The Daily Guardian - November 22, 2024

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November 22, 2024

Sigh of relief as air quality improves in Punjab, Haryana

After experiencing alarming pollution levels in the past couple of weeks, residents of most cities in Haryana and Punjab heaved a sigh of relief with a much-needed improvement in air quality.

1 min

ADANI INDICTED IN US, CHARGES SET TO ECHO IN PARLIAMENT

The conglomerate terms charges “baseless”, to pursue legal recourse

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Report on Waqf bill ready

The chairman of the Joint Committee of Parliament scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagdambika Pal, said on Thursday that the panel's draft report is ready amid opposition members' demand for an extension of its November 29 deadline for more deliberations.

1 min

Not red carpet, MP Congress conflict is on red alert

It serves as a chilling reminder of Russia's nuclear capability and a powerful message of potential escalation

1 min

AAP names 11 candidates for Delhi polls

In preparation for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled tentatively for mid-February to March 2025 (with dates yet to be announced by the Election Commission), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led by Arvind Kejriwal has taken an early step by unveiling its first list of candidates.

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'Arrest Adani, interrogate him," demands Rahul

Amid alleged bribery and fraud charges by the US against Gautam Adani, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday called for Adani's arrest and said that it is \"clear\" and \"established\" that the Adani Group Chairman has broken both American and Indian laws.

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Govt lists 16 bills for winter session of Parliament

As Parliament gears up for a stormy start next week over the Adani issue, the government has listed 16 bills, including one to amend the Waqf law and five new ones, for the winter session.

1 min

Russia launched ICBM, says Ukraine

It serves as a chilling reminder of Russia's nuclear capability and a powerful message of potential escalation

2 mins

CDS Anil Chauhan advocates 'data-driven' and 'integrated warfare' for Indian military

General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), on Wednesday addressed an audience at the International Centre, highlighting transformative changes in modern warfare driven by technological advancements.

1 min

Maharashtra polls: NCP- SP nominee seeks repoll in 122 booths in Parli, alleges malpractices

ACCTV camera was disabled at a polling booth in Dharmapuri. Only ink was applied to people's fingers, while someone else was casting vote for them, he claimed.

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Not red carpet, but Madhya Pradesh Congress conflict is on red alert

The internal strife within the Madhya Pradesh Congress has reached alarming proportions, with both party leadership and grassroots workers expressing open dissent against State Congress President Jitu Patwari and State In-charge General Secretary Bhawar Jitendra Singh and senior leader Digvijay Singh, who is said to be the \"ringmaster\" of this circuit.

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All arrangements made for vote count in Pune amid three-tier security

\"We have a total of 21 constituencies in Pune district. Of these, the counting of votes for eight constituencies in Pune city will take place at Food Corporation of India (FCI) godown in the Koregaon Park area.

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'Threat' to cut water supply over voting: Baramati court issues summons to Ajit Pawar

A court in Baramati in Pune district issued summons to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for an alleged remark threatening water cuts in a village if it did not vote for then colleague and sitting MP Supriya Sule in the 2019 general elections.

1 min

EVMs used in Mumbai kept in 36 strong rooms, 10,000 security personnel to guard counting centres

Elections to the 288-memberstate assembly were held in a single phase on Wednesday and votes will be counted on Saturday.

1 min

'LEADERS OF MAHAYUTI WILL SIT TOGETHER AND DECIDE,” SHIV SENA MP SHINDE ON CM'S FACE

Reacting to Shiv Sena UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray's notejihad' dig at BJP, Shiv Sena MP said that this is their attempt to set a false narrative.\"

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Maharashtra sees 66 pc voter turnout up from 61.1 pc in 2019

The turnout in Maharashtra assembly polls w poll as 66 per cent as per EVM votes, up from 61.1 per cent in 2019, Election Commission officials said on Thursday.

1 min

Opposition assails govt, Adani

The Adani group’s indictment in the US over alleged bribery and fraud gave fresh ammunition to opposition parties to demand a joint parliamentary committee probe into the business group’s dealings, even as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sought Gautam Adani’s immediate arrest.

