Millennium Post Delhi - September 25, 2024

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Israel says it killed top Hezbollah official as toll in Lebanon reaches nearly 560

Israel announced Tuesday that it killed a top commander in Hezbollah's missile and rocket unit as tensions with the militant group continue to escalate.

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K'taka HC dismisses Siddaramaiah's petition; clears way for MUDA land scam investigation

BJP demands CM's resignation; ‘political vendetta', says CM

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PM Modi meets Zelenskyy, reaffirms commitment to peace efforts in Ukraine

Says deeply concerned by Ukraine conflict

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Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Sri Lanka's new PM

Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister on Tuesday, becoming the first woman leader since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in the year 2000 to hold the post.

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Centre moves SC to end CRPF security to Unnao rape survivor, court seeks her reply

The Supreme Court has asked for responses from the Unnao rape survivor of 2017 and her family regarding the government's request to remove their CRPF security protection, which was mandated by the court in 2019.

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Working with state govts, police, NIA to prevent train sabotage bids: Vaishnaw

Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that the railway administration is on high alert for potential attempts to sabotage trains.

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Security tightened as 239 candidates vie for 26 seats in J&K's phase 2 polls today

Omar, Ravinder Raina, Tariq Karra among 239 candidates in fray

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DYFI to protest in front of L-G's residence on Sep 28

The issue of rising unemployment among educated youth in India has reached a critical point, prompting the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) to organise a protest on September 28, in front of the Lieutenant Governor's residence. Coinciding with the birth anniversary of the renowned freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, the protest will advocate for \"Jobs or Unemployment Allowance,\" as youth grapple with an alarming job crisis.

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16-year-old stabbed to death by friends

A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death allegedly by three of his friends in East Delhi's Shakarpur when he refused to give them a treat after buying a new phone, police said on Tuesday.

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Why no action against candidates for defacing public property: HC

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday took the Delhi University and other authorities here to task for not taking action against those defacing public property during the ongoing students' union elections.

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Ensure security workers get paid on time: Delhi govt to schools

The Delhi government on Tuesday directed all heads of schools to ensure the timely payment of wages and statutory benefits to security workers.

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14 convicts likely to get premature release

Delhi Home minister Kailash Gahlot on Tuesday recommended the premature release of 14 convicts from the prisons.

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Gahlot: I'm Kejriwal's Hanuman, will clear all his pending works

AAP leader Kailash Gahlot said he is former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's 'Hanuman' and will clear all his pending works, as he took charge in the Atishi-led Delhi government on Tuesday.

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CM Atishi meets HoDs & assures officials of her govt's full support

\"'AS A GOVT, OUR ACCOUNTABILITY IS TOWARDS THE PEOPLE OF DELHI'

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Country wants answers from BJP, RSS on 5 'burning' questions Kejriwal asked: AAP MP

The Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday said there was \"silence\" within the BJP and RSS on five questions asked by his party chief Arvind Kejriwal, and pressed for answers from Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat.

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Capital reports 300 dengue cases in a week

Delhi has reported over 300 dengue cases in past seven days, taking the total number of cases in the national Capital so far this year to 1,229 as mosquito borne diseases seemingly are on a slow but steady rise in the city, according to official data.

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Manish Sisodia holds a 'padyatra' in Timarpur

Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia held a vibrant 'padyatra' in the Timarpur Assembly constituency, rallying public support for Arvind Kejriwal's return as Chief Minister and his own reinstatement as Education minister.

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L-G directs CP to enhance cop visibility in city

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has instructed the commissioner of police (CP) to increase police visibility across the city by preparing lists of deployments and monitoring by senior officers in plain clothes, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday.

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RSS' new twin tower office in Delhi gets nod for completion

Ahead of its centenary celebrations in 2025, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological mentor of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is set to have a brand-new, modern, and swanky building in the heart of the national capital.

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SC asks CAQM to apprise it about steps taken to curb pollution, stubble burning

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas to explain about the steps being taken to curb air pollution due to crop residue burning.

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SC directs states, UTs to notify Centre's guidelines on school safety, security

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states and Union Territories to notify the Centre's guidelines on school safety and security.

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NIA cracks down on Hizb-ut-Tahrir in TN

The NIA conducted searches at multiple locations across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday as part of its probe into an \"anti-election campaign\" promoted by the Hizb-ut-Tahrir, a pan-Islamist organisation seeking to establish Islamic rule in the country, an official statement said.

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PM SHRI Yojana launched in Chh'garh, CM Sai lauds effort

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has extended his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the inclusion of 78 more schools from Chhattisgarh under the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) Yojana, aimed at transforming these institutions into model schools.

