Millennium Post Delhi - September 24, 2024

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Israeli strikes kill over 356 in Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes killed more than 356 Lebanese civilians and fighters on Monday, marking the deadliest escalation between Israel and Hezbollah since the 2006 war.

3 mins

Downloading, watching child porn offence under POCSO, IT law: SC

Child sexual exploitative material deeply degrading to dignity of minors, Parl should amend POCSO Act

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Humanity's success lies in collective strength, not on battlefield: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the power of collective global action, stating, “Humanity’s success lies in our collective strength, not on the battlefield,” as he addressed world leaders at the United Nations’ Summit of the Future on Monday.

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Cops shoot dead Badlapur sexual assault case accused in 'self-defence'

Oppn alleges 'encounter', calls for thorough investigation

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India reports first case of 'Mpox Clade 1b' strain in Kerala

India has confirmed its first case of the Mpox Clade 1b strain, which recently prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare the virus a public health emergency for the second time in a year.

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SC: Timelines for sanction under UAPA mandatory, have to be strictly followed

The Supreme Court on Monday held that the timeline stipulated for recommendation and grant of prosecution sanction under the anti-terror law UAPA has to be strictly adhered to as without such limitations, power will enter the realm of the \"unbridled\" which is \"antithetical to a democratic society\".

1 min

India's biggest oil, gas bid round gets 4 bidders

Reliance-bp-ONGC bid together for first time

1 min

'Laapataa Ladies' is India's official entry for Oscars 2025

'Laapataa Ladies' is based on an award-winning story by Biplab Goswami, an alumnus of 'Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute' (SRFTI) in Kolkata

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Trio detained after Noida firing incident

Three men were arrested by Noida police on Monday for allegedly firing inside Garden's Galleria Mall in Sector 38 of Noida after an argument broke out as they danced inside a bar.

1 min

Delhi Police unveils security plan ahead of festival season

Delhi Police has devised a comprehensive security plan covering key areas of the national capital, including railways, metro stations, bus terminals, malls and markets, ahead of the upcoming festival season, officials said.

1 min

Ex-Metro employee nabbed for extortion

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested a former employee of Delhi Metro wanted in an extortion case with two businessmen in the name of Neeraj Bawania, registered in Rani Bagh Police Station.

1 min

2 held in Mahendra Park robbery case; victim shot during incident

The accused, along with their associates, had been roaming near Azadpur Fruit Mandi on the night of the crime, searching for an easy target

1 min

Man jumps in front of metro train, injured

A man was seriously injured after he jumped in front of an approaching train at Lok Kalyan Marg Metro Station on Monday, a DMRC official said.

1 min

UPSC aspirant's body found hanging: Cops

The decomposed body of a civil services aspirant was found hanging from a tree in a forest area in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar area, police said on Monday.

1 min

HC closes POCSO case against 19-year-old in romantic relationship with minor girl

The Delhi High Court has closed the criminal proceedings in a POCSO case emanating from a romantic relationship between a 19-year-old man and a minor girl, saying if the FIR is not quashed, the lives of three individuals -- the duo as well as their new-born -- will be destroyed.

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Interim bail granted to CEO, co-ordinator of Study Circle

A Delhi court on Monday granted till December 7 interim bail to Rau's IAS Study Circle CEO Abhishek Gupta and its co-ordinator Deshpal Singh in a case related to the death of three civil services aspirants in the centre's flooded basement.

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Delhi govt to unveil Winter Action Plan on September 25: Gopal Rai

The Winter Action Plan, based on 21 key focus points, will be unveiled on September 25, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.

1 min

Delhi BJP launches 'Janta Ka Mudda Assembly Mein' campaign

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially launched its campaign, “Janta ka Mudda Assembly Mein,” aimed at gathering and addressing citizens' complaints within the Delhi Assembly.

1 min

‘Country wants answers from BJP, RSS on 5 burning questions’

The questions were asked by Arvind Kejriwal

1 min

AAP leader Atishi takes charge as eighth chief minister of Delhi

GOPAL RAI ALSO TOOK CHARGE AT DELHI SECRETARIAT

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Remission pleas stalled due to ex-CM Kejriwal's incarceration can be processed now: Delhi govt to SC

In a significant development, the Delhi government has announced that it will resume processing remission pleas following the appointment of Atishi Marlena as the new Chief Minister.

