The Daily Guardian - December 13, 2024

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December 13, 2024

Rs 20,000-cr Make-in-India projects cleared

In a major success for Make in India in the defence sector, the Cabinet Committee on Security today cleared two major projects worth around Rs 20,000 crore for 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force and 100 K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Army.

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Unconstitutional Act: Petitioner

Ashwini Upadhyay, a key petitioner challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, on Thursday described the law as “unconstitutional,” arguing that it blocks access to the courts and provides no alternative legal mechanism.

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Two-day Constitution debate begins in Lok Sabha today

The Lok Sabha will on Friday begin a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark the beginning of the 75th year of its adoption in the country.

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One Nation, One Election Bill gets Cabinet approval

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'One Nation, One Election' bill in the parliament, marking a significant step towards the electoral process, sources told ANI.

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Kharge's scathing attack on Dhankhar

Asserting that \"trampling of democracy\" has become the norm in Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition in the House Mallikarjun Kharge Thursday alleged abuse of power by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and questioned his impartiality.

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SC RESTRAINS COURTS FROM PASSING ORDERS

18 suits pending against 10 mosques or shrines | No fresh suits can be registered till further orders

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LoP in Rajya Sabha not allowed to speak: Ramesh

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Rajya Sabha Chairman, accusing him of biased conduct and undermining the opposition in the upper house of Parliament.

1 min

Cong, BJP issue three-line whip to LS MPs for Constitution debate

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party have issued a 'three-line whip' notice for all its Lok Sabha members of parliament (MPs), to be present in the lower house on December 13 and 14 during the scheduled debate on the Constitution of India.

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Rajya Sabha adjourned amid ruckus

Amid ruckus in the House, Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Thursday till 11 am on December 13.

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DUBEY RAISES 'SONIA-SOROS' LINK IN LS

BJP leader Nishikant Dubey on Thursday targeted the Congress on George Soros controversy amidst the din in the Lok Sabha.

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Refrain from making personal remarks: Birla to MPs

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday condemned the controversial comments made by TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee about Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and requested the members to refrain from personal comments on any caste, society, women, or men in their speeches.

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1,316 posts of IAS, 586 IPS and 1,042 IFS lying vacant

Besides the judiciary, the country's top bureaucracy is also reeling under the shortage of staff, as 1316 posts of Indian Administrative Officers, 586 posts of Indian Police Service Officers, and 1042 posts of the Indian Forest Service officers were lying vacant in the country.

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BSNL puts purchase order for 1L 4G sites

In line with Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, public sector telecom company BSNL has placed purchase order for indigenously developed one lakh 4G sites for pan-India deployment, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

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MAHA CABINET EXPANSION ON DEC 14

Sugarcane, cotton, soybean farmers also came up for discussion with Shah

1 min

Seven Naxals killed in C'garh

Exchange of fire between security forces and Naxalites was under way since 3 am in the forest of Southern Abujhmad on Dantewada Narayanpur border

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Bengaluru techie case: Candle light vigil held

Members of an NGO and many others held a candle light vigil in Bengaluru on Thursday to pay tributes to 34-year-old techie, Atul Subhash, who died by suicide earlier this week following alleged harassment by his wife and her family.

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Rahul meets Hathras victim's kin

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi who on Thursday visited Boolgarhi village in Hathras and met the family of the 2020 Hathras crime victim claimed that they continued to live under \"fear\" and as being treated like \"criminals\"

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Dallewal seeks PM Modi's intervention to resolve issues

\"I want to make it clear that if I die, the responsibility will rest on you, as my hunger strike is a response to the repeated betrayal of farmers by the Centre,\" Dallewal said.

1 min

Allahabad HC judge's remarks are correct: Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday backed the purported remarks made by Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav at an event of Vishva Hindu Parishad at the court premises.

1 min

ECI reviews Delhi poll preparedness

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday held a meeting with concerned officials to review poll preparedness for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for 2025.

