The Daily Guardian - September 21, 2024

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September 21, 2024

SC takes cognisance of K'taka HC judge's 'gratuitous remarks'

A five-judge Supreme Court bench Friday took suo motu cognisance of a Karnataka High Court judge’s alleged controversial and objectionable comments against a woman lawyer during the court proceedings in a case and his reference to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as “Pakistan” in another.

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Congress betrayed public with false announcements: Nayab Saini

Amid the ongoing polls preparations, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) conducted Jan Aashirwad rally on Friday in Kalka constituency where Haryana acting Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini took on the principal opposition Congress and the party contestant Pradeep Chaudhary saying that the Congress failed on all fronts whereas the BJP government left no stone unturned to fulfill the expectations of the all sections of the society.

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PM calls Congress 'most corrupt'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lashed out at the Congress, saying the “most corrupt” party was being run by the “tukde tukde gang and urban Naxals”.

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CBI gets sanction to prosecute Lalu Yadav

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a sanction to prosecute former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday.

1 min

Protect sanctity of religious spaces, says Rahul

Amidst the raging controversy over allegations of adulteration in the laddoos served as prasadam' at Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi termed it \"disturbing\" and said the authorities across India should protect the sanctity of our religious spaces.

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TTD BACKS NAIDU'S CLAIM AS LADDU ROW INTENSIFIES

Centre seeks a report from Andhra Pradesh, promises suitable action | YS Jagan Mohan Reddy dubbing the accusations as “atrocious\"

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Nadda urges adoption of organic farming at Global Food Regulators Summit

Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers JP Nadda on Friday expressed concern about the risks posed by pesticide residues in food to human health and urged for more widespread global adoption of organic farming and alternative pest control to combat the problem.

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Apex court asks Centre to give names reiterated by Collegium for judgeship

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to give a list of names which was reiterated by the top court Collegium for judgeship in the higher judiciary which have not been processed yet.

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Priyanka Gandhi raises concern over Rahul's safety, slams BJP's response as ‘inferior'

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday expressed concern over the safety of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following recent comments made by BJP leaders.

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'WILL FLUSH OUT ALL INFILTRATORS FROM JHARKHAND': AMIT SHAH

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday condemned the Hemant Soren government for rampant corruption and urged the people of Jharkhand to vote for a government that supports farmers and increases employment opportunities.

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CBI gets sanction to prosecute former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a sanction to prosecute former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday.

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Trucks stranded at Jharkhand-West Bengal border after CM Mamata's order on restricted movement

Long queues of trucks carrying goods were observed at the Jharkhand-West Bengal border on Friday after WB Police imposed restrictions on vehicle movement to and from the state following floods that inundated southern districts of Bengal.

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Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to hold first state conference on Oct 27

Actor-turned-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam will hold its first state-level conference on October 27 at Vikravandi V Salai village in Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu.

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Meghalaya: BSF seizes buffalo horns, liquor along Indo- Bangladesh border

In two separate operations, the Border Security Force has foiled smuggling attempts along the IndoBangladesh border, seizing a large number of buffalo horns and liquor worth over Rs 13 lakhs.

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Bihar: 16 fall overboard after boat crash due to electric shock

A tragic incident occurred in Bihar’s Saran district, where a boat rescuing 16 people from flooded areas collided with an electric pole and crashed due to an electric shock, causing several people to fall off the boat.

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MP BJP chief files plaint against Rahul accusing him of insulting PM Modi

Days after the Congress filed a complaint against Union Minister Ravneet Bittu over his remarks against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also filed a complaint against the Congress leader, accusing him of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Maharashtra: 55 held after clash breaks out between two groups in Nandurbar

As many as fifty-five people have been detained in connection with an alleged stone-pelting incident that occurred during an Eid e Milad procession in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar on September 19, officials said on Friday.

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TN to install life-size statue of Indus Valley discoverer John Marshall

Marking 100 years of the announcement of the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilisation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said that the government of Tamil Nadu had announced the installation of a life-size statue of John Marshall in Tamil Nadu.

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Assam: 6 Bangladeshis sent back while attempting to cross Karimganj border

The Assam Police on Friday morning sent back two Bangladeshi nationals who had attempted to cross the Karimganj border.

