The Sunday Guardian - December 22, 2024
The Sunday Guardian - December 22, 2024
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December 22, 2024
AMID BANGLA TENSION, TMC WOOS BOTH HINDUS AND MUSLIMS
As multiple videos of atrocities on Hindus by the Muslim majority in Bangladesh go viral on this side of the border, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal has evolved a new strategy to keep on the right side of both the communities, keeping electoral compulsions in mind.
4 mins
SINO-WAHHABI LOBBY SEEKS FLARE-UP OF NATO-RUSSIA CONFLICT
The Sino-Wahhabi lobby has been working overtime after the November 6 victory of Donald J.Trump in the US Presidential polls.
4 mins
POLITICAL CORRIDORS ABUZZ WITH POSSIBILITY OF NC-BJP ALIGNMENT
After Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of the National Conference (NC) met the top Bharatiya Janata Party leadership in Delhi recently, political circles are abuzz with speculation that the ruling party of J&K might be preparing the ground to return to an alliance with the BJP in return of statehood for the union territory.
2 mins
Ex-Navy commander still in Qatar details torture and coercion
Ex-Indian Navy Commander Purnendu Tiwary, who has been stranded in Doha, Qatar for the past ten months, has written to Indian officials—including External Affairs Minister S.
2 mins
TRADERS, AUTO UNION LOOK TOWARDS BJP IN DELHI POLLS
Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh and others back BJP, citing trust in PM Modi and in promises made by Delhi BJP president Sachdeva.
4 mins
New Delhi seat likely to see a triangular fight
Kejriwal, Sandeep Dikshit, and likely Parvesh Verma vying for dominance.
3 mins
MOHAN YADAV'S RELIANCE ON BUREAUCRATS INCREASES
On 11 December last year, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had secured what many termed as a surprise victory in Madhya Pradesh by winning 163 of the total 230 assembly seats.
3 mins
AN UNFORGETTABLE BOOK LAUNCH
Ambassador Surendra Kumar's latest book, \"The Unforgettable Divas of Bollywood\" was launched in a packed hall at the India International Centre in Delhi.
1 min
TRADE PLAYS KEY ROLE IN INDIA-KUWAIT RELATIONS: PM MODI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the first visit by an Indian PM to Kuwait in over four decades, gave an interview to a Kuwaiti news agency and discussed bilateral relations.
3 mins
RSS, VHP UNITE FOR PEACE, CALL TO END MANDIR-MASJID DISPUTE
Both Hindu outfits are pushing for an end to religious conflicts and emphasizing the need for national unity.
2 mins
39 MPs in ONOE JPC
A 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), chaired by BJP MP PP Chaudhary, has been formed to review the bills enabling 'One Nation, One Election.
1 min
Rahul unhappy with Revanth Reddy
Rahul Gandhi is upset with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over association with Adani group, conflicting with Congress's anti-Adani narrative.
2 mins
FOR NOW OUR ALLIANCE WITH CONGRESS INTACT: SENA-UBT
'But we're flexible. We will fight in whatever way is best for our cause', says Arvind Sawant.
2 mins
Rahul may take bold steps as discontent brews
The Congress needs a real binding force to keep it running.
1 min
KCR silently directing son's leadership ahead of local polls
After the drubbing in 2023 assembly elections in Telangana, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief and ex chief minister K.
2 mins
JAIPUR TRAGEDY: MAN IDENTIFIES WIFE'S BODY FROM TOE RINGS
Most of the bodies that were brought to the hospital were charred beyond recognition.
1 min
RAHUL INVITES IRE DURING WINTER SESSION
Congress seems to believe criticising Adani and focusing on the so- called threat to the Indian Constitution engages public interest.
3 mins
THE CONSCIOUSNESS SCALE AND INDIA AS A CIVILISATIONAL STATE
As China and America lead the race of the Kardashev Scale of energy exploration and exploitation, India, while securing its energy sovereignty, can do better. It can underline its identity as a civilisational state through a scale of geoethics.
7 mins
The Universe and the Devi: A translation of the unabridged Brahmanda Purana by Bibek Debrov
The late Bibek Debroy had translated the Bhagavata, Markandeya, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and the Brahmanda Puranas, with the last one published in 2024.
6 mins
HONOURABLE MEMBERS. THE NATION IS WATCHING
Another week has gone by, and the impression has been gaining ground within the public that several of the Honourable Members of Parliament prefer to speak outside the House rather than in the august precincts of the two chambers.
3 mins
More clarity needed on Bhagwat's advice
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsangchalak Mohan Bhagwat, considered by many as the most powerful man in the saffron brigade, continues to express opinions, however some of his followers do not listen to him.
3 mins
India masters strategic economic balancing
OPINION India stands at the cusp of a historic economic transformation.
3 mins
India must be there in the Pacific islands
If done right, the relationship between India and the Pacific islands could drive growth, prosperity, and security for the foreseeable decades ahead.
