The Sunday Guardian - January 19, 2025
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January 19, 2025
BJP'S MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IN KASHMIR MEETS WITH HUGE SUCCESS
As many as 1.5 lakh people joined the party in just one month in the Valley.
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BJP faces challenges in slums and JJ clusters ahead of elections
As per inputs gathered by RSS-affiliated organizations, the BJP faces growing concerns from one of Delhi's key voter demographics-the residents of slums and Jhuggi-Jhopri (JJ) = clusters as it aims to replicate its 1993 election result, which marked its last time in power in the national capital.
1 min
TALIBAN LIKELY TO SEND THREE NEW DIPLOMATS TO INDIA
These three men will take charge of the Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi.
2 mins
TRUMP EMERGING AS THE RONALD REAGAN OF THE 21ST CENTURY
Ronald Reagan as President of the US weakened the Soviet Union to its extinction soon after his term. In like fashion, Donald Trump could best the PRC
3 mins
R.G. Kar victim's parents vow to keep fighting for justice
The accused claimed he was being falsely implicated’ and that an IPS officer was involved in the incident.
4 mins
CONGRESS IS CONFIDENT OF A STRONG COMEBACK IN DELHI ELECTIONS: ALKA LAMBA
In an exclusive interI view with The Sunday Guardian, Congress Mahila Morcha President Alka Lamba discussed the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
6 mins
BJP ENTERS FREEBIES ARENA IN DELHI
BJP, AAP, and Congress vie for Delhi voters with welfare schemes ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections.
2 mins
MORE THAN 10,000 ARRESTED IN DELHI POLICE ENFORCEMENT DRIVE AHEAD OF ELECTIONS
Massive seizures in 10 days reveal challenges in ensuring fair elections, as unethical practices threaten democracy's core values.
1 min
Sandeep Dikshit, Ajay Maken team up to challenge AAP
Ajay Maken and Sandeep Dikshit, two Congress leaders who have long had rivalries within the party, have now united with a common goal, to challenge the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
1 min
DEFEATING KEJRIWAL COU SECURE PARVESH VERMA BJP'S CM NOMINATION
Verma is contesting from the New Delhi Assembly seat, where he faces not only Kejriwal but also Congress' Sandeep Dikshit.
2 mins
Desertions likely from MVA camp in Maharashtra
The two major regional parties, Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Sharad Pawar, who are currently part of the I.N.D.I.A bloc with the Congress, and are constituents of Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra, are talking to their splintered factions led by Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, respectively, so that they can join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), say sources.
1 min
RELIGIOUS LEADERS VHP TO DISCUSS KEY HINDU ISSUES AT KUMBH MELA
VHP's meetings will address issues such as temple control, population imbalance, and unity.
1 min
AGENCIES GET FLAK AS TRINAMOO LEADERS GET BAIL IN GRAFTCASES
The tide began turning from the second half of 2024, when leader after leader started getting bail.
4 mins
Centre invites farmers for talks on February 14; farmers accept invitation
The union government has agreed to resume the talks with the farmers over the pending issues including guaranteed Minimum Support Price, ending a year long deadlock between when talks were suspended on February 18 last year.
2 mins
Punjab FM Cheema accuses Chandigarh authorities of ignoring liquor smuggling
Cheema urges Chandigarh to take action against liquor smuggling, highlighting local involvement and revenue losses.
2 mins
BJP's new president selection may get delayed
The party's January 15 deadline for state elections is delayed due to internal factionalism hindering district and mandal polls.
1 min
CONGRESS PLANS TO SET UP ELECTION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Congress party, which is planning an organisation reshuffle, is also planning to establish a new, broad-based Election Management Committee (EMC).
1 min
A glimpse into the politics of Hindu monasteries
Some monasteries and Shankaracharyas have created confusion by supporting or opposing the Congress or the BJP.
6 mins
RAHUL'S TARGETING OF RSS CHIEF BHAGWAT BACKFIRES
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has stirred controversy by directly targeting Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, making him the first prominent opposition figure to do so.