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NAVEEN DEMANDS JUDICIAL PROBE IN ARMY MAJOR, FIANCEE ASSAULT CASE

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on Friday slammed the Mohan Majhi government in the state over the alleged assault on an Army officer and his fiancee at Bharatpur police station of Bhubaneswar and demanded a judicial inquiry into the matter.

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Resident doctors in Bengal to return to work today

Protesting resident doctors in West Bengal will call off their 42-day ‘cease-work’ and join emergency services in the State-run health facilities from Saturday.

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Rahul's Haryana visit surprises party

In a move that has drawn significant attention ahead of the upcoming Haryana assembly elections, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi made a surprise visit to Ghogripur village in Karnal district on Friday.

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AAP WILL BE KINGMAKER IN HARYANA: KEJRIWAL

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal announced his party will emerge as the kingmaker in Haryana after the October 5 assembly polls and no government will be formed in Haryana without AAP’s support.

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One held for storing huge quantity of fire crackers

A twenty-two-year-old man was nabbed for allegedly storing large quantities of illegal fireworks without a valid license in a raid that was conducted at Anand Parbat premises in the national capital, said police on Friday.

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Kejriwal to address Janta Ki Adalat' at Jantar Mantar on Sept 22

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is gearing up for a fierce battle in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, with a focus on strengthening its booth-level organisation.

1 min

Former BharatPe officer sent to five-day police custody in forgery case

Delhi’s Saket Court on Friday remanded Deepak Gupta, a former head of administration and procurement of BharatPe, to five days of police custody.

1 min

Police imposes MCOCA on Hashim Baba

The Delhi Police has imposed the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) on jailed notorious gangster Hashim Baba and eight other members of his gang for their continuous involvement in criminal activity, officials confirmed on Friday.

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MAN KILLED AS CAR ON WRONG SIDE COLLIDES WITH BIKE

A biker died on the spot after a collision with a car driving from the wrong side in the Gurugram district of Haryana.

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If Kejriwal is not elected CM, Delhi will see power hike like UP: Atishi

AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister designate Atishi on Friday said that if people in the national capital do not make Arvind Kejriwal Chief Minister, they will see expensive electricity, and long power cuts as in Uttar Pradesh under the BJP government.

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Law for doctors' safety soon: Tiwari

The government is planning to bring a law for doctors’ safety, said BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday.

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HC rejects Swati Maliwal's plea for framing charges against her in corruption case

In the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) recruitment case, the Delhi High Court has rejected the plea of Rajya Sabha MP and former DCW chairperson, Swati Maliwal, against the framing of charges against her in December 2022.

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Coaching centre deaths case: Plea for change of investigating officer dismissed

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday dismissed application moved by Dalvin Suresh, father of deceased Nevin Dalvin, who died due to drowning in Old Rajender basement of RAU’s IAS Study Circle.

1 min

Cattle smuggling case: Court grants bail to TMC's Anubrata Mondal

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi granted regular bail to TMC leader Anubrata Mondal in the money laundering case related to the West Bengal cattle smuggling scam.

1 min

DU polls: NSUI announces candidates, aims for upsetting ABVP this time

The National Students’ Union of India officially announced its candidates for the forthcoming Delhi University Students’ Union elections on Friday.

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Two arrested for stealing 1 tonne of copper worth Rs 15 lakh

Two persons have been arrested for allegedly stealing one tonne of copper worth Rs 15 lakh from a factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad, police said on Thursday.

1 min

Court acquits former MLA, six others in 2010 riots case

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday acquitted former Congress MLA Asif Mohd Khan and six others accused in the 2010 case of rioting and damage to public property.

1 min

EOW arrests Ashneer Grover's relative over fund misappropriation allegations

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police has arrested Deepak Gupta, a relative of Ashneer Grover, the former Managing Director and co-founder of BharatPe, in connection with allegations of misappropriating funds from the fintech company.

1 min

Bastar's Naxal victims look at Chhattisgarh govt and Centre for resolution of their issues

Victims from the Naxalaffected Bastar region of Chhattisgarh voiced their struggles and pain today at the Constitution Club in New Delhi.

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NEVER SUPPLIED GHEE TO TIRUPATI TEMPLE, SAYS AMUL

Amid allegations of substandard ingredients in Tirupati laddus, Amul emphasized its ghee is made from pure milk fat, adhering to strict quality standards.

1 min

Himachal govt to hand over Jangi Thopan Powari hydro project to HP Power Corporation Ltd

The Himachal Pradesh state Cabinet, in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday, approved to hand over 780 MW Jangi Thopan Powari Hydro Power Project to HP Power Corporation Ltd.

