Millennium Post Delhi - December 11, 2024

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No mismatch found in votes polled & VVPAT slips in Maha, says EC

Officials verify 1,440 VVPAT machines

1 min

SHAKTIKANTA DAS bids farewell as RBI Governor, highlights inflation-growth balance as a key challenge

SANJAY MALHOTRA'S TENURE AS NEW RBI GOVERNOR BEGINS TODAY

4 mins

SM Krishna, ex-EAM & architect of Bengaluru's IT revolution, dies at 92

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and seasoned statesman Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, fondly known as SM Krishna, passed away early Tuesday at the age of 92.

3 mins

SC notes Justice Shekhar Yadav's comments at VHP event, seeks details from Allahabad HC

Opposition leaders accused the judge of delivering hate speech

2 mins

Oppn submits notice for moving no-trust motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson

Though the Opposition needs a simple majority to get it passed, they do not have the requisite numbers in 243-member House

4 mins

Ajay Seth given additional charge of Revenue Secy

Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth was assigned additional responsibilities as the Secretary of the Revenue Department with immediate effect, according to a government order issued on Tuesday.

1 min

India-Russia friendship higher than highest mountain: Rajnath

MEETS PUTIN IN MOSCOW

1 min

Students can appear for any subject irrespective of class 12 subjects: UGC

Explaining the changes in the 2025 edition of the exam, Kumar said students will be able to appear for CUET-UG in a maximum of five subjects as against six previously

1 min

AFTER HASINA'S OUSTER B'desh acknowledges 88 incidents of violence against minorities

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Tuesday acknowledged 88 incidents of communal violence against minorities, primarily Hindus, following the ouster of then-premier Sheikh Hasina in August.

1 min

SC criticises Delhi's green cover progress

Directs external agency to oversee improvement

1 min

Protest held to condemn B'desh minority atrocities

Notable figures address Delhi protest

1 min

Vivekananda Institute to host Smart India Hackathon 2024

NEW DELHI: Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies - Technical Campus has been chosen as a nodal centre for the Smart India Hackathon Software Edition 2024.

1 min

MCD budget likely to see hiked allocations for education, health

The educ sector is expected to receive Rs 1,663 cr

1 min

Nurse killed, dentist injured in head-on collision between cars in Delhi's Rohini

The two injured were rushed to Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hosp where Jyoti was declared dead

1 min

2 held, 58kg of 'ganja' seized in courier raid

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has dismantled an inter-state drug syndicate, leading to the arrest of two suppliers, Baljeet Kumar (46) and Munip Mahato (37).

1 min

Delhi's AQI turns 'poor' again

LIKELY TO STAY THE SAME FOR NEXT TWO DAYS

1 min

Nizamuddin West joins Delhi's Zero Waste initiative

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has unveiled its latest Zero Waste Colony in Nizamuddin West, Block-C, marking a significant milestone in the city's pursuit of cleaner and greener living.

1 min

BJP attacks Arvind Kejriwal with 'Sheeshmahal' video

AAP terms it 'smear campaign'

1 min

Rajouri Garden fire: FIR registered; CM orders citywide fire safety audit

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against an unknown person after a fire broke out in a restaurant in west Delhi's Rajouri Garden market, forcing several students of a coaching institute to jump to an adjacent building, an official said on Tuesday.

1 min

Sisodia launches campaign from Jangpura

\"Even as the MLA from Patparganj and deputy CM, I did a lot of work for Jangpura and personally kept watch on building schools here\" - Manish Sisodia

1 min

Threat mail to schools: Delhi Police files FIR

NEW DELHI: A day after more than 40 Delhi schools received a hoax bomb threat e-mail, police on Tuesday registered an FIR and wrote to Google, seeking the IP address of the sender, official sources said.

1 min

L-G visits DDA head office, praises staff

HIGHLIGHTS DDA'S ROLE IN SHAPING THE CITY

1 min

Delhi govt extends Business Blasters prog to varsities, ITIs

NEW DELHI: In a significant step towards promoting entrepreneurship and addressing unemployment, the Delhi government has expanded its successful Business Blasters initiative to universities and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the city.

1 min

EC colluding with BJP: AAP on 'deletion' of voters' names

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has uncovered a massive voter suppression plot by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aimed at disenfranchising thousands of voters in the RK Puram Assembly constituency.

1 min

BJP issues 'chargesheets' against ten AAP MLAs

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday issued chargesheets against 10 AAP MLAs, accusing them of non-performance and claiming they face strong anti-incumbency in their respective constituencies.