2 mins
You don't make deals with terrorists
Terrorism, by its very nature, is not a campaign with negotiable demands or reasonable objectives
2 mins
'Yodha II' embraces the wide canvas of India's rich military history
Ata time when narratives, both present Land past, are being pushed to shape perceptions, apolitical writers are at a premium. Further enhancing his reputation as one of India's finest military historians, Shiv KunalVerma's second volume 'Yodha II: Illustrated Military History of India' not only sets the benchmark yet again, but in the process, further lifts the bar by another few notches.
8 mins
Zelenskyy finds his appeal to the West disappearing
One by one, those politicians in the West who are gangbusters about the war are losing to rivals who are sceptical.
4 mins
China's key drivers and economic challenges
Chinese economists and analysts have been expressing concerns about the health of the Chinese economy, publicly.
6 mins
Congress should protect its interests
Regional parties such as the Trinamool Congress and the Samajwadi Party have openly declared their support for their I.N.D.I.A bloc ally, the Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, preferring it over the Congress, which is also contesting the Assembly polls in the national capital.
3 mins
Trump may take an aggressive stance on China
In the realm of US-China relations, the contrast between Donald Trump and Joe Biden's approaches is stark.
2 mins
The Union Budget 2025-26: Through a crystal ball
Not an easy task balancing concerns over the emerging economic slowdown with building an inclusive economy.
8 mins
One Nation, One Election: A path toward governance improvement and efficiency
This proposal is well in accordance with our constitutional provisions.
3 mins
Drone attack sparks fire at Russian oil storage depot
Kaluga Governor said that a fire had broken out after an industrial site was hit in the city of Lyudinovo.
1 min
YEAR OF PAK CHAOS: HOW 'MILBUS EMPIRE' CRIPPLED THE COUNTRY
The road to recovery is fraught with challenges. The military's grip on power is deeply entrenched, and resistance to change will be fierce.
4 mins
Musk hosts India Global Forum business delegation
In a first-of-its-kind event, Elon Musk hosted a delegation of leading Indian business figures at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas.
1 min
THE WORLD HOLDS ITS BREATH AS TRUMP 2.0 BECOMES A REALITY
As the world learned from Trump 1.0, the only predictable thing about Donald Trump is his unpredictability.
5 mins
RG KAR VICTIM'S PARENTS VOW TO KEEP FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE
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2 mins
Suspect in Saif Ali Khan attack case detained
The suspect detained in connection with the stabbing attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, was nabbed by the Raipur Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Durg, Chhattisgarh, while he was travelling by the Jnaneswari Express train and will be handed over to the Mumbai Police for further investigation.
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Amit Shah orders formation of team to probe Rajouri deaths
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday ordered the constitution of an inter-ministerial team led by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to investigate the causes of unexplained deaths in three incidents reported over the past six weeks in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
1 min
NCP to contest Delhi Assembly polls independently
After massive success in Maharashtra elections, the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is now gearing up to enter Delhi's political arena, announcing 30 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.
1 min
75 Years of India's Republic: Tracing the past and IMEC as a subject of inquiry amidst global developments
Eric Garcetti, the departing US ambassador to India, has urged India, the US, and Gulf allies to show new vigour in promoting the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
6 mins
Taliban likely to send three new diplomats to India
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SC grants bail to one accused in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to one Padam Chand Jain, proprietor of Shree Shyam Tubewell Company, who was arrested by the ED over alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme in Rajasthan.
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SC DENIES BAIL TO EX-PFI CHAIRMAN ABUBACKER IN UAPA CASE
The Supreme Court on Friday denied bail to E Abubacker, former chairman of the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), who sought his release on medical grounds in a case registered against him under antiterror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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SC stays Delhi HC order of asking Delhi to sign MoU with Centre
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Delhi High Court's order directing signing an MoU between the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Delhi government for implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) scheme in the national capital.
1 min
Give response on Sanjay Singh's plea: Court to ED
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay has moved an application seeking modification of bail conditions and release of his diplomatic passport. The Rouse Avenue court has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
1 min
SC to hear pleas against HC order on February 13
The Supreme Court on Thursday posted for final hearing on February 13 appeals filed by the Gujarat government and several other convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case.
