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Delhi Metro from Shahdara to Tis Hazari on the Red Line. Passengers services began a day later on Christmas. Since then, the Delhi Metro has emerged as Delhi's lifeline and the entire National Capital Region (NCR), the DMRC said in a statement on Sunday.

Sakshi Malik stated that she has not seen any in written about the suspension of newly elected body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) or Sanjay Singh, adding that wrestlers fight is not with the government. In a major decision, coming in light of fresh protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia over the election of an aide of deposed WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the new president of the wrestling federation, the Union Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the sport's premier governing body in the country along with all its office-bearers. The decision came close on the heels of the newly elected WFI president Sanjay Singh announcing the hosting of the U-15 and U-20 nationals at Nandini Nagar in the Gond district of Uttar Pradesh by the end of the year. Sakshi hailed the decision but also said that there is no clarity on the suspension and told reporters, «I have not seen anything in writing yet. I don't know whether only Sanjay Singh has been suspended or the entire body has been suspended.

Union Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Naik on Sunday said citizens and the tourism industry need not worry about the latest wave of COVID-19, as the country has fought the disease in the past. The minister was speaking at the 'Sagar Manthan 2.0' event organised by the weekly magazine 'Panchjanya' in South Goa.

BJP) is making preparations to fulfill another long-standing promise as it gears up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The party has consistently included the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in its election manifestos, alongside the successful construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the nullification of Article 370. According to TOI sources, the Uttarakhand government is set to implement the UCC in January, and its draft will serve as a blueprint for the rest of the country.

WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday said he is «done» with the sport and the newly-elected body will now take care of it as he has many more responsibilities to look into, including next year's Lok Sabha elections. Brij Bhushan's comments came soon after his meeting with BJP chief JP Nadda following Sports Ministry's suspension of the WFI till further orders. In suspending the newly elected WFI, the government cited its «hasty announcement» of organising the U-15 and U-20 nationals «without following due procedure and not giving sufficient notice to wrestlers» for preparations. The ministry also said the new body was working under «complete control of former (WFI) office-bearers», which was not in conformity with the National Sports Code. The WFI elections were held on December 21 with Brij Bhushan's loyalist, Sanjay Singh, and his panel winning the polls by big margins. «Whatever has to be done with regards to wrestling in India, it has to be done by the new elected body,» Brij Bhushan told PTI. «I have nothing to do with the sport now. I have other responsibilities to focus now.

Laura Lynch, one of the founding members of the acclaimed country band now known as The Chicks, has met an untimely demise in a car crash, as reported by NBC affiliate KTSM. Her passing has left the music world and fans in mourning, with The Chicks expressing their shock and sadness.

respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. The WHO also urged people to take protective measures. «The COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, change, and circulate in all countries globally.

tourist tax on hotel nights next year, coinciding with the city hosting the Olympics. The current tourist tax in Paris ranges from 0.25 euros to five euros per night, depending on the type of accommodation. The government's plan to triple the tourist tax is part of its 2024 budget, set to be expedited through parliament without a vote before Christmas. The proposed increase, a 200-percent surge, is intended to contribute to funding public transport for the Olympic events. Paris hoteliers have expressed strong opposition to the government proposal. The UMIH hotel and restaurant union and the GNC group of hotel chains jointly issued a statement condemning the move, stating that it poses a threat to the competitiveness of the hospitality sector and France's international image during the high-profile Paris 2024 Olympics. Government estimates suggest that the tripled tax would generate 423 million euros annually, surpassing the 200 million euros initially deemed necessary for funding public transport. Catherine Querard, the president of GHR, a union representing the hospitality and catering sector, expressed concern that the increased tax rate could lead to a rise in hotel prices, placing blame on the industry. Hotels have already adjusted their rates for the Olympic period, spanning from July 26 to August 11. President Emmanuel Macron's government, lacking a majority after the 2022 elections, plans to use article 49.3 of the French constitution to push through the 2024 budget without a parliamentary vote.