4 mins
The complexities of India's relations with Tibet and China
The price India pays for better relations with China is multifaceted.
2 mins
The centenary of A.B. Vajpayee: An adamant and ideal leader
His push for liberalization, transparency, and institutional competitiveness created the groundwork for India's subsequent economic growth.
4 mins
India-China Special Representatives mechanism has lost its sheen
The SR mechanism has been in place since 2003 and since then 23 meetings have been held.
5 mins
Persecution of Hindus is a blind spot for global and Indian liberal intelligentsia
For decades, the self-proclaimed intelligentsia in both India and the West have positioned themselves as the guardians of the marginalised.
5 mins
Gandhi's educational vision in 21st century: Building a modern, inclusive, accessible education system for Viksit Bharat 2047
The National Education Policy (NEP 2020) aims to modernize the education system in India. It does so by relying on the key ideals of education rooted in India's rich ancient education traditions practised in the Gurukula system and the visionary ideas of Mahatma Gandhi.
10 mins
DON'T BLINK. THE MIDDLE EAST IS CHANGING SO FAST
The long-running Israel-Palestinian question is central to the stability in the region.
6 mins
KEY ALLY VOWS TO TOPPLE TRUDEAU IN FRESH BLOW TO HIS GOVT
TORONTO The future of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership appeared increasingly uncertain after New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh, a key ally, said he would introduce a motion to topple the minority Liberal government.
1 min
Death toll in terror attack on Germany's Christmas market rises to 5
At least five people were killed and more than 200 injured after a car plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg on Friday, local authorities said.
1 min
AIRPORTS REOPEN POST UKRAINIAN DRONE ATTACK ON KAZAN
MOSCOW The airport in the Russian city of Kazan reopened on Saturday after temporarily closing earlier in the day following a Ukrainian drone attack, Russia's aviation watchdog said.
1 min
SINO-WAHHABI LOBBY SEEKS FLARE-UP OF NATO-RUSSIA CONFLICT
CONTINUED FROM P1 for NATO, and in particular the US, where members of the immediate family of President Biden have had close social and financial links with several of the Russophobic Ukrainian oligarchs backing Zelenskyy in his anti-Russia crusade.
3 mins
Threats to Punjab police establishments, artists alarming
Tension brews in Punjab in the form of surging unrest as Khalistani arms, supported actively by the Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), are making intense disruption strides in the state.
2 mins
EX-NAVY COMMANDER STILL IN QATAR DETAILS TORTURE AND COERCION
then implicated him in a financial misconduct case linked to the CEO of the company he worked for.
1 min
Will Prime Minister Trudeau resign?
Notwithstanding, the knives are sharp.
5 mins
DND flyway to remain toll-free: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday has ruled that the DelhiNoida-Direct (DND) flyway would be toll-free, rejecting a plea by Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited (NTBCL) against the 2016 Allahabad High Court's decision.
1 min
EVM VERIFICATION PLEA TO BE HEARD BY OTHER SC BENCH
The Supreme Court of India on Friday has announced that the plea seeking a policy for the verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be heard by a bench led by Justice Dipankar Datta in January 2025.
2 mins
ABHINAV ARORA: ADVOCATE SEEKS FIR AGAINST YOUTUBERS
A bhinav Arora, a 10-year-old spiritual influencer from Delhi, is at the center of a legal case involving alleged online trolling and threats.
1 min
K'taka HC directs NLSIU reservation for transgenders
The Karnataka High Court has recently directed the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to implement a 0.5% reservation for transgender persons in its admission process until the university establishes its own comprehensive reservation policy for this community.
1 min
HC grants ED time to respond to Kejriwal's petition
The Delhi High Court on Friday granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) additional time to file its response to a petition filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.
1 min
Gauhati HC bans buffalo and bulbul fights
The Gauhati High Court has prohibited buffalo and bulbul fights in Assam following a petition by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
1 min
Allahabad HC directs UP Vigilance to probe cooperative housing issue
DELHI The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Department to investigate the Himalayan Cooperative Housing Society Limited For allegedly exceeding the prescribed land limit and ransferring land in collusion with employees of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA).
1 min
Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with Jeanne Merchant's new song 'Jesus You're the Miracle'
'Tis the season! And if you are in the mood to celebrate the Christmas spirit, then you must be on the lookout for catchy Christmas music to liven up the atmosphere.
3 mins
SERENDIPITY IS DEEPENING INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION: SUNIL KANT MUNJAL
Sunil Kant Munjal, the Founder and Patron of the Serendipity Arts Foundation (SAF), has been a driving force in transforming India's cultural landscape.
6 mins
MEDITATION: A SIMPLE HONESTY BEYOND METHODS AND ROUTINES
Meditation is not about sitting with closed eyes for fifteen minutes every morning. It is about being aware every moment. You cannot schedule awareness. You cannot say, I will meditate for twenty minutes and then go back to living a chaotic, unconscious life.' True meditation means you are fully observant in everything you do-whether you are studying, working, or just sitting silently. Meditation is not something you do at a particular time of day; it is about the quality of your whole life, your being itself.
