The Daily Guardian - December 28, 2024

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December 28, 2024

Cabinet Condoles Demise

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, passed a condolence resolution in memory of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

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Eight dead in Bathinda bus crash

Eight people lost their lives on Friday when a bus plunged off a bridge without railings into a nullah amid heavy rainfall.

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China Plans World's Biggest Dam on Brahmaputra River in Tibet

China on Friday defended its plan to build the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, saying the project will not \"negatively affect\" lower riparian states and that safety issues have been addressed through decades of studies.

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In Kolkata, kin remember their 'silent guardian'

In Kolkata, close relatives of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, are distraught at the death of their \"guardian\".

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MANMOHAN SINGH'S FUNERAL AT NIGAMBODH GHAT TODAY

State funeral with full military honours

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Ahead of Trump's return, India, US review ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Washington, DC on Thursday.

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Cong slams Centre on last rites of MMS at Nigambodh Ghat

Wants last rites at a place where a memorial can be built

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'My friend, philosopher and guide': Sonia on former PM

Calling former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh her \"friend, philosopher and guide,\" Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday mourned the death of former PM and said that he was the \"epitome of wisdom, nobility and humility.\"

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Former Suzuki chief Osamu passes away

Osamu Suzuki, the former President Chairman & CEO of Suzuki Motor Corporation, passed away at the age of 94 on Wednesday afternoon due to malignant lymphoma, the company announced on Friday.

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Air quality improves after rains, curbs revoked

AQI down to 334 (poor category) as of 7 PM Friday

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Manmohan Singh's Assam connection and the house he rented in Guwahati

RS MP from Assam, Singh, wife had their names transferred as voters from Delhi to Dispur

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Standing firm with farmers, says Punjab FM after meeting Dallewal

Urges Supreme Court to issue directions to Union government to resolve farmers' issues

1 min

NGT Notice to Centre Over Disposal of Solar Panels

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Union of India and other respondents on a plea regarding improper disposal and recycling of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels.

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PIL in SC seeks to scrap TDS system

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking to declare that the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) system is \"manifestly arbitrary, irrational and violative of various fundamental rights\".

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Contractor commits suicide in Karnataka's Bidar

State playing games with contractors: H D Kumaraswamy

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TN BJP Chief Whips Himself in Protest Over Student Rape

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai whipped himself in front of his house here on Friday as a mark of protest against the DMK government over the sexual assault incident in Anna University.

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Assam: Over 500 leaders of different parties join TMC

TMC MP Sushmita Dev said that the regional parties have a good strike rate and fighting ability against the BJP

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British covered up truth, planted many lies: RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said that the Britishers tried to hide the truth and filled the minds of people with lies.

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BRS Leader Visits Sandhya Theatre Incident Victim, Slams Cong Govt

Rao Also Took a Jibe at the State Government, Particularly CM Revanth Reddy

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Doctors Remove Razor From Man's Stomach

In a case highlighting the interplay of mental health and surgical emergencies, doctors at a private hospital in Delhi successfully treated a 20-year-old man who swallowed a shaving razor in a fit of anger following a quarrel with his father.

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Delhi Police busts illegal cigarette trade, arrests two

The arrests were made based on a tip-off about prohibited cigarettes being sold in the Kotla Mubarakpur area in New Delhi.

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Highest December rainfall in 15 years

Mercury dropped sharply to 14.6 degree celsius

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Police busts syndicate producing banned narcotics, arrests 3 men

The Delhi Police has arrested three men, including the kingpin, and claimed to have busted a nationwide narco syndicate involved in the manufacturing and distribution of banned narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, an official said on Friday.

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City Faces Waterlogging, Traffic Chaos

Delhi witnessed severe waterlogging and traffic snarls in several parts of the city.

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DELHI SHIVERS AS TEMP DROPS, MORE RAIN WOES AHEAD

City witnessed incessant rainfall since Friday morning causing severe waterlogging and traffic snarls in several parts.

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Man who set himself on fire dies

A 26-year-old man who set himself on fire near the Parliament on Dec 25 died during treatment at RML hospital here on Friday, officials said.

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54-Year-Old Man Jumps to Death at Hospital

The victim, Mushtaq Ali, used to work at the hospital as a ward boy and was a resident of the staff quarters at the Jamia Hamdard campus, he added.

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4 Held for Killing Youth Over Mobile Phone in Gurugram

A 19-year-old youth was beaten and later strangled to death following an argument over a mobile phone, police said on Thursday, adding that four people have been arrested in the case.

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DU Approves One-Year PG Programme, Reserves Seats for Single Girl Students

The council also approved a resolution regarding reserving one supernumerary seat in each postgraduate course for single girl students.

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BJP ACCUSES AAP GOVT OF NEGLECTING NORTH-EAST DELHI'S DEVELOPMENT

BJP's Accusation

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Man duped of Rs 8.5 lakh in job scam

The complainant said he was then asked to accept the company's terms and conditions and to pay for various requirements, including an offer letter, a psychological test, a medical test, and other formalities.

