Millennium Post Delhi - April 19, 2025

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Arvind Shrivastava appointed Revenue Secretary

Govil will now serve as Secretary Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat

2 mins

SC May Form Inquiry Panel For Probing Affairs Of Sports Bodies Across Country

The Supreme Court indicated Friday it may establish an Inquiry Commission to investigate the functioning of sports associations across India, with potential dissolution of these bodies if warranted.

1 min

'Focus on own minorities': India slams B'desh over Bengal violence comment

TENSIONS ESCALATE BETWEEN INDIA AND BANGLADESH

2 mins

Modi, Musk Discuss Collaboration in Tech Amid Global Trade Tensions

Modi and Musk Hold a Phone Conversation

2 mins

CBIC Sets 7-Day Deadline to Grant GST Registration for Non-Risky Applications

30 days for 'risky' biz

1 min

UNESCO Inscribes Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra to Memory of World Register

PM Calls It 'Proud Moment'

2 mins

Arvind Shrivastava Appointed Revenue Secretary

Samir Sinha to Head Civil Aviation

2 mins

Centre denies plans to levy GST on UPI payments over Rs 2,000

The Finance Ministry on Friday dismissed reports claiming the government is considering imposing GST on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000.

1 min

Gangster-turned-terrorist Happy Passia detained in US

WANTED FOR 16 TERROR ATTACKS IN PUNJAB

2 mins

'Contemptuous and unethical': Opposition tears into Dhankhar over judiciary remark

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rallied behind the Vice President, accusing the Opposition of political hypocrisy

2 mins

975 Cases in 4-hr South Delhi Night Crackdown

The South Delhi police carried out a stringent night-time operation between April 17 and 18 as part of a broader initiative named \"General Gast.\"

1 min

JNU Students' Union elections suspended amid violence

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) elections were indefinitely suspended on Friday following incidents of violence and vandalism at the Election Committee (EC) office.

1 min

Hosp technician held for sexually assaulting airhostess

The Gurugram Police have arrested a 25-year-old private hospital employee for sexually assaulting a 46-year-old airhostess while on a ventilator in the ICU.

1 min

'Ground situation unchanged': Delhi HC flags ordeal of survivors seeking abortion

THE CASE INVOLVED A 15-YR-OLD SURVIVORS ORDEAL

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Counterfeit visa racket busted at Delhi Airport

The IGI Airport Police have arrested a 36-year-old agent for facilitating a forged Schengen visa on a passenger's passport, following the deportation of an Indian national from the United States.

1 min

'Lady don' Ziqra nabbed after teen's murder sparks unrest in Seelampur

PROTESTS ERUPT, FEAR GRIPS LOCALS

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Delhi Airport: Air traffic flow mgmt measures in place

To prevent possible flight delays

1 min

AAP, BJP Trade Barbs Over Law and Order Situation in Capital

\"I have talked to the Commissioner of Police. The police is making all efforts and I hope the accused will be arrested soon\"

1 min

Wanted Robber in Cop Net After Shootout

Najafgarh shootout: Repeat offender nabbed with pistol

1 min

Govt in action mode on waterlogging, pollution

IF THERE IS WATERLOGGING IN ANY AREA OF THE CITY, THE OFFICERS CONCERNED WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE: CM

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Delhi Aims For Fully Electric Public Transport By 2027

In a significant policy push toward clean mobility, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that the Delhi government has set an ambitious target of transitioning all public transport in the national Capital to electric vehicles (EVs) by the year 2027.

1 min

Delhi govt directs all schools to draft own smartphone policies

AFTER HIGH COURT RULING

1 min

Govt rolls back 5% Budget cap for April after dept pushback

Several depts flagged the move as 'unworkable'

1 min

Sirsa orders crackdown on illegal dhabas, meat shops

In a high-profile visit to the Rajouri Garden Assembly Constituency on Thursday, Delhi's Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa directed officials to begin immediate action against illegal and polluting activities in residential areas.

