The Sunday Guardian - August 25, 2024
The Sunday Guardian - August 25, 2024
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In this issue
August 25, 2024
As protests rage, RG Kar case may become Mamata's hour of reckoning
Like an avalanche that starts small and then picks up volume and terrifying speed as it thunders down, it was a small Facebook post by research student Rimjhim Sinha that has now triggered widespread protests against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's rule in West Bengal.
8 mins
PM MODI OPENS THE DOOR TO PEACE IN UKRAINE
It is already overtime for the policy on the Russia-Ukraine war suggested by PM Modi be adopted by all sides.
4 mins
Amit Shah nears longest serving Home Minister record
Amit Shah, now in his second term as the Home Minister of India, has yet to embark on any official foreign tour, underscoring his significance in the domestic functioning of the government, alongside his focus on the BJP's affairs and growth.
2 mins
Opposition seeks to kill promising government reforms
Crucial decisions that had the potential to bring longterm reforms, announced by the BJP government in the past few years, have now been shelved because of the noise created by pressure groups, both within the National Democratic Alliance, the Opposition, and civil society.
3 mins
DIGITAL GOVERNANCE INITIATIVES BECOME A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD FOR BJP IN HARYANA
The e-governance reforms launched by former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal to combat corruption and ensure swift service delivery are now proving to be a double-edged sword for Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini as he strives to secure an unprecedented third consecutive term for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the state.
2 mins
HARYANA BJP CHIEF URGES EC TO CHANGE POLL DATE
The Haryana Unit of the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged the Election Commission to postpone the Assembly elections scheduled for October 1, citing the list of holidays which could impact the polling percentage.
1 min
OUTDATED DRAINAGE SYSTEM WORSENS DELHI'S WATERLOGGING CRISIS
Persistent water logging has worsened because of urbanisation.
2 mins
SISODIA TAKES CHARGE OF AAP'S DELHI ELECTION STRATEGY
Manish Sisodia is leading AAP's campaign and revitalising the party for the Delhi Assembly elections amid Arvind Kejriwal's absence.
3 mins
CONGRESS WILL INTENSIFY ITS BACKWARD OUTREACH
The Congress party will be intensifying its focus on backward caste and community mobilization, viewing it as a strategic counter to the BJP's \"Hindutva\" agenda.
2 mins
Mamata unhappy with Rahul, calls up Congress leaders
Mamata Banerjee is said to have expressed displeasure over Rahul Gandhi's 'criticism' of her government.
2 mins
PUSH TO END NAXALISM GAINS MOMENTUM UNDER HM SHAH
According to a former IPS officer who served in the Bastar region in the past, the push to eradicate Naxalism is happening at an unprecedented level.
4 mins
Amit Shah focuses on revitalising India's cooperative sector
Amit Shah is championing the revitalisation of India's cooperative movement to boost grassroots economic development
3 mins
CONGRESS FACES SEAT-SHARING HURDLE IN KASHMIR
NC cites Congress' poor performance and historical maximum of six seats to justify not allocating more seats.
1 min
NC-CONGRESS ALLIANCE MAY NOT GET CLEAR MANDATE IN J&K
SRINAGAR Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi visited J&K to finalise a pre-poll alliance with the National Conference (NC).
1 min
Milkipur braces for BJP vs I.N.D.I.A showdown
Milkipur is set to witness a fierce contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Partyled I.
2 mins
CIVIL SERVANTS USED POLITICIANS TO SABOTAGE LATERAL ENTRY
Some bureaucrats did not want to be identified as openly resisting the reform process and hence relied on their links with political leaders.
3 mins
RAHUL GANDHI PLANS KEY APPOINTMENTS IN CONGRESS
Rahul Gandhi is said to have shortlisted around 30 new leaders to appoint them to important positions in the Congress party.
2 mins
JAPAN NEEDS AN 'OVERSEAS CITIZEN' CARD LIKE THAT OF INDIA
Members of the Japanese diaspora do not have any long-term rights with respect to Japan.
3 mins
ROBERT KENNEDY JR SUSPENDS CAMPAIGN, SUPPORTS TRUMP
Independent candidate Robert F.Kennedy Jr suspended his presidential campaign and threw his support behind former President Donald Trump.