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Karnataka Lokayukta recovers huge cache of cash, jewellery during raids in state

A huge cache of cash, jewellery, watches and monuments have been recovered during the raids that were conducted by Karnataka Lokayukta in the state on Thursday.

1 min

Kerala CM slams Centre for neglecting state's financial, disaster relief demand

Despite clearly communicating our requirements to the Centre, we hace not received the special financial aid we requested. We sought Rs 1,222 crore for immediate and anticipated expenses, but there has been no favourable response.

1 min

Assam government officially renames Karimganj as Sribhumi

Assam Government on Thursday issued an official notification renaming Karimganj district and Karimganj town as Sribhumi district and Sribhumi town, respectively.

1 min

PEOPLE FORM GOVERNMENT, NOT EXIT POLLS: CONG IN JHARKHAND

People have voted for Mahagathbandhan, says Congress leader Rakesh Sinha

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Jharkhand could see new dimension of progress under BJP's rule: Chouhan

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election-incharge Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the Jharkhand could touch new dimensions of development and progress under BJP’s rule if it forms the government.

1 min

Centre apathy endangering State, alleges Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said countries bordering the State were facing tumultuous situations and the Union Government has not done anything in this regard.

1 min

Heavy rains cause severe flooding, waterlogging in TN's Thoothukudi

Heavy rains that have continuously lashed parts of urban and suburban areas of Thoothukudi resulted in severe flooding, and waterlogging in residential areas, raising concerns amongst the citizens of the city.

1 min

Decorative lights to turn Mahakumbh into divine, grand spectacle

The Yogi Adityanath government is taking innovative steps to make Mahakumbh 2025 a divine and grand spectacle.

1 min

Karnataka govt to reissue wrongly cancelled BPL cards: Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the government would reissue Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards to eligible families if they had been canceled in error.

1 min

Pollution fuels demand for CNG, BS-6 vehicles

Travel agencies report asharp rise in demand for BS-6 and CNG vehicles, including cars like Ertiga, Innova, and traveller buses, as they scramble to meet commitments made before the ban.

1 min

Delhi most polluted city

The severe pollution underscores the compounded ejects of vehicular emissions, industrial output, and stubble burning.

1 min

Staggered timings for Central govt staff in Delhi

The Centre on Thursday announced staggered working hours for its employees here to aid the fight against pollution as the city reeled under \"very poor\" air quality even though the AQI fell below the 400-mark after several days.

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CAQM tightens screws on violators

Central pollution watchdog CAQM has issued a series of directives to address critical gaps in the enforcement of mitigation efforts, including expediting fire incident verifications and intensifying action against violators of pollution control measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

1 min

Stubble-burning continues in Punjab

As the air quality in the national capital was reported to be in ‘very poor’ category with a thin layer of smog, the stubble burning continued in parts of Punjab on Thursday.

1 min

'Koi fark nahin padhta': AAP on Bhupender Yadav

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, accusing him of being indifferent to the growing pollution crisis in north India.

1 min

AIR QUALITY IMPROVES TO 'VERY POOR'

According to the data of CPCB, the AQI recorded in Delhi was 379, categorized as 'very poor', as of 8 am

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As schools go online, students in slum areas find access to classes a tall order

If the government keeps schools online for 15 days, that means my child will miss 15 days of lessons.

1 min

Robbery attempt turns Violent: Gunshot fired at Ghonda Chowk shop

The police nabbed the couple on board the Sadbhavana Express train at Shahjahanpur Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh, rescuing the child.

2 mins

Rani Bagh firing: Accused surrenders in burqa

Suhail, accused in the alleged firing incident in Rani Bagh, surrendered before Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday.

1 min

Cong slams AAP for neglecting street vendors, rights, welfare

Yadav called on the Delhi government to issue Letters of Recommendation (LORS) under the PM-SVANidhi scheme instead of vending certificates.

1 min

Excise policy case: HC refuses to stay trial against Kejriwal

Delhi High Court Justice Manoj Kumar Obri sought aresponse from the investigating agency by the next bearing on Kejriwal’s plea challenging a trial court’s order taking cognisance ofa charge-sheet in the case.

