Millennium Post Delhi - September 02, 2024

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'End culture of adjournments': Prez flags delay in rape case verdicts

In a poignant address on Sunday, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the urgent need for reforms in India's judicial system, particularly in dealing with heinous crimes such as rape.

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Kangana's 'Emergency release postponed

The release of Kangana Ranaut's latest film, \"Emergency\", has been postponed due to significant controversy over its portrayal of the Sikh community.

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Militant attack in Manipur's Koutruk results in two deaths, nine injuries

A gun-andbomb assault in Manipur's Imphal West district on Sunday resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a woman, and left nine others injured, according to police reports.

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BJP leader arrested for molesting 14-yr-old girl, expelled from party

A BJP leader has been arrested for allegedly molesting a teenager in the Almora district of Uttarakhand.

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Torrential rains lash Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, 10 more killed

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have been battered by torrential rains for the second consecutive day, resulting in severe flooding, widespread waterlogging, and significant disruptions to both road and rail traffic.

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'Meant for middle-class': Railway Minister launches first Vande Bharat Sleeper train

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off first Vande Bharat Sleeper train on Sunday at BEML's Bangalore rail complex.

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GST collections rise 10% to Rs 1.75 lakh crore in August

Gross GST collections in August grew 10 per cent to about Rs 1.75 lakh crore, reflecting higher domestic consumption.

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Govt to extend social security to gig workers

The Central government will soon open its e-Shram portal to gig and platform workers, granting them access to federal social-security schemes, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Sunday.

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ATF price cut by 4.6%. commercial LPG up Rs 39 per cylinder

The price of jet fuel (ATF) was decreased by 4.6 per cent on Sunday, while the cost of commercial LPG used in restaurants and hotels was increased by Rs 39 for a 19-kg cylinder.

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Domestic help held for jewellery & cash theft from S Delhi house

'During interrogation, she disclosed that she was in urgent need of money. She later sold the jewellery to a goldsmith identified as Ankit Jain (31)'

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Gzb: Four men arrested for rape, abduction of woman

A man has been arrested by Ghaziabad police along with three other friends in connection with and brutal assault of a woman who was abducted and taken to Uttarakhand, said police officials.

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Monsoon-related incidents lead to 28+ deaths in Delhi over 2 months

Since the onset of monsoon in Delhi, more than 28 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents -including those from drowning, electrocution, and building collapses - over the past two months.

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Delhi Police to acquire 300+ red light & overspeed violation detection cameras

Recent data shows a 4% rise in road accident fatalities compared to 2023

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Labourer nabbed for 2018 murder in Delhi

The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a 25-year-old labor in connection with the murder of a 28-year-old labor following a verbal altercation.

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AIIMS announces 'hostel mentor' initiative to enhance quality of life

The hostel management system will be upgraded by appointing two faculty members as 'hostel mentors' per block: AIIMS statement

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Battle against Delhi's pollution requires collaboration, says Rai

Delhi's Environment minister Gopal Rai has recently criticised the Central government for its perceived lack of cooperation in addressing the national Capital's severe winter air pollution.

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Gahlot inaugurates installation of PNG pipelines in Dichaon Kalan and Khaira

Delhi Cabinet minister and MLA of Najafgarh constituency, Kailash Gahlot, inaugurated the installation of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) pipelines in the villages of Dichaon Kalan and Khaira, on Sunday.

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AAP cries councillor 'kidnapped'; saffron party rubbishes claim

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday accused the BJP of \"kidnapping\" its councillor Ram Chander, with the saffron party denying the charges even as the \"abducted\" member returned to his residence.

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Centre seeks general public inputs on LGBTQI+ community policies

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has sought inputs from stakeholders and the general public to ensure the inclusivity and effectiveness of policies related to the LGBTQI+ community.

