Millennium Post Delhi - September 03, 2024

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India bags 7 medals, Sumit Antil makes history

Indian para-athletes showcased the exceptional talent and resolve at the current Paralympic Games, clinching an impressive haul of seven medals across multiple events.

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PM Modi to visit Singapore on Sept 4-5 to strengthen ties

MEA says India-Singapore relations poised for even bigger take-off

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Ex-AAP functionary Nair gets bail in money laundering case

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Vijay Nair, the former communication in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), after nearly 23 months of imprisonment in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

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I&B Ministry summons Netflix content head over IC-814 series row

The Central government has summoned the content head of Netflix India over the series \"IC814: The Kandahar Hijack,\" which has ignited a controversy regarding the portrayal of the hijackers involved in the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight by Pakistan-based terror group Harkat-ul-Mujahideen.

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SC grants bail to Kejriwal aide Bibhav Kumar in Swati Maliwal assault case

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Bibhav Kumar, the personal secretary to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the Swati Maliwal assault case.

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'How can houses be demolished without following due process?" SC asks states

The court's remarks come amidst a growing trend in several states where authorities have used bulldozers to raze properties allegedly linked to criminal offenders

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CBI arrests RG Kar ex- principal Ghosh, 3 others in 'corruption' case

The former principal of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh was arrested on Monday night by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the alleged corruption linked to the hospital.

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Over 6,900 CBI corruption cases pending trials in courts.

A staggering 6,903 corruption cases investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are currently pending trials in various courts across India, with 361 of these cases languishing for over two decades, according to the latest annual report from the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

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Supreme Court constitutes panel to resolve grievances of protesting farmers

In a significant development aimed at resolving the ongoing farmers' protests at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, the Supreme Court on Monday constituted a high-powered committee to address the concerns of the agitating farmers.

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Kamla Market water leak to affect Delhi's water supply

Residents in parts of Delhi are bracing for water supply issues on Monday morning due to a significant water leakage incident at Kamla Market.

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Rajouri Garden: Husband stabs wife to death, leaves body in car

A chilling murder was reported in West Delhi's Rajouri Garden area, where a young man allegedly killed his wife following a heated argument about living together.

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Gang behind Mukherji Nagar jewellery showroom shooting busted, 4 nabbed

The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested four accused persons linked to the recent shooting and extortion attempt at a jewellery showroom in Mukherji Nagar.

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Delhi Police arrests 3, apprehends juvenile

The Delhi Police has arrested three individuals and apprehended a juvenile for the murder of a 32-yearold individual in North Delhi's Nathupura bus stand on Friday.

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Capital's top hospitals accused of medical negligence in case of critically ill woman

There are demands for the examination of CCTV footage from all involved hospitals to uncover the truth and ensure accountability

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8 illegally staying foreigners deported

Delhi Police has deported 8 illegally staying foreign nationals in the month of August.

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'File audit report on accessibility of services for people with disabilities'

The Delhi High Court has asked biketaxi aggregator Rapido to file an audit report on the accessibility of its services for persons with disabilities within three months.

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Man held for murder over monetary dispute

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested a 23-year-old individual for the brutal murder of an individual over a monetary dispute.

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AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested by ED over Waqf Board irregularities

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan on Monday in connection with alleged irregularities related to appointments and the leasing of properties by the Delhi Waqf Board.

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AAP and corruption have become synonyms: Delhi BJP

Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday alleged corruption in the health department by the AAP government and claimed the Delhi AntiCorruption Branch (ACB) has taken cognisance of it.

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Delhi transport minister calls gig workers 'Pradushan Yodha'

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Monday called gig workers of food delivery companies as 'Pradushan Yodha' (warriors against pollution) as he spoke about the importance of electric vehicles.

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Delhi L-G orders sealing of four illegal dyeing units in Matiala

Four illegal dyeing units operating in Matiala had been sealed on the orders of Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, a Raj Niwas official said on Monday.

