The Daily Guardian - October 31, 2024

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October 31, 2024

Swiggy's over Rs 11,000-cr initial share offer launched

Food delivery app Swiggy on Wednesday launched a Rs 11,330-crore initial share sale, asking investors to take a pie of Indian middle class' rising propensity of online ordering.

1 min

60 Air India flights on India-US route cancelled

Non-availability of aircraft due to maintenance issues has forced Tata Group-owned Air India to cancel some 60 flights on the India-US routes between November and December this year, according to an airline source.

1 min

25 lakh diyas light up Ayodhya on Diwali eve

Sets Guinness World Records, another feat of mass 'diya' rotation

1 min

Canada opposition cancels Diwali celebrations

The Hindu Forum on Canada said the move sends a clear message of exclusion to the community.

2 mins

PULLBACK OF TROOPS FROM DEMCHOK, DEPSANG COMPLETE

Patrolling to start soon at these points

3 mins

Punjab, Haryana on course to meet paddy collection target

The annual paddy procurement operations in Punjab and Haryana, known as the \"food bowls of India,\" are in full swing for the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25, with the Union Government reaffirming its commitment to meet the procurement targets.

2 mins

Gold glitters ahead of Diwali, breaches Rs 82,000 mark

Massive buying to meet the Diwali demand pushed prices up

1 min

'Pay Rs 2 cr else...', Salman gets fresh death threat

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has reportedly received another death threat, demanding a ransom of Rs 2 crore from the actor, officials said on Wednesday.

1 min

Nagaland Cabinet to create territorial authority for six eastern districts

During the day's meeting, the government spokesperson said the cabinet also discussed the reported encroachments along the Disputed Area Belt (DAB) by neighbouring Assam and expressed strong resentment.

1 min

CENTRE'S PANEL CONSIDERS REDUCING OUTSOURCING, ONLINE EXAMS FOR REFORMS

The panel had also sought suggestions from stakeholders including students and parents and took into account over 37000 suggestions received,\" the source said.

2 mins

Jharkhand polls: Hemant, Kalpana Soren only talk about family, says Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-in-charge for the Jharkhand assembly polls, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday evening criticized Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife, Kalpana Soren.

1 min

Courts can't say furnish bonds after six months of bail order: SC

The Supreme Court has said courts cannot impose a condition on the accused to furnish bail bonds after six months of the passing of the bail order.

1 min

AI-based farming can benefit farmers with 30 pc increase: Sharad Pawar

Shedding light on the benefits of Artificial Intelligence in farming, Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) Chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday took a view of work at Agricultural development trust in Baramati and said that AI-based farming can benefit farmers with a 30 per cent increase in their production.

1 min

Maharashtra polls: BJP's Kalidas Kolambkar to contest from Wadala constituency for 9th time

The Maharashtra Assembly elections are scheduled for November 20, with the counting of votes for all 288 constituencies set to take place on November 23.

1 min

Tejasvi Surya urges JPC Chair to hear farmers alleging Waqf land claims

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday requested Jagdambika Pal, Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf amendment bill to call a delegation of farmers from Karnataka who have been affected by having their land allegedly being claimed as Waqf property.

1 min

Maharashtra polls: 'Mahayuti is finished now,' says Cong's Ramesh Chennithala

Congress in-charge for Maharashtra, Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday hit out at the Mahayuti alliance, claiming that unlike them, the Congress has given \"equal treatment to all parties\" in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections.

1 min

ED attachments in Bengal recruitment scam reach Rs 544.8 crore

The Enforcement Directorate, which is probing the multi-layered education recruitment scam in West Bengal, has attached properties, cash and jewellery worth a total of Rs 544.8 crore in the case.

1 min

HC ORDERS FRESH PROBE INTO BISHNOI'S JAIL INTERVIEW

Court slams Punjab Police for alleged criminal conspiracy

2 mins

Thousands march to CBI HQ demanding swift probe into RG Kar case

Thousands of people today joined a torchlight procession to the CBI office in Kolkata to demand \"a proper charge-sheet\" and the \"swift arrest\" of all culprits in the R.G. Kar rape and murder.

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PM unveils Rs 280-cr projects in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various infrastructural and development projects worth over Rs 280 crore in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar.

1 min

CITY GEARS UP FOR DIWALI: AIR QUALITY PLUMMETS

The IITM-Pune said the air quality in the national capital is likely to be in the \"very poor\" category (AQI300 to 400) on Thursday and Friday.

1 min

Motorists penalised Rs 47 cr for pollution certificate violations

Amid a rise in air pollution levels in the national capital, the traffic police have imposed penalties to the tune of Rs 47 crore on motorists between October 1 and 24 for pollution certificate violations, an official said on Wednesday.