Iran's navy on Sunday added domestically produced sophisticated cruise missiles to its arsenal, state TV reported. The TV said both Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles have arrived at a naval base near the Indian Ocean in the southern Iranian port of Konarak, some 1,400 kilometers (850 miles) southeast of the capital, Tehran.

Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed professor Fatma Ozkul, an expert in crypto assets and blockchain technology, to the central bank’s rate-setting committee.

drone attack on an Indian cargo vessel on the high seas, defence expert Wg Cdr (retd) Praful Bakshi on Sunday said the incident marks a security concern for the country and the entire world as the ship came under fire in an 'innocent area' outside the conflict zone. Speaking on Sunday, the former Indian Air Force (IAF) officer said the suspected drone strike spells concern as it was carried out within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the subcontinent and there were several Indians on board the vessel. «It is very surprising because now you can see the action that was going on around Israel and Gaza, the Red Sea, etc., is now spilling over into the Arabian Sea. That doesn't augur well for the security of this area.

Amit Shah on Sunday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' campaign, saying it was singularly instrumental in lifting 60 crore people out of poverty. Waxing eloquent on the Centre's flagship campaign, which is aimed at taking the country towards self-reliance, Shah said the focus of the initiative is to make trade, industry and businesses and the 140 crore people of India 'Atmanirbhar'. "PM Modi has outlined his vision of an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. It is a visionary idea and campaign.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday described himself as a «sufferer» and asserted that despite taking all affronts and insult, one must never deviate from the path of service. He also said that one must give space to the points of view of others but people must show their «spinal strength» when views are presented with a design to derail others from their path. Addressing a group of Indian Statistical Service probationers here, Dhankhar said though he is the vice president and chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, «people don't spare me».

Covid variant, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Bansode instructed health officials to ensure the availability of ventilators, oxygen cylinders and other necessary equipment at government hospitals. In a meeting in Latur on Saturday, the minister said the health department must take precautionary measures and ensure the availability of necessary equipment and medicines at all government-run facilities. Collector Varsha Thakur-Ghuge, chief executive officer Anmol Sagar, superintendent of police Somay Munde, municipal commissioner Babasaheb Manohare and other senior officials attended the meeting.

Jaishankar said while speaking at an event in Chennai. He pointed out that the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) drive is a step towards meeting the demand, however, the debate is still alive, as reported by Hindustan Times. Dual or multiple citizenship grants an individual legal status as a citizen of two or more countries simultaneously.

Mint’s Emerging Markets Tracker provides a summary of economic activity across 10 large emerging markets based on seven high-frequency indicators. With a composite score of 70, India topped the EM league table in November. Brazil and Mexico were second and third, respectively.

Christmas approaches, the anticipation for the most joyous festival of the year fills the air with warmth and festive spirit. Celebrated on the 25th of December annually, Christmas holds deep significance in Christianity, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time when people come together, embracing the spirit of love and giving, to share the joy with friends and family.

MOSCOW (Reuters) — Russia was short of around 4.8 million workers in 2023 and the problem will remain acute in 2024, the Izvestia newspaper reported on Sunday, citing experts and research from the Russian Academy of Science's Institute of Economics.

Bengaluru people on Kempegowda International Airport, Terminal 2 winning the World Special Prize for an Interior 2023 in the airports category and called it a "commendable feat". In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi shared the glimpses from the Terminal building’s inauguration last year.

industry is driving into the new year aware of a lurking moderation in sales growth but ready to embrace green technologies, led by electric vehicles. Passenger vehicle sales are expected to cross 40 lakh units this year and prices are set to rise from January. Veteran industry leader and Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava said the sales are expected to moderate a bit next year compared to 2023.

Fitch Ratings expects that India's resilient economic growth will boost demand of the corporates. In its latest research report on 'India Corporates: Sector Trends 2024', Fitch said that this is a sequel to the robust performance of the corporates in 2023 and will offset weakness from slowing growth in the key overseas markets.