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The Sunday Guardian - September 01, 2024

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The Sunday Guardian Description:

Publisher: ITV-Network

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

The Sunday Guardian bring news that is impartial and unprejudiced and continues to be one of the India’s finest Sunday papers with a focus on current updates and trending news besides art, lifestyle, technology, luxury and books.

In this issue

September 01, 2024

BJP WILL SECURE A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF SEATS IN J&K: UNION MINISTER KISHAN REDDY

Minister of Coal and Mines and BJP in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir election, G. Kishan Reddy, spoke to The Sunday Guardian.

7 mins

HARYANA'S GENDER PARADOX: WOMEN TRAIL IN POLITICS DESPITE ACHIEVEMENTS IN OTHER ARENAS

The state has sent just seven women to the Lok Sabha in 58 years.

2 mins

KEIR STARMER DEEPENS INDIA-UK COMPREHENSIVE PARTNERSHIP

Despite the change in political leadership in London, free trade talks are continuing and are likely to end positively. The UK is also strongly supporting a UNSC seat for India.

3 mins

Indian investors' Rs 4,782 cr stuck as crypto platform WazirX seeks protection in Singapore

WazirX, one of India's leading crypto currency platforms that claims to have suffered a loss of $230 million or Rs 19.12 billion of its investors to a cyber attack on 19 July, which it has claimed was 45% of the total value of digital assets that it was holding, has filed an affidavit for a moratorium in the Singapore High Court seeking to stop and slow down proceedings against it and provide legal protection.

10+ mins

SAURABH SHARMA NEW DELHI

The airport, which will start functioning by April 2025, is witnessing interests from airlines across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, says CEO Christoph Schnellmann.

5 mins

PMJDY marks 10 years, highlighting impact on women

The program was launched a decade back for the betterment of the marginalised groups and has since proven to be a major success.

2 mins

AAP LAUNCHES 'DOORSTEP' CAMPAIGN FOR DELHI ELECTIONS

AAPhas planned a series of outreach programs prior to the Assembly polls for connecting with the voters directly, as they aim fora third consecutive victory in the Delhi Assembly.

1 mins

KEJRIWAL MAY GET BAIL BEFORE DELHI ELECTION

AAP has been worried that Kejriwal's prolonged incarceration would impact morale of workers.

2 mins

Ladakh organisations to march to Delhi

Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance will march to Delhi on September 1, to press for their demands, which include setting up of autonomous district councils.

2 mins

HARYANA ELECTION DATE CHANGES TO OCTOBER 5

The decision also reflects appeals from various political groups, which highlighted a clash with public holidays. This rescheduling aims to ensure broader electoral participation and address potential disenfranchisement.

2 mins

JAN SURAAJ MAKES BOTH NDA, I.N.D.I.A UNEASY IN BIHAR

The name Jan Suraaj' has now reached the village level.

4 mins

BEING KANGANA RANAUT

Kangana Ranaut has been on a publicity spree to promote her upcoming film on the Emergency.

1 mins

CONGRESS FORMS FRESH TEAM OF SECRETARIES, JOINT SECRETARIES

On Friday, the Congress made the much-anticipated organisational changes by replacing most of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretaries and joint secretaries.

1 mins

MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari seeks time for improvement

Jitu Patwari seeks more time to reform his approach amid speculation of changes in party leadership in MP, as his style of functioning has not benefitted Congress in any way

2 mins

Congress confident of towering over Maharashtra allies

Internal surveys suggest that Congress could win most seats in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, which can work to their advantage in negotiating for seat sharing.

3 mins

FORMER JAMAAT MEMBERS VENTURE INTO J&K POLITICS

Former members of Jamaat-e-Islami and jailed hardliners are making unexpected political moves, signalling a strategic shift aimed at seeking a potential revocation of the group's ban.

3 mins

Unhappiness in Jharkhand BJP over Champai Soren's induction

Internal discord has emerged within Jharkhand BJP as state unit chief Babulal Marandi is reportedly frustrated over Champai Soren's induction, and his exclusion from key negotiations.

