The Daily Guardian - December 06, 2024

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December 06, 2024

11 Jharkhand MLAs sworn in as ministers

JMM gets six, Congress four and RJD one

1 min

FADNAVIS RETURNS AS MAHA CM

Ekanth Shinde and Ajit Pawar take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers

2 mins

Delhi breathes easy, SC allows relaxing GRAP IV norms

The Supreme Court on Thursday permitted the relaxation of the GRAP IV stage after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said that there is improvement in the air quality and stated that the measures under GRAP IV are no longer required.

1 min

RBI adds 27 tonnes of gold to reserves

Gold buying by central banks surged to 60 tonnes in October, mainly led by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which added 27 tonnes of the precious metal to its reserves, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday.

1 min

UGC plans sweeping changes in UG, PG admissions

Undergraduate and Post-graduate aspirants will now be able to seek admission in any discipline irrespective of the one studied in Class 12 or at the undergraduate programme, after qualifying in a national or university-level entrance exam, according to new norms of the University of Grants Commission (UGC).

1 min

India, China agree to maintain peace

In their first diplomatic talks under a key dialogue mechanism since withdrawing troops from two face-off points, India and China on Thursday reflected on the lessons learnt from the eastern Ladakh border row in order to prevent such face-offs in future.

2 mins

Single supply chain perilous to domestic businesses: Jaishankar

While noting the need to engage with China, a strong element in the global supply chain today, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar cautioned on finding the \"right balance\" or else the dumping of foreign goods might lead to domestic sectors getting \"hallowed out.\"

2 mins

Rahul 'traitor', alleges BJP, Cong demands apology

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, labeling him a \"traitor of the highest order\" and having links with the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project.

1 min

Priyanka, Kerala MPs meet Shah on Wayanad

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and MPs from Kerala met Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday and urged the Centre to provide immediate relief to landslide-affected people of Wayanad.

1 min

BJP calls Rahul a 'traitor', Cong demands apology

Even as BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, labeling him a \"traitor of the highest order\" and having links with the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), the Congress hit back, slamming the government and saying that whenever the grand old party raises the issue of the Adani Group, the saffron party leaders target the Gandhi scion and the party will not back down.

1 min

TMC alleges BJP MPs given more time to speak during Zero Hour

Trinamool Congress on Thursday alleged that members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party were being given more time to speak during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha.

1 min

PARLIAMENT PASSES BILL TO REPLACE 90-YEAR-OLD AIRCRAFT ACT

'Title of the bill in Hindi showcases India's heritage and culture'

2 mins

GOVT RUNNING AWAY FROM QUESTIONS: SURJEWALA

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday accused the government of \"running away from questions\" following External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement in Rajya Sabha over recent developments in the India-China border areas.

1 min

Waqf JPC holds meet after tenure extended

The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagdambika Pal, said that representatives from the Ministry of Minority Affairs participated in the first meeting held on Thursday after the extension of its committee's tenure and answered questions from JPC members.

1 min

Distressed by behaviour of opposition, says Kiren Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday expressed his distress over the constant protests by INDIA bloc since the beginning of the Winter Session of Parliament.

1 min

31% HC judge posts vacant, Allahabad HC shortfall highest

Nearly every third sanctioned posts of a high court judges are lying vacant in the country with total 350 posts out of 1,114 sanctioned posts of judges remained vacant in the various High Court’s, reveals the latest data on vacancies provided by the government.

1 min

Kuki-Zo community warns of shutdown

All shops and markets remained completely closed throughout the day, disrupting normal life in the district. However, schools and vehicular movement were exempted from the purview of the shutdown.

1 min

First step: Rs 5 lakh aid to Pune patient

Devendra Fadnavis, after being sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister on Thursday, took his first step in office by approving monetary assistance of Rs 5 lakh for a bone marrow transplant patient.

1 min

'Shinde and Pawar with me, will not stop now'

Emphasising the unity within the Mahayuti alliance, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday stated that Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar stand firmly with him, and the alliance remains steadfast in its direction and pace, with only their roles having changed.

