The Daily Guardian - March 19, 2025

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March 19, 2025

India and Mauritius Join Hands to Trade in Local Currencies

Central banks of India and Mauritius have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enable the use of local currencies for bilateral trade.

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Beneficiaries of Soros' OSF-linked entities searched by ED

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted searches against some alleged beneficiaries of Open Society Foundations (OSF), founded by US billionaire George Soros, and some linked entities in Bengaluru as part of a foreign exchange \"violation\" probe, official sources said.

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'Looking forward to see you in India': PM to Sunita Williams

As the world awaits the return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore who have spent nearly nine months on the International Space Station, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had written a letter to Sunita Williams on March 1 expressing his concern for this 'daughter of India'.

1 min

Nagpur violence ‘well planned’: CM

Mahayuti and Oppn MLAs clash in Assembly

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Ilaiyaraaja a trailblazer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took to his social media to share pictures of his meeting with music composer Ilaiyaraaja and praised him for his much-celebrated Symphony performance in London recently.

1 min

EPIC-Aadhaar Linking: ECI Holds Talks With Tech Experts

The Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, held a crucial meeting with key officials and technical experts to discuss the linking of Voter ID (EPIC) with Aadhaar on Tuesday.

1 min

Haryana marches on, tops in women NDA cadets too

After establishing its dominance in sports with the highest number of international women medal winners, Haryana has now emerged as the frontrunner in sending women cadets to the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA).

1 min

PM: MAHA KUMBH EXAMPLE OF COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS

Kumbh strengthened the spirit of unity, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha

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Big shift in Punjab politics as Akal Takht launches enrolment drive for SAD

The Akal Takht has constituted a five-member panel to launch a 'parallel' enrolment drive for Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), signalling a major shift in Punjab's political and religious landscape.

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This practice has been a great relief for many, particularly small businesses, farmers and economically disadvantaged. However, the new rule requires people to pay the entire amount before they could repledge their jewels for a new loan.

This practice has been a great relief for many, particularly small businesses, farmers and economically disadvantaged. However, the new rule requires people to pay the entire amount before they could repledge their jewels for a new loan.

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Harivansh Meets European Parliament Delegation

Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh on Tuesday held a meeting with the Parliamentary Delegation led by Angelika Niebler, member of the European Parliament and Chairwoman of the European Parliament's Delegation.

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No such data: MoS on persons killed in Maha Kumbh stampede

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha that asked about the number of persons killed and injured during the recent Maha Kumbh Stampede, said that \"No such data is maintained centrally.\"

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Raise wage under MGNREGA to Rs 400: Sonia slams BJP's handling of scheme

Congress leader and former Party President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday spoke in the Rajya Sabha and raised the issue of the allocation for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and said that it had remained \"stagnant\" in the Union Budget 2025.

1 min

PM Did Not Give 'Shraddhanjali': Rahul On PM Modi's LS Speech On Maha Kumbh

Lok Sabha LoP attacks govt for not being given opportunity to speak

1 min

ED Questions Rabri Devi, Tej in Land-for-Job Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today questioned former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and her son Tej Pratap Yadav in connection with the land-for-jobs money laundering case at the Patna Regional Office.

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Sambhajinagar Peaceful: DC After Bajrang Dal Petition on Tomb Razing

District Collector Dilip Swami on Tuesday assured that the situation in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district was \"peaceful.\"

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Cong lashes out at Maha govt, says their aim is to destroy state

Congress leader Nana Patole on Tuesday lashed out at the Maharashtra government over the Nagpur violence and claimed that they did not believe in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, further stating that their only aim was to destroy the state.

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BJP to use Maha Kumbh success in upcoming polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday has made it clear that the BJP will focus on the successful organization of the Maha Kumbh in the upcoming elections.

1 min

SC relief to RG Kar victim's parents, allows HC appeal

The Supreme Court's order allowing the parents of the doctor raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to pursue in Calcutta High Court their plea for further CBI investigation into the alleged larger conspiracy, has come as a major relief for the victim's parents.