1 min

BJP criticises AAP

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has criticised Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal for failing to fulfill his promises to the city's auto rickshaw drivers over the past 12 years.

1 min

Arvind Kejriwal's big promises for auto drivers ahead of polls

'THEY WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN OUR 1ST VICTORY, & I TRUST THEY'LL RALLY FOR US AGAIN'

2 mins

BJP candidate Rekha Sharma files nomination for Rajya Sabha by-election

CHANDIGARH: BJP candidate, Rekha Sharma on Tuesday filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha by-election in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.

1 min

Centre accelerates police modernisation with integrated plans for states, CAPFs

SCHEME FOCUSES ON MODERN TECHNOLOGY

1 min

Par panel calls for review of PM-KUSUM scheme

A Parliamentary panel has called for review of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme as it found various gaps in it.

1 min

Govt not allowing LS to function as strategy

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday alleged the Government was not allowing Lok Sabha to function as a strategy because it is afraid of discussing the Adani issue.

1 min

Amit Shah reviews implementation of new criminal laws in Haryana

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah convened a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday to review the enforcement of three new criminal enactments in Haryana.

1 min

Rajaji's principles motivate us to ensure Indians lead life of dignity

Rajagopalachari was a statesman, lawyer, freedom fighter and the only Indian governor-general of the country

1 min

Covid a disaster like no other, vaccination saved lives: Centre to Supreme Court

The submission was made when a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale was hearing a plea over the alleged vaccine-induced deaths of two women

1 min

JMM's Rabindra Mahato elected unopposed as J'khand Assembly Speaker

RANCHI: JMM legislator Rabindra Nath Mahato was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the Speaker of the sixth Jharkhand Assembly.

1 min

Both Houses adjourned for the day amid Opposition storm in Parliament

WINTER SESSION OF PARLIAMENT

2 mins

'Shining example': Prez Murmu lauds govt initiatives for poverty alleviation

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY CELEBRATION

1 min

CJI Sanjiv Khanna bats for a humane justice system and reforming courts

He termed human rights as bedrock of human society, imperative to ensure global peace

2 mins

Centre apprises SC on internet shutdowns, says chief secretaries directed to follow Apex Court's law

Addresses petition alleging internet shutdowns in some states to prevent exam cheating

1 min

Punjab CM Mann announces drive to fill backlog of over 1K posts for PwDs

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced a major recruitment drive for filling up the backlog of vacant posts for PwDs in various departments.

1 min

India and Russia bolster defence ties in Moscow

INTER-GOVERNMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING

2 mins

Indian Army unveils TIVRA, a next level drone attack system

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army unveiled the advanced Tiger Vayu Rakshak (TIVRA) attack system during the \"Innov Yodha\" held in Delhi on Tuesday, marking a significant leap in modern battlefield technology.

1 min

Bangladeshi Vessels held by ICG for trespassing

In a significant operation reinforcing maritime security, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers with 78 fishermen onboard for unauthorised fishing activities within the Indian waters on Monday.

1 min

Govt steps up Indo-Bangla border fencing in Meghalaya

Efforts are underway to strengthen the border fencing with Bangladesh in Meghalaya.

1 min

UP power men don black bands in protest, key meet on Dec 11

PRIVATISATION OF ELECTRICITY

1 min

Futuristic touch to Maha Kumbh as AI-enabled cameras to manage crowd

More than 40 crore people are expected to attend the event

1 min

HP govt signs MoU to herald 'green energy' revolution

SHIMLA: Just a day before celebrating its two years in power with a show of strength at Bilaspur, the Himachal Pradesh government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two leading companies on Tuesday to establish facilities on five selected green corridors in the state.

1 min

UP: Infant among 7 killed in road mishap

In a devastating road accident on Tuesday, seven people, including a three-and-a-half month-old infant, lost their lives in a head-on collision between a canter and a passenger magic vehicle near Jaitpur village on the Mathura-Bareilly highway.

1 min

Shedding retribution

As the Supreme Court gears up to hear arguments challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, a significant debate on secularism, historical accountability, and communal harmony will gain greater traction in the days to come.

2 mins

Commanding heights

Women in armed forces are challenging stereotypes, proving their mettle in leadership by using discipline, empathy and determination to excel on both domestic and professional fronts

4 mins

A tale of shifting shadows

Trump's tariff threats against BRICS nations reveal the transactional core of international relations, where strategic alliances are affected by economic calculations and the consistent need for diplomatic balance

3 mins

Netanyahu vows to challenge 'absurd' corruption charges

AS HE TAKES STAND IN HIS TRIAL

1 min

Philippine volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing for safety as homes are blanketed in ash

The alert level around Kanlaon is at third-highest of warning system, indicating 'magmatic' eruption has begun that may progress to further explosive eruptions

1 min

Iran to shut offices, colleges and schools in Tehran amid pollution

Iran announced Tuesday that all government offices, universities, and schools in the province of Tehran will be closed for two days because of poor air quality, state TV reported.

