Millennium Post Delhi - November 16, 2024

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Ensure level playing field in campaigning Cong to EC after Rahul°s chopper delay

'NO FLYING ZONE' WAS DECLARED IN THE REGION'S AIR SPACE

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NCB seizes 82.53 kg cocaine worth Rs 900 cr in Delhi

MAJOR CRACKDOWN ON DRUG SYNDICATE

1 min

At least 10 children killed in fire at Jhansi hospital

37 CHILDREN SAFELY EVACUATED

1 min

PM Modi's aircraft develops tech snag at Deoghar airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was left stranded at Deoghar airport in Jharkhand for more than an hour on Friday due to a technical issue with his special aircraft, officials reported.

1 min

Plastic waste could double by 2050: Study

RESEARCHERS SUGGEST POLICIES TO ADDRESS ISSUE

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BJP believes in free, fair polls, says Shah after officials inspect his chopper, bags

Union Home minister Amit Shah revealed on Friday that his helicopter and luggage were inspected by election officials during his visit to Hingoli, Maharashtra.

1 min

SC directs Centre to spell out stand on law for rehab of sex trafficking victims

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has highlighted the absence of a comprehensive legislative framework for rehabilitating victims of sex trafficking.

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ICC puts PCB°s 6POK, CT Trophy tour on hold after BCCPS objection

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday raised strong objections to the Pakistan Cricket Boar's (PCB) purported plan to take the ICC Champions Trophy on a promotional tour of Pakistanoccupied Kashmir (Po K).

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Operation 'Sagar Manthan-4': 700 kg drugs seized, 8 Iranians caught

An unregistered vessel carrying about 700 kg of methamphetamine was seized today in Indian territorial waters while a combined operation involving the Narcotics Control Bureau, Indian Navy, and Gujarat Police ATS described as 'Sagar Manthan-4' was on.

1 min

Delhi CM shares new timings for govt offices as air quality remains 'severe'

As Delhi continues to grapple with dangerously high pollution levels, Chief Minister Atishi has announced revised working hours for all government offices in a bid to reduce traffic congestion and curb rising pollution.

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NCR housing prices surge 137% between 2019-24

Growth is attributed to renewed investor trust, strong housing demand, extensive infrastructure projects

2 mins

Delhi: AHTU rescues four missing minors

The police were informed about the incidents through the missing complaints registered in the different police stations

1 min

HC upholds man°s 7-yr jail term for sexually assaulting minor girl

The Delhi High Court has upheld seven years jail term of a man for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl, saying the victim's testimony inspired confidence and the convict has been unable to show that she was tutored.

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Senior citizen fatally attacked with iron rod after objecting to neighbours abusive language

According to police, the altercation began when the accused, Dhiraj, was verbally abusing neighbours and allegedly beating his wife

1 min

Gym owner & accomplice nabbed over Fatehpur Beri violent assault

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested two suspects in connection with an attempt to murder case registered at Fatehpur Beri Police Station.

1 min

Dalit man killed in Gr Noida following clash

BHIKHAMPUR VILLAGE

1 min

IITF 2024 kicks off with largest ever participation

The 43rd edition features enhanced navigation, digital payment and transport facilities

1 min

Retired engineer duped of Rs 10 cr via 'digital arrest'

'SUSPECTED INT'L CYBER FRAUD'

1 min

Metro's 1st train for Phase-IV op reaches Delhi

STATIONED AT MUKUNDPUR DEPOT

1 min

Kejriwal welcomes former Cong MLA Dhingan into AAP

\"His dedication to public service and his work for the Dalit community will greatly strengthen our mission\" - Arvind Kejriwal

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Delhi records season's lowest minimum temp of 15.6°C

NEW DELHI: The national Capital on Friday registered a minimum temperature of 15.6 degrees Celsius, the lowest so far this season, the Indian Meteorological Department said.

1 min

Rai: 106 additional buses, 60 more Metro trips to combat air pollution

WE ARE WORKING TO MAKE GRAP-3 MORE EFFECTIVE IN DELHI: MINISTER

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Delhi govt initiates survey to identify fake beneficiaries of women pension

Amid growing concerns over fraudulent claims under the Delhi government's pension scheme for women in distress, authorities have initiated a comprehensive survey to verify the authenticity of registered beneficiaries.