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Opposition slams Kejriwal's promises as 'Fake' ahead of polls

Both the Delhi Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leader Arvind Kejriwal for making what they called \"fake promises\" ahead of elections.

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Cong releases first list of 21 candidates

The Congress Thursday released its first list of 21 candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls slated to be held early next year, fielding city unit chief Devender Yadav from Badli and ex-MP Sandeep Dikshit from New Delhi.

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CAG reports sent to LG office for Assembly review: Govt

The Delhi government informed the Delhi High Court on Thursday that Chief Minister Atishi, who holds the finance portfolio, has sent the CAG reports on liquor duty, pollution, and finance to the Lieutenant Governor for presentation before the state assembly.

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As polls near, poster war breaks out

In the run-up to the Delhi Assembly polls, streets and public places in the national capital are awash with campaign posters as political parties vie for the voters' attention.

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KEJRIWAL ANNOUNCES RS 2,100 MONTHLY SCHEME FOR WOMEN

The Registration for the scheme will open on Friday

1 min

LG gives nod to 11 permanent posts in Women and Child Development

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, in a significant stride towards strengthening child protection services in Delhi, has approved the conversion of 11 temporary Welfare Officer/Probation Officer posts in the Women and Child Development (WCD) Department to permanent positions.

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3-year-old killed by Gramin Seva tempo in Vasant Kunj

In a tragic accident in Vasant Kunj on Wednesday, a 3-year-old child died after being hit by a Gramin Seva tempo near JJ Bandhu camp in Vasant Kunj area of southwest Delhi.

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SC urges Delhi-NCR states to decide on firecracker ban

\"We direct the concerned state governments to place their decisions regarding a complete ban on the use of firecrackers throughout the year,\" said the bench.

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Delhi riots: No call for violence, no connection with 'co-conspirators', Sharjeel Imam tells HC

Student activist Sharjeel Imam told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that he had no \"connection\" with any of the alleged co-conspirators of the communal riots here in February 2020 and that his public speeches repeatedly called for non-violence.

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AQI DETERIORATES TO 'POOR' AGAIN, GRAP RESTRICTIONS RELAXED

The average air quality of Delhi as per the CPCB AQI index was 259 and has been categorized as 'poor'.

1 min

32-year-old shot in Trilokpuri; two arrested in the case

In an incident late last night, a 32-year-old man, identified as Ravi Yadav, was shot multiple times in Delhi's Trilokpuri area.

1 min

Police conducts verification drive in Seemapuri for Bangladeshi intruders

A team of police personnel carried out door-to-door checks in the area to verify the documents of all residents. This operation marks a

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Delhi police detains 30 during foot patrol; seizes drugs, cash

Police have detained 30 people during their three-hour foot patrolling in outer north Delhi, an official said on Thursday.

1 min

HC grants Delhi police 90 days to complete AQIS training module probe

The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed the application of Delhi police seeking an extension of the period of investigation in the AQIS Jharkhand Training Module case.

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NDMC budget: Mist spray on streetlights, night cleaning in focus

The NDMC plans to construct foot overbridges, upgrade public toilets to international standards, and install more CCTV cameras.

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India eyes $7-9 trillion economy by 2030: Arvind Panagariya

India's economy is on track to surpass the USD 7 trillion mark by 2030 even under the conservative growth estimates, according to Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.

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Public Sector Banks treated as ATMs under UPA rule: Sitharaman

Slamming Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his \"baseless statements\" on the functioning of public sector banks under the Modi government, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said \"PSBs were treated as ATMs for their cronies and shady businessmen,\" during the Congress-led UPA regime.

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25 states achieve 7%+ GSDP growth since COVID-19 pandemic: Report

India's states have demonstrated remarkable economic resilience in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 25 states achieving over 7 percent growth in their Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) during FY22 and FY23, according to a report by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI).

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India on track to achieve 6.5-7% growth this fiscal: CEA

India is on track to achieve its projected economic growth of 6.5-7 per cent in the current fiscal year, reaffirmed Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India.