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AAP leaders celebrate resumption of pension payments for elderly residents of Delhi

In a heartfelt gathering at Shah Auditorium on Monday, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) celebrated the resumption of pension payments for elderly residents of Delhi, despite the ongoing legal challenges faced by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

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Delhi HC rejects plea to quash proceedings against CM Kejriwal, others in defamation case

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to quash the proceedings against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders in a defamation case over their remarks about alleged deletion of the names of 30 lakh voters belonging to some communities from electoral rolls here, saying the imputations prima facie lowered down the reputation of BJP.

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BJP wants to put AAP leaders in jail, alleges Saurabh Bharadwaj

\"To ensure they are not present at time of Assembly polls'

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Minto Bridge in Delhi to remain closed for repair work

The carriageways at Minto Bridge will remain closed due to repair work of potholes, an advisory said on Monday.

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DUSU elections to be held on September 27

The Delhi University on Monday announced that its student union elections for 2024-25 will be held on September 27.

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Congress's poll body clears 34 names for Haryana elections

The Congress' Central Election Committee met here on Monday and finalised the names of 34 candidates for the Assembly polls in Haryana.

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Govt constitutes 23rd Law Commission

The government on Monday notified the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission for a period of three years, with a provision to appoint serving Supreme Court and high court judges as its chairperson and members.

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Congress names six more candidates for J&K polls, BJP releases fourth list

The Congress on Monday released its second list of six candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, fielding JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra from Central Shalteng.

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Only Mahayuti will burst crackers after Diwali, says Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said only the Mahayuti alliance will burst crackers after Diwali, signalling the certainty of winning the upcoming Assembly elections.

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'Govt has finally awoken to need for national law for gig workers' welfare'

The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the government after it stated that it is committed to extending social security benefits to gig workers, saying it has \"finally awoken\" to the need for a comprehensive national law for such workers' welfare and that it is welcome to borrow from its policy on this urgent issue.

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Haryana MLA Devender Singh Babli joins BJP

Haryana MLA Devender Singh Babli, who was elected on the ticket of the Jannayak Janata Party, joined the BJP on Monday, as the ruling party looks to bolster its ranks in the state ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls.

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Kerala govt announces probe into LDF MLA'S charges against top cops

The Kerala government on Monday announced a high-level probe into the grave allegations made by ruling LDF MLA PV Anvar against some top IPS officers, a day after the charges triggered sharp reaction from the Opposition.

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Cong alleges conflict of interest in SEBI chief's appointment, urges PM to clarify

Claims SEBI chairperson Madhabi Buch received salary from ICICI Bank while in SEBI

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PM Modi criticises Oppn parties for lack of internal democracy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a swipe at Opposition parties, saying many of them are examfples of what happens when political organisations do not follow 1 internal democracy.

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Not criticising NC, only stating truth: Mehbooba

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said she was only stating the truth and not criticising the National Conference when comparing the performances of the governments run by the two parties during their respective tenures.

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Unlocking vast potential

The efforts aimed at boosting the generation of alternative livelihoods through seaweed farming need to be complemented with robust institutional credit and extensive risk coverage for optimal outcomes

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Misaligned priorities?

Indian Railways should reassess its investment priorities by conducting regular reviews of safety protocols, modernising track and signalling systems, and ensuring proper staffing to prevent fatigue-induced errors

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31 dead, lakhs affected as Andhra, Telangana reel under rain fury

Torrential downpour in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh left 31 persons dead, battered roads and rail tracks snapping connectivity, submerged thousands of acres of agricultural crops and left people scampering for daily needs as rescue agencies were pressed into rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

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Wolves kill child in UP, death toll touches 8

The threat of man-eating wolves has escalated in Bahraich, where a series of brutal attacks has left the community in fear.

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HP: Met warns of flash flood, 109 roads shut

The meteorological office here on Monday warned of low to moderate flash flood risk in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur and Kinnaur, until Tuesday afternoon.