1 min

Domestic steel sector forecast 10% CAGR

The domestic steel sector growth will outpace the country’s real GDP growth in the coming years, says a report by Anand Rathi.

1 min

Adani Total Gas secures $375 mn financing from global lenders

Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) has secured maiden financing of $375 million from the global lenders, the company said in a media statement on Friday.

1 min

Priyank Kharge, US envoy Garcetti discuss trade, tech, and visa expansion

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti discussed enhancing trade relations between Karnataka and the United States.

1 min

Household consumption to surge in Q2 as headline inflation eases, rural demand revives

Household consumption in India is set to experience accelerated growth in the second quarter of FY 2024-25, the Reserve Bank of India said in its September Bulletin released on Friday.

1 min

Rahul Gandhi's US Trip and Idea of India

The Leader of opposition, Rahul Gandhi visited America last week, engaged with people at Georgetown University and the University of Texas.

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Motor accident claims: Supreme Court says guidelines issued by State Legal Services Authority on disability compensation not binding on HC

The Supreme Court in the case Hans Raj Versus Oriental Insurance Company Limited And Anr observed that the guidelines issued by the State Legal Services Authority for deciding the disability compensation in motor accident claims ought not to be made applicable for determining just and reasonable compensation in the cases where the proof of earning has been brought on record.

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Supreme Court: Section 195 CrPC bar not applicable when forgery was committed on document before it was given as evidence in court

The Supreme Court in the case Arockiasamy v. The State of Tamil Nadu & Anr was hearing the case involving allegations of forgery, the court reiterated that there is no embargo under Section 195(1)(b)(ii) of Code of Criminal Procedure, CrPC to examine an allegation of forgery of documents filed in Court, when such forgery is committed before its production.

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Supreme Court issues notice to Union & states on plea seeking virtual hearings before land acquisition and rehabilitation authorities

The Supreme Court in the case Kishan Chand Jain Versus Union Of India And Ors observed and has issued notice to the Union and all State Governments in a Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed seeking virtual hearings for land acquisition compensation claims by Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation Authorities, LARRAs.

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Telangana High Court: Driving vehicle without number plate not 'cheating' under Section 420 IPC

The Telangana High Court in the case observed and has quashed a cheating case which is being registered against a two-wheeler driver.

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SUPREME COURT SEEKS CENTRE'S VIEW ON WHETHER CHARITABLE TRUST IS A 'CONSUMER' UNDER CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1986

The Supreme Court in the case Administrator Smt. Tara Bai Desai Charitable Opthalmic Trust Hospital, Jodhpur v. Managing Director Supreme Elevators India Pvt. Ltd & Ors. observed and has sought the assistance of Union of India, UOI through the Ministry of Consumer Affairs as a respondent in a case which relates to the issue as to whether a charitable trust can be considered a ‘consumer’ under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

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ISRAEL POUNDS LEBANON

Senior Hezbollah figure Ibrahim Aqil and eight others have been killed, while dozens injured in an Israeli attack on a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon’s Health Ministry says.

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Qatar Airways bans pagers, walkie-talkies on Lebanon flights

Qatar Airways has prohibited all passengers flying from Beirut Rafic Harirl International Airport (BEY) from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board flights.

1 min

Sri Lanka gears up for crucial presidential polls

Sri Lanka is gearing up for a crucial presidential election on Saturday, marking the island nation’s first major poll since its worst economic meltdown in 2022.

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Lahore HC denies plea seeking ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rally

Pakistan’s Lahore High Court on Friday dismissed a plea by advocate Nadeem Sarwar seeking a ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Lahore rally, scheduled on Saturday, ARY News reported.

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Cash-strapped Pakistan faces $100 billion loan repayment in four years

Cash-strapped Pakistan is facing a daunting task of repaying a staggering USD 100 billion external debt over the next four years, the government has said, an amount which is nearly 10 times its current USD 9.4 billion foreign exchange reserves.

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US POLLS: HOLLYWOOD CELEBS RALLY BEHIND HARRIS

A bevy of Hollywood A listers US Vice President Kamala Harris and media mogul Oprah Winfrey sat down for an event in battleground Michigan that touched open issues ranging from immigration to the economy, reproductive rights and gun violence prevention.