1 min

No Hindu-Muslim angle to ban on firecrackers in Delhi: Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday defended ban on firecrackers, saying it is necessary for protecting people from pollution and there is no 'HinduMuslim' angle to it.

1 min

Delhi Police busts gang behind Rs 100 cr remote radio unit theft

Delhi Police have busted a gang that indulged in stealing Remote Radio Units from Mobile towers, arresting 52 people.

1 min

Food safety officials conduct surprise inspections for sweet adulteration ahead of festive season

Officials of the Food Safety Department carried out a surprise inspection at the Sarojini Nagar Market to check the adulteration of sweets amid the festive season on Wednesday.

1 min

Delhi Police busts gambling racket, 16 nabbed

The Delhi police have busted a gambling racket and arrested 16 persons in Bhawani Kunj, police said in a release.

1 min

DELHI HIGH COURT CUTS LIFE SENTENCE TO 8 YEARS, DOWNGRADES MURDER CHARGE

The Delhi High Court has recently commuted the life sentence to a man to eight years imprisonment after modifying the offence of murder into culpable homicide in the case related to unintentional death by shooting by the convict in December 2014.

1 min

RBI holds off on rate cuts despite inflation cooling: Report

In a cautious outlook for the upcoming fiscal year, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) projects a decline in inflation for FY25, yet it emphasizes that immediate rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are unlikely.

1 min

GEOPOLITICS, TECH FUEL GOLD DEMAND

Global gold demand hit $100 billion in Q3 2024, up 5%, driven by investment in high-priced gold ETFs, despite weaker jewellery demand.

1 min

Fiscal year receipts hit 51% BE

The Centre transferred Rs 5.45 lakh crore to state governments as their share of taxes, marking an increase of Rs 89,359 crore over the previous year.

1 min

Slice gains entry into India's banking sector

Slice, a fintech company, is officially entering the regulated banking sector in India through its merger with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB).

2 mins

NAFED sends 840 MT onions to Delhi

The government procured 4.7 lakh tonnes of rabi onions for the price stabilisation buffer this year, initiating releases on September 5, 2024, with retail sales priced at Rs 35 per kg and bulk sales in major mandis across the country.

1 min

Bank, financial stocks drag market down

Top gainers on the NSE included Adani Enterprises, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Consumer Limited, Britannia, and Maruti, while the top losers were Cipla, Shriram Finance, HDFC Life, Trent Limited, and Infosys.

1 min

Core industries grow 2% in Sept

India's Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) registered a 2 per cent growth in September this year, compared to the same month last year, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported on Wednesday.

1 min

UNNECESSARY HICCUPS IN INDIA-US RELATIONS

Nearly three months after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as Bangladesh Prime Minister, and the installation of an unelected, military-backed interim regime headed by Muhammad Yunus, there is no indication that India's neighbour in the east will hold a general election anytime soon to return to the path of democracy.

3 mins

SARDAR PATEL: GUARDIAN OF INDIA'S UNITY AND RELEVANCE IN TODAY'S BHARAT

As India celebrates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, it is essential to reflect on his towering contributions, not just to the political landscape of post-independence India, but also to his visionary stance on unity, Hindutva, and the shaping of the nation's identity.

5 mins

Israel's ban on URWA: A strategic gamble

Israel's recent prohibition of URWA (Universal Right to Work and Access), a framework providing vulnerable populations with access to essential services and employment, has ignited international concern.

3 mins

READING BETWEEN THE LINES OF AYUSHMAN BHARAT'S EXPANSIVE PROMISE

AB PM-JAY now provides Rs5 lakh in annual health coverage to all seniors 70+. Concerns remain over delayed payments and state opt-outs.

8 mins

BOMBAY HIGH COURT ORDERS INQUIRY AGAINST POLICE OFFICERS FOR USING AC, WATER-COOLER, TV, COMPUTER AT POLICE STATION WITHOUT PAYING SUPPLIER

The Bombay High Court in the case Nainesh Panchal vs State of Maharashtra observed and is disturbed to note that a police station in Thane city used air conditioners, water coolers, computers, LED TV, printers and other valuable electronic devices, for free and later on when the supplier demanded money, the station officers returned the equipment without paying a penny.

2 mins

Delhi High Court: Two adjudication orders against one show cause notice for the same period is not permissible

The Delhi High Court in the case M/s Jain Cement Udyog (Through Its Proprietor Sh. Sanjay Jain) v. Sales Tax Officer Class-II observed and has stated that two adjudication orders against one show cause notice for the same period is not permissible.