1 min
Court to pronounce quantum of sentences on January 20
The Additional District Sessions Court in Neyyattinkara will pronounce on Monday, January 20, the quantum of sentences in the murder case of Parassala native Sharon Raj.
1 min
COURT FINDS ACCUSED GUILTY OF RAPING TRAINEE DOCTOR
The Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court on Saturday found accused Sanjay Roy guilty of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
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BREAKING THROUGH THE CYCLE OF EXPLOITATION IN RELATIONSHIPS
Individuals, whether men or women, who lack inner growth and self-awareness are likely to misuse power when it is given to them. Empowering a person without fostering wisdom and clarity can lead to abuse of power. Just as men have historically misused their rights and privileges, women could do the same if granted power without the awareness to use it wisely. The solution is not to revoke women's rights or return unchecked power to men but to ensure that both men and women are nurtured with self-awareness and wisdom to wield power responsibly.
5 mins
NOTEWORTHY ART EXHIBITIONS TO VISIT IN DELHI THIS WEEK
Winters in Delhi signal the onset of the art season.
5 mins
ABHISHEK BACHCHAN'S 'I WANT TO TALK' GETS OTT RELEASE
Prime Video has announced the global streaming premiere of the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer \"I Want To Talk\", directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Shoojit Sircar.
1 min
Good vibes only: When stars align and old friends reconnect
If only we take the time to lift our gaze up into the sky, the bewitching splendour of nature can lift us out of mundane lives.
3 mins
Suzuki launches three products at Auto Expo
Suzuki Motorcycle India unveiled a range of twowheelers at the ongoing Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 here in the national capital on Friday.
1 min
Fibre in diet may boost the body against infections
A new study has found that the composition of the gut microbiome helps in predicting how likely a person will succumb to potentially life-threatening infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae, E.
1 min
INDIA IS THE SPIRITUAL ABODE FOR WELLNESS AND HEALTH
Millions of devotees from around the world have made Mahakumbh Mela 2025 aglobal event and its visuals have the world in awe.
3 mins
Nearly 64% of consumers likely to choose EV as their next vehicle in 2025
64 per cent of consumers are likely or very likely to choose an electric vehicle (EV) for their next purchase, marking a significant milestone in the shift towards sustainable transportation, according to the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Future-Ready eMobility Study 2025, launched at the Detroit Auto Show.
1 min
CLIMATE WARMING SQUEEZES LIZARDS
MELBOURNE: Desert lizards are experiencing a cost-ofliving' pinch as global temperatures rise, according to a new study.
1 min
TECHNOLOGY S25'S AI POWERED SKETCH TO IMAGE TOOL
WASHINGTON: Ahead of the official unveiling of the Galaxy S25 series on January 22, Samsung has begun teasing new.
1 min
'SCREAM 7' RELEASES ON FEB 27
WASHINGTON [US]: Actor and comedian Joel McHale has joined the cast of the 'Scream' franchise.
1 min
MAHA KUMBH 2025: WHERE FAITH AND MODERNITY UNITE
TRANSFORMATION This Kumbh will be known as the Digital Kumbh.
3 mins
Confluence of paths to the Divine converge in Kumbh
In 2022, Prime Minister Modi said that this was not an era of war but that of peace. There ought never to be a time of war, instead we need to ensure that peace inner and outer becomes our default option, our natural state.
4 mins
Asserting with identity, connecting through culture
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly enhanced India's soft power on the global stage through various strategic initiatives.
7 mins
Kumbh Mela is a symbol of spirituality and social cohesion
PM Modi has consistently connected the values of the Kumbh, such as unity, inclusivity, and spiritual awakening, with his broadervision of a Now India.
4 mins
Reviving civilisational identity
Narendra Modi has normalised the public expression of faith for India's majority community by openly practising it himself. He has undertaken a much bigger and broader mission of reconnecting India with its civilisational roots.
3 mins
Beyond faith: How Kumbh Mela reshapes the course of history
Compared to other events meticulously planned and organized over extended periods, the Kumbh Mela stands apart as a phenomenon of its own.
7 mins
Maha Kumbh: Where science, astrology, culture and spirituality intersect
Spiritually, taking dips in the holy water of the sacred rivers is believed to provide liberation, which is the ultimate purpose of the followers of Sanatan Dharma.
