The Daily Guardian - October 03, 2024

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October 03, 2024

BJP HITS OUT AT CONG FOR CASTING 'DOUBTS' ON SURGICAL STRIKES

At a poll rally in Haryana, defence minister Rajnath Singh assures that Agniveers will get fair remuneration

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PM stresses lasting legacy of campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Swachh Bharat Mission as the largest and most successful people’s movement of the 21st century, emphasising its impact on public health and wellbeing.

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8 Israeli soldiers dead battling Hezbollah

Israel’s ground incursion into Lebanon to battle Hezbollah militants left eight Israeli soldiers dead Wednesday, while the region braced for further escalation as Israel vowed to retaliate for Iran’s ballistic missile attack a day earlier.

1 min

Chopper crashes in Pune

Two pilots and one engineer on board killed

1 min

Priyanka attacks Centre on Agnipath, farm laws

Campaigning for Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday made an emotional appeal to women voters in Julana sharing personal stories from her visit to a farmer’s home and lauded the determination of Haryana’s girls and Phogat’s unwavering resilience.

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CBI arrests senior railway official in Varanasi for accepting bribe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Senior Divisional Engineer of the North Eastern Railway in Varanasi for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh.

1 min

Cong leaders pay homage to Gandhiji at Central Hall of Parliament House

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 155th birth anniversary at Central Hall of Parliament House.

1 min

'No power in world can separate me from my PM': Chirag Paswan

Minister for Food Processing Industries and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday said that that no power in the world could seperate him from his Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

1 min

Jan Suraaj Party of PK hopes to change Bihar's future for better

Election strategist-turnedpolitician Prashant Kishor (PK) officially launched his new political party, “Jan Suraaj Party,” in Patna on Wednesday.

1 min

PM INAUGURATES DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS WORTH RS 83,000 CRORE IN JHARKHAND

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and launched various projects worth over Rs 83,300 crore in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh on Wednesday afternoon.

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155th Gandhi Jayanti celebrated by Tibetan government-in-exile

The Tibetan governmentin-exile celebrated the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday here in Dharamshala.

1 min

Thousands fill streets of Jorhat to celebrate Mahalaya, marking beginning of Durga Puja

Thousands of people filled the streets of Jorhat from the early hours to celebrate Mahalaya, a significant day that marks the beginning of the grand Durga Puja festival.

1 min

Chennai: Samsung workers stage one-day hunger strike, protest enters 22nd day

The Samsung employees on Wednesday staged a one-day non-violent hunger strike on the day of Gandhi Jayanti.

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'Under PM Modi, Mahatma Gandhi's dream of Swachh Bharat coming true'

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday attended the ‘Swachhata Bharat Abhiyan’ in Nagpur on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting the programme all over the country.

1 min

Security increased at all railway stations across Rajasthan

North Western Railway CPRO Captain Shashi Kiran on Wednesday confirmed that the station superintendent at Hanumangarh received a bomb threat letter on the previous day.

1 min

Mandaviya leads nationwide beach cleanliness drive to mark 10 years of Swachhta campaign

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday led the nationwide Coastal and Beach Cleanliness Drive organised by MY Bharat from the historic city of Gujarat’s Porbandar on Gandhi Jayanti.

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AMID PRASADAM ROW, ANDHRA DEPUTY CM PAWAN KALYAN VISITS TIRUMALA

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan accompanied by his daughter visited the Tirumala Tirupati Temple on Wednesday.

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JAMMU RECORDS HISTORIC 69.65% POLLING

The third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections saw a remarkable voter turnout of *69.65 percent* on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the region’s democratic process.

1 min

Kharge attacks PM Modi, Manohar Lal

Accuses them of ‘betraying people’s faith’

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Shah hails record voter turnout

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated the people of Jammu & Kashmir for the unprecedented voter turnout in the third phase of the Assembly elections, marking a significant milestone in the region’s democratic journey.

1 min

BJP takes a dig at Cong: 'It's Hooda Congress in Haryana'

Senior BJP leader and former minister Ravi Shankar Prasad remarked that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi requires permission to visit Haryana because the Congress in the state has essentially become “Hooda Congress”.

1 min

Govt launches special discount on Motor Vehicle Tax

The Delhi government, led by Atishi Singh, made a significant policy decision on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, announcing a special scheme that offers discounts on Motor Vehicle Tax.

1 min

Sonam Wangchuk, others taken to Rajghat by police

Climate activist Soman Wangchuk and 170 Ladakhis under police detention for the past two days for violating prohibitory orders have been taken to Rajghat, an officer said on Wednesday.

1 min

Police register rape case against man after woman's complaint in Safdarjung

A case of alleged rape has been reported at the Safdarjung Enclave Police Station after a 55-year-old woman filed a complaint against a man named Sunil, aged 35.

