Millennium Post Delhi - December 27, 2024

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AAP claims Cong colluding with BJP, threatens INDIA alliance expulsion

INDIA BLOC ON SHAKY GROUND

3 mins

Cong announces campaign against 'attack on Constitution', price rise

VOWS MAJOR ORGANISATIONAL OVERHAUL

3 mins

Banks Can Charge Over 30% Interest On Credit Card Dues: SC

Banks can now impose interest rates exceeding 30 per cent on credit card dues after the Supreme Court overturned a 16-year-old ruling by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), which had deemed such high rates an unfair trade practice.

2 mins

Women voters outnumber men again in LS elections

A total of 64.64 crore voters cast their ballots in the Lok Sabha elections held earlier this year, with women surpassing men in voter turnout, according to data released by the Election Commission on Thursday.

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Centre orders probe into ride-hailing apps over alleged price discrimination

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will investigate allegations of ride-hailing apps charging different fares for identical rides based on whether users are on Android or Apple devices, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi announced on Thursday.

1 min

3-Year-Old Girl Stuck in Borewell as Rescue Ops Stretch into Day 4

JAIPUR: Three-year-old Chetna has been stuck inside a borewell in Rajasthan since Monday, the hours ticking by inexorably and hopes for her survival fading as rescuers race against time to pull her out.

1 min

Manmohan Singh, India's economic liberator & former PM, passes away

ECONOMIST-TURNED-POLITICIAN LEAVES LEGACY OF REFORMS

5 mins

Police Bolsters Security Ahead of New Year's Eve Celebrations

Strict vigil at borders, malls, party spots; 10,000+ personnel deployed

2 mins

Two injured as lift falls down in south Delhi building, case filed

Two men got injured after a lift malfunctioned and fell down in a building in Paryavaran Complex area in south Delhi on Thursday morning, police said.

1 min

FBD: 3 Men Accused of Gang-Rape Held After Encounter

Police have arrested three men, following an encounter, for allegedly raping a woman, officials said on Thursday.

1 min

Three abducted minors rescued in two ops

For 3 days, the team conducted door-to-door verifications across Mehrauli and Sarai Kale Khan

1 min

Man fatally stabbed in Delhi

A 23-year-old man, Umesh Kumar, was stabbed to death in Jahangirpuri, northwest Delhi, early on Thursday.

1 min

DU's proposal to add 4 value-addition courses on Bhagavad Gita draws flak

TEACHERS CRITICISE MOVE

1 min

Five minors apprehended for garment shop robbery

CRICKET MATCH TO CRIME

1 min

Car crashes into SUV, 54-yr-old driver dead

In central Delhi's Chanakyapuri area

1 min

Simran Singh, radio jockey with 7L followers on Instagram, dies by suicide in Gurugram

Simran Singh, a popular freelance radio jockey from Jammu and Kashmir with nearly seven lakh followers on Instagram, allegedly committed suicide in her rented house in Sector 47 here, police said on Thursday.

1 min

YEIDA to open draw for 451 plots

NEAR NOIDA INT'L AIRPORT

1 min

BJP Mahila Morcha protests near Kejriwal's residence

'MAHILA SAMMAN' SCHEME

1 min

Cops Register Case Against Voter Registration Forgery

The Delhi Police has registered a case of forgery in voter ID registrations following a complaint from the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of Assembly Constituency 52 (Okhla).

1 min

Mahila Samman scheme: Sandeep Dikshit complains to L-G Saxena

Senior Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Thursday complained to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena about the AAP's 'Mahila Samman' scheme, claiming that the ruling party was committing fraud with the women of Delhi.

1 min

Man who set himself on fire near Parl still critical: Police

A man who had set himself on fire near the New Parliament building is still in critical condition, police said on Thursday.

1 min

Noida, Gr Noida: Liquor shops to stay open till 11 pm on December 31

License must for even house parties

1 min

Kejriwal Inducts Bodybuilders And Wrestlers In AAP

In a major boost for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), dozens of prominent bodybuilders, wrestlers, and fitness experts, including Rohit Dalal, Akshay Dilwari, and Tilak Raj, have officially joined the party.

1 min

Cloudy skies, rain likely today: IMD

The national Capital is likely to witness cloudy skies and rain on Friday, the weather department said here.

