The Daily Guardian - December 12, 2024

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December 12, 2024

VAISHNAW SAYS NO PRIVATISATION OF RAILWAYS

Railway Amendment Bill passed in LS | Railway Board's independence enhanced

1 min

Wheat stock limit cut to control prices

With the country's wheat production touching a record 113.29 million tonnes during the Rabi Marketing Season 2024, the Union government has revised the stock limits on wheat.

1 min

North in grip of cold wave, temp -3° Celsius

As temperatures fall below freezing, the cold wave continues to spread across the Kashmir Valley, affecting regular activities. Temperatures hit -3 degrees Celsius in Srinagar.

1 min

Withdraw your PF money from ATMs starting 2025

The Labour Ministry is upgrading its IT systems to provide enhanced services to the country's massive workforce.

1 min

Hurdles in the path of youth being removed: PM Modi

Youth today is developing a feeling of ownership towards finding solutions for country's challenges.

1 min

Dhankhar is the 'biggest disruptor' of House: Kharge

A day after they submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, INDIA bloc parties held a joint press conference and said they were forced to resort to the step to \"safeguard the democracy and Constitution\".

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POLICY AIMS TO ENSURE 'ZERO CASUALTY'

Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 moved in the Lok Sabha

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Kejriwal rules out alliance with Congress

The I.N.D.I.A bloc alliance for Delhi that was stitched during the 2024 general elections appears short-lived as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday ruled out any possibility of an alliance with the Congress.

1 min

Political temperature rises in Winter Session

Opposition is not letting me speak. This is the fourth day that my Zero Hour has been wasted.

1 min

LOK SABHA WITNESSES REPEATED ADJOURNMENTS AMID VERBAL SPAT

After days of disruptions, Lok Sabha took up Question Hour, Zero Hour

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29 new-age courses for training in emerging areas introduced, RS told

Minister of State (Independent Charge) Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said that for promoting skill development, 29 new-age, future skills courses have been introduced by the government to provide training in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, mechatronics, internet of things, cybersecurity, semiconductor, etc.

1 min

Rahul meets Om Birla

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday and urged him to expunge remarks made by BJP MPs against him, and ensure the House functions smoothly.

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WAQF JPC SEEKS DARUL ULOOM DEOBAND SUGGESTION

Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf, stated on Wednesday that the committee had invited Darul Uloom Deoband to provide their suggestions on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

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Foreign Secretary was able to give a thorough briefing: Tharoor

After the meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs concluded, Congress MP and Committee Chairman Shashi Tharoor stated that several questions were raised, and the Foreign Secretary, who had recently returned from Bangladesh, provided a comprehensive briefing.

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Clerkage charge is levied on cancellation of all waitlisted tickets: Railway Minister

The railway ministry levies clerkage charges on all waitlisted tickets and the revenue generated from all sources, including cancellation, is utilised for working expenses relating to maintenance and operations, the government said in the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Wednesday.

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Motion against Chair attempt to deviate attention: Nadda in RS

Leader of Rajya Sabha JP Nadda on Wednesday said that Congress senior leadership's links with US billionaire George Soros should be discussed in the House because it is a matter related to India's sovereignty and its security.

1 min

Jal Jeevan Mission spurs women's workforce participation: Report

A recent research report by the State Bank of India has revealed the transformative impact of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) on rural India, particularly on women's socio-economic empowerment.

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Cong yet to finalise on LoP in Haryana

Despite Haryana assembly election results declared on October 8, the Congress is yet to finalise its Leader of Opposition in the state assembly as there is no consensus built on the names suggested by party leaders and the leaders are waiting for the party's committee to first submit its report with the Central leadership, sources said on Wednesday.

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Maha cabinet expansion likely on Dec 14

Tensions might arise within the Mahayuti over the cabinet portfolio allocation.

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MAMATA SAYS 'GRATEFUL' TO THOSE BACKING HER FOR I.N.D.I.A BLOC LEADERSHIP

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the leaders who have backed her for a leadership role in the INDIA bloc, amid growing discussions about a change in the alliance's leadership.

1 min

Kerala seeks 50% share of Rs 616 crore divisible pool

The government of Kerala has urged the 16th Finance Commission to increase its share of the divisible tax pool from the 41 per cent recommended by the 15th Finance Commission to 50 per cent.

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With no-confidence motion, Opposition diverts attention

The issues of framer’s were expected to give congress party an edge in the winter session.

1 min

Farmer leader Dallewal's health deteriorates

Health of farmer leaders deteriorates further as his fast unto death completed sixteen days at the Khanauri border.

1 min

Chouhan visits Drone Didi

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Farmer welfare is the top priority of the Narendra Modi government at the centre.

1 min

Punjab mandates recognition for private schools

The Punjab Government has made it mandatory for all private institutions offering early childhood care and education (ECCE) to get registered within six months.

