The Morning Standard - September 06, 2024

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September 06, 2024

Want to create many Singapores in India: Modi

1 INDIA and Singapore on Thursday elevated their ties to a 'comprehensive strategic partnership' after the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong.

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Rebellion in Haryana BJP over nominations

A day after releasing a list of 67 candidates for the 90-member Haryana Assembly polls due October 5, the ruling BJP faced a revolt in its ranks.

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Putin proposes India mediation on Ukraine war

China and Brazil, too, could be go-betweens; botched '22 deal could be the starting point

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Back-to-back suicides rock law university

TWO students-one studying in third year of National Law University in Delhi and the other who recently secured admission at the varsity-died by suicide in separate incidents, the police said.

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Kerala tops in ease of doing business reforms; TN missing on the list

KERALA, which has been trying hard to shake off its antiindustry image, got a major boost on Thursday with the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry ranking it the top state in the country in 'ease of doing business reforms'.

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JUVENILE SENTENCED TO 20 YRS IN JAIL FOR RAPING TWO MINORS

A city court has sentenced a juvenile to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping two girls, aged five and six, in 2017, and calling the emotional and psychological impact on the survivors as \"horrific memories\".

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Yr before federal poll, Trudeau govt reduced to a minority

WITH the left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Khalistani sympathiser Jagmeet Singh snapping ties with Canada's ruling Liberal Party, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has been reduced to a minority.

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L-G approves creation of 3,247 posts in prisons dept

DELHI L-G VK Saxena on Thursday approved the creation of more than 3,200 posts in the Delhi prisons department and directed the officials to fill them within six months, Raj Niwas officials said.

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Pay ₹20 lakh compensation to family for drain deaths: HC to DDA

Police informed the court that a draft chargesheet has been prepared in the drowning case

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IAS aspirants' death: HC seeks CBI'S response on co-owners' bail pleas

THE Delhi High Court has sought the CBI's response on the bail pleas of the co-owners of the coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar, where three UPSC aspirants tragically drowned in July after heavy rains flooded the building's basement.

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Idol immersion in Yamuna banned ahead of festivals

AHEAD of the Ganesh Chaturthi and Durga Pooja celebrations, the DPCC has prohibited the immersion of idols in the Yamuna and other water bodies.

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SC reserves order on plea of Kejriwal against CBI arrest

A two-judge bench, led by Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, on Thursday, reserved verdict on Kejriwal's plea for bail and against his arrest by the CBI.

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HC upholds Tihar's decision on AAP MP

THE Delhi High Court has upheld a decision by Tihar Jail authorities, rejecting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sandeep Pathak's request to meet Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in jail.

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Police bust gang selling stolen vehicles, filing fake FIRS for insurance claim

DELHI Police has busted a gang and nabbed its mastermind who used to file \"fake FIRS\" in a bid to claim insurance for stolen vehicles, when in reality, he had actually sold them.

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Puja Khedkar says she is ready for disability test

FORMER IAS probationer Puja Khedkar informed the Delhi High Court on Thursday of her willingness to undergo a medical examination at AIIMS, following allegations from the Delhi Police that one of her disability certificates may be forged.

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'20 communal riots were premeditated: Prosecution

Case hearing: 'Positioning women at forefront part of conspiracy'

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Metro ticket issuer terminated over cheating customer

A ticket operator at the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation was removed from services following a video that went viral in which he was seen returning less amount to a customer, officials said on Thursday.

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Teachers should get more salary than IAS: Sisodia

ON the occasion of Teachers' Day on Thursday, former deputy chief minister and education minister Manish Sisodia said a teacher's salary should be more than that of an IAS officer if the country wants to evolve into a developed by 2047.

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'Real-time drone monitoring, special task force part of Winter Action Plan

REAL-time drone monitoring of pollution hotspots and the creation of a special task force to check the air quality will be the part of 21-point Winter Action Plan, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Thursday.

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Study: Women More Prone To Abnormal Thyroid Levels

A recent analysis of thyroid checking data by a prominent diagnostic laboratory in the city revealed a concerning trend showing a surge in abnormal TSH levels among Delhi residents.

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IPGL official's car found abandoned at Yamuna bridge

A 46-year-old manager of Indraprastha Power Generation Limited was suspected of dying by suicide by jumping into the Yamuna River, an official said on Thursday.

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Teachers hold demonstration against NEP, paper leak at Mandi House, detained

Around 30 teachers were detained by police in Mandi House area as they assembled for a unity march protesting against various issues such as the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, exam paper leaks, and the \"dilution of reservation policies\" in educational institutions.

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Udhayanidhi takes a dig at Guv, says 'rational' TN syllabus finest in India

TAKING umbrage to the comments of Governor R N Ravi on the quality of the school education syllabus of the state government, Sports and Youth Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said the remark was an insult to teachers and students.

