The Sunday Guardian - December 29, 2024
The Sunday Guardian - December 29, 2024
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December 29, 2024
Detection of terror modules in Bengal triggers BJP-TMC spat
KOLKATA The arrest of 10 suspected terrorists across West Bengal in the past two weeks has triggered a major war of words between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party.
5 mins
AFTER PAK AIRSTRIKE TALIBAN LAUNCHES MILITARY ASSAULT
Assault units, mechanized infantry vehicles and drones were used by the Afghan forces to destroy at least four Pak Army posts and ISIS camps. 19 Pak Army personnel are believed to have been killed.
7 mins
MEHUL CHOKSI IS SUING GOI IN THE UK TO DELAY EXTRADITION
NEW DELHI In what is being seen as a last act of a well thoughtout elaborate plan, spread across more than four years since he was allegedly abducted, fugitive criminal and one of India's most wanted, Mehul Choksi, is suing the Government of India and five other individuals in the United Kingdom seeking a damage of Rs 3.60 crore for what he will allege was mental, physical, and psychological trauma caused due to Government of India's action.
10 mins
ILLEGAL MIGRANTS SPARK POLITICAL DEBATE AHEAD OF DELHI ELECTIONS
Political parties clash over illegal migrants and voter manipulation allegations ahead of Delhi Assembly polls.
2 mins
THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT PEOPLE OF DELHI VS KEJRIWAL: GARG
\"This is a people's election, and they are with us to remove the Kejriwal government from Delhi.'
4 mins
CONGRESS RAMPS UP CAMPAIGN FOR DELHI ELECTIONS
Congress plans to introduce schemes like cash benefits and free education to boost its electoral prospects.
2 mins
Who will succeed Venugopal as Congress GSO?
Congress leadership deliberates on successor to K.C. Venugopal, with loyalty as a key factor.
2 mins
POLICE POST IN VACANT GROUND NEAR JAMA MASJID IN SAMBHAL
SAMBHAL (UTTAR PRADESH): Work is currently underway to build a police post in the vacant ground near Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal in the wake of violence that erupted last month during an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) examination of a Mughal-era mosque, resulting in four fatalities and multiple injuries among police personnel and locals.
1 min
CASTE POLITICS BACK ON CONGRESS AGENDA FOR 2025
Rahul Gandhi must reform Congress and rebuild grassroots to regain relevance amid ineffective leadership and growing calls for change.
2 mins
HARYANA'S MSP PROMISE WILL BE UNMET WITHOUT CENTRE'S NOD
CHANDIGARH The Haryana government's recent decision giving guarantee to procure all 24 notified crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) fixed by the Centre has ignited a debate among economics experts and farmers.
2 mins
Manmohan Singh's last rites see power-packed attendance
NEW DELHI Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's mortal remains were cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat, New Delhi on Saturday in the presence of top national leaders and foreign dignitaries including PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and several others.
1 min
RAHUL URGES UNITY AMONG MADHYA PRADESH LEADERSHIP
Internal rifts, leadership issues, and discontent within Congres hinder progress and cohesion in Madhya Pradesh.
2 mins
DELHI POLICE SEIZES DRUGS WORTH RS 2 CR MEANT FOR NEW YEAR PARTIES
NEW DELHI In a major crackdown, the Delhi Police Crime Branch dismantled a drug syndicate smuggling 'Malana cream', a premium form of charas (marijuana) just ahead of the year end.
1 min
NATIONAL MOURNING MANY NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTIES CANCELLED
Nationwide mourning following Dr Manmohan Singh's death, leads to cancellation of New Year celebrations.
1 min
Advanced disaster response vehicle deployed at Mahakumbh
Mahakumbh's emergency vehicle features tools to handle disasters and accidents.
3 mins
BHAJANLAL CABINET REVERSES MANY GEHLOT-ERA DECISIONS
The state government scrapped nine districts and three divisions created during the tenure of former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
2 mins
Congress leaders lack enthusiasm in Delhi
NEW DELHI Ahead of the Assembly elections in Delhi, the Congress party appears to lack enthusiasm, with its rank and file believing that even a gain in vote share may not translate into seat victories.
