The Daily Guardian - December 11, 2024

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December 11, 2024

Kejriwal woos auto drivers with freebies as polls near

Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced five pre-poll guarantees for all auto-rickshaw drivers in Delhi if his party forms government again.

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IISc rank in world's top 50 varsities for environment education

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi is at the top among universities in India for sustainability, jumping 255 places to reach 171 globally, according to QS Rankings announced on Tuesday.

1 min

NO-TRUST MOTION MOVED AGAINST DHANKHAR

\"It has been a very painful decision for the I.N.D.I.A parties to take, but in the interests of Parliamentary democracy.\" - Jairam Ramesh

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Cracks widen in I.N.D.I.A bloc as Lalu backs Mamata

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has stirred a political storm with his remarks backing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the leadership of the I.N.D.I.A bloc.

1 min

Man fighting divorce ends life, netizens vent anger at 'unfair law'

A 34-year-old deputy general manager of a private firm died by suicide on Monday, leaving behind a 24-page suicide note accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of \"explicit instigation for suicide, harassment, extortion, and corruption.\"

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Rijiju slams Oppn, says disrespect to chair

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday condemned the no-confidence motion brought by the I.N.D.I.A bloc against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and accused the Opposition of disrespecting the dignity of the chair of both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.

1 min

'Corporate report must encompass conservation of energy aspect'

Minister of state corporate affairs Harsh Malhotra said that as per Companies Act, 2013, board report of a company must encompass aspects of conservation of energy, technology absorption, and foreign exchange activities.

1 min

PARLIAMENT ADJOURNED AS BJP, CONG CLASH CAUSES REPEATED DISRUPTIONS

Opp, treasury benches exchange heated remarks in both Houses

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Rajya Sabha allocates 12 hours for discussion on Constitution Day

In the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting of Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, it has been decided that twelve hours would be allocated for discussion on Constitution Day in the House, as per official sources.

1 min

Urea production reaches record 314.09 LMT in ten years, RS told

Minister of state for Chemicals & Fertilizers Anupriya Patel said that the urea production in the country has increased from 225 LMT per annum during 2014-15 to a record 314.09 LMT during 2023-24.

1 min

Charges, counter-charges fly thick and fast amid ruckus

We all know that the reports which were released by OCCRP, and the opposition leaders have raised those issues in the House. The Opposition leaders trying to bring instability in the country.

1 min

Not personal, raised voice against insult of Opp leaders: Jairam

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Tuesday that 60 MPs of the INDIA bloc have signed the no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

1 min

S M Krishna - a suave politician

Krishna played his part with aplomb as the chief minister in promoting the tech sector in Karnataka and giving a fillip to this cosmopolitan city.

2 mins

MAMATA SEEKS EQUAL SHARE OF TAXES

State readying list of Central schemes under which the funds are not released

1 min

Decisive phase for Rahul as allies drift away

Congress' efforts to strengthen its position through alliances appear to be backfiring. It seems the party's worst fears are coming true; with its own members turning back against it.

1 min

Group of 101 farmers to resume foot march to Delhi on Dec 14

With their multiple attempts to cross barricades at Shambhu border foiled by Haryana police, now the farmer leaders have announced to launch the Delhi march on December 14.

2 mins

Waris Punjab De chief's aide Basant Singh granted 5-day parole

Basant Singh, a close associate of Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh, has been granted a five-day parole from Dibrugarh Central Jail to attend the last rites of a family member in Punjab.

1 min

Number of beneficiaries under PM-Kisan plan keeps fluctuating

The number of beneficiaries of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme keeps fluctuating with every installment as the number of beneficiaries has now reached around 9.59 crores.

1 min

Sant Dhadrianwale booked for rape and murder

Patiala police have registered a case against religious preacher Sant Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale under charges of rape and murder, following orders from the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

1 min

Atishi promises action after Rajouri Garden fire

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Singh visited the site of a restaurant fire in Rajouri Garden on Tuesday.

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'Museum of corruption': BJP chief gives tour of Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal'

Calling the Delhi government, the \"government of scam,\" Delhi BJP Chief Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday attacked former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by sharing a video of AAP chief house which it calls 'Sheesh Mahal' and said that it is not a CM residence, it is a \"museum of corruption.\"

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Low-intensity blast outside Gurugram pub

A low-intensity explosion was reported outside a night club in Sector 29, Gurugram, in the early hours of Tuesday and a man who allegedly hurled the bombs was caught at the scene, police said.

