Millennium Post Delhi - December 25, 2024

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New Delhi

Frequent borewell tragedies highlight gaps in enforcement of 2010 SC guidelines

ENFORCEMENT FAILURES EXPOSED

2 mins

CAQM lifts GRAP-IV curbs amid dip in pollution level

Curbs under stages I, II and III to remain in force

1 min

Cong files plea in SC against amendments to election rules

The Congress on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 and expressed hope that the apex court will help restore the “fast eroding” integrity of the electoral process.

1 min

North India shivers on Christmas Eve amid snowfall, rain & cold wave

The sub-zero temperatures led to the freezing of water supply lines and the formation of thin ice sheets on water bodies

2 mins

Jobs, farm productivity, funds for infra boost figure at PM-economists meet

Sitharaman to present Union Budget in Lok Sabha on Feb 1

2 mins

Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed Manipur Governor, Arif Mohammed Khan shifted to Bihar

Ex-Army chief Vijay Kumar Singh new governor of Mizoram

1 min

Police grill actor Allu Arjun for over 3 hrs: ask about sequence of events

THEATRE STAMPEDE CASE

2 mins

J&K: 5 soldiers killed as Army vehicle falls into gorge in Poonch

Army rules out terror angle

1 min

Lokpal calls SEBI complainants for oral hearing chief,

Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has summoned SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and complainants, including TMC MP Mahua Moitra, for an oral hearing on January 28 regarding corruption complaints alleging impropriety and conflict of interest.

1 min

Police busts counterfeit visa racket, arrests 4

Delhi Police has uncovered a fake visa racket, arresting four individuals involved in creating counterfeit visa stickers and residence cards for multiple countries.

1 min

HC says, refusing medical aid to sexual violence, acid attack survivors offence

'STATE-RUN, PRIVATE HOSPS CANNOT TURN AWAY SURVIVORS'

1 min

Verify documents to prevent illegal B'deshi migrants admissions: DoE

In a bid to tighten school admission procedures and prevent the enrollment of illegal migrants, the Delhi government's Directorate of Education (DoE) has issued a directive requiring thorough verification of students' documents.

1 min

Five minors apprehended for murder

In Jahangir Puri

1 min

Congress releases 2nd list

The Congress Tuesday released its second list of 26 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, fielding Farhad Suri against AAP's Manish Sisodia from Jangpura while also giving tickets to ex-AAP MLAs Asim Khan and Devender Sehrawat.

1 min

Master plan for Noida Film City finalised

The project is set to begin in Jan 2025 & expected to be completed by 2028

1 min

8-yr-old girl found strangled in SW Delhi, suspect apprehended

IN AN ABANDONED BUILDING IN SHANKAR VIHAR

2 mins

Sophisticated fake ID scheme uncovered

An inquiry into a Sangam Vihar murder case unravelled this racket

1 min

Rain lashes parts of city; AQI 'very poor'

MAX TEMP HIGHER THAN USUAL

1 min

Govt to conduct survey to identify out-of-school children

The department stated that children identified during the survey, including CwSN, will be admitted to schools by January 31

1 min

CAG REPORTS: HC seeks govt. L-G response on BJP MLAs plea

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the response of the Delhi government and Lieutenant Governor on a plea seeking a special sitting of the legislative Assembly for tabling CAG reports.

1 min

Kejriwal launches 24x7 water supply in Rajinder Nagar

'WATER REVOLUTION'

2 mins

AAP MLAs, ministers lead registration drive for 'Mahila Samman', 'Sanjeevani' schemes

AAP ministers, MLAs, and volunteers on Tuesday launched an extensive public outreach campaign to register people for the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana' and 'Sanjeevani Yojana'.

1 min

CM Stalin tells Centre: 17 fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lanka

Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday apprised the Centre of the arrest of 17 Tamil Nadu fishermen and seizure of their two boats by Sri Lanka and called for quick steps for their release and the boats as well.

1 min

Deadly accidents and Rs 6,450 cr drug haul, Gujarat saw it all in 2024

For Gujarat, 2024 turned out to be a year of drug hauls and deadly accidents, with security agencies seizing Rs 6,450 crore drugs, a game zone fire in Rajkot claiming 28 lives and a dozen children drowning in a boat capsize in Vadodara.

2 mins

Mosque survey report almost complete, will be filed in Jan: Sambhal court commissioner

The survey report of the Shahi Jama Masjid is almost complete and will be submitted in the court in January, 2025, the court-appointed commissioner recently said.