1 min

DDA allows discoms to provide new electricity connections in villages

In a major relief to lakhs of people in the development areas of 105 urbanised villages, colonies regularised by MCD, before issuance of Land Pooling Regulations, 2018, land allotted to the landless persons under the 20 Point Programme, Industry/Godown situated in non-conforming industrial area as per MPD-2021, and JJ colonies, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has allowed DISCOMs to provide new electricity connections, as per an official statement from LG office.

1 min

DRUGS WORTH RS 5,600 CR SEIZED IN BIGGEST-EVER HAUL

The Delhi Police has made one of the biggest drug busts ever seen in the city, seizing over 560 kilograms of cocaine and 40 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana estimated to be worth around Rs 5,620 crore, officials said here.

1 min

Prohibitory order challenged in SC

A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi Police Prohibitory Order banning assembly of five or more people from September 30 to October 5, saying that it will affect footfall during Dussehra and Navratri festivals.

1 min

Police beefs up security around Israel embassy

The Delhi Police has beefed up security around the Israel embassy in Tughlak Road area after the tension increased in the middle east.

1 min

KEJRIWAL TO VACATE OFFICIAL RESIDENCE, MOVE TO NEW ADDRESS IN 2 DAYS, SOURCES

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will vacate his current official residence in Delhi’s Civil Lines and shift to a new residence in the New Delhi Assembly constituency area within the next two days, party sources said on Wednesday.

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CM, LG Saxena pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 155th birth anniversary

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 155th birth anniversary, also celebrated as ‘Gandhi Jayanti’ at the Rajghat in Delhi on Wednesday.

1 min

HC denies bail to former jail official in Ankit Gujjar murder case

The Delhi High Court recently dismissed the bail plea of Narender Meena, a former deputy jail superintendent, accused in the murder of Ankit Gujjar.

2 mins

Drone disrupts metro blue line services for over 30 minutes

Train services were hit on Delhi Metro’s Blue Line for over 30 minutes on Wednesday after a drone was spotted lying on the tracks between Uttam Nagar East and Uttam Nagar West metro stations, officials said.

1 min

2 chain snatchers attack woman CISF constable, one held

Two chain snatchers allegedly attacked a 30-year-old woman CISF constable who was out for a morning walk near the Akshardham Metro station in the national capital on Wednesday, an official said.

1 min

India: Growing opportunity for global startups in 2024

India’s startup ecosystem in 2024 is a thriving landscape that global entrepreneurs should seriously consider.

1 min

NBFCs turn to bonds amid bank loan crunch

Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are increasingly attempting to access funding sources beyond banks, such as through non-convertible debentures (NCD), commercial papers (CP), foreign currency borrowings (FCB) and securitisation, to continue their growth march, asserted Crisil Ratings.

1 min

CAIT calls for ban on festive e-commerce sales

Industry body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has raised concerns on the deep discounts or cashbacks provided by the e-commerce festive sales by the companies, which tends to monopolise the retail market, hence reducing the abilities of the small offline retailers.

2 mins

BRICS+ economies better positioned for future crises: EY Report

The BRICS+ group of countries are better placed to fiscally combat any future major economic crisis, as the countries in the BRICS+ group have a lower debt-GDP ratio, highlighted a report by Ernst & Young, an international consultation firm.

1 min

Monsoon hits four-year high, boosting Kharif crops

Southwest monsoon rains in India hit four years high this season, experiencing about 108 per cent of the long period average at 934.8 mm, data made available by state-run weather bureau India Meteorological Department showed.

1 min

Rice exports surge as trade barriers lifted

Rice prices have shown signs of uptrend, after India removed restrictions on exports and opened new business avenue for exporters.

1 min

RBI to hold rates amid inflation caution, growth outlook

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to uphold the status quo on both policy rate and stance for the tenth consecutive time in its October policy meet, says a research report by the Bank of Baroda (BoB).

1 min

DIGITAL ECONOMY SET TO HIT $ TRILLION BY 2028: REPORT

India's digital prowess has surpassed developed nations like Japan, the UK, and Germany, according to the ICRIER's report.

1 min

SHIFTING FOCUS: BEYOND HIGH-PROFILE CASES, A BROADER CRISIS OF ABUSE

The recent rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata has once again ignited national outrage, as protests and demands for justice sweep across India.

3 mins

Influence of Gandhian philosophy on Indian Constitution: A legacy of justice, equality and self-governance

With the moral basics, socio-political thoughts, and grassroots activism perfectly blended together, Gandhian philosophy has significantly influenced the framing of the Indian Constitution.