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Govt to install 3,000 water ATMs in Delhi

The BJP government will install 3,000 water ATMs across the national capital, with the Delhi Jal Board sending a proposal to the Cabinet for its approval, officials on Friday said.

1 min

INSV Tarini with all-woman Crew heads home after crossing Cape of Good Hope

Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini carrying two women officers is heading home after successfully crossing the Cape of Good Hope braving persistent rain, high-velocity winds and large waves, officials said on Friday.

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SC stays demolition notice of Nashik's Dargah, seeks report from HC on non-listing of plea

The Supreme Court has stayed in the interim the demolition notice of the Nashik civic body for razing the Hazrat Saatpeer Sayed Baba dargah and sought a report from the Bombay high court on non-listing of the shrine's plea.

1 min

'You invented new law': Supreme Court dismayed over MP HC refusing bail

The Supreme Court has expressed anguish over an order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court which held a convict's plea for the suspension of sentence could be allowed only when they had served half of their sentence.

1 min

Eight Cheetahs to Be Brought to India from Botswana in 2 Phases

FIRST FOUR TO ARRIVE IN MAY

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ICG Ship Comes to Rescue of Two Olive Ridley Turtles

The crew of India Coast Guard (ICG) ship Vigraha came to the rescue of two endangered Olive Ridley turtles after they were found entangled in nearly 600 kg of ghost nets at sea, officials said on Friday.

1 min

Dawoodi Bohra delegation meets PM, lauds Waqf Act

Dawoodi Bohras express gratefulness to PM Modi

1 min

DGCA Orders Probe Into Death of Air India Express Pilot

The pilot died due to a sudden cardiac arrest while operating the flight from Srinagar to Delhi on April 9

2 mins

Women dismantling unfair barriers, not intruding professional spaces: SC judge

Every woman stepping into a courtroom, legislature or boardroom today isn't expanding her boundaries. She is reclaiming her fair share..., says Justice Nagarathna

2 mins

Enact Rohith Vemula Act to end caste discrimination: Rahul to K'taka CM

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi has written to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging the state government to enact a law named Rohith Vemula Act for ensuring that no one faces caste-based discrimination in the education system.

1 min

Stalin challenges Shah on NEET, delimitation

Shah had accused the DMK of raking up issues like delimitation and 3-language policy to divert attention from serious issues

1 min

Army Orders Probe After IGNOU Prof 'Assaulted' in Rajouri

The Indian Army has ordered an inquiry after an assistant professor from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Liyaqat Ali, was allegedly assaulted by army personnel in Jammu's Rajouri district.

1 min

Sonia, Rahul eyed Rs 2K cr properties without investing a penny, alleges BJP

NATIONAL HERALD CASE

2 mins

Congress Flags American Visa Revocation of Indian Students

It asked whether EAM S Jaishankar will take up the issue with his US counterpart

1 min

Bihar CM Nitish Launches 'Mahila Samvad' Campaign

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday virtually launched 'Mahila Samvad' campaign to connect and inform women about the welfare measures being taken by the state government for their empowerment.

1 min

'Guru Tegh Bahadur made ultimate sacrifice for dharma'

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Friday that Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur made the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his entire lineage for the protection of 'dharma' and the welfare of society.

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Restore Akhilesh's NSG cover: SP to Centre

The Samajwadi Party has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reinstate National Security Guard (NSG) cover for its president, Akhilesh Yadav, in addition to his existing Z+ category security, citing recent death threats.

1 min

Agencies Identify Areas With Terrorist Presence in Poonch

Combing Ops Enter 5th Day

1 min

Indian Navy Deploying Cutting-Edge Undersea Surveillance Network in Indian Ocean Region

Project, known as 'Deep Ocean Watch', will utilize an integrated package of cutting-edge detection systems

2 mins

Mistaken identity: Woman jailed for a crime she didn't commit

She found herself behind bars for theft of electricity — a charge filed against an entirely different woman, also named Munni

1 min

Hry to be transformed into manufacturing hub: CM Saini

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Friday that moving forward on the resolution of building a 'Viksit Bharat', Haryana will be made a hub of manufacturing in the coming days.