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'Govt machinery mute spectator amid continuous attacks on Muslims'

Rahul Gandhi's comments come in wake of two incidents of mob violence in BJP-ruled Haryana and Maharashtra

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Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj promises good representation to Muslims

Activist Prashant Kishor on Sunday said his Jan Suraaj will field a significant number of Muslim candidates in the Bihar Assembly polls due next year.

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MVA holds protest; Modi's apology smacks of arrogance, says Uddhav

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday took out a march in Mumbai to protest the collapse of Shivaji Maharaj's statue and rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology over the incident, stepping up the political confrontation with the ruling Mahayuti ahead of the assembly polls.

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CM Shinde, Dy CMs Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar hold seat-sharing talks; consensus on 173 seats

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar held seat-sharing talks in Nagpur for the upcoming state Assembly polls, which are likely to be held in October-November.

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Ex-Bihar minister Shyam Rajak returns to JD(U)

Former Bihar minister Shyam Rajak on Sunday joined Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U), less than two weeks after quitting the RJD headed by the CM's arch-rival Lalu Prasad.

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J&K youth will show exit door to 'Modi & Company' on Oct 1: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday claimed \"deception\" is the only policy of the BJP for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and that they will show the door to \"Prime Minister Narendra Modi and company\" in the upcoming polls.

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Only 6.7% court infra at district level female-friendly, says CJI

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Sunday said the fact that only 6.7 per cent court infrastructure at the district level is female-friendly needs to be changed.

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India, UNICEF to join hands amid rising concerns of NCDs among children

UNICEF plans to collaborate with the government to address the rising concerns of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among children, said UNICEF India Health Specialist Dr Vivek Virendra Singh.

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Kingpin of Rs 2,273-cr gambling racket nabbed in UAE, taken back to Guj

In a coordinated effort, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Gujarat Police and Interpol NCB-Abu Dhabi on Sunday brought back the alleged kingpin of an over Rs 2,273 crore gambling racket apprehended in the UAE, an official said.

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Opposition slams BJP after two accused released on bail

Opposition parties on Sunday targeted the Uttar Pradesh government after two of the three accused in the IIT-BHU gangrape case were released on bail, saying that it exposed the hypocrisy of the BJP-led dispensation's claims about women's security.

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Once BSF camps, now school & hostel: Chhattisgarh govt making right moves

Two Border Security Force (BSF) camps have now turned into a school and hostel facility for children after the paramilitary force vacated them in Chhattisgarh's Naxalite-hit Kanker district, offcials said on Sunday.

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Congress will complete recruitments started during BJP's reign: Former Hry CM Hooda

Congress will complete all the pending recruitments of the current government without any delays. Along with this, the process of 1 lakh new recruitments will also start Bhupinder Singh Hooda, former Haryana CM

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Pope embarks on longest, farthest and most challenging trip to Asia, with China in background

If any evidence were needed to underscore that Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Asia and Oceania is the longest, farthest and most challenging of his pontificate, it’s that he’s bringing along his secretaries to help him navigate the four-country program while keeping up with work back home.

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Israel recovers bodies of six captives held in Gaza

Israel on Sunday said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including a young IsraeliAmerican man who became one of the most well-known captives held by Hamas as his parents met with world leaders and pressed for his release.

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Russia says it downed over 150 drones in Ukrainian attack

Russian air defences intercepted and destroyed 158 Ukrainian drones overnight, including two over Moscow and nine over the surrounding region, the Defence Ministry said Sunday.

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Iran needs more than $100 billion in foreign investment: President

Iran's president said Saturday his country needs some $100 billion in foreign investment to achieve an annual target of 8% economic growth up from the current rate of 4%.

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US: Migrants build makeshift life in Mexico City while waiting for asylum

Mexico City has not been a stop for northbound migrants; they try to cross country quickly to reach northern border

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Bangladesh doctors on strike to protest assault at Dhaka hospital

Doctors in Bangladesh on Sunday announced a nationwide strike at public and private hospitals to protest the assault on medical professionals for their alleged negligence resulting in the death of a student at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) last night.