2 mins
THE DEBT WE OWE DR MANMOHAN SINGH
Are we an unlucky generation of Indians that we had someone like him, by accident as someone said, and we failed to listen?
4 mins
THE DIASPORA DILEMMA
It used to be, and still is, one of Indian foreign policy's greatest assets. But India's super successful diaspora faces its greatest challenge today.
7 mins
Change-proofing the Quad's global public goods mission in the Indo-Pacific
Global Public Goods (GPGs) enable the Quad to don the mantle of strategic ambiguity and as a non-threatening, benign, beneficial and stabilizing force in the turbulent waters of the Indo-Pacific.
6 mins
Neighbourhood challenges and some opportunities
How India worked on Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who was aggressive and provocative towards India, and made him realise that India only wished his country well, is a template worth emulating in developing relations with other nations.
5 mins
AUSTRALIA VIES WITH CHINA TO TURN THE SOLOMONS INTO A POLICE STATE
In October 2024, Suidani and Talifilu were arrested by Solomon Islands police under unusual circumstances On December 19th, Australia announced it was giving Solomons AUS$190 million 'to grow the size and capability of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), in response to a request by Solomon Islands'.
6 mins
Putin apologises for plane crash, without saying Russia at fault
Putin said the 'tragic incident' had occurred when Russian air defence systems were actively repelling Ukrainian drones.
2 mins
TRUMP ASKS SUPREME COURT TO PAUSE LAW BANNING TIKTOK
WASHINGTON President-elect Donald Trump has urged the U.
2 mins
IDF targets military operation near Gaza Hospital
JERUSALEM The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a military operation around the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza on Friday after receiving intelligence about terrorist infrastructure and operatives conducting terrorist activities in the area.
1 min
India-Afghanistan growing ties raise concerns in Pakistan
In a dramatic turn of events on Tuesday, an Afghan staffer at the Indian consulate in Jalalabad, which has been non-operational since 2020, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt.
2 mins
NORTH KOREANS SUFFERING BATTLEFIELD LOSSES: ZELENSKIY
Neither Russianmilitary northeir North Koreanoverseers have any interest in ensuring survival of North Koreans, he said.
2 mins
All I want for Christmas
The Embassy of Finland in New Delhi recently hosted the global premiere of 'All I Want for Christmas,' a poignant travel documentary produced by Travelxp.
4 mins
INDIAN LANGUAGES WITHOUT SCRIPT MUST BE SAVED FROM EXTINCTION
NEERU MISRA The early researchers on Indology viewed ☐ enormous variety in different segments of cultural traditionsin this ancient land, both tangible and intangible, with great amazement.
3 mins
Gallerist Aparajita Jain on art and her journey in this sphere
NOOR ANAND CHAWLA Aparajita Jain is a tough one to get hold of.
3 mins
Santa's still in town
A SHARED SLICE RENÉE RANCHAN Can declare, yes declare, with cast-iron certainty that Christmas is close to my heart, my all-time favourite day of the year.
4 mins
2025: EXTERNAL CHALLENGES, INTERNAL SOLUTIONS
The kind of challenges we face as we approach another new year are unprecedented.
5 mins
Jump-start energy levels in New Year
NEW DELHI Jump-starting your energy levels in the new year requires a mix of physical, mental, and emotional shifts.
2 mins
THREAT FROM HIGH BP IN WOMEN: IT'S TIME TO TAKE IT SERIOUSLY
Hypertension, the clinical term for high blood pressure, is often underrecognized and undertreated in women, especially in India.
4 mins
Key legislations passed in former PM Manmohan Singh's term
CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92 at AIIMS, Delhi, is widely credited with liberalizing the Indian economy.
1 min
ALLU ARJUN APPEARS BEFORE COURT VIRTUALLY
NEW DELHI T op Telugu actor Allu Arjun, who is an accused in the case related to the death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere of his latest film 'Pushpa-2', appeared via video conference before a local court on Friday.