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Pedestrians, cyclists, 2-wheeler riders make up 66% of fatalities in Southeast Asia, claims WHO

Sixty six per cent of road traffic deaths in Southeast Asia are of pedestrians, motorised two-wheeler riders and cyclists while the highest traffic fatalities in India are among two and threewheeler riders, according to the latest WHO report.

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'Not in our domain': SC on plea for conducting caste census

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking direction to the Centre for conducting a socio-economic caste census for the welfare of backward and other marginalised sections, saying the issue falls in the domain of governance.

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'Cash-strapped' Himachal Pradesh govt failed to pay salaries to staff, pensioners

The Himachal Pradesh government, facing a severe financial crisis, failed to disburse wages and salaries to its 391,000 employees and pensioners for August 2024.

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'At least 82 departmental action cases pending against CBI personnel'

As many as 82 cases of departmental actions were pending against CBI officials as on December 31, 2023, according to the latest report of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

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Indian Navy's P8I to take part in 'Exercise Varuna'

A PSI aircraft of the Indian Navy has reached France to participate in 'Exercise Varuna' with the French Navy, an official said.

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Putin arrives in Mongolia, despite ICC warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived on Monday in Mongolia, a member of the international court that issued an arrest warrant for him.

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Russia fires a barrage of drones, cruise & ballistic missiles at Kyiv

Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles at Kyiv, officials said on Monday, as children prepared to return to school across Ukraine.

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General strike in Israel over hostages reflects political divisions

IDF FOUND 6 HOSTAGES SHOT TO DEATH IN GAZA TEL AVIV: A rare call for a general strike in Israel to protest the failure to return hostages held in Gaza led to closures and other disruptions around the country on Monday, including at its main international airport.

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Rupee falls 6 paise to 83.91 against dollar

The rupee declined 6 paise to close at 83.91 against the greenback on Monday on disappointing domestic macroeconomic data.

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Sensex rises 194 points, extends rally to 10th day

FMCG, IT financial sector shares supported record run while metal and pharma sector shares ended in red

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'India's mfg sector growth moderated in August on softer rise in sales, outpuť

According to the survey, new business rose sharply through the second quar- ter of the fiscal year, but the pace of expansion eased to a seven-month low

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ALP concludes Asia LEDS Partnership Forum 2024

The Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP) successfully concluded its flagship event, the Asia LEDS Partnership Forum 2024, held from 20 to 22 August 2024 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.

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If I say anything on REIT, will get accused of conflict of interest, says Sebi chief Buch

The remarks came as US short-seller Hindenburg Research raised questions about a potential conflict of interest involving Buch and Blackstone

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NHAI will track around 100 toll plazas with GIS-based software

State-owned NHAI will track around 100 toll plazas with GIS-based software for seamless movement of traffic at national highways, an official statement said on Monday.

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Single filing with exchange to be reality soon: Sebi chief

Sebi Chief Madhabi Puri Buch on Monday said a single disclosure by listed companies on one stock exchange will soon be automatically uploaded on the other bourse.

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₹2K notes: 97.96% returned, notes worth ₹7,261 crore still with public

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 97.96 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,261 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public.

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Kathuniya wins silver in men's Discus throw F56

India's Yogesh Kathuniya clinched his second consecutive Paralympic silver medal in men's discus throw F-56 event with a season's best effort 42.22m at the ongoing Games here on Monday.

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Indian shuttler Kumar Nitesh wins maiden Paralympics gold

India's Kumar Nitesh clinched his maiden gold medal at the Paralympics, defeating Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in a gripping men's singles SL3 badminton final here on Monday.

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'The Mehta Boys' to screen at Chicago South ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL

Boman Irani's much talked about directorial debut will soon be released on OTT streamer 'Amazon Prime Video'

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Kareena excited about release of 'The Buckingham MURDERS'

The film is written by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor and Raghav Raj Kakker

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Paul didn't want to watch 'GLADIATOR' before making sequel

Mescal admitted he felt the 'pressure' of whether 'Gladiator II' would live up to the first flick

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