1 min

BJP stages protest against Kejriwal over 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy

The Delhi BJP staged a massive protest outside the residence of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, November 21, 2024, over alleged extravagant expenditures on the decoration of his official residence.

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LG Saxena gives job letters to 47 victims of 1984 riots

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday distributed offers of appointment to 47 victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots at Tilak Vihar in West Delhi.

1 min

DELHI POLLS: AAP TAKES EARLY STEP, ANNOUNCES -1ST LIST

In preparation for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled tentatively for mid-February to March 2025 (with dates yet to be announced by the Election Commission), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led by Arvind Kejriwal has taken an early step by unveiling its first list of candidates.

1 min

Power shortages may limit growth of AI data centres by 2027: Gartner

This sarge is dricen by the increasing need forlarger data centres to handle the cast computing power required for training and deploying LLMs that underpin Gen AI applications.

1 min

ADANI STOCKS PLUMMET 20°/o AMID BRIBERY CHARGES

Adani Group stocks plummeted after US bribery charges against Gautam Adam, erasing Rs 2.6 lakh crore in market Value.

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$4.5 bn opportunity to build resilient transport systems by 2030: Report

A report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) highlights a $4.5 billion opportunity for India to strengthen its transport infrastructure against climate risks by 2030.

1 min

Urban development to propel GIS market growth in Asia-Pacific

Globally, the GIS market is set to grow from its current size of approximately $11 billion to $24.61 billion by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.71 per cent, according to Precedence Research.

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'India insulated from trade war between US-China'

It said, \"While the eyelieal growth slowdown ealls for easier monetary conditions in oar view, the 'stronger dollar\"seenario will mean the RBI will likely proceed cautiously.

1 min

Adani Green scraps $600 mn bond plans

Adani Green Energy Ltd. has cancelled plans on Thursday to raise $600 million in US dollar-denominated bonds.

1 min

IIT-K, DST launch SMC 2024: Deep-tech, national missions focus

The Delhi Chapter of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur Alumni Association, in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is organizing the Startup Master Class (SMC) 2024.

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REBOOTING RAJASTHAN: TAPPING THE PRAVASIS

Rajasthan has excellent locales for shooting films. Here again, with only a couple of notable exceptions, it is the South Indians and Maharashtrians who are the major players in the film industry.

5 mins

An examination of the relative grading system

A big criticism against it is that it promotes undue competition among the pupils. Because marks are given based on performance with respect to peers, slight changes in scoring can have a huge difference in outcomes.

5 mins

DELHI AIR EMERGENCY

Delhi faces hazardous air quality, severe pollution from stubble burning, vehicular emissions, and delayed measures, highlighting urgent climate challenges.

6 mins

Himachal Pradesh High Court upholds levy of GST on mining royalty payable under mining concession granted by state

The Himachal Pradesh High Court in the case M/s Lakhwinder Singh Stone Crusher v. Union of India & ors. observed and has dismissed a writ petition challenging notifications issued by the Central government for levy of GST on Royalty paid by a Mineral Concession Holder for mining concession granted by the State.

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Calcutta High Court: State govt can take action against IPS/ IAS officers serving in their territory

The Calcutta High Court in the case Anamika Pandey Versus Vineet Kumar Goyal And Ors was informed by Additional Solicitor General Ashok Kr Chakrabarti appearing for the central government, that the Department of Personnel and Training was not the competent authority to take action against IPS/IAS/IFS officers who were deployed in various states.

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Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Justice D. Krishnakumar as Manipur High Court Chief Justice

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Madras High Court Judge Justice D. Krishnakumar as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur consequent upon the superannuation of Justice Siddharth Mridul, the present Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur on November 21, 2024.

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Calcutta High Court frowns upon fatal clashes between worshippers outside mosque, orders police to 'take control': 'Humanity is above all'

The Calcutta High Court in the case observed and has expressed concerns over clashes between two groups of worshippers over prayer timings outside a mosque, leading to one death and several injuries.