1 min

South Korea's ex-defence min arrested over martial law

South Korea's previous defence minister was formally arrested Wednesday over his alleged collusion with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week, as authorities investigate whether their acts amount to rebellion.

1 min

Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops advance deeper into country

DAMASCUS: Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday.

1 min

Mohamed al-Bashir appointed caretaker Syrian PM until March

Al-Bashir ran the rebel-led Salvation Govt before the 12-day lightning offensive swept into Damascus

2 mins

Airline industry to record net profit of $36.6 bn in 2025: IATA

Passenger numbers are expected to rise 6.7% to 5.2 billion next year

2 mins

Sonowal introduces Merchant Shipping Bill in Lok Sabha

The bill seeks to repeal the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

1 min

IGL announces issuance of 1:1 bonus share to attract retail investors

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) on Tuesday announced issuance of bonus shares by its board in ratio of 1:1 - one free share for every share held by shareholders as it looks to increase retail investor participation and reward shareholders.

1 min

Eastman Auto expands inverter battery portfolio

NEW DELHI: Solar rooftop solutions provider Eastman Auto & Power Ltd, has announced expansion of its inverter battery portfolio with over 100 new models under the Eastman brand and over 70 under its ADDO brand, totalling over 170 SKUs.

1 min

Tier 3 cities, women, Gen Z lead savings & investment trends

A recent report by Fin One, the digital initiative of Angel One, provides a comprehensive analysis of the savings and investment behaviours of young Indians.

3 mins

Bullet Train project: Track construction for Gujarat portion progressing swiftly

To ensure highest standards of track installation & maintenance, extensive Training courses are being organised for engineers, work leaders & technicians

2 mins

Inflow in equity mutual funds drops 14% to ₹35,943 crore in November

Moreover, monthly contributions from the SIP remained flat at Rs 25,320 crore last month against Rs 25,323 crore in October

2 mins

Urban investments surge 16 times since 2014

Investments in the urban sector have risen 16 times—from Rs 1,78,053 crore in 2004–14 to Rs 28,52,527 crore since 2014—said Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, on Tuesday.

1 min

Markets close flat in volatile trade

Rupee appreciates by just 1 paisa to 84.85 against dollar

1 min

Indian batters focus on red-ball preparations in Adelaide

ADELAIDE: Reeling from their humiliating 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test, the under-fire Indian batters, led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, turned their attention to red-ball preparations with an intensive net session here on Tuesday, aiming to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

1 min

SMAT: Shami in focus as Bengal face rampant Baroda in quarter-final

Continuing his fine run in his comeback from ankle surgery, India pacer Mohammed Shami will be in the spotlight as Bengal face a strong challenge from a rampaging Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 quarterfinal here on Wednesday.

2 mins

Norway plans to abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

GENEVA: Norway's soccer federation plans to abstain from giving its approval when Saudi Arabia is confirmed Wednesday as the 2034 World Cup host, saying FIFA has done too little to protect human rights around the tournament.

1 min

India's women aim to avoid clean sweep against Australia

AS WORLD CUP PREPARATIONS FACE REALITY CHECK

2 mins

India lose to China to finish disappointing 6th in Asian Championships

India lost to 10-time silver medallists China 30-41 to finish sixth, their best-ever performance at the Asian Women's Handball Championship (AWHC) here on Tuesday.

1 min

Willing to 'wait for the right project' after 'Stree 2': Shraddha Kapoor

She recently made a stylish splash at the Red Sea Film Festival 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

1 min

'All We Imagine As Light' receives two Golden Globe nominations

It received nominations in the 'Best Motion Picture Non-English Language' and the 'Best Direction - Motion Picture' categories

1 min

Chris Evans returning to MCU with 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Hollywood star Chris Evans is all set to make a comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 'Avengers: Doomsday', the highly anticipated sequel that will also feature his 'Avengers' co-star Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom.

1 min

INDUSTRY ENSURES WRITERS REMAIN UNSEEN & UNRECOGNISED: VARUN GROVER

The lyricist, writer and director has been selected for BAFTA Breakthrough Programme

2 mins

'Alia Bhatt delivers each scene with precision'

Says debutant actor Yuvraj Vijan, whose performance was noticed in 'Figra'

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