1 min

Jain files defamation case against Bansuri

The Rouse Avenue court has listed the Complaint of Satyendar Jain for order on Pre-Summoning evidence in support of his complaint against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on December 16.

1 min

'EC colluding with BJP', says AAP

Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Tuesday accused the Election Commission of \"colluding with the BJP\" as he reiterated his party's claims of deletion of voters' names from electoral rolls ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.

1 min

Fire aftermath: FIR filed against Jungle Jamboree owner

The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered an FIR against the owner of the Jungle Jamboree restaurant under relevant provisions of law based on prime facie circumstances.

1 min

Tahir Hussain, Delhi riots accused, joins AIMIM

Former AAP councillor and northeast Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain has joined AIMIM and was fielded by the party from the Mustafabad constituency for the upcoming assembly polls.

1 min

BJP 'CHARGESHEET' ACCUSES AAP MLAs OF POOR SHOW

BJP's Leader of Opposition heads the chargesheet initiative.

1 min

LG orders action on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants

Delhi LG VK Saxena on Tuesday directed the Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner to initiate a two-month special drive to identify and take strict action against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in the national capital.

1 min

Truck crashes into bus, woman, daughter-in-law crushed

A speeding truck hit three people in Vasant Kunj North area of South West District on Monday morning.

1 min

Kejriwal betrays auto drivers with empty promises: Congress

The Delhi Congress unit has strongly criticized the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for making false promises to Delhi's residents merely to secure votes.

1 min

CENTRAL GOVT FERTILIZER SUBSIDY DECLINES TO TWO-YEAR LOW: REPORT

Govt spent Rs 2.49 lakh crore on subsidies (Apr-Oct FY25), surpassing FY24 and FY23 figures.

1 min

Gold climbs Rs 820 to Rs 79,780 per 10 gram

Gold prices climbed Rs 820 to Rs 79,780 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday due to fresh buying by jewellers and stockists amid a firm global trend, according to local marketmen.

1 min

Government partners with Flipkart to boost startups

In a significant step to support India's startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flipkart, e-commerce platform.

1 min

Growth slowdown not just due to repo rate: Das

On his successor, Das said Sanjay Malhotra has a very wide experience and will do the best for the institution.

2 mins

Will do what's best for economy: RBI Guv-designate

Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra on Tuesday said he will work to understand all perspectives and do what is best for the economy after he takes charge as the RBI Governor on December 11.

1 min

Revamped NULM amid 16x rise in urban investments

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal on Tuesday said that a revamped National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) will be launched soon.

1 min

Rupee settles on a flat note near all-time low at 84.85 against US dollar

The rupee settled for the day on a flat note, higher by just 1 paisa at 84.85 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (December 10, 2024), a tad above its all-time low level.

1 min

Rs 3,000 cr okayed for industrial corridors

The government is developing industrial corridor projects as part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) for the development of greenfield industrial areas, regions, and nodes in order to compete with the world's top manufacturing and investment destinations, stated Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada.

1 min

THE CRACKS ARE SHOWING WITHIN I.N.D.I.A BLOC

The cracks within the INDIA bloc are now visible on the surface.

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Parties that may not respond public's desire stand to lose credibility

Wherever I visited in the west, Africa and other places of the world, I usually heard that Hindus are peaceful, soft and adjusting community.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE ERA OF CYBERSECURITY AND TECHNOLOGICAL ERA

Cyber security has become a major concern in the digital era.

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MLA Jitendra Awhad approaches Supreme Court supporting Places of Worship Act, says it fosters national unity

The Supreme Court was hearing the matter wherein Dr. Jitendra Satish Awhad, a Member of Legislative Assembly in Maharashtra from Mumbra-Kalwa, sought to intervene in the proceedings challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

2 mins

Supreme Court seeks responses from 6 states and High Courts in suo motu case over stay orders affecting trials and delays in prosecution sanctions

The Supreme Court in the case In Re: Adverse Effect Of Stay Orders Granted by Appellate Courts On The Place Of Trials, Despite Parameters For Grant Of Such Stays, Laid Down By This Hon'ble Court observed and has sought the response of 6 State Governments and their High Courts which, being on the issue of adverse effects of stay orders in criminal trials and the delay caused in granting sanctions for criminal prosecution.