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Nagpur Violence: Over 50 Detained, Situation Peaceful, Says Police

Curfew imposed under the area of around 11 police stations, informs Nagpur Police Commissioner

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Telangana CM Reddy seeks PM Modi's appointment to discuss 42% OBC quota

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking an appointment to discuss two bills passed by the Telangana Legislative Assembly that proposed 42 per cent reservation for backward classes in education, jobs, and local bodies.

1 min

HDK denies land encroachment allegations, says will fight it out

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday denied allegations of land encroachment, stating he legally purchased the land 40 years ago.

1 min

Delhi's progress needs both ruling & opposition: CM

Om Birla urged MLAs to adopt AI, modern tools to enhance governance, efficiency, communication.

1 min

DMRC completes deepest tunnel in phase-IV, marks historic breakthrough

The DMRC on Tuesday completed tunnelling on the underground section of the Delhi Metro's Phase 4 expansion project, with a tunnel boring machine achieving breakthrough at the site of the IGNOU station on the Golden Line's Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor.

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Sewer deaths: Cong slams AAP, BJP, calls for firm adherence

Two days after a 43-year-old worker died while another suffered injuries while cleaning a sewer in southeast Delhi's New Friends Colony area, a Delhi Police officer on Tuesday said the victims were not wearing any protective gear or carrying the necessary equipment while cleaning the sewer.

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30 shanties, two factories gutted in massive fire

At least 30 shanties, two factories and some shops were gutted in a massive fire that broke out in the Dwarka Mor area here in the early hours of Tuesday, Delhi Fire Services (DFS) officials said.

1 min

Elderly Couple Found Dead in Kohat Enclave; Hunt for Missing House Help

A 70-year-old man was strangled and his wife badgered to death in the Kohat Enclave area of northwest Delhi, with their night attendant, who joined three days ago, missing, police said on Tuesday.

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'Hate' tweets: HC refuses to stay case against Kapil Mishra

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to stay a trial court's order that declined to quash the case against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra over his alleged incendiary comments during the 2020 assembly elections.

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Women a soft target on social media, over 2.25 lakh cybercrime complaints filed in 5 years

Women appear to be the soft target on social media as the country has witnessed over 2 lakh cybercrime complaints related to women have been registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) in the past five years.

1 min

US Intelligence Chief Confident of Stronger India-US Partnership

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard expressed confidence that the partnership and friendship between the US and India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will continue to grow and strengthen.

2 mins

Raisina Dialogue 2025: EAM Engages With World Leaders

Jaishankar discussed key issues like UN reforms, global security, and bilateral ties.

2 mins

India Highlights Climate Action Progress at Raisina Dialogue

Addressing the gathering at the 10th Raisina Dialogue, India's Minister of State for External Affairs & Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kriti Vardhan Singh, articulated the nation's ambitious strategy and emphasized the crucial imperative of international collaboration amidst a shifting global order.

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Rajnath Singh and his Netherlands counterpart Brekelmans hold talks

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Netherlands counterpart Ruben Brekelmans in Delhi on Tuesday.

1 min

Congress gears up for revamp, eyes grassroots strength

The Congress party is making substantial efforts to strengthen its organizational structure, particularly at the grassroots level.

1 min

Rupee Rises 1.5% on Stronger Surplus, Lower Imports

The Indian rupee has surged 1.5% from its February low, driven by a stronger current account surplus, rising services exports, and lower imports.

1 min

Imports of solar cells declined by 20% in 2024-25: Report

Several factors, including the expansion of domestic manufacturing capacity and the government's proactive measures, have over the past years contributed to a positive change in India's overall solar landscape.

1 min

Sarbananda Sonowal virtually flags off electrolysers for Deendayal Port

In a step towards energy transition and achieving the objectives of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday virtually flagged off the Electrolysers manufactured by L&T under \"Make-in-India\" for a 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant being set up at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla.

1 min

Stock Market Surges; Sensex, Nifty Close Up 1.5% Each

The Biggest Nifty gainers were L&T, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, M&M, and Shriram Finance,

2 mins

Mumbai Airport Proposes to Collect User Development Fee

Mumbai International Airport has proposed to collect a User Development Fee (UDF) of Rs 325 for departing domestic passengers and Rs 650 for departing international travellers to enable it to undertake infrastructure development and technological enhancement projects at the airport.