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Relief for consumers: Expect lower electricity bills as PPAC reduced

\"This will lead to a significant cut in the monthly electricity bills of the consumers,\" an official stated.

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NGT Notice to Centre Over Solar Panel Recycling

The NGT impleaded the secretaries of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy as respondents or parties.

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BJP Urges LG to Convene Special Assembly Session for CAG Reports

No immediate reaction was available from the ruling AAP over Gupta's charges.

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RBI Highlights NBFCs' High Dependence on Banks

Urged NBFCs to diversify funding sources to mitigate concentration risks

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Former Suzuki Motor President Chairman & CEO passes away at 94

Osamu Suzuki, the former President Chairman & CEO of Suzuki Motor Corporation, passed away at the age of 94 on Wednesday afternoon due to malignant lymphoma, the company announced on Friday.

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Over 1.10 Crore New Credit Cards Issued in Last 1 Year

The credit card market in India has witnessed significant growth over the past year, with more than 1.10 crore new credit cards issued, according to a report by Indus Equity Advisors.

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RBI Allows UPI Access Through PPIs for Full-KYC Third-Party Applications

The Reserve Bank of India has allowed UPI to enable payments from KYC Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) through third-party UPI applications.

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A Personal Tribute to the Gentle Giant of Indian Politics

What makes Dr. Singh's legacy extraordinary is his quiet endurance. In an era where struggles are often amplified for public sympathy, he wore his scars with silence and strength. Born in the upheaval of Partition and shaped by early personal losses, he chose not to lean on these adversities as a crutch but to rise above them, letting his work do the talking.

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The balance of seasons and society

In India, we see a parallel struggle. When RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat advocates for moderation, several Hindu religious leaders stand up to oppose his stand. Similarly, when Indian Muslim religious leaders and intelligentsia condemn the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, some of their peers dismiss these calls for peace.

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Manmohan Singh, The Designated Survivor Of Congress Politics

Dr Manmohan Singh would go down in history as a great visionary and the architect of Liberalization, who besides being a distinguished academic was also a pragmatic leader familiar with the circumstances of his times.

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2024: POPULAR POLLS

These elections not only changed national political landscapes but also had far-reaching implications for international relations and the balance of power worldwide.

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Allahabad High Court: ADJ expected to not only apply his mind but also deal with arguments of parties before returning findings

The court in the case observed that the judge was bound to adjudicate on the lis, which was not done

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Delhi High Court Bars Non-Advocates From Appearing Before Consumer Courts

Adding to it, the court stated that the practice raises serious concerns about professional privilege and confidentiality, as non-Advocates are not bound by the Advocates Act, 1961. The court while considering the facts and circumstances of the case observed and has issued notice on the petition.

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Delhi High Court: Not essential to arrest person who voluntarily appears before Magistrate for giving specimen signature or handwriting

The court stated that the proviso to Section 311A of the CrPC, being directory in nature, is constitutionally valid as the same does not impose any excessive restriction on the fundamental rights under Article 14, Article 19, Article 20, Article 21 and Article 22 enshrined in Part III of the Constitution of India.

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Gujarat High Court Issues Notice on Father's Plea Alleging Illegal Detention of His Daughter by Persons Living in ISKCON Temple

The Division Bench Comprising of Justice Sangeeta K Vishen and Justice Sanjeev J Thaker Was Hearing the Present Matter.

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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Uber India in Plea Alleging Discrimination by Driver Against Visually Impaired Person

It was stated before the court that the driver in the case refused to get out of the auto and guide the petitioner by hand to the door of a cafe where he was travelling. The driver refused, stating that it was a waste of his time and energy.

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AS TENSIONS BREW,SYRIA'S NEW RULERS WARN AGAINST INCITEMENTS

Violence incidents in the Alawite-majority coastal areas raise fears of sectarian strife.

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Pak Defends Airstrikes That Killed 46 People in Afghanistan

The Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson further reaffirmed respect for Afghanistan's sovereignty, stressing that operations are intelligence-based, with civilian safety as a priority.

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Bangladesh to probe 2009 BDR mutiny

Bangladesh's Major General (Retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman, chairman of newly-formed National Independent Commission on Thursday said that the commission will probe the 2009 mutiny, and exposing the \"domestic and foreign conspiracies,\" according to a report by Dhaka Tribune.

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Imran's party announces plans to challenge military court convictions of workers'

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has called for the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the events related to the May 9 riots and the crackdown on PTI protesters on November 26.

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South Korea Confirms North Korean Soldier's Capture by Ukraine

South Korea's intelligence agency on Friday verified reports that Ukrainian special forces had captured a wounded North Korean soldier, marking the first known incident of its kind, Yonhap News Agency reported.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Violations Against Al-Aqsa, Syria

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the continued Israeli violations, including the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyard by the Israeli National Security Minister, and the incursions of the occupation forces in southern Syria.

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Pakistan: Sit-in Against Killings in Parachinar Expands to Karachi

KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: A religiopolitical party holding protest against the killings in Parachinar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram district expanded its protest in Karachi on Thursday, prompting traffic officials to issue traffic plans in order to avoid inconveniences to the commuters, Dawn reported.