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Kumbh Mela reflects glory integral Hindu civilisation
Kumbh Mela that takes K place in four holy pilgrim centres every 12 years in a cycle of 3 years between Kumbh at one centre and the other, is a grand integration of science, faith, devotion, and cultural unity of Bharat.
6 mins
Kumbh Mela plays a vital role in promoting Hindu unity: VHP chief
Kumbh Mela, one of the largest spiritual gatherings in the world, stands as a powerful symbol of unity, culture, and Hindu values.
3 mins
A grand Maha Kumbh led by a Nath Panthi Yogi
Maha Kumbh 2025 clearly has the mark ofa Nath Panthi saint, CM of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath.
6 mins
UP: Religious tourism powerhouse under double-engine government
In the 1960s, the contribution of Uttar Pradesh I to India's Gross Domestic Product was about 14.4%, but poor governance, corruption, and lawlessness in the following decades stagnated the state's growth and development.
2 mins
The meaning of the Maha Kumbh Mela
I was barely 22 when I went to the Maha Kumbh Mela at the Allahabad sangam at the turn of the millenniumthis was the big one, once in 144 years.
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Cosmography of the Kumbh Mela
The word 'kumbh', vase or recipient that holds the nectar of immortality, has survived in other Indo-European languages such as French, where a 'combe' is a high valley in which flows a river.
7 mins
Kumbh and the unbroken flow of life
The literal meaning of the word 'Kumbh' is earthen pot. The Kumbh referred to in connection to the Kumbh Mela is the pot of Amrit, or elixir of immortality.
5 mins
Akharas: Spiritual pillars driving the rituals and ceremonies of Kumbh
Akharas are organised into sects primarily based on their philosophical beliefs and chosen deities.
4 mins
The traditional and perennial symbolism of the Kumbh Mela
From the point of view of the spiritual quest it is obvious: When one undertakes the quest, the higher and lower tendencies within us, the Devas and Asuras tug either way at one's ego, rotating it back and forth and churning up the subconscious.
7 mins
Maha Kumbh 2025: A celestial celebration enhanced by technology
The 2025 Maha Kumbh is set to be an extraordinary event, marked by a rare celestial alignment of the Sun, Moon, Jupiter and Saturn.
2 mins
Kumbh, Naga Sadhus and the Hindu ascetic warrior tradition
The Kumbh Mela, a grand spectacle, is __ hailed as the most populous religious pilgrimage in the world.
5 mins
An archaic foundation of the Kumbh Mela
In essence, the templating for the Tanunaptra comprises a particular event wherein the Gods came together to convocate and to share, Each drawing from T 'most valued' 'strengths' or 'capacities' to make Their 'best contribution', with all of these being 'pooled together' ('Mela', we might suggest) to produce a sing potency far grander than could be conceived of through unlinked individual expressings.
4 mins
Kumbh in the light of Vedanta: Truth beyond tradition
If Devas and Danavas symbolize the ego, churning represents a symbol of self-reflection. Vedanta says that immortality is the very essence of your being, but you have drifted far from your center, and that is why you have become mortal. To regain immortality, you must delve deep within yourself.
9 mins
Contemporising Kumbh: Ancient wisdom, modern relevance
Can we go beyond the ritualistic dip and honestly observe life as it is, within and around us? Can we see how desperately we want the one beyond time and death?
7 mins
Immersing ourselves in purity: The soul's eternal Kumbh
The Maha Kumbh Mela celebrated at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, is a divine congregation where millions come seeking purification and spiritual renewal.
3 mins
A time for purification
The Maha Kumba Mela is probably the world's greatest event.
3 mins
Imagine the chant of hope beating in our hearts
Hope comes from faith in the self, in others, and in God. Life comes with hope because it comes with a future. The new will grow and the old will eventually die. There is hope in growth. Our hearts can also grow. Our conscience can grow.
3 mins
Gather in my name
We, inthe foreign lands, will feel the power of the Maha Kumbh from here.
2 mins
An opportunity to awaken the divinity within us
An important message of the Maha Kumbh is to focus our being on our inner spiritual life.