1 min

Eknath Shinde: A man of action

From a Shiv Sena rebel in 2022, veteran politician Eknath Sambhaji Shinde went on to acquire the image of a doer and man of actions as chief minister in a short span of two-and-a-half years when he headed the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra.

2 mins

DEVENDRA FADNAVIS 3.0

Fadnavis on assured his government will continue the Ladki Bahin Yojana and fulfil Mahayuti's pre-poll promise of hiking the monthly stipend under the scheme to Rs 2,100 from Rs 1,500 now to eligible women.

2 mins

'Beef is not cow' BJP Kerala VP on beef ban in Assam

He said, \"First of all you need to understand what is beef and what is cow, if you suddenly ban beef, this will give a wrong message to so many people...beef is not cow... \"

1 min

Speaker Ram Niwas Goel quits electoral politics

Delhi Assembly Speaker and Shahdra MLA Ram Niwas Goel on Thursday announced his retirement from electoral politics in a letter written to Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal.

1 min

AAP's Balyan sent to one-day judicial custody under MCOCA

A Delhi court on Thursday sent AAP's Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan to one-day judicial custody in an alleged organised crime case.

1 min

Padma Shri awardee Jitender Singh Shunty joins AAP

Jitender Singh Shunty, a social activist and Padma Shri awardee, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of the Party's National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday.

1 min

AAP TO FORM GOVT AGAIN, WILL WIN MORE SEATS: KEJRIWAL

The AAP national convenor warned people, saying if they vote for the BJP again, no work will be done in the constituency.

1 min

Delhi Metro cable theft: Police files FIR, begins probe

Police registered a case in connection with the theft of over 140 metres of signalling cables between Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar stations of Delhi Metro's Blue Line on Thursday, officials said.

1 min

CM orders magisterial probe into boy's death at Chinmaya Vidyalaya

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday ordered a magisterial probe into the death of a 12-year-old boy at a private school in Vasant Vihar and sought a report within three days.

1 min

AAP pins focus on women voters, adopts micro-campaign strategy

In view of the Delhi Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) women's wing is organising small-scale meetings in all 70 constituencies of Delhi to directly interact with women and communicate the welfare schemes which the AAP-led Delhi government has provided for women, a press release stated on Thursday.

1 min

DELHI BREATHES EASY: AQI IMPROVES TO MODERATE

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city was recorded at 165 at 4 pm, registering a slight improvement from 178 on Wednesday.

3 mins

Two members of Bawana gang nabbed with weapons

Two members of the Bawana gang were arrested from south west Delhi, a Delhi police officer said on Thursday.

1 min

LG sanctions inquiry against Revenue Dept officials under POC Act

Sticking to his avowed stance of zero tolerance against corruption, Delhi LG VK Saxena, approved investigation by Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) against three officials of Revenue Department, GNCTD, under Section 17A of POC Act, 1988, a press release said on Thursday.

1 min

Cong targets Kejriwal, vows to restore trust, change

The Delhi Congress has criticized Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s attempts to woo women voters, claiming that his efforts have failed as women in the city are seeking change.

1 min

BJP to engage RWA heads for manifesto

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has engaged representatives of Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) from various constituencies to gather suggestions for its manifesto.

1 min

SEBI warns public against unregistered platforms

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday cautioned investors against using unregistered online platforms offering unlisted debt securities.

1 min

Google collaborates with AP govt. to accelerate deployment

Google on Thursday announced a strategic collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to accelerate the deployment and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the state, as per a release.

1 min

Nifty, Sensex Surge As RBI Rate Cut Hopes Soar

The Indian stock market rallied on Thursday, buoyed by expectations of policy rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the formation of a BJP-led government in Maharashtra, and strong foreign institutional investor (FII) buying, closing firmly in positive territory.

1 min

Bitcoin tops $100,000 mark as big rally sparked by Trump's win

Bitcoin has topped the USD 100,000 mark as a massive rally in the world's most popular cryptocurrency sparked by the election of Donald Trump rolls on.

