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In this issue

Kolkata

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

ECONOMIST-TURNED-POLITICIAN LEAVES LEGACY OF REFORMS

1 min

Passport case: Court reprimands police

Though the verification for passports of common people are being done multiple times, how come the 73 passport applications were verified?

1 min

HC cuts man's life sentence to 10 yrs for killing wife in 'fit of passion'

Altering the conviction for murder to 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder,' Calcutta High Court trimmed a life sentence to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a case where a man killed his wife in a \"fit of passion\".

1 min

Nandigram: TMC worker found dead

A Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker was allegedly murdered by BJP-backed miscreants at Nandigram in East Midnapore.

1 min

Rainfall to hit several South Bengal districts, temp may dip from Monday

DARJEELING LIKELY TO WITNESS SNOWFALL

1 min

Consumer rights: 'Kreta Suraksha Mela' starts, on till December 28

The 'Kreta Suraksha Mela' started at the Netaji Indoor Stadium on Thursday aiming to promote consumer awareness and to protect the rights of consumers.

1 min

Kolkata's residential market boom to continue in 2025

Homes sold could exceed 17K units by 2024-end

1 min

Metro services disrupted

Metro services were disrupted for about 25 minutes on Thursday morning causing massive inconvenience for the daily commuters.

1 min

Rabindra Sarobar Lake: KMDA to repair road & pathways, revamp drainage system

'STATE GOVERNMENT HAS ALLOCATED RS 2 CRORE...'

1 min

Charge-framing process in primary recruitment scam case starts

The Special PMLA Court in Bankshall Court complex on Thursday started the procedure for framing charges against the 54 accused persons in the primary recruitment scam case, including the former minister Partha Chatterjee.

1 min

Dorina Crossing Renamed 'Abhaya Crossing' on Google Maps, Sparks Debate Over 'Unapproved Change'

The iconic \"Dorina Crossing\" can no longer be found on Google Maps.

1 min

Anybody who manages traffic in Kolkata can manage it anywhere: CP

Commissioner of Police (CP), Kolkata, Manoj Kumar Verma, on Thursday, said that anybody who can manage traffic in Kolkata can manage traffic anywhere.

1 min

KMC's 'Banglar Bari' project for Adi Ganga bank settlers in limbo

With the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) unable to find space, the fate of the 'Banglar Bari' project for residents who had voluntarily left their homes to pave the way for Adi Ganga dredging and fencing work is now in limbo.

1 min

Bengal Will Shine Bright at R-Day Parade in Delhi: Trinamool

Trinamool Congress (TMC) on its social media post on Thursday said that Bengal is again set to shine bright in the Republic Day parade on January 26, 2025 as its tableau will showcase the state's \"art and heritage\".

1 min

Vehicular movement 'restricted' on Jessore Road

On December 28 & 29 night

1 min

Three held for extortion attempt using Abhishek Banerjee's name

Three people were arrested on charges of attempting extortion from the Kalna municipality chairman by using the name of Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's name.

1 min

Durgapur Bridge suffered damages in New Alipore fire, needs repair: CM

‘We have to repair the bridge and need to spend a good amount for the same. We have recently repaired the Majerhat Bridge that had caved in’

1 min

Soon, rural residents can access certificates and pay taxes online

STATE PUSHES FOR HASSLE-FREE SERVICES IN PANCHAYAT AREAS

1 min

Kolkatans plan year-end getaways

FROM DAWAIPANI TO DUBAI

2 mins

BJP Faces Organisational Setback in North Bengal

North Bengal, once a stronghold for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is witnessing a decline in organisational strength despite an increase in primary membership.

1 min

Bengal Safari Park witnesses record crowd on Christmas

FESTIVE GETAWAY

1 min

Rasikbil Mini Zoo gears up for 'record' tourist rush on New Year's Day

On January 1, 2024, Rasikbil Mini Zoo in Tufanganj had welcomed over 17,000 tourists, marking the second-highest footfall among zoos in the state, surpassed only by Kolkata's Alipore Zoo

1 min

Malda Town-Digha special train to generate 3500 additional berths

CATERING WINTER HOLIDAY RUSH

1 min

State government to set up new fire station in Chopra

The state government, under the initiative of MLA Hamidul Rahaman, has begun the process of establishing a fire station in Chopra, North Dinajpur.

1 min

Protest erupts over arrest of Group-D staff

NBMCH

1 min

Alipurduar: Man sentenced to 3-year RI for killing elephant with electric fence

The case dates back to March 21, 2022, when officials found the body of an elephant in a banana plantation in Shiltong

1 min

Forest dept rescues leopard from Alipurduar's Mathura Tea Garden

BACK TO NATURAL HABITAT

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

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

Mayawati slams Cong for disrespecting Ambedkar

The BSP supremo accused the party of supporting capitalists

1 min

PM Modi bats for readying youths for emerging tech

VEER BAL DIWAS

2 mins

'Uninterrupted power supply after 100% metering': J&K CM Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said people in the valley were facing difficulties due to intense cold conditions but the government would be able to provide uninterrupted electricity only after 100 per cent metering is achieved.