1 min

MADMS HIGH COURT: RECOVERY ACTION AGAINST COMPANY DIRECTORS CANNOT BE INITIATED IF STATUS OF ASSESSEE IS NON-EXISTENCE

The Madras High Court in the case Lakshana Cotton Spinning Mills Limited v.

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SC: Prime facie case alone insufficient to appoint Court Receiver; compelling reasons required

The Supreme Court in the case Hitesh Bhuralal Jain Versus Rajpal Amarnath Yadav And Ors observed that the expressions like 'prima facie case' or 'conduct' alone are insufficient to justify the appointment of a Court Receiver.

1 min

NEW POLICY AGAINST TRUMP'S TARIFF: CHINA

Gearing up to deal with the tough tariff increases by the incoming Trump administration in the US, China on Thursday announced new policy measures to back its export sector against \"unreasonable foreign trade restrictions\" and create a \"good environment\" for its exports.

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50 killed as militants ambush vehicles in Pak

At least 50 people were killed and 20 injured when three vehicles carrying passengers were targeted by militants in northwest Pakistan on Thursday, officials said.

1 min

US, UK, Australia, and UN slam Hong Kong's sentencing of pro-democracy leaders

They described the sentencing as part of an \"unrelenting attack\" on democracy and other freedoms in the region since its transfer from Britain to China in 1997

1 min

Pakistan: Mobile, internet services may remain suspended

According to ARY News, the internet shutdown might affect some districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Islamabad.

1 min

ISRAEL SANCTIONS DOZENS OF CLIENTS OF HEZBOLLAH'S BANKING NETWORK

The ministry did not name the targeted entities, but said \"deposited significant amounts with the association, Which directly funds the activities ofthe declared terror organisation Hezbollah.\"

2 mins

World Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu

They should actually travel to any ICC member countries for the arrest to take place. In many cases, the chances of such a thing happening are quite low.

1 min

Sri Lankan Prez backs IMF package

The IMF team on Sunday arrived in Sri Lanka to carry out the third review of the nearly USD 3 billion bailout facility.

1 min

Crisis in Bangladesh severely hits trade with India

According to traders, the import and export activities between India and Bangladesh have been severely affected because of the fund crunch in the neighbouring country Bangladesh.

1 min

Space and sea should be subjects of 'universal cooperation', not universal conflict: PM Modi

In his remarks, Modi termed the India-Guyana ties of 'mitti' (soil) as full of cordiality, referring to their cultural ties of over a century and a half.

1 min

Most important thing is to address pollution: UNICEF India Representative

UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey highlighted the urgent need for India's active participation at both global and domestic levels in combating climate change.

1 min

INDIA, GUYANA INK 10 MoUs COVERING AGRI, DEFENCE

To celebrate and preserve cultural heritage, a Cultural Exchange Programme (2024-2027) was signed, emphasizing cooperation in theatre, music, arts, literature.

1 min

Trump picks ex-Congressman Hoekstra to be US Ambassador to Canada

United States Presidentelect Donald Trump nominated former US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to serve as the United States, Ambassador to Canada.

1 min

PM Modi proposes 7 pillars for India-CARICOM cooperation

At the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a seven-pillar framework to enhance cooperation between India and CARICOM, based on the acronym \"C.A.R.I.C.O.M.\"

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SALMAN KHAN, KARISMA KAPOOR'S 'BIWI NO.1' TO BE RE-RELEASED IN THEATRES

Nostalgia alert! Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor-starrer 'Biwi No. 1' is all set to be re-released in cinema halls.

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'THERE IS DESIRE IN THEM TO ENGAGE WITH SOCIETY': AAMIR KHAN ON TODAY'S YOUTH

Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who never shies away from speaking his mind, believes that the today's youth knows how to deal with problems and have \"desire in them to engage with society.\"

1 min

Aishwarya Rai drops adorable pics from Aaradhya's birthday bash

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gave fans a glimpse of the festivities from her daughter Aaradhya's 13th birthday celebrations in Mumbai last week.