1 min

Delhi High Court on PIL to grant admission to Rohingya refugee children: 'Matter involves international issues, policy decision to be taken by Centre'

The Delhi High Court in the case Social Jurist, A Civil Rights Group versus Municipal Corporation of Delhi And Anr observed and has refused to entertain a public interest litigation, PIL filed seeking directions to the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to grant admission to Rohingya refugee children in local schools.

1 min

Delhi High Court grants bail to two co-accused in money laundering case involving Satyendra Jain, says parity application in PMLA cases

The Delhi High Court in the case Vaibhav Jain vs. Directorate Of Enforcement and connected matter observed and has granted bail to Vaibhav Jain and Ankush Jain in the money laundering case involving AAP leader Satyendra Jain.

1 min

Calcutta High Court on plea to curb animal sacrifice: Religious practices in East India differ from those in North India, cannot be restricted

The Calcutta High Court vacation bench in the case observed and has remarked that since religious practices in East India differ from those in North India, it would not be realistic to call for a restriction of practices which may have formed an 'essential religious practice' for many communities.

1 min

SC: Shouting and threatening someone does not amount to assault under Section 353 of IPC

The Supreme Court in the case K. Dhananjay Versus Cabinet Secretary And Ors. observed that shouting and threatening someone does not amount to committing an offence of assault.

1 min

Pakistan: Imran Khan meets family after ban lifted

This was Khan's first meeting with his family since the ban was imposed on October 3, Dawn reported. The meeting lasted approximately two hours. During their visit, Imran Khan's sisters expressed concerns about his treatment in prison.

1 min

Saudi investment minister confirms additional MoUs with Pakistan

Saudi Arabia's Minister for Investment Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Faleh confirmed on Wednesday that the 27 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed during his visit to Pakistan in October had increased to 34, with five of them already operational.

1 min

Fazlur Rehman reiterates call for fresh elections for Pak's 'salvation'

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, again emphasized the necessity of holding fresh elections in Pakistan, asserting that they are essential for the country's 'salvation', ARY News reported.

1 min

Israel: Attempt to smuggle cigarettes worth millions of dollars thwarted

Israeli customs officials at the port in Ashdod thwarted an attempt to smuggle cigarettes with an estimated tax value of approximately 20 million Shekels (USD 5.4 million).

1 min

US-Taiwan Business Council to give $2 billion defence package for Taiwan

US Defence officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, highlighted this as a milestone move to strengthen Taiwan's defences.

1 min

HEZBOLLAH NAMES NAIM QASSEM AS NEW CHIEF

Hezbollah appointed Shiite cleric Naim Qassem as its new leader on Tuesday, nearly a month after his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike dealing a heavy blow to the Iran-backed group, CNN reported.

1 min

Raging global conflicts hindering progress towards achieving sustainable development goals: UN official

A senior UN official has said that the ongoing global conflicts are hindering progress towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development goals.

1 min

UAE condemns Israeli parliament's decision to ban UNRWA's activities

The UAE has emphasised the active and efficient role of UNRWA in providing humanitarian assistance to the brotherly Palestinian people, particularly in light of the challenging circumstances resulting from the ongoing war on Gaza.

1 min

US lawmakers call for probe into China's silicon photonics industry

The leadership of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP) urged the US Department of Commerce to conduct a thorough investigation into China's rapidly growing silicon photonics industry, emphasizing national security risks and competitive challenges.

1 min

Trump is unstable, obsessed with revenge: Harris

US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris launched a fierce attack on her Republican rival Donald Trump, describing him as \"unstable\" and \"obsessed with revenge\" while urging Americans to reject his chaos and division.

1 min

Russia claims control of another key Ukrainian town of Selydove

In a major victory, the Russian Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday that it has taken control of the key Ukrainian town of Selydove in the Donetsk region, CNN reported.

1 min

US POLLS: INDIAN-AMERICANS THROWING WEIGHT BEHIND HARRIS

As the US presidential election heads for a photo finish, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, has been counting on a groundswell of support from the Indian-American community in most of the pivotal battleground states.

1 min

Chinese hackers target Trump's son, son-in-law's call, text data

Former US President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump and son-in-law, Jared Kushner are being targeted by Chinese government-linked hackers as part of a large-scale 'cyber-espionage campaign' affecting senior leaders in both the Republican and Democratic parties, as suspected by US officials, CNN reported.

1 min

First time in history of New York City, schools will be closed on Diwali

In a historic move, New York City schools will close on November 1 to observe the Hindu festival, Diwali.