5 mins
HUGE CAPEX NEEDED TO MEET EV CHARGING DEMAND
India would require capital expenditure to the tune of Rs 16,000 crore by 2030, to meet its public EV charging demand and to achieve the mission of over 30 per cent electrification, as per a report by industry body FICCI.
1 min
UAEV ANNOUNCES ADOPTION OF RECENTLY INTRODUCED EV TARIFFS EFFECTIVE JAN 2025
UAEV, the UAE's first government-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging network, announced the adoption of the recently introduced EV tariffs by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, effective January 2025.
1 min
Hitachi ZeroCarbon Powers COBUS Electric Fleet with Battery Analytics
Hitachi ZeroCarbon, a leading provider of end-to-end solutions for decarbonising fleet vehicles, has today announced a strategic partnership with COBUS Industries, a global leader in airport mobility solutions.
2 mins
Kia launches Syros, price to be revealed in February 2025
In a world premiere on Thursday in New Delhi, Kia India unveiled its all-new compact premium SUV, Syros.
1 min
Ola Electric to expand to 4,000 stores on Christmas
Ola Electric Mobility announced on Thursday that it will expand its stores to 4,000 locations on December 25, coinciding with Christmas Day.
1 min
Maruti to double production capacity
Maruti Suzuki India Limited is targeting to double its production capacity from 2 million to 4 million units annually by 2030, Rahul Bharti, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs said on Wednesday.
1 min
A tribute to Zakir Hussain: The hands that played our hearts
\"Every time you step out on to the stage, you learn something which helps you grow and be a better communicator.
3 mins
NEXUS SELECT CITYWALK BRINGS CHRISTMAS MAGIC TO DELHI
Step into a world of festive magic this Christmas at Nexus Select CITYWALK! Marvel at a stunning 40-feet tall Christmas tree made entirely of cuddly teddy bears, immerse yourself in playful and creative workshops, and experience the joy of meeting Santa Claus himself-the best place in the city to enjoy the celebrations.
1 min
Power supply companies continue to remain a burden on state finances
Electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) continue to weigh heavily on State finances, stated a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
1 min
FPIS SOLD EQUITIES WORTH RS 977 CRORES
After starting the week on a strong buying spree, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net sellers in the Indian equity market and the net investment turned negative this week with Rs 977 crore, according to data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).
1 min
FM chairs 55th GST Council meeting in Jaisalmer
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is chairing the 55th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council which is underway in Jaisalmer of Rajasthan on Saturday.
2 mins
2024 a blockbuster year for IPOS with record raising of Rs 1.8 trillion
The Indian primary market witnessed 2024 as the blockbuster year for initial public offerings (IPOs), according to a report by Motilal Oswal.
1 min
India signs USD 350 million loan agreement with ADB
The central government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 350 million policy-based loan under the second subprogram of Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) program.
1 min
SALZER ELECTRONICS: DRIVING GROWTH
Salzer Electronics Limited was established in the year 1985 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and is today a prominent Indian manufacturer specializing in electrical solutions including switchgear products, wires and cables, and energy management systems.
2 mins
NITIN GADKARI INAUGURATES INDIA'S FIRST BIO-BITUMEN-BASED NH STRETCH
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Saturday inaugurated India's first bio-bitumen-based National Highway stretch on NH-44 in Mansar, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
1 min
Delhi, Punjab, Kerala, Puducherry spend more on day-to-day expenses
Populist schemes such as free electricity, free transport, and monetary assistance programs are impacting the financial health of States and reducing their ability to invest in critical infrastructure, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) latest report.
1 min
Delhi's perennial air crisis: Time for sustainable solution
Severe and \"Hazardous\" two words that flashed across everyone's thoughts, in conversations about North India's air quality.
5 mins
Vanguard announces new technology office in Hyderabad
Vanguard today announced plans to establish a new office in Hyderabad, India.
1 min
GREENFIELD PROJECTS TO GRAB Rs 1.5 LAKH CR INVESTMENTS
India's 12 green field projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Project will create employment opportunities for 9.4 lakh individuals says a year-end release by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
1 min
Maruti unveils India's 1st electric SUV eVITARA
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), India's largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, is set to revolutionize electric mobility with its first eBorn electric SUV, the e VITARA.
1 min
LT FOODS LAUNCHES NON-GMO DAAWAT JASMINE THAI RICE IN INDIA
LT Foods, an Indian-origin global FMCG Company in the consumer food space, has launched a Non-Genetically Modified Organism (Non-GMO) Certified global gourmet food 'DAAWAT Jasmine Thai Rice' for Indian consumers.
1 min
Adani plans Rs 20,000 crore thermal power plant
The Adani Group has reaffirmed its commitment to Bihar's development and announced investments in various sectors including infrastructure, smart metering and cement in addition to its investment in gas distribution, logistics and agri-logistics.
1 min
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