1 min

Kerala High Court extends Waqf Board's term until election process initiated by state concludes

The Kerala High Court in the case Nishad Padinjare Peediyekkal V Hyderiyya Masjid Mahall Committee observed and has extended the term of the state Wakf Board-whose term was set to expire on December 14, until the election initiated by the state government for the constitution of the board is concluded.

2 mins

Supreme Court reiterates: Ayurvedic or AYUSH doctors cannot seek parity with medical doctors

The bench in the case also referred to the court's earlier decision in the case State of Gujarat And Ors. v. Dr. P.A. Bhatt And Ors., wherein the court held that allopathy doctors and doctors of indigenous medicine cannot be said to be performing equal work so as to be entitled to equal pay.

1 min

SUPREME COURT TO UNION IN KARNATAKA GOVT'S PLEA ALLEGING DENIAL OF DROUGHT RELIEF: 'BY NOW YOU SHOULD RESOLVE IT'

The counsel, Attorney General R Venkataramani's request the court for time to file a reply to a state's objections to the Inter-Ministerial Central Team, IMCT report.

2 mins

Supreme Court dismisses FCI's petition with Rs 50K cost: 'Cannot waste court's time'

The court in the case remarked that the filing of the SLP should not have been advised.

2 mins

ISRAEL POUNDS SYRIA; TROOPS IN DAMASCUS SUBURBS

Roughly 400-square-kilometre buffer zone inside Syria was earlier seized by IDF

2 mins

Victory turning a reality: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the army's achievements, saying that victory \"is becoming a reality\" during a Monday night press conference.

1 min

Prioritise border security: Xi to officials

Chinese President Xi Jinping has directed officials to enhance the governance and high-quality development in the country's border areas prioritising national security and social stability.

1 min

China ready to go deeper into debt to counter Trump's tariffs

In one of their most dovish statements in more than a decade, Chinese leaders signaled on Monday they are ready to deploy whatever stimulus is needed to counter the impact of expected U.S. trade tariffs on next year's economic growth.

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PPP-PML meeting inconclusive

The first meeting between the Pakistan's ruling party Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and its main ally Pakistan People's Party to address their differences remained inconclusive, and neither party disclosed information on what transpired in the meeting, Dawn reported.

1 min

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf open to negotiations'

The committee, comprising PTI leaders - Hamid Raza, Omar Ayub and Salman Akram Raja - will work for dismissal of cases registered against PTI leaders and workers, according to a report.

1 min

Trump nominates Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American Harmeet K. Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice.

1 min

Russia on way to recognise Taliban govt

Russia moved a step closer to recognizing the Taliban government of Afghanistan on Tuesday when lawmakers voted to pave the way to remove the Taliban from Moscow's list of banned terrorist organizations, Interfax news agency said.

1 min

UK, Germany sign deal against people smugglers

The UK and Germany pledged Tuesday to share intelligence and expertise against the people-smuggling gangs that send migrants across the English Channel in small boats, the latest effort by European countries to stop the dangerous journeys.

1 min

France begins military withdrawal from Chad

France flew out the two Mirage fighter jets it had stationed in Chad on Tuesday, signaling the beginning of the withdrawal of its military forces from the African country, the French military said.

1 min

Trump takes jibe at Justin Trudeau, dubs him 'Governor of Canada state'

US President-Elect Donald Trump on Tuesday took a dig at the Canadian PM Justin Trudeau dubbing him the 'Governor' of the 'Great State' of Canada.

1 min

UK pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims amid calls for regional stability

The UK has paused all decisions on Syrian asylum claims after the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime over the weekend, following which Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for peace and stability in the region.

1 min

Premature to talk about keeping Russian military in Syria

It is premature to talk about keeping Russian military presence in Syria; this will be a subject for discussion with the authorities, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

1 min

Rajnath meets Putin at Kremlin

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday, during which both leaders expressed that India-Russia partnership holds immense potential and combined efforts will pave way for remarkable outcomes.

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OPEN TO TALKS: KREMLIN

Conditions required to cease hostilities were laid out by President Putin, as per Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov

1 min

DILJIT DOSANJH SEEKS BLESSINGS AT MAHAKALESHWAR TEMPLE IN UJJAIN

Following his electrifying performance in Indore on December 8 as part of his Dil-Luminatei India tour, singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh paid a visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to seek blessings from Lord Shiva.