2 mins

PROTEST CONTINUES TO RAGE IN BENGAL IN RG KAR CASE

Protests in West Bengal, ignited by junior doctors, escalate as calls for justice grow louder amid state government inaction in the rape and murder case.

3 mins

JITENDRA SINGH TRYING TO BECOME RAJASTHAN CONG PRESIDENT

Jitendra Singh’s bid for Rajasthan Congress president faces resistance due to Sachin Pilot’s ambitions.

2 mins

KHARGE ENSURES 60% SC, ST. OBC REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS

The new appointments, approved by Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday, include 12 women and feature both returning and new leaders.

2 mins

INS Arighat boosts India's nuclear deterrence

INS Arighat remains a formidable strategic asset in India’s nuclear triad.

3 mins

Why Biden-Xi talks are futile

At the heart of the futility is the profound ideological chasm between the two nations.

2 mins

No scope for controversy in PM Modi's historic Ukraine Visit

India shouldn't be averse to holding the next peace conference but not on Zelenskyy's terms and Russia must be present.

4 mins

MAYHEM IN BALOCHISTAN: PAK LOSING ITS NARRATIVE OF NATIONAL COHESION

Pakistan while making statements regarding 'elimination of all forms of terrorism does exactly the opposite when it comes to its eastern border with India.

6 mins

Balochistan is a grave challenge for Pakistan

Nawab Akbar Bugti, the Bugti tribal leader and prominent Baloch politician, was killed by the Pakistani military on 26 August 2006. This was the date when the latest coordinated attacks were carried out in Balochistan.

5 mins

NASA'S SPACEX CREW-9 CHANGES AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER LAUNCH

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson, previously announced as crewmates, are eligible for reassignment on a future mission.

2 mins

WORST PLACE ON EARTH TO BE A WOMAN

Despite promises of a moderate rule for women in Afghanistan, in the three years since seizing power from the US-backed government the Taliban have imposed what human rights groups call a \"gender apartheid”.

5 mins

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses wish to work with JUI-F

The Pakistan Prime Minister visited the residence of Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad and expressed his desire to work together with the JUI-F, the sources close to the development said.

1 mins

PM emphasizes need for swift justice in crimes against women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasized the importance of swift justice in cases involving crimes against women, stating that it will provide greater assurance of their safety.

1 mins

SC directs Omar, estranged wife to seek mediation for marital settlement

The Supreme Court on Friday directed former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife, Payal Nath to appear before its mediation centre in an effort to facilitate a settlement between the parties.

1 mins

Second sexual offence case filed against film director Ranjith

A second case for a sexual offence has been registered against director Ranjith Balakrishnan following a complaint by a male actor in this district, police announced on Saturday.

1 mins

JOURNEY OF INDIA BECOMING MORE MATURE AS A DEMOCRACY: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Supreme Court of India as it celebrates its 75th anniversary, calling the milestone a reflection of India's constitutional values and democratic maturity.

1 mins

CJI calls district judiciary 'backbone of the judiciary'

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud described the district judiciary as the \"backbone of the judiciary\" and emphasized its crucial role in upholding the rule of law.

1 mins

Plea filed against Kangana for alleged misrepresentation in film

A petition seeking the registration of a criminal case was filed on Saturday in Chandigarh against film actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut.

1 mins

DELHI HIGH COURT DISMISSES PLEA CHALLENGING CM NITISH KUMAR

The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea challenging the election of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as President of the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)).

1 mins

TWO-WHEELER INDUSTRY TO GROW BY 8 PC. TRACTORS BY 4PC ANNUALLY

The two-wheeler (2W) industry is anticipated to grow in high single digits, with an estimated 8 per cent year-onyear (YoY) increase whereas the tractor industry is anticipated to see marginal growth of approximately 4 per cent YoY in the domestic market, according to a report by Nuvama, a wealth and investment firm.