1 min

Indian rupee may continue to remain weak in near term: Experts

Experts opine that a weaker rupee raises the cost of imports and may result in higher inflation rates, the recent drop of the Indian rupee vs the US dollar has important ramifications for the Indian economy.

1 min

Despite fall in Q2 GDP, health of Indian economy is robust: CEA

Talking about the fiscal balance and capital expenditure Nageswaran said it has improved over the last seven years.

1 min

RBI TO REVIEW POLICY TODAY AMID DEMANDS FOR RATE CUT

Experts are of the view that the central bank is likely to opt for status quo on the short-term lending rate (repo), and will possibly tinker with cash reserve ratio.

1 min

MCL to inject funds to support 30 startups in Odisha

MCL, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, will contribute funding to establish and run approximately 30 startups in Odisha. The goal is to provide essential assistance to budding entrepreneurs, fostering an ecosystem conducive to innovation and job creation, the statement said.

1 min

'Disruption' is central to development of curriculum in restructuring education

Sadly, the education programs in the face of rapidly changing global scenarios have unwittingly remained anachronistic while economy, technologies, business and industries, and cultures have changed over the years, resulting in a mismatch of the former with the latter.

3 mins

SILENT FLIGHT OF TRADITION: ANTHROPOGENIC CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS CULTURAL FALLOUT

India has taken some steps toward vulture conservation, such as establishing vulture breeding centres and restricting the veterinary use of Diclofenac

4 mins

No difference between Yunus and Mamata, says Bengal BJP

The Bengal BJP today alleged that Bangladesh's interim head Md Yunus and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee were both united by their common hatred for Hindus.

1 min

INDIA HAS BETTER PARLIAMENTARY TRADITIONS: DEVNANI

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Guardian, Rajasthan Speaker Vasudev Devnani speaks on issues close to his heart

4 mins

Justice Manmohan sworn in as Supreme Court judge

Justice Manmohan, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court was sworn in as Supreme Court judge on Thursday.

1 min

PROBA-3 Mission successfully achieves launch objectives: ISRO

The PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 Mission has successfully achieved its launch objectives, deploying ESA's satellites into their designated orbit with precision, Indian Space Research Organisation said on Thursday.

1 min

Coast Guard rescues 12 crew members of sunken Dhow

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Wednesday rescued 12 crew members of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea.

1 min

Is Rahul's Stubbornness Impeding I.N.D.I.A Progress?

The ongoing tug of war between the BJP and Congress doesn't seem to end any sooner.

2 mins

Supreme Court suspends sentence: 'Pendency of criminal appeals in MP High Court quite high, early hearing unlikely'

The Supreme Court in the case Abhay Jaiswal v. State of Madhya Pradesh has suspended the sentence of a convict who was being sentenced to five years imprisonment in a cheating case.

1 min

Supreme Court stays criminal trial in case where Allahabad High Court failed to pronounce decision after 14 months since reserving orders

The court granted the liberty to the petitioner to seek stay in the trial proceedings until the matter is decided (by the High Court) on merits.

1 min

SUPREME COURT DIRECTS ALL STATES: PENALIZE GOVT OFFICERS WHO CAUSE DELAY IN FILING OF APPEALS

The Supreme Court in the case State of Madhya Pradesh v. Ramkumar Choudhary observed and has directed all States to fix liability on government officers who cause delay in the filing of appeals or cases on behalf of the government and thereby cause loss to the public exchequer.

2 mins

Supreme Court: Plea to stay CLAT for PG-2025 admissions, alleges errors in provisional answer key

The plea states that only a day's time was given to the candidates in order to raise objections to the provisional answer key and the online portal was closed on December 3 at 4 PM.

2 mins

Justice Manmohan takes oath as Supreme Court judge

The Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointment of Justice Manmohan as judge of Supreme Court in a post on 'X' on December 03, 2024.