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US Prez's son Hunter Biden to be sentenced on December 4

US president Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden will be sentenced on December 4 after being found guilty of lying about his drug use when purchasing a revolver and then illegally possessing the gun while being addicted to drugs, local media reported.

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BLASTS USING WALKIE-TALKIE AND PAGERS INTENSIFY ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR, UNSOLICITED COMMENTS FROM IRAN DISAPPOINT INDIA

This week, a tragic series of explosions involving walkie talkies and pagers used by Hezbollah members resulted in the deaths of at least 30 individuals and left over 3,000 others injured, heightening concerns regarding a potential escalation into Lebanon’s fullscale conflict with Israel.

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Albanese: 'Indian spies' allegations raised privately'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said matters like the expulsion of “spies” are raised “privately”, when asked if an incident involving Indian citizens will come up when he meets his counterpart Narendra Modi at the Quad summit.

1 min

Zelenskyy to meet Biden next week, present plan for victory in war with Russia

US President Joe Biden will meet Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on September 26, the White House has announced.

1 min

ADITI, SIDDHARTH MAKE FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE AFTER WEDDING

Newlyweds Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth made their first public appearance following their recent wedding, charming fans as they were spotted together at the Mumbai airport.

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POOJA, SHAHEEN WISH THEIR DAD MAHESH BHATT ON HIS BIRTHDAY

On ace filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt’s birthday, his daughter and actor Pooja Bhatt posted a special note on social media for him.

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52ND INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

The stage is set for the 52nd International Emmy Awards, as nominees from across the globe have been announced just days after the 2024 Primetime Emmys.

1 min

Saif has a lunch date with gorgeous daughter Sara

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan and his daughter Sara Ali Khan on Friday afternoon stepped out in the city for a lunch date.

1 min

NETFLIX CONFIRMS PRODUCTION OF 'AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER' SEASON 2

Netflix has officially announced the commencement of production for season 2 of its live-action adaptation of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’.

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KIRAN RAO ON WHAT INSPIRED HER FOR 'LAAPATAA LADIES'

Whistling Woods International hosted a special session at ‘Celebrate Cinema 2024’ with the team of Laapataa Ladies, including director Kiran Rao, writer Sneha Desai, and actor Nitanshi Goel on Thursday.

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ANIL KAPOOR'S 'THE NIGHT MANAGER' BAGS EMMY NOMINATION: ARJUN CONGRATULATES

Arjun Kapoor can’t keep as his chachu Anil Kapoor starrer Disney+ Hotstar series, ‘The Night Manager’, has been nominated for the Best Drama Series category at the 2024 International Emmy Awards.

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Resolving the subtle barriers that delay our journey

New ventures and projects often begin with fresh hope and enthusiasm, and we look forward to new experiences that will enhance and advance our spiritual journey.

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THE POWER OF OBSERVATION

As we all try to navigate through a challenging world, we can sometimes think our own situations are more difficult to navigate than other people’s, but everyone, wherever they are, are having to confront difficult challenges.

2 mins

DAUGHTER'S RIGHT TO INHERIT PROPERTY?

My friend’s mother passed away recently. Soon after her brother asked her to sign a couple of documents relinquishing her share completely.

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Verstappen punished for swearing in Formula 1 news conference

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was punished Friday for swearing in a news conference in which he argued against greater restrictions on drivers swearing.

1 min

Tom Latham overtakes Martin Crowe to become NZ's 5th-highest Test run-getter

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham overtook legendary batter Martin Crowe to become country’s fifth-highest runscorer in Test cricket.

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1ST TEST: INDIA EXTEND LEAD TO 308 RUNS VS BANGLADESH

Fine performance by Indian pacers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah, helped the hosts secure a tight advantage at the end of day two of the first Test against Bangladesh at Chennai on Friday.

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Head's unbeaten 154 guides Australia to victory over England in first ODI

Australian left-hand opener Travis Head’s marvellous unbeaten innings of 154* runs off 129 balls guided the visitors to a comfortable victory over England in the first match of the five-match series on Thursday.

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Rathour joins Rajasthan Royals as batting coach

Former India coach Vikram Rathour will once again link up with Rahul Dravid after Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals appointed him as the latest member of their coaching staff.

1 min

Bumrah becomes 10th Indian bowler to claim 400 international wickets

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah completed 400 wickets in international cricket, becoming the 10th bowler from his team to do so.

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