Millennium Post Delhi - September 27, 2024

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Karnataka govt withdraws general consent to CBI

Amid the MUDA land allotment row, the Karnataka government withdrew the general consent given to the CBI on Thursday to investigate cases in the state, alleging that the agency was “biased.”

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Sanjay Raut granted bail hours after 15-day jail sentence

A magistrate's court in Mumbai on Thursday sentenced Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut to 15 days of simple imprisonment after convicting him in a defamation case filed by Maharashtra BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's wife, Medha, more than two years ago.

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PM launches 3 supercomputers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the importance of having a big vision to achieve high goals and highlighted technology upgradation as a tool to empower the poor during a virtual event where he launched three PARAM Rudra supercomputers developed indigenously under the National Supercomputing Mission.

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MCD poll for Standing Committee seat postponed after high-voltage drama

The MCD polls for the sixth seat of the standing committee were postponed on Thursday after drama throughout the day with Mayor Shelly Oberoi adjourning the polls until October 5 and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena overturning her decision later.

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Govt raises minimum wages to combat rising living costs

Top bracket workers will now earn up to Rs 1,035 daily

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SC rejects Gujarat govt's plea seeking review of verdict over certain observations

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a petition submitted by the Gujarat government requesting a review of its earlier judgment, which included critical remarks about the state while overturning the remission granted to 11 men convicted of raping Bilkis Bano and killing seven of her family members during the 2002 riots.

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Air quality improves to 'satisfactory'

Maximum temp in the national Capital on Thursday settled at 35.7 degrees Celsius

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Advocate run over by a dumper in E Delhi, dies

A 40-year-old advocate practising at Karkardooma court died after being run over by a dumper in east Delhi's Ghazipur area, police on Thursday said.

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Punjab-based travel agent held for arranging fake visa

The IGI Airport Police team has arrested a Punjab-based travel agent for arranging a fake Moroccan visa for a passenger.

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Mastermind of GTB Hospital mistaken identity killing held

Faheem alias Badshah (30) had hatched the plan to carry out a murder at the GTB Hospital at his flat in Babarpur area on the instructions of a gangster: Police

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4 arrested for physical, sexual assault of minor

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested four individuals involved in a physical and sexual assault case with a 17-year-old teen to maintain dominance.

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Kidnap-murder accused who jumped bail arrested in Delhi

The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a 24-year-old proclaimed offender in a kidnapping and murder case of a 21-year-old general store owner.

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Delhi HC halts counting of votes till defacement of property removed

The Delhi High Court on Thursday halted the counting of votes of DUSU elections, which are scheduled on Friday, till all the defacement material, including posters, hoarding and graffiti, is removed and public property is restored.

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Cops: Snatchers shot at, nabbed in early morning bike chase

The Delhi Police Thursday morning nabbed two alleged snatchers from Khayala area after a bike chase, shooting each of them in leg, an officer said.

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Fan decamps with influencer's gold ornaments worth lakhs

A YouTuber from New Delhi's Kishangarh fell victim to a scam when a female fan tricked him under the pretext of taking photos with his expensive jewelry, leading to the theft of gold items worth approximately 100 grams.

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Chaos in Delhi Assembly as AAP & BJP clash over multiple issues

The Delhi Assembly convened on Thursday amid heightened tensions, as members of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed over multiple issues, including the controversial termination of bus marshals and significant tree felling in the Ridge area.

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AAP doing politics over Rani Lakshmibai's statue issue for votes, says BJP

Accusing the AAP of doing politics over the issue of Rani Lakshmibai's statue, the BJP pointed out that the project was proposed by the PWD and the MCD that come under the Delhi government led by it.

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Public welfare works 'stalled by BJP' to resume, all damaged roads to be repaired, says Kejriwal

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said works of public welfare \"stalled by the BJP\" will be resumed and all damaged roads in the city will be repaired.

