregularities in Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.

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Two arrested after firing clash in Northwest Delhi

Two men were arrested following an exchange of fire in northwest Delhi's Tikri Kalan area for allegedly being involved in two incidents of firing here, police said on Tuesday.

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CENTRE'S BID TO MANIPULATE ELECTORAL ROLLS, SAYS ATISHI

CM writes to Chief Secretary, seeking an inquiry and action against a DM and SDM

1 min

Smuggler caught with 1.5 kg NDPS in Noida

The Noida Police have called on citizens to report suspicious activities, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining law and order and creating a drug-free and crime-free community.

1 min

Cong blames AAP, BJP of neglecting slums, treating them as vote banks

The Delhi Congress criticized both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the deplorable living conditions of slum dwellers in the capital.

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Kejriwal charges BJP with 'slum tourism'

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has given the country a model of governance and hit out at the BJP saying it was doing \"slum tourism\" in the national capital ahead of assembly polls early next year.

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3 workers charred to death in Gr Noida furniture factory fire

Three people were charred to death after a massive fire broke out at a sofa factory in Greater Noida's Beta 2 locality on Tuesday morning, officials said.

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People should not presume that judiciary will perform Opposition's role': Chandrachud

Reacting to a recent remark by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi that the Opposition has taken it upon themselves to \"do the task of the judiciary,\" the former Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud said that the judiciary is here to \"scrutinise laws\" and people should not presume that it will fulfil the role of opposition in Parliament or the state legislatures.

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RAUT TAKES A DIG AT AJIT, EKNATH, CALLS THEM 'SUB-COMPANIES OF BJP'

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticised and mocked Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday, saying being in alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party, they cannot decide on the candidate for Maharashtra Chief Minister and have instead become \"sub-companies of BJP.\"

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CWC meet on Nov 29, focus on defeat in Maha, Haryana polls

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting is expected to focus on the party's electoral defeats in Maharashtra and Haryana, along with the current political situation.

1 min

Farmer leaders plan nationwide protests instead of march to Delhi

Urging the farmers of the country to get united for a fresh round of protests, the leaders associated with trade unions and Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) have made it clear that the farmers may hold country-wide protests for the pending demands of farmers including an act to guarantee Minimum Support Price.

1 min

Sadhguru, Sri Sri express concern over arrest of monk in Bangladesh

Spiritual guru and founder of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru, on Tuesday came out strongly and expressed grave concern over the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent ISKCON leader in Bangladesh.

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Lorry crushes five people in Thrissur, says minister

Kerala Transport Minister KB Ganesh Kumar has said the driver of a lorry that ran over people sleeping on the roadside in Thrissur's Nattika on Tuesday, killing five of them, was in an inebriated condition.

1 min

DPIIT, WinZO partner to boost gaming

The programme has already showcased Indian gaming talent at prestigious global events such as the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and Gamescom LATAM.

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India signs Final Act of Riyadh Design Law Treaty

India has signed the final act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT), reaffirming its commitment to fostering inclusive growth and ensuring equitable access to intellectual property protection, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Tuesday.

1 min

Paytm UPI Lite adds auto top-up

The Paytm UPI Lite auto top-up feature is live on Yes Bank and Axis Bank handles for select users, and will soon be expanded to all users and remaining partnered banks.

1 min

World Bank funds forest projects worth $225.5 mn in Northeast

The project will support more than 700,000 people to manage forest landscapes better and enhance forest value chains in both states.

1 min

New credit card issue declined by 45 per cent YoY in October: Report

The report by Anand Rathi said, \"The industry added 0.78m credit cards in the month vs 0.76m in May '24 and 1.6m in Oct '23, down 33 per cent m/m, 45 per cent y/y.\"

1 min

Higher MSP likely to boost Rabi sowing, strengthen rural economy: Finance ministry

The ministry emphasized that the Rabi season is likely to benefit from the strong foundation set by a good Kharif harvest earlier this year.

1 min

BY 2030, 74% INDIANS WILL HAVE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO 5G: REPORT

India's 5G adoption is set for explosive growth, with subscriptions projected to reach 970 million by 2030, as highlighted in the latest Ericsson Mobility Report.

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WHAT NEXT FOR THE CONGRESS?

The Eknath Shinde government not only announced the Ladli Behna scheme on the eve of the state polls (in August this year) but also managed to deliver three tranches including a Diwali bonus before the elections were declared.

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HEALING TOUCH: STRENGTHENING INDIA'S CONSTITUTIONAL FABRIC

As we stand on the eve of Constitution Day, marking 75 years since India adopted its Constitution, it is an apt moment to reflect on the legacy of the document that governs our democracy.

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Naming and shaming of invisible polluters

Every year there are visible polluters in our cities and towns. In the NCR, for instance, the smoke carried across from the fields in Punjab and Haryana, where crop waste is burnt, is a significant contributor to air pollution levels.