1 min

Medical Negligence: Supreme Court dismisses appeal of doctor held liable for surgery on wrong leg

The Supreme Court in the case observed and has dismissed an appeal filed by a doctor wherein he challenged an order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission holding him liable for medical negligence for conducting the surgery on the wrong foot of a patient.

1 min

Bangladesh: Police arrests prime accused in lawyer's murder case

Video footage showed Chandan, wearing a helmet, attacking Saiful Islam with a machete multiple times during the clashes, The Daily Star reported.

1 min

South Korea to impeach Chief State Auditor

The impeachment motions were originally scheduled to be put to a vote Wednesday, but the proceeding was postponed in the wake of Yoon's short-lived declaration of martial law.

1 min

PTM leader accuses Pak govt of blocking peace efforts

Pashteen stated that the Jirga, which comprised elders, religious scholars, and prominent community figures, was blocked from entering Kurram on several occasions.

1 min

China censors economist's speech on economic decline

Gao elaborated on his argument by noting that regions with younger populations have experienced poorer economic performance since the end of the zero-COVID policy in December 2022, compared to areas with older populations.

1 min

Nepal's temple set for biggest animal sacrifice event

The once-in-five-year Gadhimai Mela or festival held at the famous shrine of Gadhimai temple in Bara district started on Monday - inaugurated by Vice President Ram Sahaya Yadav - but the main animal sacrifice event will be held on December 8 and 9.

2 mins

Syrian Insurgents Enter City of Hama After Fierce Fighting

Syrian state media confirmed violent clashes between government forces and opposition gunmen on the eastern edges of Hama city.

1 min

Russia's Lavrov attends OSCE meeting first time post Ukraine invasion

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was in Malta for the annual meeting of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in his first visit to a European Union nation since Russia's invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago.

1 min

Trump selects Iraq War soldier as new Army secretary

President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has selected a former soldier and Iraq War veteran to serve as his secretary of the Army.

1 min

Trump Seeks To Have Georgia Election Case Dismissed

President-elect Donald Trump is trying to get the Georgia election interference case against him dismissed, asserting that the state's courts will not have jurisdiction over him once he returns to the White House next month.

1 min

UK extends duration for eVisa transition until March 2025

In order to help ensure a smooth transition to eVisas, the UK government has announced that airlines and other carriers will be able to accept biometric residence permits (BRPs) and EU Settlement Scheme biometric residence cards (BRCs) expiring on 31 December 2024 or later as evidence of permission to travel to the UK, provisionally until 31 March 2025.

1 min

Russia Ready To Place Manufacturing Sites In India

Putin also noted the rise of new Russian brands replacing Western brands that have exited the market

2 mins

French PM Barnier's govt loses confidence vote within 3 months

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government has been defeated in a confidence vote in the French National Assembly, intensifying a political crisis and raising concerns about the country's budget for the coming year, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday.

1 min

UK PM Starmer will outline his 'Plan for Change'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to change the narrative on his five-month-old government after plummeting approval ratings, business anxiety over tax hikes and protesting farmers clogging London streets.

1 min

SRK AND SALMAN KHAN SHARE HEARTWARMING HUG AT MAHA CM'S OATH CEREMONY

In a moment that has captured the attention of fans and media alike, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan shared a warm hug at the oath-taking ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra's Chief Minister.

1 min

HERE'S WHY ANGELINA JOLIE DOESN'T WANT HER OWN BIOPIC

Angelina Jolie, the celebrated Oscar-winning actress and director, has categorically rejected the idea of a biographical film about her life, describing the very notion as \"the most insane question.\"

1 min

Prince Harry slams 'trolls' fuelling divorce speculation with Meghan Markle

Prince Harry has addressed the growing rumours about his marriage to Meghan Markle, dismissing speculation about an impending divorce.

1 min

'PUSHPA 2': ALLU ARJUN-RASHMIKA MANDANNA'S FILM TOPS RS 100 CRORE ON OPENING DAY

Starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, Pushpa 2: The Rule has stormed the India box office, raking in 103 crore on its opening day.