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In his Assembly address, former CM Kejriwal targets BJP

In his first speech to the Delhi Legislative Assembly after his release from Tihar Jail, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticised the BJP for halting the progress of Delhi.

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Delhi zoo initiates int'l animal exchange programmes

In a first, the Delhi Zoo has approached its international counterparts in Dubai, Israel, Africa and Europe for animal exchange programmes, a move aimed at boosting the diversity of species at the National Zoological Park in the national Capital.

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Websites exposing Aadhaar, PAN details of Indian citizens blocked

The government has blocked a few websites exposing sensitive personal identifiable information, including Aadhaar and PAN Card details of Indian citizens, an official statement said on Thursday.

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Bihar: 46 die while taking holy dip during 'Jivitputrika' festival

At least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned while taking holy dip in rivers and ponds in several Bihar districts during the 'Jivitputrika' festival, officials said on Thursday.

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Cong failed as Opposition in past 10 years: PM Modi

The Congress spends most of its time infighting and every child in Haryana is aware of it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while asserting the people have decided to give one more chance to the BJP to serve the state.

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J&K polls: Nearly 40% migrant Kashmiri Pandits turn out to vote in Jammu

Nearly 40 per cent of migrant Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu cast their ballots in the second phase of polling for the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.

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Women wrestlers pin hope on Vinesh Phogat for safety, return to akhada

Several women wrestlers in Haryana, especially those rethinking their career paths in the wake of protests against sexual harassment in the WFI, are hoping Vinesh Phogat becomes the state's sports minister and helps them return to the akhada.

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Won't quit, committed no wrong, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, facing probe in MUDA case

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated on Thursday he will not resign as he again denied any wrongdoing in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

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Journalist moves SC to quash FIR against him for report on caste dynamics in UP

A journalist has approached the Supreme Court seeking quashing of an FIR registered against him in Uttar Pradesh for publishing a news report on the \"caste dynamics of the general administration\" in the state.

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Omar blames Centre for low voter turnout in second phase of J&K polls

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the low voter turnout in Srinagar district during the second phase of voting for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls was perhaps a people's reaction to the Centre trying to project normalcy in the union territory.

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Terrorism won't be allowed to stage comeback, it has been buried: Amit Shah in Udhampur rally

Terrorism has been buried and won't be allowed to stage a comeback, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday while addressing a rally here.

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Congress is going to clean sweep Haryana: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi at a poll rally in Haryana's Assandh

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SC grants bail to former TN minister Balaji in ED case

The DMK strongman was arrested in a money laundering case last year

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Punjab govt ready for paddy procurement season

Punjab chief secretary Anurag Verma reviewed the preparations for the paddy procurement process on Thursday by meeting with all the deputy commissioners.

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Adityanath's mid-term test: Navigating unemployment, tackling law & order and overcoming political setbacks

Ahead of UP by-elections, the CM needs to have two-pronged plan to rally support

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Over 1 cr tasks related to anaemia held during Poshan campaign: Govt

The central government said on Thursday that this year's nationwide 'Poshan Maah' campaign saw large-scale participation with over 1.88 crore events related to anaemia prevention were held.

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States asked to review readiness for mpox cases

IT IS CRUCIAL THAT PANIC AMONGST MASSES IS PREVENTED, SAYS UNION HEALTH SECRETARY

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Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand to hold first-ever Regional Industry Conclave today

The first-ever next Regional Industry Conclave (RIC) in Sagar's Bundelkhand, an initiative of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to promote industrial development and boost job opportunities, will be held on Friday.

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Tripura: 70-year-old man gets 20 years for raping minor girl

A special POCSO court in North Tripura district on Thursday sentenced a 70-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a six-year-old girl last year.

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India elected to GlobE Steering Committee

In a significant move, India has secured a seat on the 15-member GlobE Steering Committee following a multistage voting process during the GlobE Plenary session held Thursday in Beijing.