1 min
US sanctions 400 entities for aiding Russia in war
The US Treasury Department on August 23 in a release stated that it has targeted companies and individuals \"whose products and services enable Russia to sustain its military efforts and evade sanctions.\"
2 mins
US NSA to visit China, discuss Taiwan
WASHINGTON DC White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will be travelling to China next week to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the White House said in a statement.
1 min
META BLOCKS IRAN-LINKED HACKERS ON WHATSAPP TARGETING U.S. OFFICIALS
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp has said that its security teams had blocked a small cluster of accounts on the WhatsApp messaging platform, who were posing as support agents for tech companies.
1 min
WHY IRAN IS DELAYING ITS RESPONSE TO ISRAEL'S HAMAS ASSASSINATION
Iran was deeply hurt by the assassination of Haniyeh and cannot afford to not respond in some way. If it doesn’t, it could be seen as an invitation for Israel or other countries to act more strongly against Teheran.
6 mins
Violence against women in the UK is a national emergency
\"The harm caused to victims and society by violence against women and girls in all its forms-including but not limited to harassment, stalking, rape, sexual assault, murder, honour-based abuse, coercive control-is immeasurable'.
4 mins
CBI FILES FIR IN RG KAR CASE, SAYS NO GANG RAPE, SUSPECT DEMANDS LIE-DETECTOR TEST
The CBI now investigates financial misconduct at RG Kar Medical College, focusing on Dr Sandip Ghosh, with documents transferred from the SIT.
2 mins
BJP MLA challenges in court Delhi CCTV installation
Abhay Verma, BJP MLA representing Laxmi Nagar, has filed a petition with the Delhi High Court, alleging discrimination in the installation of CCTV cameras by the Delhi government.
1 min
BJP set to unveil first list of candidates for J&K elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to release its first list of candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
2 mins
TELECOM MINISTER SCINDIA PUSHES FOR 6G LEADERSHIP
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia along with Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, chaired the second meeting of the recently established Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC) on Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) on Friday.
1 min
Textile exports to reach $65 bn by FY-26. $350 bn by 2030
India's textile industry is on the brink of expansion, with total textile exports projected to reach USD 65 billion by FY26, according to Invest India.
1 min
Domestic gold prices surge 10% amid global price rally
Domestic gold prices have risen by 10 per cent on a year-to-date basis on the back of the strength in global gold prices, which have surged by 18 per cent year-to-date, driven by robust central bank purchases, heightened geopolitical risks, and growing expectations of a monetary policy pivot from the US Federal Reserve, according to the World Gold Council.
3 mins
Mumbai to develop Centre of Excellence to skill youth: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, announced that in the next three years, 10,000 youth will receive skill development training across various sectors at a Centre of Excellence to be established in Mumbai.
1 min
Rising claims pose challenge for health insurance sector in India
The health insurance sector may face challenges in the coming months due to rising claims and increased competition, particularly in the retail sector, highlighted a report by Jefferies.
2 mins
U.S. FED CHIEF STRONGLY SIGNALS RATE CUT IN SEPT
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave a strong indication that it was time for the US central bank to reduce interest rates as inflation rates were aligning with its target.
2 mins
Renault Nissan India fights climate change from homes
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (Renault Nissan Tech) pioneers and envisages positive citizenship through its CSR intitatives.
1 min
NISSAN LAUNCHES 'FREEDOM OFFER' FOR DEFENCE FORCES
Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) launched its 'Freedom Offer special bonanza for all defence personnel and central /state police departments on its bestselling Big, Bold and Beautiful Nissan Magnite.
1 min
Creckk launches app to revolutionise car accessories shopping
Creckk, India's pioneering mobile app for car accessories, officially launched on Tuesday, marking a significant step forward in making car upgrades more accessible and convenient for vehicle owners across the country.
1 min
DION ELECTRIC VEHICLES UNVEIL TWO NEW 2-W MODELS
DION Electric Vehicles, a fast-growing smart mobility brand owned by Powertrans Mobility Ltd, has introduced two new unique e-scooter models: Augusta SP, and Asta FH.
