The Daily Guardian - November 29, 2024

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November 29, 2024

B'desh court refuses to ban ISKCON

The High Court on Thursday refused to ban ISKCON's activities in Bangladesh, a local newspaper reported days after a lawyer was killed in a clash between security personnel and supporters of a Hindu leader arrested on sedition charges.

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Shiva temple in Ajmer Dargah? Court to hear plea on Dec 20

A local court in Ajmer on Wednesday directed that notice be issued to three parties in a civil suit which claims that there is a Shiva temple in the dargah of sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, the plaintiff's advocate said.

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Hasina calls for 'immediate release' of ISKCON priest

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on Thursday condemned the 'unjust' arrest of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, and demanded his 'immediate release'.

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SOREN SWORN IN AS J'KHAND CM

This is the fourth stint of the JMM leader as the Chief Minister First time in state incumbent government returning to power

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How MP Deputy CM driving healthcare reform

Madhya Pradesh is steadily cruising towards new health targets with state Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla being in the driver's seat.

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Maha trio meets Shah, clarity on top post soon

Caste dynamics have assumed a big role in the choice of CM as a large number MLAs are from Maratha community

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Post-poll rout, cracks appear in MVA

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Thursday criticised the Congress over its \"overconfidence\" which, he said, negatively impacted the Maha Vikas Aghadi's performance in the Maharashtra assembly elections.

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Intense debate between MPs over Ajmer Dargah issue

What is the problem in it? It's a truth that the Mughal invaders had demolished our temples. A drive to build mosques on the ruins of temples had been carried out by the invaders.

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Airlines got 999 hoax bomb threats till Nov 14

Airlines received 999 hoax bomb threats this year till November 14 and as many as 256 FIRs have been filed while guidelines have been issued by aviation security regulator BCAS for objective assessment of threats, the government said on Thursday.

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Hike in visa fee taken up with Australia

The Government of India has taken up the matter of a rise in student visa fees for international students by the Australian government.

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DAY 3 OF WINTER SESSION A WASHOUT

Proceedings in Parliament were on Thursday washed out for the third day since the beginning of the Winter Session following disruptions by the opposition over the Adani issue and violence in Manipur and Sambhal.

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Deviation from rules sacrileging this temple, says Dhankhar

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Thursday that everyone in the Parliament should have the highest regard for conforming to the rules of the House, as any such deviation is tantamount to being sacrilegious to the \"temple of democracy.\"

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India asks B'desh to ensure safety of Hindus

India has expressed its concern over the escalating incidents of violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and desecration, and damage to their places of worship, and has also called on the interim government there to ensure the safety of minorities.

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LS passes motion to extend Waqf JPC term till 2025 session

The Lok Sabha adopted the motion to extend the term of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (amendment) bill on Thursday and to present their report at the end of the 2025 budget session instead.

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Delhi reports isolated Japanese Encephalitis case; 'no need to panic'

Delhi has reported an isolated case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in a 72-year-old man from Uttam Nagar, West Delhi; however, officials have confirmed no outbreak in the city, emphasizing that most JE cases reported in Delhi originate from neighboring states.

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Delhi has become like 90's Mumbai: CM Atishi hits at Centre over law & order situation

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday launched a sharp critique of the BJP-led central government over the law and order situation in the capital, likening it to Mumbai in the 1990s.

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AAP urges govt to ensure safety of ISKCON devotees

The Aam Aadmi Party has voiced strong support for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) following recent actions against the organization in Bangladesh.

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Delhi winter power demand to surpass 6300 MW

To deliver reliable power year-round, BSES discoms are focusing on strategic power planning, precise demand forecasting, and maintaining a robust distribution network.

1 min

Khandelwal questions Delhi Metro Phase-IV delay

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal raised concerns in Parliament regarding delays in Delhi Metro projects affecting the Model Town area.

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HC issues notice to Delhi govt to implement AB-PMJAY

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Delhi Government on Thursday on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by all seven Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs from Delhi.