1 min
Court notifies new video conferencing rules for virtual hearings
THANE The Bombay High Court is set to implement new video conferencing rules for court hearings in Maharashtra, Goa, and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, starting December 29.
1 min
Congress challenges Election Rules Amendment in SC
NEW DELHI A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.
1 min
Trolling case: Advocate seeks FIR against YouTubers
NEW DELHI Abhinav Arora, a 10-yearold spiritual influencer from Delhi, is at the center of a legal case involving alleged online trolling and threats.
1 min
ASSAULT CASE: MADRAS HC TAKES SUO MOTU COGNISANCE
NEW DELHI The Madras High Court has initiated suo motu proceedings regarding the alleged.
2 mins
Trump urges US Supreme Court to halt ban on TikTok
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to delay enforcement of a law requiring Tik Tok to either divest its U.S. operations or cease operations entirely by January 19.
1 min
India achieves record coal production in FY24: Govt
NEW DELHI India achieved its highestever coal production of 997.826 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 202324, reflecting a remarkable 11.71 per cent growth compared to 893.191 MT in 2022-23.
1 min
India's CAD likely to exceed 2 pc of GDP in Q3 FY25
NEW DELHI India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) is expected to rise above 2 per cent of GDP in the third quarter of FY25, driven by a surge in gold imports, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.
1 min
India's electronics sector eyes major growth, with 12 million jobs
NEW DELHI India's electronics industry is on the brink of a transformative phase as it targets USD 500 billion in manufacturing output by 2030, according to TeamLease report.
1 min
GOVERNMENT AIMS TO MAKE INDIA POST PROFITABLE
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday held a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi to discuss India Post's path to profitability.
2 mins
Venture capital activity in India hits USD 16.77 billion in 2024
NEW DELHI Venture capital (VC) activity in India has witnessed significant growth from January to November 2024, with investments reaching USD 16.77 billion across 888 deals, according to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF).
2 mins
MUFG AIMS FOR YES BANK STAKE ACQUISITION
After the country's largest bank, SBI ☐ rescued the beleaguered YES Bank four years back from the brink of collapse, the latter has been searching for a new owner.
2 mins
24 CRITICAL MINERAL BLOCKS AUCTIONED TO BOOST ECONOMIC GROWTH
NEW DELHI The Centre has brought amendments to rationalise the royalty rates and successfully auctioned 24 critical mineral blocks in four tranches, an effort to drive the economic growth, the Ministry of Mines stated in its year-end review-2024.
1 min
How geopolitics, globalization and AI redefined 2024
2024 has been chaotic with upheavals and downdrafts.
3 mins
Digi Yatra sets stage for exciting 2025 after clocking over 9 million active users
NEW DELHI Offering a smooth and seamless experience at various airport checkpoints through face authentication technology, Digi Yatra has registered more than 9 million active users so far, with a daily average of 30,000 app downloads.
1 min
Reliance Retail joins hands with Department of Consumer Affairs
NEW DELHI On National Consumer Day which is marked annually on December 24, major retail conglomerate Reliance Retail Limited has reaffirmed its dedication to consumer safety by signing the Consumer Safety Pledge, an initiative led by the Consumer Affairs department in the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry.
1 min
LNG-Powered Vessel is at Adani's Mundra port
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) Mundra welcomed CMA CGM Fort Diamant, the firstever Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered container vessel to dock at the port's Container Terminal-CT4, the APSEZ said in a statement on Thursday.
1 min
JSW Energy acquires 4,696 mw renewable energy platform
MUMBAI JSW Neo Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 4,696 MW renewable energy platform from 02 Power Pooling Pte.Ltd.
2 mins
ADANI DEFENCE ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN AIR WORKS INDIA
AHMEDABAD A dani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited (ADSTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has executed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire an 85.8 per cent stake in Air Works India (Engineering) Pvt.Ltd (AWIEPL).
1 min
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