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Kapoor family jets off to meet PM Modi ahead of Raj Kapoor's centenary

In a significant move ahead of the centenary celebrations of the legendary Raj Kapoor, the Kapoor family, including Bollywood's prominent stars, jetted off to New Delhi today for a special meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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'ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT' MAKES HISTORY, EARNS TWO GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia has created history with her critically acclaimed film 'All We Imagine as Light', earning two prestigious nominations at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards.

1 min

Chris Evans returns to MCU for 'Avengers: Doomsday'

After a brief hiatus, Chris Evans is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for the much-anticipated 'Avengers: Doomsday'.

1 min

SHAH RUKH KHAN CHEERS FOR VARUN DHAWAN'S 'BABY JOHN'

The much-anticipated trailer of Varun Dhawan's upcoming thriller film 'Baby John' dropped on December 9, and it's already creating a buzz across the film industry and social media.

1 min

SONAM BAJWA JOINS TIGER SHROFF IN SAJID NADIADWALA'S 'BAAGHI 4'

The much-anticipated 'Baaghi 4', produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, has just added a new star to its roster, with Punjabi sensation Sonam Bajwa joining the cast alongside Tiger Shroff.

1 min

SHRADDHA KAPOOR DAZZLES AT RED SEA FILM FESTIVAL

Bollywood's beloved actress, Shraddha Kapoor, is making waves at the ongoing Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

1 min

Winter delights for the chilly winters

As Delhi soaks in the season's chill, we decided to celebrate and welcome the season with Cafe Delhi Heights' Winter Delights menu at their Khan Market outlet.

1 min

Mensho Tokyo: A taste of Japan beyond sushi in Delhi

Located in the vibrant lanes of Greater Kailash, Mensho Tokyo offers a refreshing departure from the traditional Japanese dining experience by focusing on authentic Japanese dishes without sushi.

1 min

Bone health booster: Why prunes deserve a spot in your diet

Osteoporosis is one of the most common yet preventable disorders, often ignored until a painful fracture serves as a harsh reminder.

1 min

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CONCLAVE 2.0: ELEVATING INDIA'S BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

The National Beverage Conclave 2.0, held by the Indian Beverage Association (IBA), emphasized collaboration between the beverage industry, regulators, and the government to transform India into a global beverage processing hub.

1 min

A WELLNESS FEAST: AUJASYA BY THE LEELA

Aujasya by The Leela redefines luxury dining by merging indulgence with wellness, creating a transformative culinary journey.

1 min

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India acknowledges the significance of digital literacy and fluency in preparing students for the digital age. By incorporating educational technology (Ed-Tech) into the curriculum, the policy aims to equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in a technology-driven world.

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Why Indian students need to focus on soft skills for workplace success

Engineering is one of the most popular career choices in India.

2 mins

AARUSH KAPUR HONOURED WITH THE DIANA AWARD FOR HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

Aarush Kapur, a 17-year-old student from Vasant Valley School in New Delhi, has been honored with the prestigious Diana Award for his outstanding dedication to social change and his significant impact on child welfare.

1 min

BUILDING A CAREER IN ETHICAL AI FOR ADVERTISING

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into advertising is transforming how brands engage with consumers, offering personalized experiences, optimizing campaigns, and analyzing vast amounts of data in real-time.

1 min

Adelaide Test smashes viewership records

The viewers were there in big numbers for the day/night Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide with six of the seven sessions averaging more than 1 million viewers across all platforms, and four of those sessions attracting more than 1.4 million viewers, according to a release from Cricket Australia (CA).

1 min

Georgia Voll joins Australia's ODI squad

Veteran batter Beth Mooney showered praise on Georgia Voll and said that she has done everything to catch the attention of the selectors.

1 min

Time for change: Targeted incentives can boost India's athletics records

Most of these records were set in an era where there was no Tops scheme assisting the athletes.

2 mins

Sri Lanka batters must convert starts after 2-0 loss: Jayasuriya

The head coach accepted that Sri Lanka missed their chance to book their place in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final at the iconic Lord's.

1 min

Sunny Dhillon banned by ICC for 'attempt' to fix matches

Sunny Dhillon, a former assistant coach of an Abu Dhabi T10 League franchise, was on Tuesday banned from all forms of cricket for six years by the sport's governing body for \"attempting\" to fix matches.

1 min

BGT: INDIA SHIFTS GEARS TO RED-BALL AHEAD OF BRISBANE TEST

Australia headed to Brisbane for the third Test, while India stayed back to refine their red-ball skills

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