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6:50 PM

India to have dictatorship, no more elections if Modi wins 2024 LS polls: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed apprehension that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections would be the last opportunity for the people to save democracy, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi might prefer dictatorship in case his party wins the upcoming polls.

 

He also urged people to keep away from the BJP and its ideologue RSS, alleging that they are "like poison".

 

"This will be the last opportunity for the people to save democracy in India. If Narendra Modi wins another election, there will be dictatorship in the country. The BJP will rule India like Putin in Russia," Kharge said while addressing a party rally.

 

Launching a scathing attack on the BJP and RSS, Kharge said that the present government under Modi is being run by threatening states and leaders of the opposition.

6:49 PM

Vodafone Idea Q3 results: Net loss narrows to Rs 6,985.9 crore

Vodafone Idea, on Monday, reported Q3 net loss of Rs 6,985.9 crore. The company records marginal rise in revenue.

6:27 PM

R-DAY parade: Delhi Police, CRPF women win best marching contingents

 The Delhi Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have won the best marching contingents in the Republic Day parade of 2024, an official document from the Ministry of Defence said on Monday.

While the Delhi Police wins the best women contingent trophy in 'judges choice category', the CRPF in 'popular choice category', the document said.

Expressing delight, Delhi Police PRO and Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Suman Nalwa in a post on her 'X' account said, "A moment of immense pride...Delhi Police marching contingent in Republic Day parade has been declared the 'Best Marching Contingent' among the CAPF and other auxiliary forces in Judges Choice category." "Thanks to everyone who voted for Delhi Police's Nari Shakti at Kartavya Path," Nalwa said.

6:20 PM

Red Sea crisis causes delays of 10-15 days in Barcelona port

Ships are calling the Spanish port of Barcelona with a delay of 10 to 15 days as they have to travel around Africa to avoid potential attacks in the Red Sea, port chief Lluis Salvado told reporters on Monday.

The official said the delays affected ships carrying all kinds of products, including liquefied natural gas.

Barcelona is one of the largest LNG terminals in Spain.

Still the delays in the western part of the Mediterranean are shorter, as those ports are closer on the detour route around Africa, he said.

"It affects in a very significant way the ports in the Eastern Mediterranean, those like us on the western side are less affected," Salvado said.

6:19 PM

Jindal Aluminium launches fabrication division

Jindal Aluminium on Monday said it has launched a new fabrication division.

Powered by in-house developed tools, the new segment is another value-added offering after the launch of its environment-friendly powder coating unit, according to a statement.

The foundation of the fabrication unit is based on cutting-edge machinery and equipment supported by skilled employees.

It aims to tackle challenges associated with engineered aluminium fabrication, the company said in the statement.

"Launching the fabrication unit marks a significant step in our journey to offer value-added service to our customers, and we are confident that they will benefit immensely from its versatility and precision," Jindal Aluminium Vice Chairman and Managing Director Pragun Khaitan said.

6:14 PM

Just like mobile phones, human bodies need recharging too: PM Modi to students

Just like mobile phones, human bodies need recharging to function properly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told students on Monday while emphasising that physical health is as important as excelling in academics.
 

Interacting with students, parents and teachers during the seventh edition of his 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme, the prime minister shared two mantras -- a balanced lifestyle and avoiding anything in excess.

6:13 PM

Delhi Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor colour code to be changed from 'silver' to 'golden': DMRC

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to change the colour code of the upcoming Delhi Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor, being built under its Phase-IV, from 'silver' to 'golden' for better visibility and convenience of the passengers, officials said on Monday.

 

The Delhi Metro has colour-coded all its operational corridors for easier identification by the passengers.

 

The DMRC has decided to change the colour code of the upcoming Delhi Aerocity Tughlakabad metro corridor from 'silver' to 'golden' for better visibility and convenience of the passengers, the official said.

6:12 PM

Centre allows woman employees to nominate son, daughter for family pension

In a path-breaking decision with far-reaching socio-economic impact, the Centre has allowed woman employees to nominate her son or daughter for family pension, instead of her husband, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

 

Previously, family pension was granted to the spouse of a deceased government servant or pensioner, while other family members became eligible only after the spouse's ineligibility or demise, the statement said.

 

Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said that the Department of Pensions and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has introduced an amendment to the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, allowing female government employees or pensioners to grant family pension to their eligible child/children after their own demise, in place of of their spouse.

6:11 PM

Kate, princess of Wales, is discharged from London hospital after abdominal surgery

Kensington Palace says Kate, the princess of Wales, has returned home to Windsor after being hospitalized for abdominal surgery.

 

The palace says the Prince and Princess wish to say a huge thank you to the entire team at The London Clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, for the care they have provided.

 

The Wales family continues to be grateful for the well wishes they have received from around the world.

6:03 PM

President Droupadi Murmu receives Guard of Honour during Beating Retreat Ceremony

5:55 PM

EAM Dr S Jaishankar visited the Children Home for Girls in village Vavdi in Nandod

EAM Dr S Jaishankar visited the Children Home for Girls in village Vavdi in Nandod, Gujarat. 

 

EAM tweets, "The computer lab, smart classroom, science lab, sports facilities and music room enabled by MPLAD funds have made a real difference to the girls living there. Was so nice to hear from them and spend time in their company."

5:29 PM

Beating Retreat ceremony gets underway in Delhi

Amid strains of soulful music, the Beating Retreat ceremony, which marks the culmination of Republic Day celebrations, got underway at the Vijay Chowk here on Monday.

 

The Raisina Hills in the heart of the national capital reverberated with the sound of captivating and foot-tapping Indian tunes played by military and paramilitary bands.

 

President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Droupadi Murmu arrived at the venue in the traditional 'buggy' adding to the old-world charm of the event that traces its origins to the early 1950s.

 

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and several union ministers, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, senior officials, besides the general public are attending the mega event.

5:17 PM

US Consular Team in India creates record

US Consular Team in India processed more visas than ever before in 2023, bringing down visitor visa appointment wait times by 75%. In 2023, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India processed a record-smashing 1.4 million U.S. visas. Demand across all visa classes was unprecedented, with a 60% increase in applications compared to 2022. Indians now represent one out of every ten U.S. visa applicants around the world: US Embassy in India

5:16 PM

Delhi Solar Policy approved by Cabinet, likely to be notified within 10 days, says Power Minister Atishi

"Delhi government has released a new solar policy, Solar Policy 2024. Till now the policy of 2016 was in force, it was the most progressive policy in the country... Electricity is free up to 200 units in Delhi, half up to 400 units and above that the full bill is charged. Under the new solar policy, those who install solar panels on their rooftop will have zero electricity bills, no matter how many units of electricity they consume. With this, you can earn Rs 700-900 every month," says Arvind Kejriwal.

 

4:51 PM

Govt extends ban on terror group SIMI: Home Minister Amit Shah

Bolstering PM Modi's vision of zero tolerance against terror, SIMI has been declared 'Unlawful Association' for five years under UAPA, says Amit Shah. SIMI found fomenting terrorism, disturbing peace and communal harmony to threaten sovereignty, security, integrity of Bharat.