1 min

AAP lodges plaint with ED against BJP leaders for distributing money

AHEAD OF DELHI ASSEMBLY POLLS

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BJP, AAP Trade Barbs Over Expensive Items at Bungalow Occupied by Kejriwal as CM

Senior BJP leader Vijender Gupta Thursday claimed that the Vigilance Directorate has asked the Public Works Department of Delhi government to probe the source of expensive items found at 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow vacated by Arvind Kejriwal in October after resigning as chief minister.

1 min

Central govt says 2024 saw big advancements in defence sector

As the year draws to a close, the government has marked 2024 as a pivotal year in defence and security advancements, highlighting its commitment to enhancing operational readiness, regional stability and indigenous modernisation.

2 mins

India's defence sector achieves record growth in production and exports in FY 2023-24

DPSUS AND OTHER PUBLIC SECTOR ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR 79.2% OF TOTAL PRODUCTION

2 mins

China Approves World's Largest Dam Over Brahmaputra River

China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam, stated to be the planet's biggest infra project costing $137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border, raising concerns in riparian states - India and Bangladesh.

2 mins

Vote bank politics: Row over 'incorrect Indian map' during Congress session

A controversy has erupted over the alleged misrepresentation of the India map on the posters displayed by the Congress to commemorate the centenary of 1924 Congress session in Karnataka's Belagavi, with the BJP dubbing it as \"vote bank\" politics by the national party.

1 min

Eye on BMC polls, Uddhav begins exercise to review position of Sena

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday started a three-day exercise to assess his party's position in Mumbai, where civic polls are likely to be held next year, one of his close aides said.

1 min

Tempers flare over 'Raghupati Raghav' bhajan in Bihar, singer sorry; BJP, Congress-RJD spar over heckling

'Ishwar Allah tero naam' stanza leads to chaos at a BJP-organised event in Patna

2 mins

PM Modi bats for readying youths for emerging tech

VEER BAL DIWAS

2 mins

ED Uncovers Major Human Trafficking Racket

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has found a large human trafficking network comprising an agreement between 262 Canadian colleges and two Indian agencies.

1 min

Mayawati slams Cong for disrespecting Ambedkar

The BSP supremo accused the party of supporting capitalists

1 min

Rahul, Priyanka Double Down on Police Action Against Protesting BPSC Candidates in Patna

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Thursday condemned the police action on protesting Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates in Patna and claimed that the NDA government is \"resorting to lathi-charging students\" to hide its own failures.

1 min

NFR signs MoU with IRCON

For the first time in Indian Railways, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has embarked upon a novel initiative for maintenance of electrification infrastructure including Overhead Equipment's (OHE) and Power Supply Installation (PSI) by tying up with IRCON International Limited through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

1 min

Hooda Hits Out at BJP 'Scams in Recruitments'

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has said that the BJP is \"not ready to give up its habit of carrying out scams in recruitments\".

1 min

Scientists Say India's 'Deep Sea Mission' on Track; Hydrothermal Vent Discovery Just the Beginning

The country's top scientists say, \"The discovery of an active hydrothermal vent 4,500 metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean this month will boost scientists' confidence\"

2 mins

Prez Murmu confers Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 17 children

EXCELLENCE RECOGNISED

2 mins

Shimla winter carnival event poses threat to The Ridge

Amidst the ongoing 10-day Shimla Winter Carnival, an event aimed at boosting tourism, former Mayor and environmentalist Tikender Singh Panwar has raised concerns over potential risks to The Ridge, the venue for the grand celebration.

2 mins

Saini Urges People to Draw Inspiration from Sacrifices Made by Veer Sahibzada

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on the occasion of 'Veer Bal Diwas', called upon the people to draw inspiration from the sacrifices made by the Sahibzadas, the sons of Guru Gobind Singh.

1 min

EC LS polls data: Women outshine men in exercising franchise

As many as 64.64 crore voters exercised their franchise in the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year with women voters outnumbering men, according to statistical data released by the Election Commission on Thursday.

1 min

Restoration of Sambhal's ancient 'Mrityu Kup' begins

The Mrityu Kup, long abandoned and filled with debris, is believed to hold immense spiritual importance

1 min

Yogi Govt Expedites Land Allocation for Mahakumbh

With Mahakumbh 2025 fast approaching, preparations in the Mela area are gaining momentum.

1 min

Global Climate Deadlock

Finance shortfalls and geopolitical rifts mar COP29, leaving developing nations disillusioned. India's self-reliance emerges as a key strategy amid faltering global climate commitments and uncertain cooperation

4 mins

Resilience and Reflection

Christmas is gone and as we enter the last few days of 2024, it is clear this year has been a turning point in India's story—marked by milestones, challenges, and a test of its resilience.