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Delhi L-G directs crackdown on illegal immigrants; AAP reacts

NEW DELHI: Delhi L-G VK Saxena on Friday issued directions to police commissioner to conduct a month-long special drive to identify illegal immigrants in the city and take further action in coordination with central agencies.

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BJP names members of coordination committee for Delhi Assembly polls

The Delhi BJP on Friday named its 23-member state election coordination committee for the Assembly polls due in February next year.

1 min

Uddhav accuses Sattar of land grab, slams BJP for campaigning for him

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR/NASHIK: Is it the BJP's culture to campaign for leaders like Abdul Sattar who made objectionable remarks against NCP(SP) MP Surpiya Sule, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said in a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

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J&K CM Omar meets Sitharaman, discusses steps to reduce dependency on Centre

NEW DELHI: In a bid to enhance the economic growth of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday to discuss the Union territory's financial progress with a focus on increasing local revenue generation to decrease reliance on the Centre.

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Situation in Tonk stable, says DM day after MLA candidate's arrest, violence

The situation in Rajasthan's Tonk district, where an Independent candidate in the recent bypolls was arrested following a high drama and escalating violence, has stabilised and was under control, a senior official said on Friday.

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Demonstrations in hill areas demanding justice for Jiribam gunfight victims

Hundreds of people hit the streets in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Friday, demanding justice for those killed in a gunfight with the security forces in Jiribam.

1 min

JMM MLA Dinesh William Marandi joins BJP

RANCHI: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MLA Dinesh William Marandi joined the BJP on Friday after being denied a ticket by his party for the ongoing assembly elections.

1 min

Thousands flock to Sabarimala Temple ahead of annual pilgrimage season

Beginning from November 16

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BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT) workers clash in Nashik

Workers of the BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT ) on Friday clashed in Nashik over allegations of distributing money during the campaign for the November 20 Maharashtra Assembly polls.

1 min

°CM Shinde using Marathi TV serials for campaigning,

Congress on Friday complained to the Election Commission that the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was using Marathi television serials for campaigning.

1 min

Before collision that killed six, SUV engaged in high-speed BMW chase

Dehradun was shaken by a tragic accident in the early hours of Tuesday, when a high-speed car chase ended in a catastrophic collision, leaving six young friends dead and one critically injured.

1 min

Pawar vs Pawar battle in Baramati sees family members on both sides hitting campaign trail

As Maha polls draws near, family members on both sides of divide are reaching out to voters

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Modi will amend Waqf Act despite opposition from Uddhav, Pawar: Shah

Union minister Amit Shah on Friday said PM Narendra Modi will amend the Waqf Act despite opposition from leaders like Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar.

1 min

PM Modi serving interests of billionaires at expense of poor, alleges Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader says during election rally at Jharkhand's Godda district

1 min

Govt clears consideration of private member's Bill on independent media licensing authority

According to bulletin, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw communicated to Rajya Sabha secretary-general that the president has recommended consideration of Bill to House

1 min

Contributions of tribals to freedom movement ignored for 1 party, 1 family°

PM MODI ON 'l BOTH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF BIRSA MUNDA

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PM 'dividing' society, will have no association with those allied with BJP: Sharad Pawar

PUNE: Senior opposition leader Sharad Pawar on Friday accused Narendra Modi of \"dividing\" the society as he slammed the prime minister's campaign speeches and asserted that popular \"unrest\" against the ruling alliance will help the MVA return to power in Maharashtra.

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Parivarvaad: Oppn on 'onefifth of vacancies in UPAssemb[y. Councilfilled with kin of Vl Ps'

Following an expose by a leading English daily, according to which one fifth of the vacancies in Uttar Pradesh Assembly and Council were filled with kin of VIPs, the opposition parties have accused the BIP of 'parivarvaad (dynastic politics)), a charge that the ruling party has often hurled at the opposition.

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Shah unveils statue of Birsa Munda, declares Adivasi Gaurav Varsh

Union home minister and minister of cooperation Amit Shah unveiled a grand statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Baansera Park, New Delhi, marking the 150th birth anniversary year of the tribal freedom fighter.