1 min

Wrong to compare 5 pm voter turnout data with final polling data: EC to Cong

Poll panel also dismisses party's allegations of deletions from voter lists in Maharashtra

2 mins

Pro-Palestine slogan in Parl: UP court summons Owaisi

A local court has directed AIMIM supremo Asaduddin Owaisi to appear before it over a plea that claimed he had violated the Constitution by raising a slogan hailing Palestine in Parliament.

1 min

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal cremated with full state honours

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, the pioneer of the parallel cinema movement in Indian cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, was cremated on Tuesday with full state honours and a three-gun salute here.

2 mins

Gurugram: CM Saini chairs meeting for metro expansion

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday chaired a key meeting for the metro expansion under the Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) from Millennium City Center to the Railway Station, Sector-22, and Cyber City held in Gurugram.

1 min

UP: Dalit teen dies by suicide after 'assault', 'humiliation'

A 17-year-old Dalit boy from Uttar Pradesh's Basti district died by suicide after allegedly enduring a harrowing ordeal of assault, humiliation, and threats during a birthday party on December 20.

1 min

PIL a weapon to be used with great care: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The HP High Court states, \"The PIL is to be used as an effective weapon in the armoury of law for delivering social justice to the citizens\"

1 min

Govt working for public welfare: Hry CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that the government is consistently working for the welfare of the people by following the path shown by our great personalities.

2 mins

Punjab CM Mann lashes out at PM Modi over farmers' woes

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday lashed out at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Centre has been unsuccessful in resolving farmers' issues and is prioritising the Russia-Ukraine war.

1 min

HP to frame policy for job on compassionate grounds

The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to frame a comprehensive policy for employment on compassionate grounds.

1 min

Naxals see end of road as security forces move deep into forests

LWE IN CHHATTISGARH

2 mins

Punjab witnesses surge in admissions to ITIs

Punjab witnessed a significant increase in admissions to Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state.

1 min

MP Kushwaha's initiative: AIIMS Bhopal to hold 3-day mega health camp in Gwalior

VAJPAYEE'S BIRTH CENTENARY

1 min

Shah bats for use of biometrics to identify unidentified bodies

Shah also emphasises the use of technology in all criminal investigation matters

1 min

'Garlic at Rs 400!' Rahul visits vegetable market, highlights people's struggles amid rising prices

Leader of Opposition slams government, says it is sleeping like 'Kumbhkaran'

2 mins

Punjab seeks funds to boost agriculture infra

In a concerted effort to address the critical issues surrounding the Rural Development Fund (RDF) and Market Development Fund (MDF), Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema, food and civil supplies minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney and Punjab chief secretary KAP Sinha called on the Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman here on Tuesday.

1 min

Now, BJP directs Ambedkar narrative towards Cong, claims party 'belittled' him

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing the party of repeatedly disrespecting Dr BR Ambedkar, both before and after Independence.

1 min

At Belagavi CWC, Cong to decide on 2025 plan, discuss Ambedkar issue

REITERATE SHAH'S SACKING

2 mins

PM to launch country's 1st river link project 'Ken-Betwa' on Vajpayee's birth centenary today in MP

Vajpayee's vision to be realised by PM Modi on MP's soil, says CM Yadav

2 mins

Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid

AT LEAST 117 MILLION PEOPLE WON'T GET FOOD OR OTHER AID IN 2025

1 min

Staying in office is main challenge for troubled France's new govt

France's president and prime minister managed to form a new government just in time for the holidays. Now comes the hard part.

1 min

FIA: 2 Pak pilots served PIA for several years with fake degrees

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Tuesday said two Pakistani pilots served PIA, the national flag carrier, for several years on fake degrees.

1 min

Edinburgh transforms into a festive wonderland celebrating Christmas, culture and tradition

The administration organises special stalls from Scottish whiskey pancakes to London chicken 'tikka'

2 mins

Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean; 2 crew missing

A Russian cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria, leaving two crewmembers missing, Spain's maritime rescue agency and the Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

1 min

Israel intercepts projectile from Yemen, ex-Israeli hostage dies

A septuagenarian Israeli woman who was taken hostage during Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023 has died.

1 min

Syria's new authorities very receptive to probe of Assad war crimes

The UN organization assisting in investigating the most serious crimes in Syria said Monday the country's new authorities were \"very receptive\" to its request for cooperation during a just-concluded visit to Damascus, and it is preparing to deploy.