1 min

BJP slams AIMIM for fielding Tahir

BJP MP Sambit Patra on Tuesday slammed the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) for fielding former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain as its candidate in the upcoming Delhi elections, calling the move part of a deliberate attempt to polarise the elections along Hindu-Muslim lines.

1 min

BJP woos auto drivers

In anticipation of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Delhi unit held an engaging discussion with the capital's auto drivers, assuring them of comprehensive support if the BJP comes to power.

1 min

AAP TAKES UP VOTER 'DELETION' WITH EC

Kejriwal alleges BJP orchestrating a conspiracy to remove voters, from marginalized communities, Dalits, SCs and Purvanchalis from rolls

1 min

'Won Delhi alone thrice, will win again': Chadha

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday put the final nail on the end of the INDIA bloc in the national capital and said that the party, which won the last three Delhi elections independently, will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections 2025 on its own and win.

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Special police drive to identify Bangladeshi immigrants

Following directions from Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena, Delhi Police officials conducted a special drive in the Kalindi Kunj area on Wednesday to verify the documents of residents.

1 min

LG directs strict execution of tobacco-free in schools, colleges

During the meeting, Saxena emphasised the need for strict adherence to tobacco-free guidelines for educational institutions under the Directorate of Education and the Higher Education Department.

1 min

Woman kept under 'digital arrest' for 5 hours

Cyber criminals allegedly duped a woman of Rs 1.40 lakh by keeping her under 'digital arrest' for five hours in Noida.

1 min

Now, govt I-D proof required for alcohol consumption in city hotels

The Delhi government has directed operators of the city's hotels, clubs and restaurants serving liquor to verify the age of their clients through hard copies of government-issued identity proofs after violations of the legal drinking age norm were detected.

1 min

Govt seeks proposals for AI labs in schools

The Delhi government, which plans to set up AI labs in selected schools, has invited agencies to submit proposals and conduct demonstrations for the establishment of these labs, according to an official notification on Wednesday.

1 min

SC relaxes Manish Sisodia's bail conditions

A bench of justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan relaxed the conditions, saying they were not necessary.

2 mins

Fire breaks out at banquet hall in Shastri Park

A massive fire broke out at a banquet hall in Delhi's Shastri Park area on Wednesday evening.

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CBI nabs DDA engineer in 'bribery' case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday apprehended two individuals, including an Executive Engineer and a Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) member from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh.

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DELHI WAKES UP TO COLDEST DECEMBER MORNING

Delhi woke up to the coldest December morning on Wednesday as the minimum temperature dropped to 4.9 degree Celsius.

1 min

'Rope in district admn in onion procurement'

The Union Agriculture Ministry has suggested that district administration should be involved in procurement of onion to ensure transparency and check irregularities in the purchase process.

1 min

Nifty 50 net profit may grow by 16.3% in FY26: Kotak

The report outlined a steady growth trajectory for the index, following a decent 20.3 per cent earnings growth in FY24.

1 min

NEW RBI GUV LISTS POLICY CONTINUITY AND INCLUSION AS PRIORITIES

Sanjay Malhotra recognises commendable work carried out by central bank

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Gold reclaims Rs 80,000-mark

The precious metal of 99.9% purity jumped Rs 620 to touch three-week high of Rs 80,400

1 min

Logistics cost can be cut to 9%: Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said that changes in the cost of fuel and road can bring the logistics cost to nine per cent.

1 min

Retail investors help stabilise market

the ecosystem has done an excellent job of attracting new participants to the capital formation cycle

1 min

Rupee plunges to all-time low of 84.87 in early trade

A bounce back in the US dollar from earlier lows also weighed on the rupee

1 min

Budget may address duty anomalies in aluminium

The government is likely to consider addressing the issue of inverted duty structure for certain products in sectors like aluminium in the forthcoming Budget to boost domestic manufacturing, an official said.

1 min

Laptop imports may need new authorisation

The DGFT has notified the IMS \"for import of restricted IT hardware for the calendar year 2025

1 min

Non-fossil fuel capacity up 14%

The total non-fossil fuel installed capacity in the country has reached 213.70 GW as of November 2024, marking a 14.2 per cent increase compared to 187.05 GW in the same month last year.

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Inflows into equity mutual funds drop 14% in November

India's equity markets have been quite volatile over the last couple of months and have corrected from their record highs they had touched in September, following large outflows from foreign institutional investors.

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THE ILLUSION OF A GLORIOUS PAST: DEHUMANISING RELIGION

In today's political discourse, it's common to hear calls for a return to a \"glorious past\"—a time when a particular civilization was seen as perfect in every way.

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Life Management: A practical guide to modern challenges

In a world where the challenges of modern life often seem insurmountable, Naveen Krishna Rai's Life Management emerges as a potential guiding light beacon for those seeking clarity and direction.