1 min

'Lodge FIR against reel makers if safety seems compromised'

RAILWAY BOARD DIRECTS ZONES TO TAKE STRICT ACTION

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PM Modi's initiative a historic move to honour tribal heritage, a rectification of post-Independence neglect

Launches development projects worth Rs 561 crore during Tribal Pride Day revelry

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After conceding, UPPSC sets new date for PCS prelims

PRAYAGRAJ: Day after the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conceded to aspirants' demands, it rescheduled the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) preliminary examination to December 22 even as students called off the protest.

1 min

'It means big money': Patna HC says officials 'love liquor ban'

Despite ban, the illegal sale of liquor continues unabated

2 mins

SC asks reasons for denying maternity leave to woman

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the rationale behind a provision which entitles only those women who adopt a child below the age of three months to seek maternity leave benefits.

1 min

Leaders with RSS roots to be given prominence in BJP's ranks in UP

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to devise a new strategy aimed at strengthening their organisational foothold and preparing for crucial electoral battles.

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Hry CM urges people to follow Guru's teachings

GURU NANAK DEV JAYANTI

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BJP garbing failures in attacks targeting Congress: Hooda

Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has said that the BIP is trying to hide its failures by attacking the Congress as it has no achievements to show till now despite being in power for 10 years.

1 min

Choking on smog

Delhi's alarming air pollution—exacerbated by vehicular emissions, construction dust, tree felling, and garbage burning—is a manifestation of administrative neglect, mismanagement, and unaccountability

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At the crossroads

Sri Lanka now stands on the cusp of a transformative era with the landslide victory of Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power (NPP).

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Top Iranian official vows support for Lebanon on Israel-Hezbollah war

AS US PUSHES FOR CEASEFIRE

1 min

North Korea tests exploding drones as Kim calls for mass production

'The drones flew various routes and accurately struck targets'

1 min

'Sanctions on Russia will destroy EU economy'

The European Union must abandon its policy of sanctioning Russia for its war in Ukraine or risk causing an economic collapse, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on Friday.

1 min

COP29: Developing nations slam 6unfair, unilateral trade measures

Developing countries strongly opposed unilateral trade measures disguised as climate actions at the COP29 climate talks on Friday, calling them \"discriminatory', and harmful to global cooperation.

1 min

Trump Vows to end Russia-Ukraine war

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump has said his administration will focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, as he lamented the killing of people in the conflict.

1 min

Pilgrim on way to Nankana Sahib shot dead in Pak

A Pakistani Hindu pilgrim, who was going to attend 555th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev in Nan-kana Sahib, was shot dead by robbers, police said on Friday.

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Israeli strikes kill at least 12 Lebanese rescuers and 15 people in Syria

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 12 Lebanese rescue workers on Thursday inside a civil defence centre in the eastern city of Baalbek, according to health and rescue officials, hours after state media in Syria said Israeli strikes in and around the capital killed at least 15 people.

1 min

Sri Lankan Prez's NPP gets two-thirds majority in Parl

MAKES HISTORY IN TAMIL-DOMINATED JAFFNA

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Last actions Biden administration will take before Donald Trump takes over White House

Wamp lias pledged to rescind unspent funds in Bidens landmark climate and health care law

1 min

Auction to enable Indian telcos compete with foreign cos

STARLINK, KUIPER CAPACITY LARGER THAN LOCAL PLAYERS

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EU needs to rethink sanctions on Russia to cut energy costs,

BUDAPEST: The European Union (EU) needs to reconsider sanctions against Russia as they are keeping energy prices elevated, hindering the bloc's economic competitiveness, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.

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Markets dip over 10% from record highs on FII exodus, weak Q2 earnings, elevated valuations

BSE benchmark gauge is down a massive 8,397.94 points or 9.76% from its all-time high & Nifty has also lost 2,744.65 points or 10.44% from the record

2 mins

Oilfield amendment bill to give policy stability: Hardeep Puri

The petroleum & natural gas minister said govt's reforms agenda to make it easier to find and produce crude oil & natural gas will continue

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Automobile retail sales up 12% in festive period: FADA

The overall automotive registrations in festive period rose to 42,88,248 units against 38,37,040 units last year

1 min

Public procurement via GeM crosses ₹3 lakh cr so far this fiscal: Official

NEW DELHI: The government's procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal has crossed Rs 3 lakh crore so far in FY25, an official said.