4 mins

Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Challenge To Centre's Circular Treating OCIS As NRIs For Admissions

The Supreme Court in the case Aranav Bhargav Vs. The Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences, Faridkot Through Its Registrar observed and has agreed to consider the petition filed by an Overseas Citizen of India, OCI who has challenged government circular treating OCIs to be NRIs for the purposes of admissions in medical and engineering courses.

2 mins

Supreme Court Slams NCPRC For Filing Petition Seeking Vague & Omnibus' Directions Against Missionary Organisations: 'Strange'

The Supreme Court in the case National Commission for Protection of Child Rights v. StateofJharkhand observed and has criticised the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, NCPCR for filing the writ petition seeking \"vague and omnibus\" directions against alleged illegal child trade by missionary organisations.

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ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT: SECTION 3(3) OF INTEREST ACT, 1978 INTEREST PAYABLE ONLY ON PRINCIPAL SUM NOT ON INTEREST AWARDED BY COURT

The Allahabad High Court in the case Uttar Pradesh Avas Evam Vikas Parishad And Another v. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission And 2 Others observed and has held that under Section 3(3) of The Interest Act, 1978 interest cannot be imposed on interest award, it is only payable on the principal sum.

2 mins

Supreme Court Seeks Personal Presence Of Telangana DGP In View Of 'Disconnect Between Prosecution

The Supreme Court in the case Vatti Janaiah vs. State Of Telangana observed and has expressed surprise over lack of communication between the prosecution and the counsel appearing for Telangana Government over the date of filling the chargesheets in a criminal cases.

1 min

Supreme Court Asks Special Court To Decide Bail Plea Of TMC's Kuntal Ghosh In 10 Days

The Supreme Court in the case Kuntal Gosh Versus Enforcement Directorate (Kolkata Zone) observed and has directed a West Bengal Special Court to hear and decide in 10 days Trinamool Congress youth leader Kuntal Ghosh’s bail petition in a money laundering case arising out of the alleged cash-for-jobs scam in West Bengal.

1 min

Supreme Court Suggests: Better That State Transport Corporations Avail Third-Party Insurance

The Supreme Court in the case Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Private Ltd v. Union of India, UOI & Ors observed and has suggested the State Governments that the State Public Transport Corporations avail third-party insurance coverage to ensure that victims of the accidents caused by the State buses get timely compensation as per the Motor Vehicles Act.

1 min

Israel declares UN Chief Guterres persona non grata

Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, said that country has declared United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres persona non grata and banned him from entering Israel.

1 min

POST ATTACK, NETANYAHU GOES INTO HUDDLE WITH HEADS OF SECURITY

Amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with the heads of the security establishment at the Kirya in Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

1 min

China says 'deeply concerned', opposes violation of Lebanon's sovereignty

Reacting to reports that Israel has launched ground military operations in Southern Lebanon, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated on Wednesday that China is “deeply concerned” about turmoil in the Middle East and opposes violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, the China-based Global Times reported.

1 min

South Korea signs deal to buy 'suicide drones' from Poland

The South Korean military said on Wednesday that it has signed a deal to purchase small Polishmade self-destruct “suicide drones” from Poland and will deploy them to front-line units within this year, local media reported.

1 min

IDF says large number of Iranian missiles intercepted, Iranian media contradicts

IDF on Tuesday night released footage of hundreds of Iranian missiles as they rained over the Old City in Jerusalem on Tuesday in a major escalation of the raging conflict in the Middle East.

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Indian envoy, Sri Lankan President hold talks on strengthening bilateral ties

India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday and shared progress in the upward trajectory of the ties between two nations.

1 min

Indian embassy issues advisory as West Asia crisis deepens

Following Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel, the Indian Embassy has advised its citizens to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols as instructed by local authorities.

1 min

IDF asks Lebanon citizens to evacuate as it targets Hezbollah

The situation in West Asia continues to escalate. On Wednesday a day after Iran targeted Israel with a rocket barrage, the IDF called on Lebanese civilians in two dozen villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately.

1 min

Maldivian Foreign Affairs Minister, Indian Envoy discuss ties

Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives met High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, Munu Mahawar and reflected on the close, neighbourly relations between India and Maldives.

1 min

ASSESSING ATTACK ON ISRAEL, NO US PERSONNEL HARMED: PENTAGON

Pentagon press secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on Tuesday (local time) that Iran conducted a significant attack against Israel, adding that the US is still assessing it, and the numbers are subjected to change as per updates.

1 min

I was wrong about Trump and was open about it: Republican VP candidate Vance

Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and Ohio Senator JD Vance said on Tuesday (local time) that he is extremely open about the fact that “he was wrong about Donald Trump,” on being questioned on how he became a staunch supporter of the former US President, from being a critic of him, previously, CNN reported.