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US firm to invest ₹2K cr in TN production facility

Trilliant Networks, a US-based smart energy communications firm, will be investing ₹2,000 crore in Tamil Nadu to set up its development and global support centre and a production facility.

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BJP plans mega membership drive in K'taka

The state unit of BJP, which launched a membership drive on Wednesday, has set a target of enrolling five lakh members from minority communities.

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Haryana driver saves 9 in Khammam

A 47-year-old JCB driver from Haryana, SK Subhani, disabled by polio, emerged as a hero after saving nine people, including a woman and two children, who were trapped on the Prakashnagar bridge in Khammam during the recent floods.

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Naidu visits flood-hit areas in Krishna, Guntur districts

Centre says Army jawans will be deployed to plug breaches of rivulet

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2 children killed, 18 hurt as school bus collides with K'taka state bus

TWO children died on the spot and 18 were seriously injured when their school bus collided with a KSRTC bus near Kapagal village in Manvi taluk of Raichur district on Thursday morning.

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6 held for impersonating as PhonePe employees & cheating SBI of over ₹16 cr

STAGING an elaborate hoax, six persons including a woman allegedly conned the State Bank of India (SBI) of a whopping ₹16.71 crore by posing as officials of leading digital payments and financial services company PhonePe and obtaining high-value personal loans.

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Dairy farm owner dies after saving 4 people and cattle

IN a tragic incident, Palisetti Chandrasekhar (32) lost his life after heroically saving four people, and around 50 cattle in his dairy farm at Ajit Singh Nagar during the Budameru flash floods.

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CAN INDIA MOVE GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION GOALPOSTS?

The 1.5°C target for limiting global temperature rise over pre- industrial levels is a hard-fought consensus based on scientific understanding. Moving away from it now could be disastrous

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REFORMS TO STRENGTHEN UNIFIED PENSION SCHEME

0N August 24, the Union cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), a significant step towards providing government employees a secure and assured pension after retirement.

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JPC on Waqf Bill consults urban development, rlys and transport ministries

AT the third meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Thursday, the panel held deliberations with three key ministries on the proposed legislation.

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NMC withdraws MBBS syllabus terming lesbianism an offence

BOWING to nationwide condemnation from disability rights experts and LGBTQ activists, the National Medical Commission (NMC) on Thursday announced that they have withdrawn and cancelled the revised MBBS curriculum.

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After nod, doubt on eye drop claim

INDIA'S drug regulator has asked for an explanation from the Mumbai-based pharma company, which claimed that its new eye drop could help people reduce dependency on reading glasses for those suffering from presbyopia, an age-related vision condition.

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Make pupils sensitive, honest: Prez to teachers

ON Teachers' Day, President Droupadi Murmu gave away national awards to teachers selected from across the country for their extraordinary contribution in the field of education.

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Interpol issued highest 100 RCNs on India's request in 2023: CBI director

CBI director Praveen Sood announced on Thursday that Interpol issued 100 Red Corner Notices (RCNs) at India's request in 2023, marking the highest number in a single year.

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Knowledge of scriptures helps India fight global evil forces, says Bhagwat

CAUTIONING about a rise of evil forces worldwide disrupting peace, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said India has the ability to tackle such forces because of its scriptural knowledge.

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NGT notice to Centre, Raj govt over illegal entry of SUVs in Ranthambore

CITING non-compliance of environmental norms, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Rajasthan government, Union environment ministry and others over unauthorised entry of \"luxury vehicles\" to Ranthambore National Park.

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Driver kills husband in ambulance, molests wife

DESPITE increasing concern, incidents of crime against women continue to rise.

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Rahul steps up attack on collapse of Shivaji statue

CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologise to every Maharashtrian for the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Sindhudurg district.

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Bangladeshi infiltration in Santhal Pargana is alarming: Centre to HC

THE Centre on Thursday informed Jharkhand High Court that diminishing population of tribals in Santhal Pargana region of Jharkhand is a serious matter and that the central government agencies are still studying the matter following which a comprehensive affidavit will be filed after consultation with all its stakeholders.

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NTF forms four panels on doc safety, security

AFTER grilling Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and two other vendors linked to the hospital, the CBI claims to have found a letter written by Ghosh to the Public Works Department asking for the renovation of a toilet just beside the seminar hall where the body of the trainee doctor was found on August 9, sources said.

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Live wire trap laid to catch animals kills poacher, leopard in MP jungles

A live wire trap intended to ensnare herbivores has resulted in the deaths of both a poacher and a leopard in the jungles of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh.

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Shah to release manifesto today. Focus is Article 370

HOME Minister Amit Shah will release the BJP manifesto for Assembly polls in Jammu on Friday afternoon.