1 min

JOHN CENA, ERIC ANDRE TEAM UP FOR NEW COMEDY 'LITTLE BROTHER'

Cena's exit from the ring will be marked by his \"Farewell Tour,\" which could reportedly span the entire year, providing fans with the chance to say their goodbyes.

1 min

'THE STORY OF VANVAAS IS THE STORY OF EVERY HOME,' SAYS NANA PATEKAR

After the immense success of 'Gadar 2', celebrated director Anil Sharma is all set to release his next film, 'Vanvaas', on December 20.

1 min

Alia's action thriller 'Jigra' set for OTT release today

Alia Bhatt's much-anticipated action thriller Jigra is finally set to premiere on Netflix, after its theatrical release in October.

1 min

BRIDAL TRENDS FOR THE UPCOMING WEDDING SEASON

The wedding trends keep changing and evolving every year and in today's modern era, there comes a blend of tradition with a modern touch.

2 mins

Bollywood divas approve Banarasi sarees: A perfect blend of tradition and glamour

Banarasi sarees are synonymous with timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship, celebrated for their intricate zari work, luxurious silk fabric, and rich heritage.

2 mins

Anti-aging tips: Retinol, vitamin c, and other effective ingredients

Aging is a natural process, but with the right skincare ingredients, you can delay its visible effects.

2 mins

REDISCOVERING THE 1980S: A VISUAL AND CULTURAL JOURNEY WITH ROMANCING THE 80S BY SEEMA SETHI

The book goes beyond pop culture to highlight key historical moments of the 1980s in India, including the 1982 Asian Games, Indira Gandhi's assassination, and the 1983 Cricket World Cup win. It also covers significant political changes, like the rise of the Mandal Commission and the Babri Masjid issue, offering a complete view of the era.

1 min

Successful national seminar on 'Motherhood and Mother's Love'

The Department of Sanskrit, in collaboration with the Sanskrit Sahitya Sabha under the aegis of IQAC, successfully hosted a one-day National Seminar at St. Stephen's College.

1 min

EXPLORING LIFE'S CHAOS WITH AUTHOR BISWAJIT BANERJI

The title Happimess itself is a clever blend of \"happiness\" and \"mess,\" reflecting the book's central theme: the pursuit of joy amid disorder. Banerji explains that life rarely follows a straight path, and our entanglement in unexpected situations often leads to the most memorable moments.

2 mins

A GRUESOME SAGA OF BLOOD AND GORE

When we look at partition literature, it can be the reflection of one of the most inhuman tragedies that was followed by thousands of gruesome killings, gory rapes, and arson perpetrated by bloodthirsty monsters in 1947.

2 mins

BGT: 'KL Will Open Innings And Will Bat In Middle', Says Rohit

India skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed on Thursday that his compatriot KL Rahul will open the batting in the upcoming Adelaide Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

1 min

No major shift from red ball to pink: Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins on Thursday reflected on the difficulty of the pink-ball Test and said that there's not a huge difference between red-ball cricket and pink.

1 min

Big blow to India as shooting, hockey out of 2026 Youth Olympics

In a big blow to India's medal prospects, the executive board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has dropped shooting, weightlifting and hockey from the roster of medal sports for the much-delayed 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal.

1 min

Schutt's 5-wicket haul leads Australia win over India in 1st ODI

Pacer Megan Schutt's fiery spell helped Australia Women clinch a five-wicket victory over India in the first ODI match of the series at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Thursday.

1 min

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Baroda makes history with highest T20 total

Baroda recorded the highest total in T20 cricket history, amassing 349 runs for the loss of five wickets against Sikkim in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the Emerald High School Ground in Indore on Thursday.

1 min

World Chess Championship: Gukesh and Liren draw 9th game

Stalemate continued in the World Chess Championship as the ninth game between Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China ended in yet another draw to still level on points here on Thursday.

1 min

NZ retain same XI for 2nd Test

New Zealand on Thursday named an unchanged playing eleven for the upcoming second Test match of the series against England in Wellington.

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