India

Mumbai’s Dabbawalas: The Spirit of the City

19 Feb 2024 09:16 AM IST

The Sunday Guardian inaugurated its Mumbai edition with a panel discussion featuring the city’s iconic dabbawalas. The event, held in the spirit of Mumbai, aimed to highlight the city’s unique characteristics and resilience. The panel discussion began with a tribute to the dabbawalas, the backbone of Mumbai’s lunch delivery system.

‘Supriya Sule: Open to Competition in Baramati Election Speculations’

19 Feb 2024 09:05 AM IST

Supriya Sule, leader of the NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar faction, addressed rumors of Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, running against her in Baramati, the stronghold of the Pawar family. Sule emphasized on Sunday that in a democratic setup, anyone has the right to contest elections. The

Concerns over JD(S) MLA departures prompt Siddaramaiah’s BJP alliance consideration

19 Feb 2024 09:03 AM IST

On Sunday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda was pressured into forming an alliance between JD(S) and the BJP due to the potential departure of many of his party’s MLAs. Siddaramaiah characterized the move as a strategic maneuver by the JD(S) patriarch to avert

Kerala Governor denounces Education Minister, rejects interaction with alleged criminals

19 Feb 2024 09:02 AM IST

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan criticized Kerala’s Higher Education Minister R Bindu on Sunday, alleging h‑er of displaying complete ignorance and disrespect towards both the court and the country’s laws. “I am not going to respond to criminals. Illegality has happened, and the law will certainly take its course. She

DK Shivakumar: All electoral promises fulfilled,

19 Feb 2024 09:02 AM IST

On Sunday, Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that they have fulfilled all the electoral promises and anticipate a more favorable voter turnout in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking after participating in the ‘Janaspandana’ event in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said, “The people of Karnataka are very stable.” “How they

Rahul Gandhi stresses compensation for victims of elephant tragedy

19 Feb 2024 09:01 AM IST

Following his meeting with the relatives of the Forest Department watcher fatally trampled by wild elephants in Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi expressed his concern over the delayed construction of a medical college in the region in a letter to the state’s Chief Minister. He questioned the prolonged timeline for this project

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of disturbing peace in Sandeshkhali

19 Feb 2024 08:59 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the violence in Sandeshkhali, alleging that the BJP is attempting to disturb peace in the region and has failed to take action against its leaders. Addressing a public gathering here today, CM Mamata said that her government

Delhi hits 26.5°C temperature, rain likely on Monday

19 Feb 2024 08:57 AM IST

The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 26.5 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season’s average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The humidity level oscillated between 100 per cent and 31 per cent during the day. The IMD has forecast partly cloudy and misty conditions

Delhi’s Red Fort reopens for visitors

19 Feb 2024 08:56 AM IST

The historic Red Fort complex, which was closed for visitors about a week ago due to security reasons in view of a farmers’ march, has been reopened, official sources said on Sunday. The iconic Mughal-era monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in old Delhi, was “suddenly sealed” late Monday night

Milestone: Delhi’s LG Saxena Unveils Two All Women Police Posts

19 Feb 2024 08:55 AM IST

In a significant stride toward fostering gender inclusivity and enhancing community safety, the Honorable Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi, Vinay Kumar Saxena, inaugurated two All Women Police Posts (AWPP) today. The inauguration ceremony, attended by Sanjay Arora, Commissioner of Police, Delhi, and other senior police officers, marked a momentous occasion

Kejriwal offers support to wife of jailed ex-Jharkhand CM

19 Feb 2024 08:54 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had a telephonic conversation with Kalpana Murmu Soren, the wife of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, on Sunday and extended his support. Kalpana Soren, in a post on X from Hemant Soren’s handle, expressed her gratitude to the Delhi CM for his support of

Saurabh Bharadwaj unveils 36th Garden Tourism Festival

19 Feb 2024 08:53 AM IST

Delhi Tourism Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj inaugurated the 36th edition of the Garden Tourism Festival at the Garden of Five Senses on Sunday. “The festival has attracted a diverse crowd, including people from ordinary and affluent families, housewives, and individuals from all walks of life, who are inspired by the exquisite