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Germany's leaders pay tribute to victims of the Solingen knife attack

German leaders paid tribute on Sunday to the three people killed in the August 23 knife attack by a suspected Islamic extremist, which has pushed immigration back to the top of the country's political agenda.

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Pak economy moving towards stability, says Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that the economy was moving towards stability owing to the hard work of his financial team and inflation was coming down.

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Large-scale polio vaccinations begin in war-ravaged Gaza

Palestinian health authorities and United Nations agencies on Sunday began a large-scale campaign of vaccinations against polio in the Gaza Strip, hoping to prevent an outbreak in the territory that has been ravaged by the Israel-Hamas war.

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'Enforce Traceability, User Privacy Norms On Internet Calling, Msg Apps'

In a recent direction, the Trai has mandated telecom operators to enhance message traceability

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'Global trends, macro data, FPIS' trading activity to drive markets'

Movement in the stock market this week will largely be driven by global trends, macroeconomic data announcements and trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said.

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'India has trade surplus with 151 nations, deficit with 75 in H1 2024

The biggest surpluses were with the USA ($21 billion) and the Netherlands ($11.6 billion) during January-June this year

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South Africa eager to learn from India's successes in promoting rural electrification, says Deputy President

He said one of the lessons South Africa was taking from its BRICS partners is that they have invested in the creation of new cities as a method to eradicate poverty

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Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai report dip in vehicle dispatches in Aug

Sales of mini cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, declined to 10,648 units last month as against 12,209 units a year ago

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Hero MotoCorp sales rise 5% to 5,12,360 units in Aug

Hero MotoCorp on Sunday said its wholesales increased 5 per cent year-on-year to 5,12,360 units in August.

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Centre, states to discuss ways to promote industry on September 5

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal would chair a meeting of state industry ministers on September 5 to discuss ways to promote industrial growth of the country, an official said.

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Govt to amend guidelines on CPSE capital restructuring

Finance Ministry in May 2016, issued a comprehensive guidelines on 'Capital Restructuring of CPSES'

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'Majority of mobile users receive daily pesky calls from finance, realty sector'

Vast majority of mobile subscribers who took part in a survey have said they receive pesky calls every day with most calls coming for financial services and real estate, online survey firm Localcircles said on Sunday.

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Shuttler Manisha shines but star shooter Avani misses out

Manisha Ramadass assured India of a second medal from the badminton courts by setting up the women's singles SU5 semi-final with compatriot Thulasimathi Murugesan but star shooter Avani Lekhara missed out on repeating her medal-winning feat at the Paris Paralympics here Sunday.

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Odisha FC secure AFC Women's Champions League group stage berth.

Odisha FC have secured AFC Women's Champions League Group Stage berth, by topping their preliminary round in Zarqa, Jordan.

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Jannik Sinner never gives US Open opponent hope of an upset like those against Djokovic and Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner never gave his third-round opponent at the U.S. Open on Saturday, Chris O'Connell, even a moment to contemplate pulling off the sort of monumental upset that eliminated Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.

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Boxing's future hangs in balance after Asian body votes in favour of IBA

Boxing's already uncertain Olympic future was thrown into further jeopardy after the sport's Asian governing body voted against leaving the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA) to join the rival association.

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Gambhir Makes An Impact Wherever He Goes: Rhodes

South Africa cricket legend Jonty Rhodes believes the Indian team will only become stronger under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, and said the former opener has the ability to make an instant impact in any side.

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Paris Paralympics: Rakesh makes maiden semi-finals

Indian archer Rakesh Kumar justified his world No.1 ranking as he remained ice-cool to pull off successive shoot-off wins to make his maiden semifinals in the Paralympics compound men open category here on Sunday.

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US Open: Indian duo Bopanna, Sutjiadi enter mixed doubles QFs

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi progressed to the mixed doubles quarterfinals after losing the first set without getting a single game, turning it around remarkably at the US Open, here.

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