1 min

COACHELLA ANNOUNCES LADY GAGA' GREEN DAY' POST MALONE AS 2025 HEADLINERS

The festival will also showcase a unique design contribution from Travis Scott. Coachella's announcement teased, \"Travis Scott designs the desert.\"

1 min

SRK, ARYAN, ABRAM VOICE ICONIC CHARACTERS IN HINDI TRAILER FOR 'MUFASA: THE LION KING'

RK fans are in for a treat as a new Hindi trailer for 'Mufasa: The Lion King' is finally here.

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'MISMATCHED' SEASON 3: ROHIT SARAF, PRAJAKTA KOLI ANNOUNCE RELEASE DATE

Fans of 'Mismatched' can finally mark their calendars as Prajakta Koli and Rohit Saraf have announced the release date for the much-awaited Season 3.

1 min

RANDEEP HOODA SHARES DETAILS ABOUT HIS UPCOMING PROJECTS AT IFFI 2024

Actor Randeep Hooda is currently working on a couple of exciting projects.

1 min

Wedding fashion trends for 2024: A sneak peek at what's hot this season

Wedding fashion is ever-evolving, and as we look ahead to 2024, couples are seeking styles that balance tradition with modern flair.

2 mins

Want to know the advanced treatments for acne scars and pigmentation

Acne scars and pigmentation issues are common concerns for many individuals, significantly affecting skin appearance and self-confidence. Fortunately, there are effective solutions that can help rejuvenate the skin and restore its clarity.

3 mins

GUIDE TO EFFORTLESS GLOW: SKINCARE AND MAKEUP MUST-HAVES

As we step into the season of festive gatherings and end-of-year celebrations, We have curated a selection of beauty essentials that blend skincare benefits with makeup magic.

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"Take No. 2020': A riveting tale of Bollywood dreams, struggles, and redemption

A timeless tale of Bollywood's struggles and triumphs during the pandemic, offering a unique perspective on the industry's enduring spirit.

1 min

'Each poem is a journey', says Vandana Kumar

Vandana Kumar wears many hats today—be it her poetry writing and French teaching or her being an Indie film producer and an author-poet career guidance expert.

2 mins

MAGIC OF MIND- A GREAT GIFT TO MANKIND BY AUTHOR RAVI VALLURI

Psychologists have explained the phenomena of mind in many ways. For spiritual practitioners, it remains the subject of one of their primary concerns.

2 mins

Lakshya sails into quarters, Sindhu exits from China Masters

Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterlinals with a straight-game win, but two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's campaign ended in the second round of the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament here on Thursday.

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Eden Gardens to name stand after Jhulan Goswami

The iconic Eden Gardens will soon have a stand named after India legend Jhulan Goswami.

1 min

Bihar to host Khelo India Youth Games in April

Bihar is an integral part of the Ministry 's plans to develop infrastructure anel provide support to athletes from the grassroots level.

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Bihar to host Khelo India Youth Games in April

Bibar is an integral part of the Ministry’s plans to develop infrastructure and provide support to athletes from the grassroots level.

1 min

Cummins confident ahead of Perth test

Australia captain Pat Cummins exuded confidence in his side's preparations and brushed away concerns of going against new faces in the Indian camp because of a sense of \"familiarity\".

1 min

Former Pak off- spinner Nazir who gave torrid time to Richards dies

Former Pakistan cricketer and umpire, Muhammad Nazir junior passed away in his hometown of Lahore on Thursday after prolonged illness. He was 78.

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Bumrah backs young guns to take on Australia

Ahead of the first Test against Australia of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth, Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah lauded the youngsters in the team for their self-belief and confidence, saying that nothing is more heartening than the fact that they want to do the tough job for the team.

1 min

ROHIT TO JOIN INDIA SQUAD ON SUNDAY

Despite being in a race against time, Rohit was in contention to take the flight to Australia and feature in thefirst Test.

2 mins

PCB names COO for Champions Trophy

\"Preparations are already well underway, with stadium upgrades nearing completion and crucial discussions ongoing with the International Cricket Council.

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