1 min

Tax refunds surge 46% in 2024

This step not only expedited the issuance of pending refunds but also streamlined the overall process.

1 min

Retail inflation in Nov falls to 5.48%; decline after 3 months

India's retail inflation in November was at 5.48 per cent as compared to 6.21 per cent logged in October, falling in line with the Reserve Bank of India's 2-6 per cent comfort band.

1 min

PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS' NPAS HIT RECORD LOW

Gross NPA ratio down to 3.12% in September 2024 from 4.97% in March 2015 and a peak of 14.58 per cent in March 2018

1 min

India's FDI journey hits $1 trillion

A nearly 26 per cent rise in FDI to USD 42.1 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year 2024-25 helped India's gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reach an impressive USD 1 trillion since the start of this century.

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HDFC Bank receives warning letter from SEBI

HDFC Bank on Thursday informed stock exchanges that market regulator SEBI has issued an administrative warning letter to the bank, alleging non-compliance with some rules.

1 min

JUSTICE FOR ALL: A CASE FOR GENDER-NEUTRAL LAWS IN THE WAKE OF ATUL SUBHASH'S TRAGEDY

This case once again raises the issue of gender-neutral laws. It is not always the husband's family demanding dowry from the wife. What if the wife and her family demand money from the husband and his family members, as seen in Atul's case?

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Syria: Transition is difficult and instability across the region cannot be discounted

After a decade of warfare, the conflict in Syria had settled into a violent, protracted stalemate, and the country was in a humanitarian crisis: with an estimated 90 percent of Syrians living below the poverty line, and 60 percent being food insecure.

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Supreme Court: Specific performance decree for agreement to sell can be executed without separate relief for possession

The bench clarified that there being no interim stay passed by this Court against holding of elections of the Bar Associations strictly in accordance with their respective constitutions or bye-laws or policies or rules.

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Supreme Court: Permanent alimony should not penalise husband but should ensure decent living for wife

The Supreme Court in the case Parvin Kumar Jain Versus Anju Jain observed and has directed the husband to grant permanent alimony of Rs. 5 Crores to the wife as a one-time settlement upon dissolution of the marriage.

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Supreme Court to hear plea by CCI seeking to transfer Amazon, Flipkart cases

The bench headed by CJI Sanjiv Khanna reverted wherein stating that he has already listed the matter for hearing. 'I have already marked the matter, please check-up the list, we have already done that'

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SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES: NO INTERIM STAY ON BAR ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS BEING HELD STRICTLY AS PER BYE-LAWS, POLICIES

The bench in the case observed that when possession of the immovable property is transferred implicitly upon execution of the sale deed, a separate suit seeking possession of the immovable property is not required under Section 22 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, SRA.

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Supreme Court stays death sentence of man convicted for killing mother

The Supreme Court in the case Sunil Rama Kuchkoravi Versus The State Of Maharashtra observed and has stayed the death sentence of a man who is being convicted for brutal killing of his own mother and eating her organs.

1 min

Supreme Court reserves judgement on plea filed by transwoman alleging discrimination in employment due to gender identity

The bench in the case issued a notice on January 2. The court also asked the parties for filing written submissions within the period of 2 weeks.

1 min

Another plea filed in to advance bail hearing of Hindu monk in Bangladesh

Plea comes a day after court rejected similar petitions, saying petitioner didn't have power of attorney from the monk.

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South Korean President vows to fight till last

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday defended his martial law declaration as an act of governance and denied insurrection charges facing him, while vowing to fight until the last moment against whether it is impeachment or a martial law probe, as per Yonhap news agency.

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Rebels tighten grip on the state

Rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa's Islamist group is stamping its authority on Syria's state with the same lightning speed that it seized the country, deploying police, installing an interim government and meeting foreign envoys, raising concerns over how inclusive Damascus' new rulers intend to be.

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Mujibur's 'Joy Bangla' no longer national slogan in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Supreme Court has stayed a High Court verdict that declared 'Joy Bangla' -- popularised by Bangbandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman -- as the country's national slogan.

