Millennium Post Delhi - August 31, 2024

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Kremlin says it has 'no worries' about Putin visit to Mongolia

The Kremlin says it has \"no worries\" about President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to Mongolia, a county that is a member of the International Criminal Court, which issued a warrant for last year his arrest.

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EU polls moni- tors deployed for SL election

The European Union on Friday said its election monitors for the September 21 presidential polls have been deployed in all nine provinces, highlighting the importance of fortifying the democratic institutions \"through the ballot box.

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Israel, Hamas set pauses in fighting for Gaza polio vaccinations

Israel's military and Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed to three separate, zoned threeday pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow for the first round of vaccination of 640,000 children against polio, a senior WHO official said on Thursday.

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Israel hit convoy to hospital in Gaza: Tel Aviv denies claim

An Israeli missile hit a convoy carrying medical supplies and fuel to an Emirati hospital in the Gaza Strip, killing several people from a local transportation company, the American Near East Refugee Aid group said Friday.

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Pacific nations say Australia must end new fossil fuel projects

This week, one of the world's largest fossil fuel exporters went to a meeting of island states strongly affected by human-induced climate change.

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Bow my head at Shivaji's feet and apologise: PM on statue collapse

The collapse of the 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled by PM Modi just eight months ago, came as a major embarrassment to the ruling Mahayuti government

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GDP growth slows to 15-month low of 6.7% in April-June quarter

Driven primarily by weaker performances in the agriculture and services sectors, India's economic growth has slowed to a 15-month low of 6.7 per cent for the April-June quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year, according to government data released on Friday.

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Mamata writes to PM again, seeks stringent Central law on crimes against women

Expressing concern over alleged lack of response to her earlier appeal for stronger legislation on crimes against women, Bengal Chief Minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee wrote a second letter to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi seeking Central legislation and exemplary punishment for heinous crimes such as rape and rape-murder.

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Jaishankar's tough talk on Pakistan: 'Era of uninterrupted talks is over'

Delivering a stern message on India's stance towards Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared that the era of \"uninterrupted dialogue” is over.

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Cyclone Asna leaves no major impact on Gujarat

Cyclone Asna, formed over the coast of Kutch in Gujarat earlier during the day, has moved into the Arabian sea towards Oman without leaving any major impact on the region, officials said on Friday evening.

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Avani Lekhara strikes gold, Preethi Pal wins historic bronze in athletics

On a historic day, 22-year-old Avani Lekhara became the first Indian to win two successive Paralympic gold medals, achieving this milestone with a record-breaking performance in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) event at Chateauroux.

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Vistara to fly into sunset on Nov 11

Govt clears Singapore Airlines' FDI in Air India Group

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Andhra: Protests erupt over alleged hidden cameras in girl students' washroom

Protests have broken out at Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru College of Engineering in Krishna district following allegations that a spy camera was discovered in a women’s hostel washroom.

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BJP leaders to join slum residents in protest over local issues

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva will lead a protest on Sunday, 1st September, to address ongoing issues in the city's slum clusters.

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Fake RAW agent arrested by Noida Police

A man has been arrested by Noida police for duping people and committing frauds claiming himself to be an officer of India's international intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing i.e. RAW, said police officials on Friday.

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HC schedules hate speech FIR pleas against political leaders for Oct 9

The Delhi High Court on Friday listed for hearing on October 9 a batch of petitions concerning the February 2020 riots here, including those seeking FIRs against certain political leaders for alleged hate speeches.

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Kerala agent caught for arranging fake seafarer documents

The IGI Airport Police team has arrested a Kerala-based agent for arranging fake seafarer documents for a passenger.

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Five held for abducting 5-year-old girl in Delhi

Kidnapping orchestrated by the girl's uncle to recover a debt he was owed'

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MCD removes 62.5 km of illegal structures in City SP Zone op

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a major anti-encroachment operation in the City SP Zone.

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Key operator in nationwide cyber fraud ring held

The Delhi Police's Cyber Cell has arrested one of the key operators in a widespread fraud network responsible for deceiving individuals across India out of large sums of money.

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Truck driver who ran over pavement dwellers nabbed

The 31-year-old accused was absconding after he mowed down four men sleeping on the pavement in Shastri Park

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Police requests DMRC to take measures to prevent security breaches & suicides

The Delhi Police has written a letter to the DMRC to prevent security breaches and suicides on the premises, official sources said on Friday.

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City records highest Aug rainfall since 2010

Weather records were rewritten in Delhi in August, with the national Capital registering its highest rainfall for the month since 2010 while also consistently witnessing below-average temperatures.