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AAP, BJP's blame game hurts public: Cong

The Delhi Congress has criticized both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for their alleged misgovernance, which it claims has turned the national capital into the \"crime capital\" of India.

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BLAST NEAR PVR IN DELHI'S PRASHANT VIHAR, 1 INJURED

The Delhi Police said at 11:47 am, a call was received regarding an explosion in front of Bansi Wala sweet shop in Prashant Vihar

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Kerala extends Vizhinjam Port pact with Adani for 5 years

The Kerala government has extended its agreement with Adani Vizhinjam Port for an additional five years, with a revised deadline for the commissioning of the port by December.

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Cyclonic storm: Rainfall likely over Andhra, Tamil Nadu

The deep depression brewing over Southwest Bay of Bengal has moved north-northwestwards in the past few hours and is likely to develop into a cyclonic storm, causing rainfall over the districts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, said an official on Thursday.

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Ajit Pawar hints at spreading NCP's footprints

Speaking at the NCP meeting in the national capital, Pawar highlighted the importance of working towards regaining the party's status as a national political force.

1 min

Maharashtra setback pauses Haryana plans: What should Congress high command do next?

Following the crushing defeat in Haryana, the loss in Maharashtra dealt a severe blow to the Congress party.

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Blaming the EVMs Won't help; Rahul must 'clean house' of ineffective leaders

There's an old saying, \"A bad workman blames his tools,\" which aptly serves as a metaphor for the Congress party.

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ADANI BRIBE ROW: 'ALL HEARSAY,' SAYS FORMER ANDHRA CM JAGAN REDDY

The YSRCP chief clarified that his name was not included in the US court's indictment and denied any claims of receiving incentives.

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Tamil Nadu won't implement PM Vishwakarma Scheme: CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote to Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, informing him that the Prime Minister Vishwakarma scheme will not be implemented in the state in its present form and urged for its modification.

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Fiji's Deputy PM meets Gujarat CM

Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji Manoa Kamikamica paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, a release said on Thursday.

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Industry should give feedback on 'National Single Window System'

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal expressed concerns regarding the lack of industry engagement with the National Single Window System (NSWS) and the Industrial Land Bank initiatives.

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Adani Power achieves 67 ESG score

Adani Power Ltd., a part of Adani portfolio companies, said on Thursday that it has achieved an exceptional score of 67 (out of 100) in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) by global rating agency S&P Global for FY 2023-24.

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Air India's merger showcases its ability, says CEO

Recently, Air India completed its merger with Vistara, while Air India Express Ltd and AIX Connect Pvt Ltd (formerly Air Asia India) also merged under the group's banner.

1 min

MARKETS DIP OVER 1% AMID WEAK CUES

Market experts attribute the downturn to investor concerns about US President-elect Donald Trump's policies, particularly regarding the trajectory of US interest rate cuts

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ASEAN-India Start-up Festival begins in Delhi

Professor Deepu Philip, Professor-in-Charge of SIIC, IIT Kanpur, remarked, \"The ASEAN-India Start-up Festival is not just an event. It is a convergence of brilliant minds, ground-breaking ideas, and borderless collaborations.\"

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Reliance buys 21% in US-based WHI

WHI is a US helium gas exploration and production company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties to produce helium gas from underground reservoirs.

1 min

GCCs lead entry-level salary boom: Report

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are expected to offer an average salary of Rs 9.57 LPA, which is 40.12% higher than IT Products & Services (Rs 6.83 LPA) and nearly double that of non-tech sectors (Rs 5.17 LPA).

1 min

CYBER FRAUDS: NEW PLATFORMS AND ASSORTED ROUTES

Digital arrests are their latest route to frighten people by threatening and blackmailing. Video conferencing does all this against innocent people.