4 mins

A city torn, humanity shaken

On November 26, 2008, Mumbai faced a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that lasted until November 29, marking one of the most devastating events in India's history. Ten militants from the Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out 12 shooting and bombing attacks across the city, targeting prominent locations such as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the Oberoi Trident Hotel, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, the Leopold Cafe, Cama Hospital, Nariman House, and the Metro Cinema.

3 mins

ONE STEP TOWARDS SAFE FINANCIAL FUTURE

A pivotal development in this evolution is the introduction of PAN 2.0, a system poised to significantly reduce operational costs for fintech companies.

2 mins

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka govts tell Supreme Court: 'Mediation process has failed' in Pennaiyar river dispute case

The bench comprising of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti was hearing the present matter. The bench in the case granted 2 weeks' time to the Union (which facilitated the mediation) to produce the Negotiation Committee's report.

1 min

UP govt to High Court: Will release man arrested over objectionable post on Sambhal violence today itself if bail bonds furnished

The court observed that the violence erupted in Sambhal district after a team led by an advocate commissioner surveyed the Mughal-era Jama Mosque on the orders of a local court. The violence has resulted in the deaths of four persons.

1 min

Punjab and Haryana High Court: 'Flooded with litigations where innocent families are financially exploited on promise of sending children abroad'

The bench headed by Justice Kirti Singh stated that, ‘In recent times the Courts have been flooded with similar litigation where innocent families have been financially exploited on the promise of sending their children abroad.

2 mins

Sheena Bora murder case: Indrani Mukerjea approaches Supreme Court seeking permission to travel abroad

In May 2022, the Supreme Court granted her bail considering her incarceration for nearly 6.5 years as an undertrial in the case concerning the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora and the bail conditions required her to deposit her passport and not to leave India without the permission of the trial court.

1 min

SUPREME COURT SUSPENDS SENTENCE OF 2 CONVICTS IN 2003 MURDER CASE OF CHHATTISGARH NCP LEADER RAM AVATAR JAGGI

The bench comprising of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing the present matter. This year, in April, the Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the conviction and life imprisonment sentences of 28 individuals in the case.

1 min

Aircel Maxis case: Delhi High Court stays proceedings against P Chidambaram in ED case

The Delhi High Court in the case P Chidambaram v. ED observed and has stayed the trial court proceedings against senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram in the money laundering case connected to the Aircel Maxis case.

1 min

Israeli commission blames Netanyahu for Oct 2023 attack

It was set up by relatives of victims of the Hamas attack, in response to the absence of any state probe.

1 min

Hindu monk denied bail in B'desh: Thousands hit streets

The leader of the Hindu group Sammilita Sanatani Jote, Krishna Das, was arrested from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area in Dhaka while travelling to Chattogram.

2 mins

EU urges Israel to accept ceasefire deal with Hezbollah

Israeli officials said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security Cabinet was set to convene Tuesday to discuss a proposed ceasefire

1 min

LANKAN GOVT RATIFIES DEBT RESTRUCTURING PACT

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's new government on Tuesday announced that it has ratified the agreement for debt restructuring - sealed in the previous regime - for USD 14.2 billion - compulsory to maintain debt sustainability by the IMF through an exchange of new bonds for the existing bonds.

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Ex-Lanka prez quizzed by anti-graft commission on pardon

An anti-graft commission on Tuesday recorded a statement of former Sri Lanka president Maithripala Sirisena over a presidential pardon given by him to a murder convict.

1 min

IMRAN'S SUPPORTERS STORM ISLAMABAD, DEMAND HIS RELEASE

Six people killed in violence. Capital city under lockdown. Phone services suspended

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ICC has no jurisdiction in issuing arrest warrants against Israeli PM: US

And we have seen them take that seriously in other cases, with respect to Venezuela, for example, where they have waited until the end of a country's proceedings before moving forward.

1 min

Mexico aims to impose tariffs to retaliate against Trump tariffs

\"One tariff would be followed by another in response, and so on until we put at risk common businesses,\" Sheinbaum said, referring to US automakers that have plants on both sides of the border

1 min

Alliance needs to go further' in support for Ukraine: NATO chief

\"This is a dangerous expansion of the war and a challenge to global peace and security.\"

1 min

Russia triggers security concerns in S Korea, Japan

We have seen these reports, I should note, not just with respect to Yemen, but you've seen them at times with respect to other countries, reports that Russia was trying to recruit mercenaries.

1 min

US, Tibet launch initiative to support Tibetan communities

The US Government, in partnership with The Tibet Fund and the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), announced a new program to support Tibetan communities in India and Nepal, an official statement said.

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Russian attack sets new record for number of drones used: Ukraine

Russia launched 188 drones against most regions of Ukraine in a nighttime blitz, the Ukrainian air force said Tuesday, describing it as a record number of drones deployed in a single attack.