2 mins

B'desh launches $5 billion graft probe against Sheikh Hasina

IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT CASE

1 min

Sudan's war deepening, widening famine crisis

In the Zamzam camp, which hosts more than 400,000 people, famine was also detected in two other camps for displaced people

1 min

A flawed fix?

If there is one thing that defines the Indian population, it is stratification.

3 mins

A statesman par excellence!

When India stood at the cusp of an epoch-making transformation, Atal Bihari Vajpayee assumed the nation's leadership with extraordinary dedication and shaped its destiny with his lofty vision and resolve

4 mins

An Old Christmas Card

Handwritten Christmas cards once nurtured heartfelt connections, but their fading tradition now reflects a world where digital convenience often eclipses the depth of enduring human bonds

4 mins

After Q2 slowdown, economy on recovery path: RBI bulletin

The Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in the September quarter, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bulletin released on Tuesday.

1 min

Sops announced by states may divert resources away from infra development, says RBI article

Sops announced by several states in their 2024-25 Budgets may divert resources away from critical social and economic infrastructure development, an RBI article said on Tuesday.

1 min

Employment grows 10%, unincorporated establishments rise 12.28%: Govt survey

\"These findings form part of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) for FY24 for the reference period - Oct 2023 - Sept 2024\"

2 mins

DGCA imposes fine of ₹10 lakh on Akasa Air

Aviation regulator DGCA has slapped a Rs 10 lakh penalty on Akasa Air for failing to provide timely compensation to some passengers who were denied boarding at Bangalore airport in September, according to a source.

1 min

Rupee falls 4 paise to new record low of 85.15 against US dollar

The rupee extended the slide for the second straight session and depreciated 4 paise to settle at a fresh all-time low of 85.15 against the US dollar on Tuesday, dragged by a strong greenback against major crosses overseas and subdued domestic equities.

1 min

ESIC completes its IT system upgrade to provide seamless services to its subscribers

Online appointment bookings have seen remarkable growth, with a 200 per cent increase from 2022 to 2023 and another 177 per cent increase from 2023 to 2024

1 min

Govt to issue guidelines on pesky calls next month: Consumer Affairs Secy

The Consumer Affairs Ministry will release guidelines next month to tackle unsolicited commercial communications or pesky calls, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

1 min

Indian airlines flew 1.42 cr domestic travellers in Nov

NEARLY 12% MORE COMPARED TO YEAR-AGO PERIOD

1 min

Markets settle almost flat in highly volatile trade amid persistent foreign fund outflows

The BSE smallcap gauge climbed 0.37% & BSE midcap index rose 0.09%

2 mins

Popcorn sold in theatres to attract 5% GST

Popcorn, in loose form, sold in movie theatres will continue to attract GST at a 5 per cent rate, same as in restaurants, government sources said.

1 min

Satcom spectrum: Trai to come out with recommendation soon

Telecom regulator Trai will issue recommendations on rules for satellite spectrum allocation very soon, an official said on Monday.

1 min

UPI QR transactions jump 33% at retail stores this year

UPI transactions at retail stores have increased by 33 per cent in semi-urban and rural areas this year, reflecting the growing adoption of digital payments, says a report.

1 min

India may buy Mideast oil to replace Russian shortfall

“The three large state-owned refiners- IOC, BPCL and HPCL are short of 8-10 million barrels of Russian oil for January loading”

2 mins

Mandhana closes in on top spot in ODIs and T20Is

Swashbuckling Indian batter Smriti Mandhana closed in on the top spot while occupying the second slot in both the ICC T20I and ODI batting rankings released on Tuesday.

1 min

India, Pakistan in same group; to clash on February 23 in Dubai

CHAMPIONS TROPHY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

2 mins

Harleen's ton fuels 115-run win over WI as India clinch WODI

Harleen Deol underscored her growing maturity with an impressive maiden hundred, the foundation of India's 115-run win over the West Indies in the second Women's ODI here on Tuesday.

1 min

There's been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part

MANU ON KHEL RATNA FURORE

1 min

Doordarshan announced as official broadcast partner for HIL

The national broadcaster of India, DD, has decided to partner with the Hockey India League to make IndiaKaGame-Hockey-a household celebration and hockey players a household name in the country.

1 min

'Didn't let my hair GROW BACK'

Ahsaas Channa opens up about Bollywood's pressure to maintain boyish look after 'Vaastu Shastra'

1 min

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