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Supreme Court seeks response of 11 states on plea seeking setting up of RTI portals

The Supreme Court has sought responses from 11 states, including Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, on a plea alleging that they are yet to set up Right to Information (RTI) portals under the transparency law in pursuance of a 2023 judgment.

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As Haryana Assembly polls loom, state to gear up for show of strength & big names

Congress, BJP, BSP all will take out rallies and engage in several roadshows in coming days

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SC slams NCPCR over plea seeking probe into missionaries

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) not to drag the Apex Court in its agenda over a plea seeking an SIT probe into cases of children allegedly sold by shelter homes in Jharkhand of the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa.

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Activist Jarange enters eighth day of hunger strike, health declines

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's health deteriorated on Tuesday as he entered the eighth day of his hunger strike to press for reservations for the Marathas under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.

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No. 7 for Anil Vij? BJP veteran confident of extending streak

It's late evening and the heat has abated, yet BJP veteran Anil Vij is still going hard, campaigning in the narrow lanes of the old Anaj Mandi area of his Ambala Cantt constituency, his white kurta drenched in sweat.

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Actor-MLA Mukesh arrested, HC denies anticipatory bail to Siddique

Actor and CPI(M) MLA Mukesh was on Tuesday arrested in an alleged rape case while another actor Siddique who faced similar accusations was denied anticipatory bail by the Kerala High Court, as the police probe into complaints against Malayalam film industry personalities following revelations in the Hema Committee report moved forward.

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Khadi fashion & laser shows to highlight UPITS 2024

The Yogi Adityanath government is set to provide top-tier facilities for visitors at the upcoming UP International Trade Show-2024 (UPITS-2024), which will take place at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida from September 25 to 29.

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UP: Nursing student molested at gunpoint in college, one held

A construction worker and his associate allegedly molested a nursing student at gunpoint inside a college here, the police said on Tuesday.

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Former CM Hooda puts his weight behind Panwar, urges people to do the right thing

Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda warned people not to vote for the parties and candidates trying to divide anti-BJP votes and said that every vote cast in favour of the Congress candidates would be a vote for him.

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UP: Schoolboy dies after bus hits his cycle

A 14-year-old boy died while he was on his way to school on his bicycle after a private bus hit his cycle here on Tuesday, police said.

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ICAR-CIFRI explores drone technology for live fish transport

The Indian fisheries sector is set to explore drone technology to revolutionise the transportation of live fish. The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, has launched a pilot project aimed at developing drone technology for the transport of live fish.

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Tripura: 500 militants lay down arms before Chief Minister Saha

Around 500 militants belonging to outlawed groups National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) on Tuesday laid down arms before Chief Minister Manik Saha.

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CID to investigate killing of accused; father moves HC, seeks SIT probe

Maharashtra's Crime Investigation Department (CID) will conduct a probe into the death of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde, officials said on Tuesday.

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Khattar dares Congress to declare its CM candidate

Former Haryana Chief Minister and Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar has challenged the Congress amid the upcoming Assembly elections and said that if the Congress has guts, then it should declare its CM candidate.

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Over 45K jobs given by Punjab govt in 30-month tenure

The Punjab government on Tuesday achieved another milestone by giving 45,560 government jobs to youths in 30 months of its tenure.

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Winds of change blowing as monsoon starts withdrawal

The country received 880.8 mm rainfall between June 1 and September 23

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Depicting realities

‘Nandhan’ is a Tamil film portraying a Dalit leader’s struggle for power in a Panchayati Raj seat reserved for the community, illustrating dominance, caste-based exploitation, and the need for grassroots empowerment

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A shared concern

Ramifications of rising crimes against women are not limited to any specific gender. Men must assume the frontal role in limiting the scourge in favour of a just, beautiful, and productive society

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Israel, Hezbollah renew fire after deadliest day in Lebanon since 2006

Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes again on Tuesday as the death toll from a massive Israeli bombardment climbed to nearly 560 people and thousands fled from southern Lebanon with the two sides on the brink of all-out war.

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‘Chinese navy operates all of its three aircraft carriers for first time’

The Chinese navy for the first time carried out exercises and tests of all three of its aircraft carriers recently to highlight that its carrier warship programme has entered a fast lane, official media reported on Tuesday. Currently, China has two aircraft carriers in operation - the Liaoning, a refit of the Soviet-era ship commissioned on Sept 25, 2012 - and Shandong, an indigenously built 2nd aircraft carrier commissioned in 2019.