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Cloud seeding: Delhi govt seeks meeting with Centre

Delhi Environment minister Gopal Rai has urged the Centre to convene a meeting with stakeholders for evaluating the feasibility of cloud seeding for artificially inducing rain to combat the city's winter air pollution.

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DDA signs MoU for drone surveys to combat land encroachments in Delhi

The Delhi Development Authority has signed a tripartite MoU with the MCD and the Survey of India (SOI) for drone surveys to combat land encroachments in the national Capital, an official statement said on Friday.

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Country can only have good schools. hosps, if Kejriwal is in power: Sisodia

The 'padayatra' led by Delhi's former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia reached Model Town on its twelfth day, drawing a significant crowd and receiving an enthusiastic reception from the local residents.

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AAP, BJP, Congress throw hats for ward committee polls

Candidates from the AAP, BJP, and Congress on Friday filed their nominations for the zonal level ward committee elections with the Municipal Secretary.

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HC not inclined to postpone MCD ward panel polls, AAP councillors withdraw pleas

Two AAP councillors withdrew from the Delhi High Court on Friday their pleas seeking directions to reschedule the MCD ward committee elections after the court indicated it was not inclined to grant any relief.

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L-G Saxena gives appointment letters to 629 new govt officials

In a move to bolster employment and address staffing gaps in various departments of Delhi government, Lt.Governor of Delhi, V.K. Saxena, distributed 629 appointment letters to newly recruited government employees at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Thursday.

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Delhi govt impounded 100 e-rickshaws daily during Aug 22-28: Data

About 1,700 unregistered e-rickshaws in Delhi were impounded and sent for scrapping during August 1-28 after the lieutenant governor directed the city government to curb the \"illegal proliferation\" of these vehicles.

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New simplified pension application form launched for Govt employees

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the ease of living for senior citizens and pensioners across the nation, Union minister Jitendra Singh on Friday launched a single simplified pension application form.

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NSA Doval meets Lankan president, other leaders for political consultations

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Friday held wide-ranging political consultations with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other Sri Lankan leaders here ahead of the presidential election on September 21.

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Chh'garh CM unveils interest-free loans for students in Maoist zones

In a groundbreaking move to bolster higher education in Maoist-affected regions, the Chhattisgarh government has introduced a significant new initiative aimed at supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Himachal financial crisis: CM Sukhu, ministers, CPS to forego salaries, allowances for 2 months

Opposition and employees’ unions criticise CM for spending on renovations amid state’s financial woes

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IMA study: Over 35% of 3,885 doctors feel unsafe on night shifts

An IMA study has revealed that one-third of its respondent doctors, majority of them being women, felt \"unsafe\" or \"very unsafe” during their night shifts, so much so that some even felt the need to start carrying weapons for self-defence.

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Akhilesh Yadav counters Yogi's red cap jibe, links color to positivity

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on t Friday responded sharply to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's criticism of the SP's red cap, countering that those who harbour ill-will towards the colour red often e lack love in their lives.

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Hooda blasts BJP for Hry's health services failure, reveals critical gaps

Former i Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh 1 Hooda has accused the BJP government in Haryana of - putting the state's health services on ventilator.

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Hry: Nayab Singh Saini to contest polls from Ladwa

BFP to release first list after Find rally

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Term of 22nd Law Commission ends on Saturday, report on UCC still in works

The term of the 22nd Law Commission, which is without a chairperson for the past few months, ends Saturday with its key report on the uniform civil code still in works.

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Lancet study reveals Indian diet lacks iron, calcium and folate

People across all age groups in India, both men and women, are consuming inadequate amounts of micronutrients critical for health, including iron, calcium and folate, as per estimates in a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.

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Reservoir storage levels in India surpass last year's figures: CWC

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has said the current water storage levels has recorded an increase of 126 per cent compared to last year's corresponding period and 119 per cent of the 10-year average.

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Hema Committee Report: Outrage grows in Kerala as Oppn accuses govt of shielding accused

In Kochi, demonstrators vented their anger by beating effigies of Mukesh, Sidhique, and Ranjith -- all accused of sexual assault -- with brooms

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JMM MLA Ramdas Soren takes oath as Jharkhand minister

JMM legislator Ramdas Soren on Friday took oath as a minister in the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand.

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Ex-J'khand CM Champai joins BJP

The veteran politician of Jharkhand visibly became emotional after he was welcomed into the saffron fold

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T'gana CM Reddy expresses 'unconditional regret' over remarks on K Kavitha's bail

In the wake of Supreme Court taking strong objection to his reported comments related to the bail granted to BRS MLC K Kavitha, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said the remarks have been taken out of context and expressed “unconditional regret” for the statements.