2 mins
A profound spiritual odyssey
The gathering of millions of devotees from diverse backgrounds at the Kumbh Mela symbolizes the unity of humanity.
3 mins
Water: Element that takes us closer to the Divine
Water has long been worshipped and revered, prayed to and used in rituals and rites in all belief systems to bring benefit and blessings.
1 min
We are fortunate to witness the Maha Kumbh Mela: Swami Harinarayanan
'We are fortunate to have a government under Yogi Adityanath that deeply respects and upholds Sanatan Dharma.
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We are fortunate to witness the Maha Kumbh Mela: Swami Harinarayanan
'We are fortunate to have a government under Yogi Adityanath that deeply respects and upholds Sanatan Dharma.
2 mins
MAHA KUMBH OF 2025: DO'S AND DON'TS
DR MANOJ SHARMA In 2025, the Maha-Kumbh has begun in Prayagraj on January 13, 2025, with the Pausha Purnima Snan, and will conclude on February 26, 2025, with the Shahi Snan, corresponding with Maha Shivaratri.
1 min
Maha Kumbh 2025 promises huge economic growth for UP
K.V. Raju, economic advisor to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, shared with The Sunday Guardian that the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 spans an expansive 10,000 acres, featuring 80,000 tents and a 12-kilometre-long ghat.
3 mins
IMF retains India's GDP growth forecast at 6.5% for FY26, FY27
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) retained India's growth forcastat 6.5 per cent for for fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027, the global economic body said in its World Economic Outlook report.
1 min
SEBI extends timeline for ESG rating review post BRSR publication
To promote ease of doing business, markets regulator Sebi on Friday provided relaxation in the timeline for review of ESG rating following the publication of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR).
1 min
RBI directs banks to ensure nomination coverage for accounts, lockers
The Reserve Bank on Friday asked banks to ensure nominations in new and all existing customers' deposit accounts and safety lockers, highlighting that a large number of accounts do not have nominations.
1 min
PROJECTS OF RS 31,830 CR SANCTIONED BY GOVT
The Ministry of Finance said in an update on Saturday morning that 1,646 food processing projects (including food testing labs and R&D projects) have been sanctioned under various sub-schemes of PM Kisan Sampada Yojana.
1 min
IMF retains India's GDP growth...
It predicts that growth in the second half of FY25 will be better than the first half.
1 min
USIBC URGES NEW U.S. GOVT TO PRIORITISE TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH INDIA
The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has urged the incoming Trump administration in US to prioritise reciprocal trade agreements with India, particularly in defence, digital services and pharmaceuticals among others.
1 min
INDIA MOBILITY MARKET TO DOUBLE BY 2030
The Indian mobility industry is charting its unique course and is poised to double and cross USD 600 billion by the end of the decade by 2030, according to a joint report released by Google and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) at the ongoing six-day Bharat Mobility Auto Expo.
1 min
FIU-IND and NHB sign MoU for enhanced coordination
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and the National Housing Bank (NHB) on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of continued coordinated efforts in effective implementation of requirements of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Rules framed thereunder in New Delhi.
1 min
How to identify Ponzi schemes
Imagine a world where your money works for you, effortlessly multiplying while you sleep. You hear whispers of investment opportunities that promise sky-high returns—50%, 100%, or even more— all with minimal risk.
3 mins
GROWTH STORY REMAINS INTACT FOR ADANI ENERGY SOLUTIONS
According to a report by Jefferies, Adani Energy Solution's (AESL) growth story remains intact.
1 min
JSW MG Motor India Partners With Kotak Mahindra Prime
JSW MG Motor India today announced its partnership with KMPL to offer a finance solution for its innovative Battery-As-AService (BaaS) ownership program to EV customers.
1 min
Jio 3Q FY25 operating revenue up 15.5 pc
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, has announced its unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024.
1 min
Brokerages gave thumbs up to RIL 3Q FY25 results
Reliance Industries Ltd.(RIL) delivered a robust performance in the third quarter of FY25, with analysts across major financial institutions highlighting better-than-expected strong recovery in its Retail and Oil-to-Chemicals (02C) businesses.
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