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Biden says peace still possible in conflicts in Mideast, Ukraine

President Joe Biden declared in his final address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that the U.S. must not retreat from the world, as Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon edged toward all-out war and Israel's bloody operation against Hamas in Gaza neared the one-year mark.

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UN chief calls global situation 'unsustainable' as annual meeting of leaders opens

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned world leaders Tuesday that impunity, inequality and uncertainty are creating an \"unsustainable world\" where a growing number of countries believe they should have a \"get out of jail free\" card.

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‘Nations need to collaborate their strengths to achieve full potential’

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the full potential of the IPEF can only be achieved if partner countries contribute their strengths, such as technology, investment, market potential and skilled workforce, to address supply chain challenges.

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DFC delivers world's first 1 km double-line rail tunnel with high-rise overhead electrification

The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) continues to showcase its engineering prowess, delivering crucial infrastructure enhancements that are revolutionising freight transport in India. Among the standout achievements is a world-first: a 1 km long double-line rail tunnel equipped with high-rise Overhead Electrification (OHE), designed to facilitate the seamless movement of double-stack container trains.

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JSW group not withdrawing ₹40,000 crore EV project from Odisha: Company official

BHUBANESWAR: The JSW group is not \"withdrawing\" its proposed Rs 40,000 crore electric vehicle (EV) and battery project from Odisha, a senior company official said on Tuesday.

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BALCO brings world-class cancer care home

BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), under the Vedanta Medical Research Foundation, concluded the 2nd Edition of the BMC Chhattisgarh Cancer Conclave on Tuesday.

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Sensex scales 85,000 level for first time before closing flat

Rupee depreciates by 9 paise to close at 83.63 against US dollar

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Slower deposit growth to push banks to raise ₹1.3 lakh crore from bond issuances in FY25

The slower deposit growth will push banks to mop-up up to Rs 1.3 lakh crore from bond issuances in FY25, a report said on Tuesday.

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‘SBI receives ₹4 lakh crore credit demand pipeline from India Inc’

“There is renewed government expenditure after the first quarter slowdown due to general elections’

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DFC paves way for efficient freight transport & economic growth

Freight trains are currently running every 12 minutes along the 2,843 km long corridor

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IRCTC celebrates 25th anniversary with special flight discounts

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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Women's T20 WC: Harmanpreet happy to 'tick all boxes' on preparation front

Since the tournament's inception, India have managed to reach final only once

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Punjab FC aim for third win on trot; Hyderabad FC seek first points

Punjab FC will be looking to extend their winning streak to three matches while Hyderabad FC aim to secure their first points of the season after a difficult start when the two teams face-off in the Indian Super League here on Wednesday.

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Treesa-Gayatri advance in Macau Open badminton

Indian third seeds Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand overcame a stiff challenge from the Japanese pair of Akari Sato and Maya Taguchi in women's doubles to move to the second round of the Macau Open badminton tournament here on Tuesday.

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Mallorca beat Real Betis in Spanish League

Mallorca won in Andalusia for the first time in 11 years after a comeback 2-1 victory over Real Betis in La Liga.

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Jeevan, Vijay win Hangzhou Open; Yuki-Olivetti runners-up at Chengdu

India's Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and his partner Vijay Sundar Prashanth clinched their maiden ATP title together, winning the Hangzhou Open men's doubles event, while Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti finished runners-up at the Chengdu Open on Tuesday.

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My biggest goal is to get Sindhu back on the podium: Sridhar

PV Sindhu still has the hunger to succeed, and the primary aim is to help her regain consistency, says her new coach Anup Sridhar, who has been roped in by the two-time Olympic medallist on a trial basis following the Paris Games.

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Rahul bhai was regimented, Gambhir is relaxed: Ashwin

Gautam Gambhir is more relaxed compared to his predecessor Rahul Dravid, who had a 'regimented' style of functioning, feels Indian team's oldest member Ravichandran Ashwin.

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"'The Mehta Boys' wins 'The Best Feature Film' at Chicago South Asian Film Festival

The much-anticipated film 'The Mehta Boys', directed by none other than Boman Irani which also marks it as his directorial debut, premiered at the prestigious Chicago South Asian Film Festival in Chicago on September 23, 2024. The screening was graced by the presence of lead actors Avinash Tiwary, Boman Irani and Shreya Chaudhary, along with key members of the film's crew. The film received a standing ovation from the audience and won the coveted 'Best Feature Film' award.

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Margot, Jacob to lead 'Wuthering Heights' film

Emerald Fennell will direct the film

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No one will allow SRK to play 'mellow characters': Karan

He also lauded Aamir Khan, calling him a 'game changer' for consistently choosing diverse roles

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