1 min

Piyush Goyal vets NZ PM's proposal of signing FTA in 60 days

\"And our job is to make sure that we do a good job, which is a win-win for both countries and which will result in expanding opportunities and economic growth.\"

2 mins

Private sector in better position to invest, than was a decade ago: Crisil

India's private sector is in a much better position to invest compared to a decade ago, according to a report by Crisil Intelligence.

1 min

Takeaways From The Modi-Fridman Podcast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's podcast with MIT researcher, geopolitical and tech expert Lex Fridman has gone viral.

2 mins

The hidden toll of aviation: How air travel contributes to climate change

OPINION

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Trump's Tariff Policy: A New Challenge for India-U.S. Relations

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump of the United States of America accused India, the European Union, Mexico, Brazil, and other countries of having trade practices that are unfair to the United States.

4 mins

Perils of Sikh Separatism

A comprehensive analysis of the Sikh separatist movement, tracing its historical roots, political implications, and global impact on the Sikh diaspora and India's foreign relations.

4 mins

Punjab and Haryana High Court: RTI Act Does Not Give Right To Seek Information With Motive To Harass

The Court Stated That The Information Is Being Sought By The Applicant, Cannot Be Given.

2 mins

Supreme Court Stays CBI Investigation Against Ex-Tamil Nadu Minister KT Rajenthrabhalaji in Corruption Case

The counsel, Senior Advocate Amit Anand Tiwari also argued before the court that the order of High Court would lead to a de novo investigation.

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SC asks petitioners to submit representations: New CEC open to address concerns on voter turnout data, says Election Commission

The bench comprising of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice KV Viswanathan was hearing the present matter.

2 mins

Allahabad High Court rejects PIL seeking ban on printing, circulation of textbook claiming 'Goddess Gayatri' is 'fictitious'

The bench comprising of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra junked was hearing the present matter.

1 min

UPSC Cheating Case: Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police

The bench headed by Justice Sharma responded that, 'If larger number of cases, you can investigate. She is not the kingpin who is issuing certificates.'

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Three Additional Judges Sworn In as Permanent Judges of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court

The Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Justice Tashi Rabstan on March 17, 2024 administered the oath of office to three Additional Judges Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri & Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani as Permanent Judges of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, in the Chief Justice's Court Room.

1 min

Mystery Behind Absence Of Indian Flag On ISS Spacecraft

The absence of the Indian flag on the spacecraft docked at the International Space Station (ISS) has sparked curiosity among space enthusiasts and Indian nationals alike.

3 mins

Will US Strikes on Houthis Spark a Global Oil Crisis?

While the US strikes on Houthi positions are framed as a necessary response to protect international shipping routes, they could easily trigger a larger conflict with serious global consequences. The possibility of a full-scale regional war, combined with the potential for a significant disruption in oil supply, makes this a crisis that the world cannot afford to ignore.

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Nepal Police Confiscates Thousands of Smuggled USDs

The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office has thwarted an attempt to smuggle thousands of US dollars and Euros to China, a record seizure in the history of the Himalayan country, as per officials.

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Israeli Strikes Kill Over 400 in Gaza, Say Palestinians, Ceasefire on Brink

Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza, killing more than 400 people, Palestinian health authorities said on Tuesday, threatening the complete collapse of a two-month ceasefire as Israel vowed to use more force to free hostages held by Hamas.

2 mins

China Lost $7 Billion From Sri Lankan Debt Restructuring

China has suffered a loss of USD 7 billion from Sri Lanka's external debt restructuring, a media report said on Tuesday.

1 min

UK Sets Out 5 Billion Pounds of Welfare Cuts to Tackle Spiralling Bill

Britain's Labour government announced plans on Tuesday to cut more than five billion pounds ($6.48 billion) from its welfare budget by 2029/30, seeking to tame a sharply rising bill despite unrest among some of the party's lawmakers.

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Heavy rains lash Spain: Hundreds evacuated

Heavy rains hit Spain for a third week in a row on Tuesday, with at least two people missing and hundreds evacuated in the southern region of Andalusia, where several rivers had overflowed, or were at risk of doing so.

1 min

Sunita Williams Touching Earth Anytime Now

In recognition of Williams' extraordinary achievements, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm wishes in a heartfelt letter.