1 min

Wave of emotions sweeps over Tamil Nadu on 20 years of Tsunami tragedy

Offering of milk, flowers to sea, prayers mark the day

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

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

The ruling Congress has put up these posters throughout Belagavi town as part of celebrations for the centenary event.

1 min

Calcutta High Court permits doctors' sit-in protest till December 31

A Calcutta High Court vacation bench on Thursday granted permission for extension of the sit-in demonstration of the protesting doctors till December 31 at Esplanade.

1 min

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

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

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic...

Facing a financial crisis, Singh masterminded a series of reforms that liberalized the Indian economy, ending the era of the \"License Raj\" and ushering in an era of economic growth that transformed India into one of the world's major emerging markets.

4 mins

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

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

AS STRIFE DEEPENS

1 min

Nearly 6,000 inmates escape from high-security prison in Mozambique

Videos circulating on social media show the moment inmates left the prison, while other recordings reveal captures made by military personnel and prison guards

1 min

Azerbaijan Observes Day of Mourning for Air Crash Victims

As Speculation Mounts About Its Cause

1 min

Massive fire breaks out at Bangladesh Secretariat, official documents damaged

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

Donald Trump Pressed for Voting Changes

GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen

1 min

Pakistan confirms airstrikes targeting militants' hideouts in Afghanistan

The intelligence-based operation was conducted by security forces in border areas of Afghanistan

1 min

Sri Lanka marks two decades of Tsunami with national day of remembrance

The 9.1 magnitude earthquake induced Tsunami was first felt in the island's eastern coast

2 mins

Over 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea: Report

More than 10,000 migrants died while trying to reach Spain by sea this year, a report released by a Spanish migration rights group said on Thursday.

1 min

India Initiates Probe Into Dumping of LNG Fuel Tanks From China: Commerce Ministry

India has initiated a probe into alleged dumping of LNG fuel tanks from China following a complaint by a domestic player, according to a Commerce Ministry notification.

1 min

Sustaining growth needs deeper commitment, says Finmin report

AS NEW UNCERTAINTIES EMERGE

2 mins

China hikes estimate for 2023 GDP growth

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.

2 mins

Russia's domestic LPG prices halve in December following EU embargo

The restrictions were proposed last year by Poland, one of Russia's largest importers of liquefied petroleum gas

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

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

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

2 mins

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

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

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

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

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

Lakshya eyes good show at inaugural King Cup Int'l

India's Lakshya Sen will look to end his season on a high when he competes in a star-studded field at the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open, beginning here Friday.

1 min

Indian star fined 20% match fees, one demerit point

KOHLI, KONSTAS FACE OFF AT MCG

1 min

South Africa reach 82-3 after Pakistan fold for 211 in 1st Test

Dane Paterson bagged his second successive five-wicket haul and Corbin Bosch made a dream test debut with a wicket off his first ball as 13 batters fell to pace bowlers on an eventful start to the Boxing Day test match between South Africa and Pakistan on Thursday.

2 mins

Rodriguez's brace powers Mohun Bagan Super Giant past 10-man Punjab FC

Alberto Rodriguez struck twice as Mohun Bagan Super Giant recorded a come-from-behind 3-1 win over 10-man Punjab FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday.

1 min

EPL: Man City drop more points after 1-1 draw with Everton

Haaland misses penalty

1 min

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Karnataka Clinch Thriller; Mumbai, Maharashtra Record Identical Wins

Skipper Agarwal Carried His Bat With an Unbeaten 139 as K'taka Recorded a Win Over Punjab

2 mins

Bengal Beat Odisha To Enter Santosh Trophy SFS For 52nd Time

West Bengal defeated neighbours Odisha 3-1 to qualify for the semifinals of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy here on Thursday.

1 min

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

Ravindra Jadeja leaked runs despite getting Konstas out

1 min

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

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

2 mins

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

The lawsuit was lodged in Manhattan by Stephanie Jones

1 min

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

Special Mention - Killer Soup:

LOOKING BACK AT 2024

2 mins

First look of 'Raas' unveiled

For the first time, Vikram and Devlina Kumar will be seen together on the big screen

1 min

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Millennium Post is an all new, 16-page English language broadsheet from New Delhi, India. Launched on 2 May 2012, the paper is fast creating a niche for itself with its investigative stories in the crowded news market of the national capital. Durbar Ganguly, former Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, The Pioneer Group, is the promoter of the broadsheet.

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