The Daily Guardian - August 15, 2024

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August 15, 2024

'AFFIRMATIVE ACTION MUST BE STRENGTHENED'

President Droupadi Murmu: Tendencies which stoke discord based on perceived social hierarchies have to be rejected.

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Captain martyred in J&K

In a fierce encounter in the Assar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, security forces have killed one terrorist and recovered weaponry, including one AK-47, one M4 carbine rifle, and three bags filled with arms and ammunition.

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Bengal women to hit streets to 'reclaim the night'

At the stroke of the midnight hour, Calcutta's women plan to awaken to life and freedom. Their war cry - safety, justice and equality.

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No medal for Vinesh Phogat; plea dismissed

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad hoc division has dismissed the application filed by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat for a silver medal in the women's 50kg event at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.

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Rahul Gandhi hits out at Bengal govt over doctor's rape-murder

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi took aim at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the sexual assault and death of a female trainee doctor at Kolkata’s hospital and said that the attempt is made to save the accused instead of providing justice to the victim raises serious questions on the hospital and the local administration.

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Indian Army takes out 'Tiranga Yatra' in Leh

Ahead of the 78th Independence Day, the Indian Army on Wednesday held a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ from Col. Rinchen’s Memorial to the Hall of Fame in Leh, Ladakh.

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CBI, FSL TEAMS ARRIVE AT RG KAR MEDICAL COLLEGE TO BEGIN PROBE

Teams from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) arrived at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Wednesday to investigate the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor.

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WAYANAD LANDSLIDES: BURST OF RAINFALL 10% HEAVIER DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE, SAYS STUDY

The landslides that killed hundreds of people in Kerala's Wayanad were triggered by a burst of rainfall that was made about 10 per cent heavier by human-caused climate change, a study has found.

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Former Union Minister files defamation case against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor

Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has filed a criminal defamation complaint against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor from Thiruvananthapuram in a Delhi Court.

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'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative spurs growth in women-led industry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga ‘initiative, launched in 2022 as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,’ has not only fostered national unity and patriotism but also catalysed the emergence of a new women-led industry across India.

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SELJA, BHAN CLASH AT AICC MEET IN DELHI

The Congress party’s struggle with internal discord in Haryana has reached a boiling point, exposing the leadership’s deepening crisis.

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I-Day security prompts AAP to reschedule Sisodia's Padyatra to Aug 16

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has postponed the padyatra of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia due to security concerns surrounding Independence Day.

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DELHI ALL SET FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

Security personnel have been deployed in and around the Red Fort, and bomb disposal staff have been carrying out checking of the area.

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HC orders removal of defamatory content on MP Vijaya Sai Reddy

The Delhi High Court has ordered several news channels and social media platforms, including Google, YouTube, and Meta, to remove content alleging an extramarital affair involving politician Vijaya Sai Reddy.

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Next industrial revolution will be bio-economy driven: Jitendra Singh

The next industrial revolution will be bio-economy driven, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday emphasising the government’s commitment to the sector.

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Nifty delivers over 2,000% return since its inception in 1996

As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, the country’s stock markets stand as a testament to remarkable growth and resilience.

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CAG PARTNERS WITH UZBEK COUNTERPART TO EXCHANGE AUDITING EXPERTISE

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in a step to wards fostering international cooperation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Accounts, Republic of Uzbekistan, in Tashkent.

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UTTARAKHAND SIGNS MOU WITH BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION, INFOSYS SPRINGBOARD

The Uttarakhand Higher Education Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British High Commission and the Infosys Springboard at the Uttarakhand CM's Pushkar Singh Dhami's residence on Wednesday to establish new dimensions for higher education in the state.

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Bengaluru: Woman appeals on social media for help in finding missing husband

A woman in Karnataka's Bengaluru has taken to social media in a desperate attempt to find her husband, who has gone missing under mysterious circumstances.

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POSH case: SC considers mandating states or UTs to create online dashboards giving information of Internal Committees

The Supreme Court in the case Aureliano Fernandes Versus State Of Goa And Others observed in a matter concerning the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place, Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013, POSH Act, indicated that it would direct all the States and Union Territories to prepare an online dashboard containing all the relevant information pertaining to the constitution and members of the Internal Committees, IC of the departments.

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JAPAN PM KISHIDA STEPS AWAY FROM CONTESTING NEXT ELECTION

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced his decision not to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election next month, NHK News reported.

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Sri Lankan presidential election braces for record number of contestants

With as many as 38 candidates paying deposits by the deadline of noon on Wednesday, the September 21 presidential election is likely to witness a record number of contestants in its 42-year history.

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UN chief calls for parliamentary elections in Bangladesh

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for parliamentary elections in Bangladesh and urged the interim government to make every effort to be inclusive.

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TRUMP LOSES THIRD BID FOR JUDGE TO STEP ASIDE IN HUSH-MONEY CASE

A New York judge declined for a third time to step aside from the case in which Donald Trump was convicted of charges involving hush money paid to an adult film star, dismissing the former US president's claim of conflict of interest related to political consultancy work by the judge's daughter.

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KITE FLYING IN DELHI: A SOARING CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Every year on August 15th, as India celebrates its Independence Day, the skies over Delhi come alive with a vibrant display of colorful kites.

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Vinesh will not come to India till her verdict comes: Sources

Due to the delay in the verdict on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics, she will not return to India until the decision is announced.

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'WE SHOULD HAVE GOT GOLD MEDAL IN PARIS': SREEJESH

A proud owner of two consecutive Olympic medals, Indian hockey star PR Sreejesh says the bronze claimed in Tokyo three years ago is closer to his heart than the one fetched in Paris as the former was like a mythical tale coming true after decades of merely hearing about it.

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Rohit Sharma takes second spot in ODI rankings behind Babar Azam

India skipper Rohit Sharma jumped one spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters on Wednesday, moving to second place, following his superb performance in the recently concluded ODI series in Sri Lanka.India lost the three-match series 0-2 but Rohit scored 157 runs, including two half-centuries, at an average of 52.33. The opening match of the series ended in a tie.

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