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Manipur can't be broken, won't allow separate administration for Kukis, says Biren Singh

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has emphatically rejected the demand by Kuki groups for a separate administration, presenting himself as a champion of the state's interest and one who will not allow its identity to be diluted.

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Parliament panel meet on Waqf Bill witnesses heated arguments

A meeting of the joint committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Friday witnessed fireworks with members vociferously opposing certain provisions of the draft legislation, leading to a brief walkout by opposition members.

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I am inseparable from Modi, for as long as he is PM: Chirag

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday rejected rumours of a rift between his Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and the BJP, asserting that he views himself as \"inseparable\" from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Mehbooba calls for lifting of ban on Jamaat

Calling democracy a \"battle of ideas\", PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti urged the govt on Friday to lift the ban on the Jamaat-e-Islami to enable it to contest elections.

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Sharad Pawar turns down certain measures under Z-plus security cover

Nationalist Congress Party-SP (NCPSP) chief Sharad Pawar, e accorded Z-plus protective cover recently, is learnt to have a turned down certain measures J1 Jet suggested by security agencies

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NC had to 'sacrifice' many seats for alliance with Congress: Omar Abdullah

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah Friday said the prepoll alliance with the Congress for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls was not an easy decision as the party had to “sacrifice” many seats it felt it had a chance to win.

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Cong to hold 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' march on Aug 31

The ruling Congress in Karnataka has given a call for 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' on August 31 to apprise Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot about him sanctioning an 'illegal order' to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment 'scam.

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Forex kitty rises by $7.023 bn to $681.688 bn

India's forex reserves jumped by $7.023 billion to touch a new high of $681.688 billion in the week ended August 23, the RBI said on Friday.

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Hindustan Zinc director Priya Agarwal Hebbar meets Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Chaiperson, Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) and NonExecutive Director, Vedanta Limited Priya Agarwal Hebbar recently met Chief Minister of Rajasthan Bhajanlal Sharma.

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RBI imposes fine of ₹2.68 cr on UCO Bank

Reserve Bank of India on Friday said it has imposed a penalty of Rs 2.68 crore on UCO Bank for contravention of certain provisions, including on opening of current accounts, interest rate on deposits and frauds classification.

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Fiscal deficit in April-July at 17.2% of full-year target: CGA

In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit was Rs 2,76,945 crore as of July-end, according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts

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Adani Ports acquires 80% stake in global OSV operator Astro Offshore for $185 million

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Friday said it has entered into an agreement to acquire 80 per cent stake in Astro Offshore for $185 million in an all-cash deal.

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Union Bank of India organises national level U Genius 3.0 Quiz

Union Bank of India organised National Level Quiz Competition U Genius 3.0 on Thursday at Manekshaw Auditorium.

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BPCL plans refining and petchem complex in 5-7 yrs

BPCL has lined up Rs 1.7 lakh cr investment to expand oil refining & fuel retailing biz as well as in new energy

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Growth in 8 key infrastructure sectors slows to 6.1% in July

The growth in production of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed to 6.1 per cent in July this year due to a decline in the output of crude oil and natural gas, according to official data released on Friday.

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Govt removed Angel Tax, planning to boost fintech: Modi

Urges regulators to take initiatives to end cyber fraud

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Preethi Pal wins bronze in T35 100m for India

Preethi Pal won India's first athletics medal in a Paralympics track event as she clinched a bronze in the women's T35 100m competition with a personal best time of 14.21 seconds at the Paris Games on Friday.

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Avani becomes first Indian woman to win 2 Paralympic gold

DEFENDING CHAMPION SHOT A 625.8 TO BE PLACED BEHIND IRYNA SHCHETNIK

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Manish Narwal claims silver in air pistol event at Paralympics

Tokyo Games gold medallist shooter Manish Narwal displayed pluck and courage in ample measure before settling for a silver medal in the men’s 10m air pistol (SH1) final at the Paralympic Games here on Friday.

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Suhas, Nitesh and Thulasimathi seal SF spot

Tokyo Games silver medallist shuttler Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar continued their impressive run to secure spots in the men's singles SL4 and SL3 semi-finals, respectively, at the Paralympics here on Friday.

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No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into third round at US Open; Alcaraz, Osaka eliminated

Earlier, Sinner downed Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 in 1 hour, 39 minutes

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'There was never a Plan B for me'

I've faced many moments where I want- ed to give up,' says Uorfi Javed

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'Stree 2' is now among top 10 Hindi movies in history

It has raked in a massive Rs 432.8 crore net at the domestic box office

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'Don't think it's productive to get caught up in the NEPOTISM DEBATE'

Kritika Kamra said that it's the audience deciding an actor's fate

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Yudhra isn't a film with senseless ACTION SEQUENCES'

The action was always rooted in drama for him, added Siddhant

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