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BANGLA WILL PAY A HEAVY PRICE FOR ANIMOSITY TO INDIA

Terrorism is a low-cost enterprise, but has the potential to inflict disproportionate harm to the civilian population of the target country, and that is what India should be worried about.

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ISKCON priest on Digha Temple board

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday incorporated Kolkata's ISKCON chief in the board of trustees of a Jagannath temple at the coastal town of Digha, one of her most ambitious religious projects of current times.

1 min

'We want justice at any cost', victim's brother

Bikash Kumar, the brother of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, stated on Wednesday that the family is determined to seek justice, alleging that Atul endured \"extreme harassment.\"

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PM RELEASES COMPLETE WORKS OF BHARATI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday released a compendium of the complete works of great Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati and hailed his contributions, saying a personality like him comes once in centuries.

1 min

Nepal Army chief, CDS Chauhan discuss ties

General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff of the Nepali Army met with General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, in Delhi on Wednesday, during his official visit to India.

1 min

Maha CM calls on Prez

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, who recently took over as the chief minister of Maharashtra, called on President Draupadi Murmu here on Wednesday.

1 min

EU envoy calls on Rahul

Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to India, Herve Delphin met with the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday.

1 min

SC raises concern

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the growing tendency to misuse Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which penalises cruelty by husbands and their relatives against married women.

1 min

Techie's Suicide Sparks Outrage, Call To Prevent Misuse Of Law

'498-A of IPC a 'tool for extorting money'

2 mins

Supreme Court disapproves NGT's approach: No nexus between company's revenue and amount of penalty for environmental damages

The court in the case observed that there being no nexus between the revenue generation of the company and the ascertainment of penalty for violation of environmental laws.

2 mins

SUPREME COURT ISSUES NOTICE IN PLEA SEEKING GUIDELINES AGAINST MANUFACTURING AND SELLING OF FAKE PHARMA DRUGS

The petition filed states that on September 8, 2024 where the custom department raided certain premises in Kolkata and apprehended two individuals for using the premises to package, store and supply fake or spurious branded and generic drugs.

2 mins

Sambhal Masjid case: Supreme Court appeals for 'peace and harmony', asks UP Administration to consider 'community mediation'

The court in the case suggested the Uttar Pradesh Government form a peace committee for community mediation as stated under Section 43 of the Mediation Act for communal harmony.

2 mins

CBI tells Supreme Court: FIR registered against 8 advocates for cheating and forgery in fake SLP case

The bench comprising of Justice Bela M Trivedi and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma was hearing the present matter.

1 min

Supreme Court criticises school staff's protest while being part of institution: 'Satyagraha in front of school gate'

The court while considering the facts and circumstances of the case observed and has clarified that even if the penalty is modified, the issue of back wages would not arise. Since no representative appeared for the state.

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Kerala High Court seeks state's response in plea for CBI probe into ADM Naveen Babu's death, calls for case diary

The Kerala High Court in the case Manjusha Kv CBI & Others observed and has directed the investigating officer to produce the case diary and file a statement with regards to the investigation into death of former Kannur ADM Naveen Babu.

1 min

Iran calls Syria crisis joint US-Israel plot

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday attacked the United States and Israel of orchestrating the ongoing conflict in Syria, describing it as a \"joint plot\" aimed at destabilising the region.

1 min

US has no plan to reopen embassy in Syria now

The US has no immediate plans to reopen its embassy in Syria, which was closed in 2012, said US State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller during a press briefing on Tuesday (local time), Al Jazeera reported.

1 min

SYRIA CALLS FOR UNITY AMID UNREST

'We don't accept a divided Syria and everyone must prepare for the change that has occurred. No room for carrying weapons outside the state'

1 min

Thailand to implement e-Visa system for Indians from January 2025

The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has officially announced the rollout of Thailand's Electronic Visa (e-Visa) system in India, effective January 1, 2025.

1 min

Israeli strikes at home shelter in Gaza; 19 people killed

An Israeli strike on a home sheltering displaced people in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 19, Palestinian medical officials said Wednesday.

1 min

Waited for 8 years: Netanyahu in graft trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struck a defiant tone as he testified in open court for the first time in Tel Aviv in his years-long corruption trial on Sunday.

1 min

Syria aims to bring back refugees

One of his first goals is to \"bring back the millions of Syrian refugees who are abroad.\"

1 min

Russia tells its citizens: avoid travel to the West

Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, told a news briefing

1 min

Russia teams up with BRICS to create AI alliance, Putin says

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would develop artificial intelligence with BRICS partners and other countries, in a bid to challenge the dominance of the United States in one of the most promising and crucial technologies of the 21st century.

1 min

Activists' rally slams Pakistan's repression of Sindhi, Baloch, Pashtun, Kashmiri people

In observance of International Human Rights Day, a large-scale protest took place outside the UK Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street in London.