1 min

Russian refineries cut oil runs due to losses

MOSCOW: At least three Russian refineries had to halt processing or cut runs due to heavy losses amid export curbs, rising crude prices and high borrowing costs, according to five industry sources.

1 min

Imports from UAE up 70% in Oct to $7.2 billion: Commerce Ministry

Cumulatively also, imports from the UAE during April-October rose by 55.12% to $38.64 billion against $24.91 billion in the same period previous fiscal

1 min

Forex stocks fall $6.477 bn to $675.653 bn

MUMBAI: India's forex reserves dropped by $6.477 billion to $675.653 billion for the week ended November 8, the RBI said on Friday.

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Gems, jewellery exports rise 9.18% to $2,998.04 million in Oct: GJEPC

India's gems and jewellery exports grew by 9.18 per cent to $2,998.04 million (Rs 25,194.41 crore) in October due to revival in demand for cut and polished diamond, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said on Friday.

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Sugar output falls 44% in early 2024-25 season as mills delay crushing

India's sugar production dropped 44 per cent to 7.10 lakh tonnes in the Hrst six weeks of the 2024-25 season compared with 12.70 lakh tonnes a year earlier, as fewer mills started crushing operations, industry body NFCSFL said on Friday.

1 min

India to clock 7.2% growth in 2024, RBI to hold interest rates steady this year: Moody's

The retail inflation scaled to a 14-month high of 6.21, breaching the RBI's upper tolerance limit, on a sharp jump in vegetable prices

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Zverev advances to semis; Alcaraz waits to see if he qualifies

ATP FINALS

1 min

Messi, Vinicius have frustrating nights as Argentina lose and Brazil draw in World Cup qualifying

Argentina will remain on the top of 10-team round robin competition with a 22 points in 11 matches

2 mins

'Sinner is playing with a clear conscience amid doping case'

TURIN (ITALY): Giant billboard photos of him grace nearly every piazza and street in the city. Fans have traveled from every corner of Italy to see him. The crowd chants his name before, during, and after all of his matches.

2 mins

In three T20Is, we've seen fearless approach by India: VVS Laxman

INDIA ARE LEADING THE FOUR-MATCH T20I SERIES

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Title holders India face acid test against China in ACT hockey

Defending champions India will face their sternest test at the women's Asian Champions Trophy when they take on reigning Olympic silver medallists China in a blockbuster contest here on Saturday.

1 min

Ajaz Patel, hero of NZ's clean sweep in India, dropped for England series

WELLINGTON: Spinner Ajaz Patel, whose 11 wickets in the third Test against India this month helped New Zealand to an unprecedented clean sweep of that series, has been omitted from the Black Caps squad for the upcoming Test series against England.

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With a match left, UKSC advances to premier division

Next year, UKSC will compete against major teams like Mohun Bagan and East Bengal

1 min

Some 574 players for IPL auctions: 366 Indians, Pant, Iyer in top bracket, 13-year-old Vaibhav youngest

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Arshdeep Singh will headline a 574-strong list of players with top base price of Rs 2 crore at the upcoming Indian Premier League auction scheduled in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on November 24 and 25.

1 min

Hoping it becomes four of four

Music composer Ricky Kej has been nominated for his fourth Grammy award

1 min

Sophie Turner in talks to lead Amazon's 'Tomb Raider' series

The series adaptation of the popular video game franchise comes from Fleabag' creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge

1 min

Healthy arguments are an important aspect of conversations: Vikrant

He will be seen in 'The Sabarmati Report'

1 min

'Always wanted to do action as an actor'

Sharvari said that she is getting to live her dream through 'Alpha'

1 min

‘The Fable’ wins ‘Best Film’ award at Leeds International Film Festival

Manoj Bajpayee-starrer \"The Fable\" has bagged the \"Best Film\" award at the 38th Leeds International Film Festival in the UK.

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