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Only Sisodia-Kejriwal duo can build schools in Delhi: Sisodia

AAP leader Manish Sisodia urged people on Monday to vote for his party in next year's Assembly polls in Delhi while asserting that only the Kejriwal-Sisodia combine can build schools in the national capital.

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DMRC to get first 'Make in India' driverless metro trainset

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Monday got the first metropolis metro trainset integrated with driverless technology, as part of its maiden project outsourced to an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), an official statement said.

1 min

MCD holds 27 special drives in vulnerable spots to curb mosquito breeding

Those high risk areas across the city includes police stations, parks, schools, hospitals, and government offices, to combat vector borne diseases

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Ministers of Atishi govt take charge

Commit to complete Kejriwal's initiatives before polls in February

1 min

PM Modi meets global leaders in New York

INCLUDING NEPALESE COUNTERPART & PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT

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Haryana only state in country to procure 24 crops at MSP: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday slammed the Congress on farmers' issue and said not a single state ruled by the grand old party is procuring 24 crops at minimum support price like Haryana does.

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Navika Sagar Parikrama II: Indian Navy's voyage of empowerment

Idea of all-women global circumnavigation was first conceived by the Navy in 2017

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Bigwigs, passionate appeals on show as campaigning ends for 2nd phase

Ruling and opposition bigwigs led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi locked horns on the political stage as campaigning for the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir polls ended on Monday evening.

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Tirupati laddu row: FSSAI issues show cause notice to ghee supplier

“In the wake of Tirupati Laddu adulteration allegations, the FSSAI has issued a show cause notice to a Tamil Nadu-based firm for supplying substandard ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, official sources said on Monday.

1 min

Rahul promises to be voice of J&K people in Parliament

Attacks Modi, says he's 'psychologically broken'

1 min

Odisha Chief Minister orders judicial probe into army officer's custodial 'torture', 'sexual assault' of fiancee

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged torture of an army officer and the \"sexual assault\" of his fiancee at a police station here.

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J&K polls: NC chief Abdullah urges people to unite against 'country-splitting forces'

The National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Monday made a strong appeal to the people urging them to unite and support its alliance with the Congress in the ongoing J&K polls, which he said is not about religion but action.

1 min

Chh'garh: Five boys among 8 killed in lightning strike

Eight persons, including five boys, were killed in a lightning strike near a village in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district on Monday, the police said.

1 min

State a 'single litigant' for courts, should come with unified stand, asserts Supreme Court

‘There appears to be disputes between Mizoram’s forest and revenue departments’, bench said

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Tremor hits Kutch in Gujarat; no casualty

A tremor of 3.3 magnitude hit Gujarat's Kutch district on Monday morning, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said.

1 min

Congress challenges Ranaut's 'foolish' remark against HP govt, Sonia Gandhi

Even as her latest film 'Emergency' has already run into trouble with the censor board, actress and Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut has kicked off a new controversy in Himachal Pradesh accusing the Congress government of \"illegally transferring funds\" meant for disaster relief to former Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

1 min

Reshuffle: Punjab Cabinet welcomes five new faces

In a major Cabinet reshuffle on Monday, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inducted five new ministers.

1 min

Now, Haryana farmers can obtain mandi gate passes at home

This season farmers in Haryana will no longer need to wait in queue at the mandi gates for the procurement of paddy and other Kharif crops.

1 min

Top priest accuses BJP of betraying Hindus

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand, held a press conference in Lucknow on Monday where he sharply criticised the ruling BJP, accusing the party of betraying the trust of the country's majority Hindu community.

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Unlike BJP, two lakh jobs will be given only on merit in Congress government, claims Hry former CM Hooda

Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has said that 2 lakh permanent recruitments will be made in the state only on the basis of merit and paper when Congress government is formed in Haryana.

1 min

UP STF shoots down second accused in Sultanpur robbery case

In a major breakthrough in the ongoing bullion robbery investigation, Anuj Pratap Singh, one of the prime suspects, was killed in a Special Task Force (STF) encounter on Monday morning in Unnao's Achalganj.

1 min

SIT declares Rs 30K reward for info on missing MP farmer

Petitioner OBC Mahasabha questions functioning of SIT and FIR

2 mins

Skewed notion?

As India ambitiously aims to become a developed nation by 2047, it cannot afford to overlook widely prevalent socio-economic inequities that hinder the path of true development

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A withering nation?