1 min

'Invest UP' offices to be set up in 3 metro cities

These offices will serve as dedicated hubs to facilitate direct communication with potential investors and resolve their queries in real time

1 min

Shah asks Naxals to join mainstream amid 33 Maoists' surrender in Sukma

MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH AGAINST NAXALISM

2 mins

Pb Minister Slams HP Dy CM Over Remarks on Shanan Power Project

Trashing the statement made by Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri regarding the Shanan Power Project, Punjab Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO on Friday categorically said that the project is the \"property of Punjab\" and the neighbouring state has \"no right\" on it.

1 min

Outsmarted and Blue

The Gensol-BluSmart episode brings the issue of startup governance to centre stage, and necessitates that governing boards become more watchful

3 mins

Ceremonial Overreach

When constitutional dignitaries speak, their words echo beyond mere expressions of personal beliefs; they reflect upon the very institutions they represent.

2 mins

Stemming an Unspotted Stealth

80 per cent of the information in the digital universe is created by individuals through their phone calls, emails, online financial transactions, postings on social media, and audio and video recordings

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Court Acquits Slovenia's Ex-PM Jansa

A Slovenian court on Friday brought the first-instance ruling to acquit Janez Jansa, a three-time prime minister and the key opposition figure in the Alpine country, and two alleged accomplices on charges of abuse of office and corruption.

1 min

Sacred Buddha relic displayed in Sri Lanka

A rare exposition of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha began on Friday in Sri Lanka's central town of Kandy after a gap of 16 years, according to an official statement.

1 min

Trump Floats US-Europe Meet as Vance in Italy

A back-to-back round of US-Italy talks on tariffs shifted to Rome on Friday as US Vice President JD Vance met with Premier Giorgia Meloni and the White House suggested a broader US-Europe summit was under consideration.

1 min

Israeli attacks kill 17 in Gaza, including an expecting woman

The United Nations meanwhile raised alarm over the mounting impact of Israel's six-week-old blockade preventing all food and other supplies from entering the territory.

1 min

While Israeli soldiers destroy Gaza, former ones are at war against govt

Their protest letters lay bare profound rifts over ongoing conflict

2 mins

Fireball, bodies strewn: US strikes in Yemen claim 74 lives

Attack on oil port also leaves over 150 injured

1 min

Canada PM calls for free internal trade, says will help amid tariff war

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday eliminating trade barriers within Canada would benefit Canadians far more than US President Donald Trump can ever take away with his trade war as he made his case to retain power at the last debate ahead of the April 28 vote.

1 min

Iran lays it on line, says deal possible if US 'realistic'

SEEKS RUSSIA'S SUPPORT FOR ITS NUCLEAR TALKS WITH US

1 min

Four dead in 'horrible' Italian cable car crash

Four people died and one suffered life-threatening injuries after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern Italy on Thursday, mountain rescue services and firefighters said.

1 min

No progress, no brokering from US as Ukraine peace push feels aimless

US MAY BE READY TO 'MOVE ON' FROM EFFORTS

1 min

Sitharaman to review progress of 'One state-one RRB' on May 6

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to review the implementation and progress of 'One state-one RRB' on May 6.

1 min

IMEC 'one of greatest economic projects of the century': Italy & US

'The US and Italy will work together to develop the IMEC,' the joint statement issued Friday said

1 min

ONGC's Cheap APM Gas Supply Falls, Costlier New Well Supply Doubles

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is offsetting the natural decline in output from ageing gas fields by drilling new wells

3 mins

Govt enhances Domestic Gas Allocation Policy framework

TO BOOST CLEANER ENERGY ACCESS

2 mins

Forex Stocks Jump 1.56 Bn to $677.83 Bn

India's forex reserves increased by $1.567 billion to $677.835 billion for the week ended April 11, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.