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China Detains Blogger Liu Hanbin for Exposing Protests

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for the immediate release of Chinese blogger Liu Hanbin, who has been in detention for one month after sharing a video about farmers' protest against forced land seizures in Inner Mongolia.

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Chinese Military Shake-Up Sparks Speculation as New Political Commissar Appointed

On December 23, the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China officially promoted Chen Hui to the rank of General and appointed him as the new Political Commissar of the Army, Voice of America reported.

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Israel Claims It Has Killed 5 Terrorists Posing as Journos

The Israel Defence Forces on Thursday claimed they killed Islamic Jihad terrorists posing as journalists.

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Russia Warns US Against Nuclear Testing Under Trump

During Trump's first term as president, his administration discussed whether to conduct the first US nuclear test since 1992.

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GLOBAL POLITICS 2024: A YEAR OF TRIUMPHS AND TURMOIL

The conclusion of the year brings a mixture of both positive and negative reflections from the perspective of global politics.

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Tributes to former Manmohan Singh pour in from across the world

Leaders from across the world, including the US, Canada, France, Russia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, have expressed grief over the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and recalled his contributions to strengthening bilateral relations.

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Oscars Shortlisted Film 'Santosh' to Release on January 10, 2025

After Hindi drama 'Santosh' made it to the Oscars shortlist, the makers on Friday announced the theatrical release of the film in India.

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Tom Holland reflects on working opposite Zendaya

Tom Holland and Zendaya are one of the adorable couples of Hollywood. They have starred in three 'Spider-Man' movies and will spend much of 2025 on film sets together as the stars of a fourth 'Spider-Man' film and Christopher Nolan's untitled film.

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Suniel Calls Sohail His 'Forever Lil Brother' in B'day Post

Actor Sohail Khan celebrated his 54th birthday on Friday, and the special day has been filled with love and warm wishes from family and friends.

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Selena Shares Her Pictures Post-Engagement

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco announced their engagement a week ago, and currently both are enjoying this phase.

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VANVAAS

Blending Indian culture, tradition, values, and family bonds into this emotional drama, Vanvaas, directed by 'Gadar 2' fame Anil Sharma, surely reminds you of Baghban but offers much more of a Bollywood masala flick content.

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Angelina Details Difficult Years Away From Acting

After a significant time away from the screen, Angelina Jolie is making her much-anticipated return to acting with a performance in 'Maria', Pablo Larrain's biographical film about the late opera legend Maria Callas.

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Saif Celebrates Taimur's Birthday With Sporty Bash

Birthdays call for celebrations with loved ones, and Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan went all out to make their son Taimur's special day memorable.

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Letting Go of Self-Criticism

Self-criticism, while often viewed as a motivator for self-improvement, frequently acts as an invisible barrier to personal growth and emotional well-being.

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WHEN EMPOWERMENT TURNS TO ENTITLEMENT: EXPLORING MISUSE OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS

A judge friend of mine who sits on dowry cases told me some ten years back,\"I feel sorry for Indian men who are often the victim of dowry cases.\" I was quite surprised at her statement but she opened another dimension to this law. And pointed out how women are weaponizing legal provisions and leveraging protective laws as tools for extortion or harassment.

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The Power of Community: Women Supporting Women in Business

The journey of women in business is no longer just about breaking glass ceilings—it's about building bridges.

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A surge in respiratory illnesses among children aged 6-13 in Delhi

Viral infections such as RSV, flu, and pneumonia, allergy-related problems affecting both skin and respiration, and asthma exacerbation are commonly seen in children visiting the OPD.

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The intellect and devotion on the spiritual path

It is said that God rewards those who remember Him with love. Devotional feelings play an important role in our spiritual progress, acting as a bridge between the physical and the spiritual realms.

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What Do I Mean By 'God'?

Even though I have been meditating for more than 43 years, in my early teens I never thought I would be looking for God.

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Deepti Sharma's brilliant all-round performances guide India to series win; clean sweeps West Indies 3-0

All-rounder Deepti Sharma's outstanding performance with both bat and ball powered India Women to a victory over West Indies Women in the third and final match of the ODI series at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Friday.

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Bumrah bowls his most expensive spell of Test career

In a rare bad day at work, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered the most expensive over of his Test career during the second day of the fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.

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Australia In Commanding Position At Melbourne

A comeback spell from pacer Scott Boland put a screeching halt to India's rebuilding efforts by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli as the visitors were left five wickets down at the end of the second day's play of fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.

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Shuttler Lakshya sails into semi-finals of King Cup

India's Lakshya Sen came up with a spirited performance to overcome Hong Kong China's Angus Ng Ka Long in three games and sail into the semi-finals of the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open here on Friday.

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Smith reacts to watching Konstas executing ramp shot against Bumrah

Steven Smith was all in praise of young Sam Konstas, especially after witnessing him perfectly executing ramp shots off India's \"national treasure\" Jasprit Bumrah on the opening day of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the iconic MCG.

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