4 mins

AI in legal education: Opportunities and challenges in India

There is a lack of transparency in the AI-generated content as it often fails to attribute credit to its sources. As things stand today, AI cannot replace human lawyers in terms of legal reasoning, independent thinking, and advocacy before a court of law.

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Supreme Court asks Animal Welfare Board to get approval for rules on birth control of feral and free-ranging dogs in wildlife areas

The bench comprising of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanuallah was hearing the present matter.

2 mins

Supreme Court Collegium recommends elevation of Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium passed a resolution recommending the name of the incumbent Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Justice Manmohan for elevation to the Apex Court.

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Supreme Court criticises Himachal govt for opposing appointment of Asian Games medallist: 'This is your way of encouraging sportspersons?'

The Supreme Court in the case the State of Himachal Pradesh And Ors Versus Pooja observed and has criticised the Himachal Pradesh Government for denying appointment to an Asian gold medallist in the sports quota.

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Calcutta High Court allows protest meeting against alleged atrocities faced by 'Sanatani Hindus' in West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court in the case Sunil Harsh v State of West Bengal observed and has allowed a protest march which is to be scheduled tomorrow, against the alleged atrocities faced by 'sanatani Hindus' in West Bengal.

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Illegal mining near reserve forests in Coimbatore: Madras High Court summons Commissioner of Geology and Mining and SP, warns of CBI probe

The Madras High Court in the case S Muralidharan v. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Others observed and has directed the Commissioner of Geology and Mining and the Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore to appear before it and to explain as to how illegal mining had been taking place in close proximity to reserve forests in Coimbatore.

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UAPA CASE: SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO CANCEL BAIL OF MAN BOOKED OVER ALLEGED ISIS LINKS, EXPUNGES MADRAS HIGH COURT'S REMARK

The High Court in the case noted that the evidence adduced by the prosecution did not prove that Asif's co-accused was an ISIS member; even assuming him to be an ISIS member, Asif had only intended to be close to the co-accused.

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Supreme Court: Has not laid down that sentence can be suspended only if half term is undergone

The court in the case observed that the High Court has misunderstood its decision in the case Atul @ Ashutosh v. State of Madhya Pradesh, wherein the court held that sentence should be normally suspended when the convict's appeal is unlikely to be heard in the near future.

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Syrian rebels launch large-scale attack on govt forces

Syria's armed forces said on Thursday the offensive was led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, which controls much of northwest Syria and is a violation of a de-escalation agreement.

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Israel's notice of appeal shows in detail to what degree the decision to issue the arrest warrants was baseless.

Israel's notice of appeal shows in detail to what degree the decision to issue the arrest warrants was baseless.

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Post ceasefire: Lebanon renews army chief's term

It is unclear whether the decision to renew Aoun's term will impact his chances as Lebanon's next president.

1 min

Pakistan to work with World Bank to tackle precarious smog

The Punjab government has already declared a smog emergency in the worst-affected cities

1 min

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Thousands of Lebanese return homes

The truce in Lebanon could give reprieve to the 1.2 million Lebanese displaced by the fighting and the tens of thousands of Israelis who fled their homes along the border.

1 min

US Mission to Pakistan issues security alert

\"U.S. citizens are encouraged to avoid the hotel and the area around the hotel during this period and reconsider travel plans.\"

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12 dead in Sri Lanka following extreme weather conditions

At least 12 people are reported dead and over 3.30 lakh people affected in Sri Lanka due to extreme weather conditions following a massive rain system in southwest Bay of Bengal, officials said on Thursday.

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Russia's big attack on energy infra: Ukraine stares at deadly winter

That Russia aims to use the elements of nature against Ukraine became amply clear when about 200 missiles and drones rained down in a massive attack on Ukraine's power facilities on Thursday morning even as temperatures plunged to freezing point and below in many places in the war-ravaged country.

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UK signs deal with Iraq to tackle people smugglers in Europe

Keir Starmer's government has signed a deal with Iraq to tackle people smugglers across Europe as new figures showed that net migration to the UK hit a record high of nearly a million in a period covering Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak's tenures as prime minister.