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Pope, Indonesia imam appeals for unity, peace

Pope Francis We hope and have the principle that humanity is one, so anyone can enter and benefit Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque Nasaruddin Umar JAKARTA POPE Francis and the grand imam of Southeast Asia's largest mosque vowed on Thursday to fight religiously inspired violence and protect the environment, issuing a joint call for interfaith friendship and common cause at the heart of Francis' visit to Indonesia.

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Putin backs Harris for prez polls; US says don't interfere

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he supported Kamala Harris in November's US presidential election, an apparent wry remark that led to a renewed call from Washington for the Kremlin to \"stop interfering”.

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Munich police shoot gun-carrying suspect near Israeli consulate

Police in Munich exchanged fire with a gunman near the Israeli Consulate in Munich on Thursday, fatally wounding him.

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To stay in India, Hasina must shut up, says Yunus

Opposes labelling all parties other than Awami League as Islamist

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Arab World's First Nuclear Power Plant Comes Up In Oil-Rich Abu Dhabi

THE oil-rich United Arab Emirates on Thursday announced the completion of the Arab world's first nuclear power plant, calling it a "significant step".

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Ugandan Olympian dies of burn injuries after partner sets her on fire

UGANDAN Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in an attack by her partner.

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Michel Barnier named new France Premier

FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named the European Union's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new prime minister, counting on the veteran politician to end two months of political deadlock after snap elections.

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GST much below revenue neutral rate, means less burden on taxpayers: FM

AHEAD of the GST Council meeting on September 9, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the goods and services tax (GST) rate is much below the revenue neutral rate (RNR) of 15.3%, which means less burden on taxpayers.

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Employees protest at HQ, seek Sebi chief's resignation

FRESH trouble is brewing up for Sebi chairperson Madahabi Puri Buch as employees held a protest at the securities market regulator's Mumbai headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday, demanding her resignation.

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'Land, labour, agri law reforms needed for growth'

THE Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said the country's growth story remains intact with consumption and investment demand growing in tandem, and emphasised that past reforms need to be augmented by reforms in land, labour and agricultural markets.

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EV subsidies no longer required: Gadkari

THE Union Minister of Road and Transport, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday said that there is no need for further subsidies to push electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the country.

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Bharat Value Fund picks 6.5% in Marudhar

BHARAT Value Fund, managed by Pantomath Capital Management, has picked up 6.5% stake in building materials company Hosur-based Marudhar Rocks, valuing it at about 2,300 crore.

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Meesho hires 8.5 lakh seasonal workers this festive season

ECOMMERCE marketplace Meesho on Thursday said it will enable about 8.5 lakh seasonal job opportunities within its seller and logistics network.

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Godfrey Phillips family feud: High court allows Bina Modi to cast votes in AGM

THE Delhi High Court on Thursday authorised Bina Modi, chairperson and MD of the Godfrey Group, to cast votes on behalf of family trust during the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM).

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Unsold PV inventory rises to 7.8L units:FAD

PV makers continue to increase dispatches to dealers on a month-to-month basis, exacerbating the issue

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Banker warns of systemic risk arising from flight of bank deposits to MFs

A veteran banker on Thursday expressed concerns over the present trend of deposit flight out of banks, saying that if the trend, especially in the Casa segment, is not arrested there could be systemic risks down the line.

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SC directs Sahara Group to deposit ₹1,000 crore

THE Supreme Court on Thursday directed Sahara Group to deposit ₹1,000 crore in a separate escrow account within 15 days and allowed it to enter into a joint venture for developing its land at Versova in Mumbai to realise ₹10,000 crore.

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Sinner faces Draper for final spot as Pegula stuns Swiatek

JANNIK Sinner closed in on his second Grand Slam title of 2024 on Wednesday when he reached his maiden US Open semi-final as Jessica Pegula stunned Iga Swiatek to complete a rollercoaster Grand Slam year for the world number one.

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Not your average Joe: Root ascends new peak in Tests

WATCHING Joe Root bat in Test cricket is like sitting in a theatre for a feel good movie.

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KAPIL CREATES HISTORY WITH BRONZE

From being electrocuted in his teen to running tea kiosk to finishing on podium at Paris Paralympics: Story of visually challenged judoka from Madhya Pradesh

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Musheer hundred carries India B

RISHABH Pant's much-awaited return to red-ball cricket lasted a mere 10 balls but Musheer Khan's resolute unbeaten hundred carried India B to a satisfactory 202 for seven against India A, on the opening day of the four-day Duleep Trophy contest on Thursday.

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Goa beat Bengaluru, march into UTT final

DEFENDING champions Goa Challengers defeated Bengaluru Smashers, the side that only lost one tie in the ongoing fifth season of the Ultimate Table Tennis, to make it to the final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.

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Vijay Sethupathi to host Bigg Boss Tamil S8

DAYS after actor-politician Kamal Haasan stepped down from hosting Tamil TV reality show Bigg Boss, Vijay TV, the channel that telecasts the show, has announced that Vijay Sethupathi will now take the mantle from his Vikram co-star.

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