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Will govern until March

An opposition source familiar with HTS consultations said all of Syria's sects would have representation in a caretaker government.

1 min

Palestinians moves UN for Gaza Ceasefire

Israel and its close ally, the United States, are in a minority that has spoken against the resolutions.

1 min

Will govern until March'

Rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa's Islamist group is stamping its authority on Syria's state with the same lightning speed that it seized the country, deploying police, installing an interim government and meeting foreign envoys - raising concerns over how inclusive Damascus' new rulers intend to be.

1 min

12 aid workers die in Israeli attack

Israel attacked Palestinian security guards escorting a humanitarian aid shipment in the Gaza Strip where at least 12 people died and several more were injured, Al Jazeera reported.

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SYRIA'S NEW PM GUARANTEES RELIGIOUS FREEDOM TO ALL

\"Syria is now a free country that has earned its pride and dignity,\" the PM said.

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Scotland may have public messages in Hindi

A Scottish Indian member of the Scottish Parliament has called for the devolved administration to ensure public messaging and health campaigns are made available in Hindi, in recognition of Indians as the second-largest immigrant group in Scotland.

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Moscow calls US loan to Ukraine 'common theft'

The United States Treasury Department's announcement of disbursement of USD 20 billion to Ukraine from the proceeds of Russia's frozen assets are nothing but \"common theft,\" the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement, reported Russian state media on Thursday.

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EU doubles down on halt to Syrian asylum claims

Some European Union countries on Thursday doubled down on their decision to rapidly halt asylum procedures for Syrian migrants in Europe, but said that it was too early to consider sending any of the hundreds of thousands of people who have fled since 2011 back home.

1 min

Trump welcomes FBI Director Wray's resignation

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday welcomed the resignation of FBI Director Christopher Wray and said that they will now restore the Rule of Law.

1 min

Garland worn by Gandhi opens for bids in UK

A tinselled garland presented to and worn by Mahatma Gandhi during the iconic Dandi March of the Indian freedom struggle in 1930 remains open for bids after it failed to meet its GBP 20-30,000 guide price estimate at a UK auction this week.

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Biden okays clemency to 1,500 convicts

US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that he would be granting clemency to approximately 1,500 individuals and issuing pardons to 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes weeks before the end of his tenure in the White House.

1 min

TRUMP INVITES XI JINPING TO HIS INAUGURATION

It was not clear whether XI has accepted the invitation.

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France invites India for AI Action Summit

The French Presidency on Thursday confirmed India's invitation to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, describing India as a \"very important country.\"

1 min

SELENA GOMEZ GETS ENGAGED TO BOYFRIEND BENNY BLANCO

Selena Gomez and her boyfriend Benny Blanco have taken their relationship to the next level, announcing their engagement after more than a year of dating.

1 min

SHEHNAAZ GILL REMEMBERS SIDHARTH SHUKLA ON BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

As it's Sidharth Shukla's birth anniversary on Thursday, fans have taken social media to pay heartfelt tributes to the late actor.

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Diljit Dosanjh teases collab with SRK in upcoming single 'Don'

Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has set the stage for a major surprise for his fans with the announcement of his upcoming single, 'Don'.

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Sai Pallavi slams reports of changing diet for Sita's role in 'Ramayana'

Bollywood actress Sai Pallavi has firmly dismissed recent rumours claiming she adopted a vegetarian diet for her role as Sita in the much-anticipated film 'Ramayana', directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

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HARNAAZ SANDHU TO MAKE BOLLYWOOD DEBUT WITH 'BAAGHI 4'

The excitement surrounding 'Baaghi 4', the latest installment in the popular action franchise, has reached new heights as former Miss Universe 2021, Harnaaz Sandhu, joins the star-studded cast.

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ADAM HINTS AT BIG CAMEOS IN 'HAPPY GILMORE 2', INCLUDING EMINEM

Adam Sandler confirmed a major surprise for fans of his 1996 classic golf comedy 'Happy Gilmore'--Eminem will appear in a cameo role in the upcoming sequel, 'Happy Gilmore 2'.