1 min

RUSSIA EXPELS BRITISH DIPLOMAT FOR 'SPYING'

Russia's Federal Security Service said the diplomat had provided false personal data while seeking permission to enter the country.

1 min

VIR DAS SHINES AS HOST AT INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS 2024

Stand-up comedian and actor, Vir Das hosted the International Emmy Awards 2024 and stunned everyone with his style statement.

1 min

'KAUN BANEGA CROREPATI 16': AMITABH BACHCHAN HONOURS 26/11 HEROES IN SPECIAL EPISODE

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is set to honour the brave heroes of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, as the nation marks the 16th anniversary of the tragic day.

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OMI VAIDYA RECALLS WORKING WITH AAMIR KHAN IN '3 IDIOTS'

Actor Omi Vaidya became a household name because of his role in Rajkumar Hirani's '3 Idiots'. He recently opened about his experiences working with Aamir Khan in the movie as well as the upcoming action-packed project 'American Warrior'.

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SHAHID RAFI REMEMBERS MOHAMMED RAFI AS A LEGENDARY SINGER AND LOVING FATHER

Legendary singer Mohammed Rafi's unparalleled versatility, from peppy beats to soulful melodies, earned him the title of the greatest and most influential singer of the Indian subcontinent.

1 min

Timothy Spall wins Best Actor at Emmys for 'The Sixth Commandment'

Veteran actor Timothy Spall won the award for Best Performance by an Actor at the International Emmy Awards 2024 for his performance in the four-part British true crime TV drama series, 'The Sixth Commandment'.

1 min

ELTON JOHN REVEALS STRUGGLE WITH PARTIAL BLINDNESS DUE TO SEVERE EYE INFECTION

Singer-songwriter Elton John revealed that he lost vision in his right eye in July and it was due to an eye infection he sustained while spending the summer in the south of France, reported People.

1 min

'THE NIGHT MANAGER' LOSES TO 'LES GOUTTES DE DIEU' AT EMMYS

\"The Night Manager\", starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor, and Sobhita Dhulipala, was India's entry at the International Emmy Awards 2024. It was nominated in Best Drama Series category. However, it lost to 'Les Gouttes de Dieu'.

1 min

Barista redefines home-brewing with new coffee capsules and machine

The coffee capsules are meticulously crafted to deliver a consistent and flavorful brew, encapsulating Barista's iconic taste.

1 min

Delightful dining: Signature salads from Delhi's top cafés

In the heart of Delhi's vibrant food scene, two culinary masterpieces are winning hearts with their unique blend of flavors and wholesome ingredients.

2 mins

HOW AVOCADOS HELP KEEP YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM HAPPY AND HEALTHY

An increasing body of research highlights the vital role of gut health in overall well-being. With over 70% of the immune system housed in the gut, maintaining a healthy digestive system is key to preventing illness and promoting overall health.

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UNION MINISTER DHARMENDRA PRADHAN UNVEILS 'THETEACHERAPP' TO EMPOWER TEACHERS

Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, on Monday launched The TeacherApp, an innovative digital platform designed to revolutionize education in India by equipping educators with future-ready skills to meet the demands of 21st-century classrooms. Union Minister of Education, Govt. of India, Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the platform at a launch event held at the India Habitat Centre, Delhi.

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EDUCATION FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: HOW INDIA CAN ACHIEVE A $1 TRILLION ECONOMY

India stands at a pivotal juncture in its economic journey. With the ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy, the nation must strategically leverage its demographic dividend and align its education system with market demands to create a workforce ready to excel in a dynamic global economy.

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BUILDING A WORKFORCE FOR THE FUTURE

THE IMPORTANCE OF SKILL-BASED EDUCATION IN HIGHER LEARNING

3 mins

International opportunities: Careers in global water diplomacy and development

Today, water scarcity and water quality issues that exceed national boundaries demand the presence of well-trained diplomacy and development experts who are capable of dealing with issues of global water.

2 mins

HOW THE TEAMS SHAPE UP AFTER MEGA-BUYS

Cricket's commercial behemoth, the IPL, raised the bar once again, generating eye-popping bids for the likes of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer besides providing the opportunity of a lifetime to first-timers including 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

3 mins

Australia to retain same squad for Adelaide Test against India

After his side's disappointing defeat against India in the Perth Test, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed that they will retain the same squad for the upcoming Adelaide Test, which will be starting on December 6.

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New Zealand-England Test series renamed, teams to compete for Crowe-Thorpe Trophy

A pair of former cricket legends Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe will be honoured as New Zealand and England announced that future Test matches between the two sides will be played for the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, according to ICC.

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Gambhir to return home

India head coach Gautam Gambhir will be flying back home amidst the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025 and will miss the two-day tour game against Prime Minister's XI in Canberra, according to ESPNcricinfo.

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