2 mins
SRIVARU Motors launches PRANA 2.0 Electric 2-W motorcycle
CHENNAI SRIVARU Holding Limited (Nasdaq: SVMH;) (\"SRIVARU\" or the \"Company\") a company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker \"SVMH \" today launched PRANA 2.0 a Premium all-electric performance two-wheeler motorcycle at a major event in Chennai, India, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of urban mobility solutions.
1 min
WhatsApp introduces username PIN feature to combat spam
In its latest beta release, WhatsApp is introducing a significant privacy feature designed to address one of the platform's most persistent issues--spam.
1 min
UP court sets next hearing for Sept 5
The Sultanpur MP-MLA court was unable to hear a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi related to a 2018 incident, as the plaintiff, Vijay Mishra, was unable to attend due to ill health, according to his lawyer, Santosh Kumar Pandey.
1 min
KERALA HC GRANTS INTERIM RELIEF TO ACTOR-POLITICIAN SURESH GOPI
The Kerala High Court has granted interim relief to -, Union Minister and popular Malayalam actor Suresh , Gopi in a case alleging tax evasion related to the purchase of a luxury car.
1 min
Court refuses to suspend sentence of ex BrahMos aerospace engineer
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has denied the bail application and request for suspension of prison sentence filed by Nishant Agrawal, a former engineer at BrahMos Aerospace, who was convicted in an espionage case.
1 min
PUNJAB POLICE REPORT LACK OF SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR TRANSGENDERS
The Punjab Police has informed the Punjab & Haryana High Court that there are no provisions for separate lockups or toilets for transgender persons in district police stations.
1 min
NATURE REACTING ON HUMAN 'APATHY AND GREED': KERALA HIGH COURT
The High Court has described the landslides that struck Wayanad district in Kerala, claiming over 200 lives, as another example of nature reacting to human \"apathy and greed.
1 min
Calcutta HC permits protest march to State Secretariat
The Calcutta High Court has declined to prohibit a march to the West Bengal state secretariat, 'Nabanna,' scheduled for August 27 to protest the rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
1 min
Delhi HC upholds 120-day deadline for written statements
The Delhi High Court has recently dismissed petitions challenging Rule 4, Chapter VII of the Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018.
1 min
EX RG KAR PRINCIPAL ARRIVES AT CBI OFFICE
Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, appeared at the CBI Special Crime Branch in Salt Lake, Kolkata, on Saturday.
1 min
Allahabad HC strengthens bench with nine new judges
Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, Justice Arun Bhansali, administered the oath to nine additional court judges, elevating them to permanent judges.
1 min
Police arrest 7 school staff and 4 others in minor's sexual harassment case
The Pimpri Chinchwad Police in Pune, Maharashtra, have arrested 7 staff members of a school, including the Principal, PT teacher, a trustee, and 4 others, in connection with the alleged sexual harassment of a minor student.
1 min
Court extends judicial custody of Bibhav Kumar till Sept 13
Delhi's Tis Hazari Court on Saturday extended the judicial custody of Bibhav Kumar till September 13, 2024.
1 min
Nilon's selects ‘Rise with SAP' to drive transformation, growth journey
NTilon's India, a leading Nmanufacturer of Pickles, Spices, Tooty Fruity, Jam, and Ketchup Sauces, has announced its decision to adopt \"Rise with SAP\" to support its ambitious growth of @20% CAGR and digital transformation plans.
1 min
DIG VIRTUAL PRIVATE LIMITED ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ITS WEBSITE
Dig Virtual Pvt Ltd, a B2B web platform designed to seamlessly connect businesses, officially launched its website, www.digvirtual. com , on June 19, 2024 at a grand event held at Hyatt Regency, Thrissur. Incepted in October 14, 2023, this platform is set to revolutionize the way businesses interact and collaborate, offering a comprehensive digital space for networking and growth.
1 min
CRC Group hosts a collaborative plantation drive at The Flagship'
CRC Group, a leading developer from Noida, hosted a successful plantation drive at CRC The Flagship.
1 min
L'OREAL HAS REACHED 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY IN INDIA
L'Oréal India has announced its India operations including manufacturing plants in Baddi (Himachal Pradesh), Chakan (Maharashtra), Research & Innovation centres in Mumbai and Bengaluru, and offices in key metros have reached 100 per cent renewable energy.
1 min
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