1 mins

Apple Music, YouTube Music now support playlist transfers

Apple Music users can now officially transfer their playlists to YouTube Music and vice versa, thanks to new support provided by Apple, the GSM Arena reported.

1 mins

Vistara merges with Air India

TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name of Vistara announced its merger with Air India on Friday.

1 mins

WhatsApp to add custom list filters for streamlined chat

In a move set to enhance user experience, WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a feature that will allow users to filter their chats using custom lists.

1 mins

Mastercard collaborates with Aquapay to launch virtual cards

Mastercard today announced its collaboration with Aquapay, a leading enterprise payment solutions provider, to launch Mastercard In Control for Business Travel in India. Designed for issuers of commercial cards, the solution enables virtual card issuance for central travel accounts (lodged cards) through travel management companies (TMCs).

1 mins

Tata Group to hire 4,000 women techies

Tata Group is set to hire 4,000 women technicians from Uttarakhand for its components manufacturing and assembly facilities across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

1 mins

EMBRACING DIPLOMACY, THE MODI WAY

Embraces areas old as time and twice as charming

3 mins

Indians' credit card spending increases 19% to Rs 1.7 trillion in July 24

Indian consumers demonstrated a significant increase in their credit card spending in July this year, marking a 19 per cent increase as compared to the same month last year.

1 mins

Mumbai property market sees 8 per cent surge in August

In August 2024, approximately 11,735 properties were registered within Mumbai’s municipal limits, generating over Rs 1,072 crore in stamp duty revenue for the state exchequer which marks an 8 per cent increase in property registrations and 32 per cent rise in revenue year-on-year (YoY), according to Knight Frank report.

2 mins

Fall in Q1 GDP numbers is due to poll code and restricted govt expenditure

After the release of the first quarter GDP numbers, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Saturday stated that India's growth story is intact.

2 mins

SEBI tightens criteria for exit, entry of stocks in derivatives segment

Stock market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has updated the eligibility criteria for the entry and exit of stocks in the derivatives segment.

2 mins

GOVT FOR RS 3.7 TRLN TO STATES DURING APR-JUL

The central government has received a total amount of Rs 10,23,406 crore by the end of July 2024 through various tax and non-tax revenues.

1 mins

Indian economy relatively slowed

The Indian economy grew by 6.7 per cent in real terms in the April-June quarter of the current financial year 202425, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation's official data showed on Friday.

1 mins

CENTRE GRANTS NAVRATNA STATUS TO NHPC, RAILTEL, SATLUJ JAL VIDYUT NIGAM, SOLAR ENERGY CORP

The central government has granted Navratna status to four of its companies -- Sate luj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd, National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd (NHPC), Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd, and Railtel Corporation of India Ltd, Department of Public Enterprises said in X posts.

1 mins

MATCHMAKING TRENDS: WHAT DOES FUTURE HOLD?

With the shifting landscape of modern relationships, the world of matchmaking is undergoing a significant transformation, reflecting the changing societal norms and individual preferences.

2 mins

VISA WITH SKILL DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY TO UPSKILL 20,000 YOUTHS

The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) an arm of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the American digital payments company, Visa to upskill at least 20,000 Indian youth in tourismrelevant skills, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said in a statement on Friday.

1 mins

GRIHA COUNCIL: ACCELERATING CLIMATE ACTION IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT

GRIHA Council hosted its 2nd GRIHA Regional Conclave in Hyderabad, Telangana on Friday around the theme 'Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment'.

1 mins

Towards decarbonization in the Asia Pacific through 2025 NDCs

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.

1 mins

Index for core industries increases 6.1 per cent in July 2024

The index measures the combined and individual performance of the production of eight core industries -- coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity. The index was 4 per cent in June.

2 mins

GreenPioneer Mobility India expands with ‘NonStop'

GreenPioneer Mobility India, a prominent leader in sustainable mobility solutions, has announced the launch of 'NonStop,' an innovative retail experience store that is set to transform the way rehabilitation and mobility products are accessed across India.