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Biden pushes Israel for Gaza ceasefire deal

President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Tuesday that following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the focus should now be on reaching a deal for the hostages to be released and a ceasefire in Gaza, two U.S. officials told Axios.

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COP16 biodiversity talks to restart in February: UN

The largest summit yet on biodiversity -- the so-called COP16 talks in Cali, Colombia -- were aimed at boosting efforts to protect nature from deforestation, overexploitation, climate change and pollution.

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DONALD TRUMP'S TARIFF TALK SPURS GLOBAL JITTERS

The president-elect placed both allies and rivals on notice, Vowing to quickly slap an across-the-board tariff of 25 percent on Canada and Mexico, and add a 10 percent tariff on China.

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UK PM Keir Starmer is under fire

Christopher Hitchens once warned: \"Resist it while you still can, and before the right to complain is taken away from you. The next thing you will be told is that you can't complain because you're Islamophobic.\" His words, delivered with characteristic urgency, resonate eerily today as Labour MP Tahir Ali's call for laws to protect religious texts and figures sparks fresh debates about freedom of expression in the UK.

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Ukraine still shooting down Russian drones, says Putin

Do you know there is a women-dominated volunteer defense unit in Ukraine's Kyiv that has been tasked to protect the skies of the war-torn country?

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SHAHID KAPOOR'S 'DEVA' WILL NOW HIT THEATRES IN JANUARY 2025

Action movie fans have a big reason to celebrate as Shahid Kapoor's much awaited high octane action drama 'Deva' will now hit the big screens sooner than expected.

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Aishwarya Rai nails airport-style game in minimals on way back from Dubai event

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at Mumbai airport on Thursday after attending an event in Dubai.

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ANNU KAPOOR BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS AFTER HIS DEAR FRIEND ALOK SEHGAL'S SUDDEN DEATH

Veteran actor Annu Kapoor was left \"shattered\" when he received the news of his close friend, Alok Sehgal's sudden death.

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ANIL KAPOOR SHARES RARE GLIMPSE OF DAY WITH WIFE SUNITA AT TAJ MAHAL

Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and his wife Sunita Kapoor recently visited the iconic Taj Mahal and treated fans to a glimpse of their special outing.

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Ishq: Ajay Devgn celebrates 27 years of the romantic-comedy

Ajay Devgn and Kajol, one of B-town's most popular couples, have shared the screen in many films. Their 1997 movie 'Ishq', a romantic-comedy directed by Indra Kumar, has now completed 27 years since its release and to celebrate this special day, Ajay treated fans with an adorable post.

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DERMAT APPROVED TREATMENTS FOR THE BRIDE-TO-BE!

In the quest for eternal youth and glowing skin, various innovative therapies have emerged, promising to transform your appearance and well-being.

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Capes and Ponchos: Bollywood's Winter Fashion Revolution

Bollywood stars are redefining winter fashion by making capes and ponchos essential wardrobe staples.

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THIS WINTER, ELEVATE YOUR FASHION GAME WITH VELVET ENSEMBLES: FROM OFFICE CHIC TO WEDDING ELEGANCE

As the temperatures dip, it's time to infuse your wardrobe with the perfect blend of warmth, elegance, and style.

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Navigating Your Financial Journey: A Story of 'The Little Book of Big Gains'

For more experienced investors, I drew upon my years of experience as the founder and CEO of Estee Advisors. In my work, I've seen how quantitative strategies and data-driven decision-making can transform portfolio management. In the book, I explore how systematic investing using data analytics and machine learning can offer unique advantages.

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REFLECTIONS OF RAM SEWAK: EXPLORING THE ESSENCE OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA AND SHRI RAMCHARITMANAS

Guiding us on the path of spirituality, devotion, and duty, the Bhagavad Gita and Shri Ramcharitmanas stand as the indispensable part of Indian culture.

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