1 min

EU raises concerns over human rights violations in China

On International Human Rights Day, the European Union (EU) issued a strong statement expressing deep concerns over ongoing human rights violations in China, particularly about civil, cultural, economic, social, and political rights.

1 min

US OKAYS SECURITY MEMO ON CHINA, IRAN, N. KOREA, RUSSIA

Biden administration officials began developing the guidance this summer.

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Bank of Canada cuts rates by 50 bps, frets over possible Trump tariffs

The Bank of Canada slashed its key policy rate by 50 basis points to 3.25% on Wednesday and indicated that further cuts would be more gradual, a shift from previous messaging that continuous easing was needed to support growth.

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Canadian Hindus protest outside Bangladeshi Consulate in Toronto

Canadian Hindus on Tuesday staged a protest outside the Bangladeshi Consulate in Toronto to seek justice and protection of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

1 min

Blinken faces GOP critics over Afghanistan withdrawal remark

Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified Wednesday before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, facing questions for the last time about some of the darkest moments of Joe Biden's presidency: the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

1 min

LISA KUDROW REVEALS 'FRIENDS' CAST ONLY REUNITED ONCE FOR DINNER

While the iconic 'Friends' cast may appear inseparable on screen, Lisa Kudrow has revealed that in reality, the six core cast members of the beloved sitcom rarely reunited after the show's finale.

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'Baby John': Varun Dhawan brings 'girl dad energy'

Actor Varun Dhawan, who is preparing for the release of his upcoming action-packed film 'Baby John,' recently treated fans with a series of behind-the-scenes pictures with his young co-star Zara Zyanna where the actor showed his \"girl dad energy.\"

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CHEF VIKAS REVEALS EMOTIONAL MOMENT WITH SRK AT 'BUNGALOW' RESTAURANT

\"SRK has been my hero for many reasons,\" Chef Vikas Khanna wrote, adding \"His voice, his persona, and the way he treats everyone with respect--he is a true icon.\"

1 min

AR RAHMAN REPLACED FROM SURIYA'S UPCOMING FILM

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman has been replaced in Suriya’s highly anticipated action thriller, tentatively titled Suriya 45.

1 min

'Life Of Pi' director Ang Lee to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee will be honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 77th Annual Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards, set to take place on February 8, 2025.

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'28 YEARS LATER' TRAILER REVEALS MURPHY'S HAUNTING RETURN IN DANNY BOYLE'S ZOMBIE SEOUEL

After nearly three decades, the highly anticipated sequel to '28 Days Later', '28 Years Later' has unveiled its first haunting trailer, igniting excitement among fans of the original post-apocalyptic zombie thriller.

1 min

RANVEER SINGH'S MOTHER ANJU BHAVNANI'S SWEET GESTURE AS GRANDDAUGHTER DUA TURNS THREE

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's newborn daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, turned three months old on December 8.

1 min

YAMAHA RD350 VS YAMAHA YZF-R3: ONE BRAND, TWO TWINS, FIVE DECADES

Someday soon, I will also do a standalone article on everything about the Indian RD350, because there are innumerable myths that need to be busted.

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AI innovations in commercial real estate marketing: Revolutionizing site selection and client targeting

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming several sectors globally, and the commercial real estate (CRE) business is no exception.

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BGT: Nathan McSweeney excited for Brisbane Test

Australia's young batter Nathan McSweeney is \"looking forward\" to playing at The Gabba, a ground he \"knows well\" under seaming conditions against India in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series.

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Harry Brook tops ICC Test batter rankings, overtaking Joe Root

Harry Brook overtook Joe Root on Wednesday to snatch the top spot on the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings, the ICC said in a release on its website ICC Cricket.

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Australia whitewashes India with 83-run win

Opening the innings, Mandhana scored 105 off 109 deliveries to anchor the run chase but didn't get support from other Indian batters.

1 min

Khelo India Winter Games: Leh to host in Jan, Gulmarg in Feb

The Khelo India Winter Games dates have been announced.

1 min

BGT 2024-25: Rohit-led Team India arrives in Brisbane for 3rd Test

The third match of the series between Australia and India will kick off from Saturday at the iconic Gabba

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Entire Australian top order is under pressure: David Warner

As Australia gears up for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, former Aussie opener David Warner has stressed the importance of the top order delivering big runs, given the \"relentless\" nature of the Indian bowling attack when they operate in partnerships.

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GUKESH DRAWS AGAINST LIREN IN 13TH GAME

With the score tied at 6.5-6.5 and one classical game left, the match is likely heading to tie-breaks to determine the winner.

1 min

BGT 2024-25: Rohit-led Team India arrives in Brisbane for 3rd Test

The third match of the series between Australia and India will kick off from Saturday at the iconic Gabba.

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