2 mins

One Nation, One Poll?

Simultaneous elections promise cost savings and stability but risk undermining federalism, regional diversity, and democratic accountability. A cautious, inclusive debate is vital for India’s electoral future

5 mins

Azerbaijan observes day of mourning for air crash victims

The plane went down about 3 kilometers (around 2 miles) from Aktau

1 min

Pak confirms strikes targeting militants, hideouts in Afghanistan

KABUL TERMS IT BRUTAL

1 min

Israel Strikes Against Houthi Rebels in Sanaa

Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and the port city of Hodeida, and the World Health Organization's director-general said the bombardment occurred as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa, injuring a crew member.

1 min

Massive fire breaks out at Bangladesh Secretariat

A massive fire broke out at a major building of the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka on Thursday, damaging official documents that prompted authorities to form a high-powered investigation committee amid suspicions that it could be an act of sabotage.

1 min

South Korean Oppn submits motion to impeach country's acting Prez

AS STRIFE DEEPENS

1 min

Sustaining Growth Needs Deeper Commitment: Finmin Report

Sustaining growth will require a deeper commitment from all economic stakeholders as newer uncertainties mostly driven by global factors have emerged, a Finance Ministry report said on Thursday.

1 min

China hikes 2023 GDP growth estimate

BANGKOK: China’s economy grew a bit more in 2023 than earlier thought, but the revision has not affected forecasts for “about 5 per cent” growth in the GDP this year, the government said Thursday.

1 min

Banking Frauds Rise in H1FY25, Amount Involved Jumps 8-Time

RBI Released Report on Trend & Progress of Banking in India 2023-24 Which Presents Banking Sector's Performance in FY24 and FY25 So Far

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Gold Rises by ₹250 to ₹78,850/10gm, Silver Up ₹300

Gold prices increased Rs 250 to Rs 78,850 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid a firm global trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

1 min

Sri Lanka seeks to boost foreign investments in its stocks market as debt worries fade

Colombo Stock Exchange plans to hold a conference in the national capital on March 27-28 to attract overseas investors

1 min

Depreciation of rupee likely to push import bill by $15 billion, says GTRI

Compared to December last year, Rupee has depreciated 2.34% against dollar, moving from Rs 83.25 to Rs 85.20,

1 min

Rupee plunges 12 paise to new all-time low of 85.27 per dollar

At interbank forex, rupee opened at 85.23 & touched lowest-ever level of 85.28 per dollar in intraday trade

1 min

Banks' profitability improves for 6th year in row in FY24: RBI report

Profitability of banks improved for the sixth consecutive year in 2023-24 and their gross bad debts or NPAs declined to a 13-year low of 2.7 per cent, according to the RBI data released on Thursday.

1 min

D-Street small stocks steal the show in 2024, giving handsome returns to investors

Market experts are optimistic about midcap & smallcap stocks for next year, driven by factors like strong domestic consumption & govt infra spending

2 mins

Stock Markets Close Flat Amid Lack of Global Triggers & Unabated Foreign Fund Outflows

BSE commodities dipped 0.30%, industrials (0.12%), telecom (0.16%), metal (0.14%), BSE Focused IT (0.04%) & bankex (0.04%)

1 min

Bumrah keeps battle alive; Aus score 311/6 after Konstas debut

JADEJA LEAKED RUNS DESPITE GETTING KONSTAS OUT

1 min

Indian star fined 20% match fees, one demerit point

KOHLI, KONSTAS FACE OFF AT MCG

1 min

Sharad calls Sanjay Leela Bhansali a 'demanding director'

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his attention to detail and fiery on-set personality. Sharad Kelkar, who played a negative role in Bhansali's 'Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela,' opened up about his experience of working with the director.

1 min

Blake claims Justin's smear campaign gets support in publicist's suit

The lawsuit was lodged in Manhattan by Stephanie Jones

1 min

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

There's a whole tribe out there who refuses to subscribe to resolutions

2 mins

TOP 5 INDIAN SERIES YOU SHOULDN'T MISS

LOOKING BACK AT 2024

2 mins

Shruti reflects on parents Kamal Haasan and Sarika's 'painful' divorce

When my parents split up, everything changed. That's when I realised the value of financial independence,' she says

1 min

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