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Under-fire Kangana's 'Emergency' movie 'can be released with cuts'

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Thursday told the Bombay High Court that a certificate would be issued to Kangana Ranaut's film \"Emergency\" if certain cuts are made, as recommended by its revising committee.

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An amicable parting

The Voluntary Retirement Scheme is a strategic and humane solution used by companies to reduce workforce strength while maintaining legal and financial safeguards

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The need of the hour

India's rapid economic growth should be accompanied by urgent police reforms to address political interference, tackle new-age crimes, and restore public trust in the system

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Tragic toxicity

The death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, a chartered accountant at a reputed professional services network, has reignited the debate on work culture in corporate environments.

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Helene upgraded to Category 2 hurricane as it barrels toward Florida

People traverse a flooded street with a horse-drawn carriage after the passage of Hurricane Helene in Guanimar

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Zelenskyy visits White House as partisan divide grows over war

Ukrainian President's relationship with former US counterpart Trump, continued to deteriorate this week

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PM Netanyahu appears to downplay hopes for ceasefire

The Israeli prime minister appeared to downplay hopes of an imminent truce with Hezbollah on Thursday after the United States and its allies called for an \"immediate\" 21-day cease-fire to \"provide space for diplomacy\".

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China reaffirms no first use of N-weapons after ICBM launch

China on Thursday said it strictly abides by the policy of no first use of nuclear weapons and its latest test firing of an ICBM has no bearing on it.

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Insolvency process against Byju's: SC reserves verdict on US firm's plea

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the insolvency resolution professional (IRP) to maintain status quo and not to hold any meeting of the committee of creditors (CoC) in the matter pertaining to insolvency proceedings against ed-tech firm Byju's.

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Pre-Budget meetings to start from October 10

The Finance Ministry will commence from October 10 its pre-Budget meetings with review of six ministries and departments.

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Sensex jumps 666 pts to record high, Nifty closes above 26,200

Rupee depreciates by 8 paise to 83.66 against US dollar

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India set to achieve 6.5-7% GDP growth in current fiscal, says Finance Ministry report

India is set to achieve 6.5-7 per cent GDP growth in the current financial year as indicated by the movements in high-frequency indicators till August, a Finance Ministry report said on Thursday.

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GreenLine, Sterlite Copper join hands to enhance sustainable logistics

GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, a key player in Essar's Green Mobility initiative, has announced its partnership with Sterlite Copper, a unit of Vedanta Ltd, to advance the deployment of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered vehicles and further decarbonise Sterlite Copper's transportation operations.

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bp board meets in India reflecting the importance of the country

Board of bp began 5-day visit on Sept 23, holding board sub-committee meetings as well as meeting government leaders & business partners

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Swiggy files updated draft papers for IPO, eyes ₹3,750 crore through fresh issue

Food and grocery delivery major Swiggy on Thursday filed its updated draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through its much anticipated initial public offering (IPO).

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India doing well in infra, needs to do more to boost manufacturing: Raghuram Rajan

Rajan further said the government's focus on production, whether it is goods or services is a good thing, but it is also important to do it the right way

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Test: India likely to maintain supremacy over Bangladesh

India would want their big guns Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to fire when the mighty hosts aim for a clean sweep against a beleaguered Bangladesh in the second and final Test starting here on Friday.

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Shakib retires from T20Is, says Kanpur Test will be his last

Accused of murder in his country, star Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan laid out his retirement plans on Thursday, declaring that he is done with T20Is, will wind up his ODI career in next year's Champions Trophy and is ready to say goodbye to Tests here against India.

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Krystle pulls the curtain on TV industry

She made her film debut in 'Chehre'

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A taste of Uttarakhand at The Park, New Delhi

'The Uttarakhand Food Festival' at 'The Park' is not just a meal - it's an experience

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Sense and Sensibility

Indians have a passport to everywhere more than ever before

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Triptii couldn't believe she was offered 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'

Dmiri highlighted her admiration for both Bollywood stars Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan

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