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KEERTHY SURESH TIES KNOT WITH LONG-TIME BOYFRIEND ANTHONY THATTIL

The film is directed by Kalij and also stars Varun Dhawan, Zara Pyyana, Vamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, and Rajpal Yadav. Fans are eagerly waiting for the release of the film.

1 min

Elegant Hairstyle Inspiration for Soon-to-Be Bridesmaids from B-Town Divas

Bridesmaids play a key role in making a wedding memorable, and their look is just as important as the bride's.

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WINTER HAIR CARE: KEEPING YOUR LOCKS HEALTHY & LUSTROUS

The winter season, with its chilly winds and low humidity, can be harsh on your hair. Dryness, frizz, and split ends often become common challenges during this time, leaving your tresses looking dull and lifeless.

2 mins

Express yourself: Why bold prints are taking over men's fashion

Over the last few decades, the world of men's clothing has undergone a radical transformation toward personal expression, and the emphasis on bold prints is one of the changes that led to this transformation.

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Fragrant winter warmth: Must have fragrances for this season

As the mercury dips, our senses crave warmth and comfort, and why not make it all aromatic and fragrant?

1 min

Book Review: Business Beyond Limits by Govind Bhadu

Dr. Jernail Singh Anand is an Indian poet and philosopher who holds the distinction of being conferred the Honorary Membership of the prestigious Serbian Writers Association.

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THIRTEEN MONTHS IN THE HIMALAYAS : CHRONICLES OF A MONK'S SADHANA BY OM SWAMI

In Thirteen Months in the Himalayas, Om Swami takes readers on a transformative journey through his year-long odyssey in one of the most spiritually charged places on Earth—the Himalayas.

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WALKING THROUGH THE GREENER PASTURES OF AMRITSAR!

Trees and shrubs are an invaluable resource for survival of all life on the planet earth including mankind.

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THE MORAL ARCHITECT: DR JERNAIL SINGH ANAND'S LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL ODYSSEY

Dr. Jernail Singh Anand is an Indian poet and philosopher who holds the distinction of being conferred the Honorary Membership of the prestigious Serbian Writers Association.

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Doordarshan named HIL 2024-25 broadcast partner

India's National Broadcaster, Doordarshan, has partnered with the Hockey India League to transform IndiaKaGame Hockey into a nationwide celebration and make hockey players household names across the country.

1 min

Congratulations pour in from cricketers, other sportspersons

Adani Group chairperson Gautam Adani and the Indian sports fraternity, including the former Chess world champion Viswanathan Anand, former Indian icons Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar, and Olympic and World Championships gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, congratulated young chess sensation D Gukesh on capturing the FIDE World Championship title on Thursday.

1 min

India fined 10% of match fee for slow over-rate in 2nd ODI

The Indian Women's Cricket Team has been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the second ODI of their ICC Women's Championship series against Australia.

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Mandaviya to launch 'Fit India Cycling Tuesdays' on Dec 17

Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor has thrown his weight behind the upcoming \"Fit India Cycling Tuesdays\" initiative on his social media platforms to encourage nationwide participation in the upcoming cycling event.

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CHESS: GUKESH CROWNED WORLD CHAMPION AT 18

■ Wins the final game to secure 7.5 points, edging Liren's 6.5 to claim the title.■ Gukesh becomes only the second Indian to clinch the coveted prize after Anand

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Cricket set to return to the Olympics in 2028 after 128 years

In a significant development for the global cricketing community, cricket is set to make its return to the Olympic Games in the 2028 Los Angeles edition.

1 min

Mitchell Marsh discusses strategy to tackle Bumrah

Ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh highlighted the importance of taking on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.

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This will be my last national championship: Vijay Kumar

Olympic silver medallist Vijay Kumar on Thursday said the 67th National Shooting Championship will probably be his last competitive tournament, ending his long association with the event.

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