1 min

ITC to acquire 24 Mantra Organic brand for ₹472.50 crore

ITC also announced acquisition of the remaining 73.5% stake of Mother Sparsh Baby Care, an associate company

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With 1 lakh registrations from over 60 nations, 'Create in India' challenge is a global movement

Out of 32 themed challenges under CIC, 750 finalists will be featured to demonstrate their creativity at Creatosphere, a specially curated platform

2 mins

HMEL, IIT Kanpur Ink Pact for Translational Research in Advanced Energy Solutions

Towards fostering industry-academia collaboration, HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd (HMEL) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur).

1 min

EPFO's new IT platform set to launch by May-June: Mandaviya

In coming days, EPFO beneficiaries will be able to withdraw funds from ATMs due to faster processing of claims on the newer Version 3.0, Mandaviya said

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India's gold imports rise 192.13% to $4.47 bn in March: Govt data

After registering negative growth, the country's gold imports, which impact Current Account Deficit (CAD), jumped by 192.13 per cent to $4.47 billion in March, on account of significant increase in the prices of the yellow metal according to Commerce Ministry data.

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Coal Production: SECL Inks ₹7,040 Cr Pact With TMC Mineral Resources

Coal India arm SECL on Friday said it has entered into a Rs 7,040-crore pact with TMC Mineral Resources for undertaking large-scale coal production using paste filling technology.

1 min

Markets Rise Over 6% in Last 4 Days

Markets are also betting big on upcoming southwest monsoon as according to the India Meteorological Department, India is expected to get above-normal rainfall in the upcoming southwest monsoon season,

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Asian U-18 C'ship: Nishchay wins silver

Haryana's 16-year-old Nishchay grabbed his second medal of the meet as he won a silver with a personal best effort of 19.59 metres in the boys shot put event on the third day of the Asian Under-18 Athletics Championship in Dammam, Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

1 min

'Distressed' Tsurenko sues WTA and its chairman

Pegula and Coco reach quarters in Stuttgart

1 min

Wankhede wow: Stand news takes captain Rohit down memory lane

Having a stand named after you, is something that I cannot imagine Once I see my name there on the stand, it will be a very emotional moment for me

2 mins

We have to adapt to tough surfaces: Vettori after loss to MI

Urging his batters to suitably tweak their approach on \"difficult\" surfaces, Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori said they cannot expect belters at every venue and need to up their game after being outgunned by a wily Mumbai Indians in their IPL clash here.

1 min

United They Stand Back Up

Overturn First Leg Loss To Make Europa Semis

1 min

BCCI bans former Mumbai T20 League team owner

Gurmeet Singh Bhamrah was banned for making a corrupt approach to city players Dhawal Kulkarni and Bhavin Thakkar during the event's 2019 edition

1 min

Samson blow for RR as LSG ready to pounce on chance

DESPERATELY NEED WIN AGAINST LSG

1 min

Jitu 'tipped' the balance in Suruchi's favour

'GAVE SOME USEFUL TIPS'

1 min

Capital Gain for Titans?

Table-toppers DC & GT in tussle for supremacy

2 mins

Liverpool coach Slot parries away talk of title & Alexander-Arnold's future

Arne Slot says he's not thinking about Liverpool clinching the Premier League title on Sunday.

1 min

Ayushmann shares how 'VICKY DONOR' made him believe in himself

The film, also starring actress Yami Gautam, returned to theatres on April 18

1 min

Karan Johar Denies Taking Weight Loss Medication

Filmmaker Karan Johar dismissed rumours that he took weight loss medication to achieve his new look and said he had lost the kilos ‘the right way.

1 min

Ben Affleck hated to wear his 'Batman' costume

Hollywood actor Ben Affleck said he never liked his 'Batman' costumes as they were 'horrendous to wear'.

1 min

Shoojit Sircar slams top Bollywood stars for high fees

The director said one of the major issues is the lack of risk-taking in storytelling

1 min

Sharvari Opens Up About Starring In 'Alpha'

She believes the film will break several barriers and introduce a bold, new take on the spy genre

1 min

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