Following the latest regime change in Bangladesh, troubling trends like government's inaction on religious vandalism, rising extremism, and growing proximity to Pakistan have emerged

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A break from the past

In the most closely fought election in Sri Lankan history, stretching to the second round, the 55-year-old left-leaning leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected as the new president.

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Death toll after explosion at Iran coal mine rises to 38

Rescuers on Monday recovered the bodies of more workers killed in an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, bringing the death toll in the disaster to at least 38, officials said.

1 min

Iranian Grammy winner pardoned

The singer's song became anthem to 2022 protests in the country

1 min

Anura Kumar Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka's new Prez

Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday took oath as Sri Lanka's new president and said he will usher in a \"Renaissance\" for his country.

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US: Trump says if he loses in polls, 2024 run will be his last

Former President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he doesn't \"think\" he'd run again for president in 2028 if he falls short in his bid to return to the White House in 2024.

1 min

Spicejet faces another insolvency plea

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday issued notice to debt-ridden air carrier SpiceJet over the plea filed by one of its operational creditors.

1 min

VIL knocks on govt door for relief on AGR dues

Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea has approached the government for relief on Rs 70,000 crore adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues after the Supreme Court rejected its curative petition for correction in the calculation of the statutory dues and waiver of penalty and interest thereof, a top company official said.

1 min

EPFO logs 20 lakh net new members in July

Retirement fund body EPFO recorded a net addition of 19.94 lakh members in July this year, the Labour Ministry said on Monday.

1 min

Govt steps up buffer stock sale to control onion prices

‘With our 4.7 lakh tonne buffer stock increased kharif sowing area, we expect to keep onion prices in check’

1 min

GAIL organises CBG workshop for diverse group of stakeholders under aegis of MoPNG

Under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), GAIL (India) Ltd successfully organised a workshop here.

1 min

Rupee slips 2 paise to 83.54 against dollar

The rupee pared its early gains to close lower by 2 paise at 83.54 against the US currency on Monday, snapping its six-day gaining streak due to a strengthening dollar in overseas markets and an uptick in crude oil prices.

1 min

Reliance Power board approves ₹1,525 crore preferential issue

Reliance Infra, promoter of the firm, will enhance its equity stake by over Rs 600 crore

1 min

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

India is currently the fifth largest economy of the world after the US, China, Germany and Japan with a GDP of around USD 3.9 trillion

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Sensex jumps 384 points to record high for 3rd day in row

Benchmark BSE Sensex jumped 384 points to close at a new all-time high on Monday, driven by gains in energy, select banking and auto shares amid continued optimism over the US Fed rate cut and positive Asian markets.

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Unemployment rate remains unchanged at 3.2% in July 2023 to June 2024: Labour survey report

Unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above has remained unchanged at 3.2 per cent in July 2023 to June 2024, according to the labour force survey annual report released on Monday.

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Seven Net-zero Climate Resilient City Action Plans released at National Workshop on Multi-level action for Climate Resilient Cities

These plans are in alignment with India's ambitious target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070

1 min

Mohun Bagan edge past NEUFC in five-goal thriller

CUMMINGS' LATE STRIKE SEALS DRAMATIC WIN FOR MOHUN BAGAN

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India tighten grip on top spot in WTC table

A dominant India tightened their grip on the top spot in the World Test Championship table with a 280-run victory over Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka saw off New Zealand in Galle to help their move towards a potential spot in the final at Lord's next year.

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‘Great relationship off the field helps during on-field partnership’

The great bonhomie that they share off the field is reflected when they are battling it out on the 22 yards, India's star keeper Rishabh Pant revealed the secret of his successful partnership with Shubman Gill during team's second innings in the opening Test against Bangladesh.

1 min

Man City and Arsenal look ready to go distance again after 2-2 draw

Arsenal has been runner-up to City in each of the last two years

1 min

Chiranjeevi enters 'Guinness World Records'

Mega-star K Chiranjeevi was honoured by the 'Guinness World Records', which recognised him as the most prolific star in the Indian film industry in the actor/dancer category.

1 min

Zendaya reveals why fashion became important to her

She spoke of her experience dealing with the all-encompassing nature of being a celebrity

1 min

Abhishek turns into a dancer for 'Be Happy'

Directed by Remo D'Souza, 'Be Happy' also features Nora Fatehi, Nassar, Johny Lever and Harleen Sethi in pivotal roles

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