1 min

US defence secretary Austin dials Israeli counterpart Gallant on second day of talks

After Iran bombarded Israel with a barrage of missile strikes, the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin held talks with Israel’s Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant, and assured him of commitment “to remain in close contact.”

1 min

'US military coordinated with Israeli defence to help defend Tel Aviv'

US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday that the US Military coordinated closely with Israeli Defence Forces to help defend Israel from Iran and President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris personally monitored the attack.

1 min

Amid turmoil, Democrat VP candidate Walz calls for US presence in West Asia

Amid rising tension between Iran and Israel, Democrat vice presidential candidate and Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz on Tuesday (local time) stressed the need to continue to have the US presence in West Asia.

1 min

Condemn this attack unequivocally: Harris on Iran missile strike on Israel

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday condemned the attack launched by Iran on Israel.

1 min

EAM Jaishankar, US NSA Sullivan hold talks on bilateral cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Wednesday and discussed bilateral cooperation.

1 min

Anushka Sharma playfully challenges Virat Kohli to cricket in funny video

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli never miss chance to set major couple goals and inspire their fans with humour.

1 min

SWACHH BHARAT 10: SAIF, KAREENA, ALIA ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN CLEANLINESS DRIVE

Actors Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt on Wednesday urged citizens to actively participate in the Swachh Bharat campaign as they marked the 10th anniversary of the cleanliness initiative.

1 min

AR RAHMAN JOINS TEAM 'GANDHI' DIRECTED BY HANSAL MEHTA

Music maestro AR Rahman has come on board to compose the music for Hansal Mehta’s directorial ‘Gandhi’.

1 min

HE IS HEALTHY AND HAPPY': GOVINDA'S DAUGHTER TINA AHUJA SHARES HIS HEALTH UPDATE

Actor Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja on Wednesday afternoon visited Criticare Hospital to check on her father, who sustained a bullet injury on the leg from his revolver.

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AFTER BOBBY DEOL, POOJA HEGDE JOINS 'THALAPATHY 69"

Actor Pooja Hegde has come on board for Thalapathy 69.

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'TUMBBAD' DIRECTOR CAUTIONS FILMMAKERS ON IPR AND FEES AMID SEQUEL DISCUSSIONS

Intellectual property rights and a first-timer’s fees are often treated as a joke in the Hindi film The director’s comments come days after he said he won’t return for the “Tumbbad” sequel, which was announced by the film’s lead star and producer Sohum Shah following its September 13 rerelease.

1 min

DANIEL DAY-LEWIS ENDS ACTING RETIREMENT AFTER 7 YEARS

Veteran actor Daniel DayLewis made an unexpected return to acting after seven years.

1 min

AI-POWERED AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) AND VIRTUAL REALITY (VR)

Imagine a world where you can attend a concert on the other side of the globe, practice surgery without stepping foot in a hospital, or collaborate with co-workers in a virtual office — all without leaving your living room.

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How AR and VR technologies are redefining architectural education to meet the demands of the future

Driven by technological advances and evolving societal needs, the profession of architecture is rapidly changing.

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Irani Cup: Sarfaraz hits double century, piles up pressure on Rest of India

The legend of Sarfaraz Khan as a domestic doyen is growing from strength to strength as his authoritative double hundred for Mumbai not only put Rest of India under immediate pressure in the ongoing Irani Cup but will also keep the seasoned KL Rahul on toes when the Indian team embarks on the Test tour of Australia next month.

1 min

Inter Milan sweep past Red Star to claim first Champions League win

Inter Milan won their first match of this season’s revamped Champions League on Tuesday by sweeping aside Red Star Belgrade 4-0 at the San Siro.

1 min

Kumar, Enaan shine as India U-19 beat Australia U-19 by 2 wickets

Nikhil Kumar showed excellent temperament on way to an unbeaten halfcentury under pressure and guided India U-19 to a nervy two-wicket win over Australia U-19 on the third day of the first unofficial Test here on Wednesday.

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BUMRAH REGAINS TOP SPOT IN ICC TEST BOWLING RANKINGS

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah regained his spot as the number one Test bowler, while young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal moved to third spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings issued on Wednesday.

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Alcaraz rallies past Sinner to win China Open title

Carlos Alcaraz won seven straight points in the decisive tiebreaker to beat topranked Jannik Sinner 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3) and win the China Open on Wednesday, extending his recent mastery over his biggest rival who is dealing with an ongoing doping case.

1 min

India to host first-ever Kho Kho World Cup next year; 24 countries to participate

The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), in association with the International Kho Kho Federation, announced on Wednesday that the first Kho Kho World Cup in 2025, will take place in India.

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