1 min

'A choice whether we will have freedom or ruled by chaos': Harris to US

As the date for the showdown in the US Presidential Election nears, Kamala Harris delivered a speech Tuesday night that highlighted her stance on reproductive rights and immigration.

1 min

Channing Tatum, Zoe Kravitz Break Up After 3 Years?

After three years of dating, Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum have decided to end their relationship, reported E! News.

1 min

ANUPAM KHER DEDICATES FILM 'VIJAY 69' TO HIS MOTHER

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has dedicated his latest film 'Vijay 69' to his beloved mother and said that whatever he is in life, it is \"because of her\".

1 min

DARK COMEDY 'GREEDY PEOPLE' TO DEBUT ON LIONSGATE PLAY ON NOV 22

\"Greedy People\", a dark comedy starring Himesh Patel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, will premiere on Lionsgate Play on November 22, the streaming service announced on Wednesday.

1 min

AAMAN DEVGAN AND RASHA THADANI TO MAKE DEBUT IN 'AZAAD'

Finally, the wait is over as the makers have announced the title of Ajay Devgn's upcoming film.

1 min

AYUSHMANN KHURRANA TO STAR IN MADDOCK FILMS' HORROR COMEDY 'THAMA'

Producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films on Wednesday announced \"Thama\", the latest chapter in the studio's horror comedy universe that will be headlined by Ayushmann Khurrana.

1 min

NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY ON NAYANTHARA TO RELEASE ON HER 40TH B'DAY

Streaming service Netflix on Wednesday announced that its upcoming documentary on South superstar Nayanthara will be released on November 18, coinciding with her 40th birthday.

1 min

Trailer of Prateik Babbar, Sayani Gupta's 'Khwaabon Ka Jhamela' out

The trailer of Prateik Patil Babbar and Sayani Gupta-starrer 'Khwaabon Ka Jhamela' has been unveiled.

1 min

ANANYA PANDAY'S HAVING FUN TIME WITH MOM BHAVANA

A day before Ananya Panday's birthday on October 30, her mother Bhavana Pandey took a stroll down memory lane and shared a cute video of the 'Call Me Bae' star from her childhood days.

1 min

Accessing the power of Shakti on Diwali

Diwali is not only a festival of lights but also a time for connecting with the divine energies, or shaktis, that govern creation.

2 mins

PLANT-BASED RANGOLI AND BIODEGRADABLE DECORATIONS FOR A GREEN DIWALI

This Diwali, celebrate with plant-based rangoli and biodegradable decorations to enjoy a vibrant, eco-friendly festival.

1 min

Lighting trends for Diwali 2024: Illuminating your festivities in style

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebrates brightness and warmth, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.

4 mins

TECH TALK: ALL ABOUT FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE | PART 1

Is AWD and 4WD the same thing?

3 mins

Casio G-Shock Mudman GW-9500 Toyota TLC Edition: FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The Dakar Rally is considered to be the toughest motorsport event in the world and Toyota's Team Land Cruiser has continued to achieve phenomenal success in it for over a decade now.

3 mins

Bopanna-Ebden qualify for men's doubles ATP Finals 2024

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden have qualified for the men's doubles event at the ATP Finals 2024 which will take place at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy from November 10 to 17.

1 min

AFC League: East Bengal FC trounce Bashundhara Kings

Indian Super League (ISL) side East Bengal FC registered a dominant 4-0 win over Bashundhara Kings in the AFC Challenge League at the Changlimithang Stadium on Tuesday.

1 min

PKL: Fazel first-ever player to achieve 500 tackle points

Another day, another record! Fazel Atrachali, captain of the Bengal Warriorz, has become the first-ever player in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League to achieve the milestone of 500 tackle points.

1 min

Virat, Rohit's return to form only a matter of time

India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has voiced confidence in stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, expressing faith in their return to form despite their recent struggles with the bat.

1 min

NO ADDITIONS TO SQUAD FOR THIRD TEST: INDIA'S COACH

Quashes report of Harshit Rana's debut in Mumbai Test against Kiwis

1 min

Zorzi's ton gives South Africa upper hand in 2nd Test against Bangladesh

Tony de Zorzi's century helped South Africa get an upper hand over Bangladesh after the end of the first day in the second Test match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Tuesday.

1 min

Ben Stokes' ICC Test rankings see significant decline following Pak series

Ben Stokes, England's premier all-rounder, has experienced a notable drop in his ICC Test rankings across all categories following two underwhelming Test matches in Pakistan.

1 min

Mumbai is a special place for me: Kiwi spinner Ajaz Patel ahead of 3rd Test against India

Ahead of the third Test match against India at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel shared why Mumbai holds a special significance for him, as he was born in the city.

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