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Trump and Putin Hold Two-Hour Phone Call on Ukraine Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a lengthy phone conversation that lasted over two hours.

1 min

Putin Promises Tough Road Back for Western Businesses

Western companies that \"slammed the door defiantly\" when they left Russia will not be allowed to buy back the businesses they quit for small amounts of money or fill niches that local businesses have taken, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.

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Vicky's 'Chhaava' Creates Record For Selling 12 Million Tickets

He also added that the film has received the most love from key cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Nashik, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Lucknow.

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Rajinikanth Wraps Shooting for 'Coolie'

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has completed the shooting of his upcoming film \"Coolie\".

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Salman-Rashmika Set the Dance Floor on Fire in Title Track

The much-awaited action drama 'Sikandar', which starts Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, is set to release this Eid, and the makers are keeping fans hooked by dropping posters, BTS clips, and songs from the film.

1 min

Janhvi's Rumoured BF Shikhar Pahariya Slams Troll Over Caste Comment

Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor's rumoured boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, recently shut down a troll who targeted him over his caste.

1 min

Sunny Deol's action-packed film 'Jaat' trailer to release on March 22

The much-awaited trailer of Sunny Deol's action-packed entertainer 'Jaat' is set to release on March 22 at a grand event in Jaipur.

1 min

Lady Gaga Calls Out Industry 'Ageism' in Powerful 2025 iHeartRadio Awards Speech

Lady Gaga has called out 'ageism' in the music industry while accepting the Innovator Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, reported People.

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Rakesh Roshan on why he decided to cast Hrithik in 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'

Actor and director Rakesh Roshan introduced his son Hrithik Roshan with the 2000 romantic film 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai', which went on to become a massive hit and a landmark in Hrithik's career.

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NAAC Assessment: Time for Introspection

NAAC which insists on best practices in HEIs is now struggling to maintain the best practices following this episode. It is ironical that the NAAC inspection team is now being inspected by the CBI, top level bureaucrats, the media and the people.

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Communicating With God

Om is a deep resonant sound in different states like waking state, dream state and the deep sleep state. It is used as a prefix to other Mantras and prayers to balance between body and mind. All prayers begin with 'Om' which can either be spoken aloud or silently.

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Bajra Halwa - A Wholesome Traditional Rajasthani Dessert

Bajra Halwa is a traditional and wholesome dessert from Rajasthan, made primarily from bajra flour (pearl millet flour), ghee (clarified butter), and sugar.

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Fusion Pizza with Bajra: A gluten-free, healthy option

A unique and interesting way to incorporate versatile Bajra (Pearl Millet) grain into your diet is by making a fusion dish - Bajra Pizza.

3 mins

Bajra - The Nutritious Grain Powering Rajasthan's Traditional Cuisine

Bajra Dhokla is a healthy, steamed snack made from Bajra flour (pearl millet flour), popular in Rajasthan and other parts of India.

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Seifert, Allen guide NZ to five-wicket win over Pakistan in 2nd T20I

Fine knocks by openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen and solid bowling spells from pacers helped New Zealand secure a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20I of the five-match series at Dunedin on Tuesday.

1 min

Shafali claims hat-trick in Women's Under-23 ODI Trophy

The big-hitting Shafali Verma shone with the ball as she claimed a hat-trick for Haryana against Karnataka in the pre-quarterfinal of the Women's Under-23 ODI Trophy here.

1 min

BCCI Likely to Ease Rules on Families Travelling with Players

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering a more flexible approach to its policy regarding players' families accompanying them on international tours.

1 min

Sunil Chhetri returns as India face Maldives in crucial friendly

The returning Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as India face Maldives in an international friendly here on Wednesday, the match serving as a dress rehearsal for the all-important AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh at the same venue in less than a week's time.

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Kabaddi World Cup: India kickstarts men's title defence with win over Italy

Defending champions Indian men's team beat Italy to kickstart their Kabaddi World Cup 2025 campaign in Wolverhampton on Monday.

1 min

PV Sindhu to Lead Indian Challenge at Swiss Open

The two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Swiss Open badminton tournament, starting from Tuesday at St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland.

1 min

Indian Runner Archana Jadhav Gets Four-Year Ban For Failed Dope Test

Jadhav's sample was collected at the Pune Half-Marathon in December last year.

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