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Happy New Year 2024: Celebrations begin in India; security beefed up in different parts of country.

Fidelity has again marked down the value of its shares in X Holdings, which the mutual fund giant helped Elon Musk buy for $44 billion when the company was known as Twitter, Axios reported on Sunday. Fidelity believes that X is worth 71.5 per cent less than at the time of purchase, the report added, citing a new disclosure that runs through the end of November 2023.

'Drive into the New Year, Safe & Sober,' Mumbai Police's appeals city people.

Australia's Sydney welcomes new year 2024 with fireworks.

Uttarakhand government increased the pending dearness allowance of employees of public undertakings and corporations. Along with the employees drawing the fifth and sixth pay scales, the employees drawing the seventh revised pay scale will get the benefit, said CMO, Uttarakhand.

Noting that there is excitement in the country over the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to share their creations such as 'bhajans' relating to it on social media with the hashtag 'Shri Ram Bhajan', saying this compilation will turn into a flow of emotions and devotion in which everyone will be imbued with the ethos of Lord Ram. In his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Prime Minister Modi also pointed out that there are many experienced as well as new emerging young artists who have composed heart-warming bhajans.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the 108th edition of Mann Ki Baat, his monthly radio programme. "In these 108 episodes, we have seen numerous examples of public participation and have got inspiration from them. After reaching this stage, we have to resolve to grow afresh with new energy and at a faster pace and it is such a pleasant coincidence that tomorrow's sunrise would be 2024's first sunrise. We would have entered 2024", he said.

Aam Aadmi Party's National Executive and National Council meeting will be held virtually today, the party said on Saturday. The meeting comes a day after party chief Arvind Kejriwal returns from his 10-day Vipassana session. The meeting is significant as it is being held amidst the third notice issued to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning the Delhi excise policy case. According to official sources, Arvind Kejriwal is expected to appear before the central agency on January 3rd concerning the ongoing investigation into the excise policy scam. 

Days after a blast took place near the Israeli embassy in the national capital, Delhi Police has now registered a First Information Report (FIR) against unknown people and has quizzed six suspects, officials said on Saturday. According to an official, it has been decided to hand over the case to the Special Cell, the anti-terror unit of the Delhi Police, to "dig out the deeper conspiracy". The blast occurred on December 26 in the area between the boundary walls of a house on plot number 4 -- Nanda's House -- and the Central Hindi Training Institute on plot number 2A on Prithviraj Road. The area has bushes, plants, and trees and no CCTV camera.

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Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces she will abdicate the throne on January 14th, reports AP

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Celebrations begin in India; security beefed up in different parts of country

Delhi, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Mumbai and other major cities across India have stepped up security arrangements ahead of the New Year celebrations. Authorities in some of these cities have even imposed restrictions for the general public, bars and restaurants.

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale strikes Nepal: National Center for Seismology

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Thailand celebrates the beginning of New Year 2024 with dazzling fireworks in Bangkok

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A large number of people gathered at Mall Road in Shimla to celebrate New Year’s Eve

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Rashtrapati Bhavan, North and South Block illuminated with colourful lights for New Year

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Delhi Fire Services on its toes to respond to any incident during New Year celebrations

As the national capital is all set to celebrate New Year 2024, personnel of Delhi Fire Services are on their guard to respond to any emergency or fire incident. Fire engines will be deployed to 13 prominent spots where people throng to celebrate New Year including Hauz Khas, Connaught Place and Lajpat Nagar, said an official.

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TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu wishes people a 'Happy New Year'

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Elon Musk's X gets another valuation cut from Fidelity - Axios

Fidelity has again marked down the value of its shares in X Holdings, which the mutual fund giant helped Elon Musk buy for $44 billion when the company was known as Twitter, Axios reported on Sunday.
 

Fidelity believes that X is worth 71.5 per cnet less than at the time of purchase, the report added, citing a new disclosure that runs through the end of November 2023.

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Delhi Police conducts flag march in Connaught Place

Delhi Police is conducting a flag march in Connaught Place area of New Delhi ahead of the New Year celebrations

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Telangana Guv, CM extend New Year greetings

Happy New Year 2024 Live Updates: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy conveyed their New Year greetings to the people of the state on Sunday. The Governor expressed her heartfelt wishes for a joyous and prosperous 2024 to all citizens of Bharath and, in particular, the people of Telangana.In a press statement from the Raj Bhavan, the Governor encouraged everyone to collectively commit to sustaining the successful fight against social issues in the coming year. She emphasized the goal of building a society that is characterized by equality, justice, friendliness, inclusivity, peace, sustainability, and good health.

 

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UN Secretary-General extends New Year wishes

UN Secretary-General António Guterres extended New Year 2024 wishes. He took to X and wrote, “Humanity is strongest when we stand together. 2024 must be a year for rebuilding trust and restoring hope in all that we can accomplish together. I wish you a happy and peaceful New Year."

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Nagpur traffic police welcome motorists with flowers on New Year's Eve, appeal citizens to follow rules

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Shimla's historical Riz Maidan all set for New Year celebrations

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Elaborate arrangements in place for New Year 2024 celebrations in Mumbai

Preparations for a peaceful New Year celebration in Mumbai are in place, according to a senior police official. Joint Commissioner (Law and Order) Satyanarayan Chowdhary disclosed that a substantial force, comprising 11,000 police personnel, 2,000 officers, 22 deputy commissioners of police, and 45 assistant commissioners of police, has been strategically deployed for the occasion.

 

To address potential emergencies and uphold order, 20 platoons of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), 15 platoons of Law and Order Reserve, as well as specialized units such as the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad and Quick Response Team (QRT), are positioned throughout the city.

 

Surveillance during the celebrations will be extensive, with approximately 5,000 CCTV cameras actively monitoring events, particularly in crowded locations like Gateway of India, Marine Drive, and beaches. Live footage will be continuously monitored from both main and regional control rooms.