The Morning Standard - October 11, 2024

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October 11, 2024

HE VALUED LEADERSHIP WITH TRUST

A titan has left us. Although Ratan Tata never had the reputation outside of India that he should have had — and richly deserved — he was the dominant figure in Indian business for more than three decades.

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Ratan cremated, his legacy lives

It’s rare for a businessman’s demise to draw a spontaneous outpouring of emotion from the public. But when the person in question is visionary industrialist Ratan Tata, 86, the sense of void is quite understandable, as his work touched millions of lives.

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2nd big drug bust in 9 days as 200 kg cocaine worth ₹2K cr seized

DAYS after the Special Cell of the Delhi Police busted an international narco-cartel and seized drugs worth more than ₹5,000 crore, the cops found another consignment of 208 kg cocaine whose estimated value is said to be more than ₹2,000 crore, police said on Thursday.

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Maha govt triples salaries of madrasa teachers

The BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on Thursday took a slew of steps to woo the Muslim minority and backward communities ahead of the assembly polls, expected to be held next month.

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DU eyes green campus, own satellite, free lunch scheme for underprivileged students

THOSE looking for a major shift in the way Delhi University would function in the coming years take a look at the university's Institutional Development Plan (IDP) 2024.

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Kerala Assembly resolution rejects simultaneous polls

The Kerala assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government not to implement the ‘One Nation One election’ proposal, which it termed ‘anti-constitutional’.

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80-day-long heritage walk festival celebrating city's rich legacy begins

DELHI Tourism Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday inaugurated a 80-day-long 'Heritage Walk Festival' at the Mutiny Memorial in Kamla Nehru Ridge to celebrate the city's rich legacy and culture.

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Another ploy by AAP to play 'victim card', counters BJP

AFTER the AAP shared images on Thursday showing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi signing files at her Kalkaji residence surrounded by cartons, BJP leaders accused the Arvind Kejriwal-led party of indulging in \"drama\" and playing the \"victim card\" over the Flagstaff Road bungalow row to gain sympathy.

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Avoid 'frivolous litigation', HC tells prosecution

IN a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court emphasised the need for the prosecution and the Department of Law & Legislative Affairs to exercise due diligence before filing cases, cautioning against the misuse of legal processes through baseless litigation.

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Withholding bail when merited is unjustified punishment, says HC

THE Delhi High Court has ruled that if an accused is found deserving of bail, withholding it effectively becomes a form of punishment.

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Stubble burning declines in Punjab, western UP: Data

FARM fire incidents in Delhi's neighbouring regions of Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh have declined compared to the same period over the past four years up to October 9, while air quality remained in the 'moderate' category as of Thursday, recent data shows.

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‘BJP trying to capture CM bungalow’

Atishi says the saffron party is frustrated as it was not able to defeat the AAP in elections

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7-YR-OLD BOY SEXUALLY ASSAULTED

A seven-year-old boy was sexually assaulted by his neighbour in the Bindapur area of the city, a police officer said on Thursday.

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HC denies eviction stay for unauthorised colony

Says Shram Vihar is located in Yamuna river's ecological zone

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Gopal Rai urges Centre to permit cloud seeding

DELHI Environment Minister Gopal Rai has urged the centre to convene an urgent meeting with key stakeholders to expedite approvals for cloud seeding, an emergency measure aimed at reducing the anticipated winter pollution spike in the capital.

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Naraina car showroom again gets extortion threat

DELHI Police arrested a man for sending an extortion letter to a car showroom in west Delhi's Naraina Vihar area via a package delivery application, an official said on Thursday.

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AAP hikes MLA fund by 50% to ₹15 cr

AHEAD of the assembly election, the Delhi government on Thursday raised the annual MLA Local Area Development (LAD) fund by 50 per cent hiking the current amount from Rs 10 crore to Rs 15 crore.

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Interstate gang of radio remote unit thieves busted, 130 devices recovered

THE Delhi Police has busted an interstate gang of thieves who were involved in theft of Radio Remote Units (RRUs) from mobile towers installed at different locations in Delhi, NCR and Assam and recovered 130 RRUs valued around ₹4 crore, an official said on Thursday.

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'CONGRESS WILL HIGHLIGHT CIVIC, INFRA ISSUES IN ASSEMBLY POLLS'

IN an interview with Ashish Srivastava, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav says that the party would emphasise an inclusive approach for Delhi Assembly elections with a mix of youth and experience in candidate selection. Excerpts

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Kejriwal pushed city into first-ever deficit budget situation, says Sachdeva

IN a scathing attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday blamed former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal for pushing the city into \"its first-ever deficit budget for the fiscal year 2024-25.\"

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Andhra restrains temple authorities from interfering in Vedic and Agama issues

IN a historic move, the Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday night issued orders restraining administrative authorities of temples from interfering in Vedic and Agama issues.

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Day after HC nod, police interfere in Samsung stir

The Kancheepuram police, on Thursday, allegedly prevented Samsung workers from protesting at their usual site in Echoor village in Sriperumbudur. CITU Kancheepuram secretary E Muthukumar and A Soundararajan, general secretary of CITU were placed under preventive arrest.

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Any change in CM left to high command: Minister

ASSERTING that there will be no change of guard in the state, with Siddaramaiah will continue as the chief minister, Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa on Thursday said that all ministers and Congress legislators are in favour of the former, and if any change is to be made, it will be decided by the party high command. He also stated that he is not in the race to become CM.

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The 'katni chhatni' woes of farmers to end soon

The 'katni chhatni' woes of farmers in Odisha are likely to be over soon. After announcing to provide the highest support price of ₹3,100 per quintal of paddy from the procurement season beginning in November, the state government is all set to take the help of artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure that the farmers are not harassed over the fair average quality.

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K'taka SIT to probe Covid 'scam'

Companies 'involved' in irregularities in supplying medical equipment during pandemic

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Wayanad relief fund: HC asks Centre to come up with positive action

THE Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the Centre to come up with some positive action to release funds from the NDRF and Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to extend help to Wayanad landslide victims.

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HYDRAA talks to 'Lakeman' for revival of lakes

THE Hyderabad Disaster Relief and Asset Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA) will soon start rejuvenating several polluted and encroached lakes in the city, with inputs from Anand Malligavad, known as the \"Lakeman of India\".

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RETHINK ONLINE-ONLY SABARIMALA BOOKINGS

THE Kerala government has decided to revoke spot booking and cap the number of daily pilgrims at Sabarimala during the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku festival at 80,000.

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CASTE SURVEY COULD BE A POLITICAL HOT POTATO FOR SIDDU

SIDDARAMAIAH has promised that the caste census-a socio-economic and educational survey conducted in 2015, during his previous term as Karnataka's chief ministerwill be placed before the state cabinet next week.

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THE RATAN TATA WAY: NEEYAT, NEETI AND NIYAM

As a leader, he preferred being an intellectual nomad rather than a map-bound explorer. Though he pushed colleagues to be efficient and effective, he always behaved kindly with them

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BEDROCK OF ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS UNDER SIEGE

HE greatest satisfaction for educators lies in freely expressing their views, especially within the classroom, where they can foster dialogue and encourage diverse perspectives. Higher education institutions have traditionally been regarded as bastions of intellectual freedom. However, the current socio-political climate prompts a pressing question: are university spaces truly free?

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Trade has doubled in 10 yrs: Modi

ASEAN Summit: PM announces 10-point plan to strengthen comprehensive partnership

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Rahul unhappy with internal rift, says some leaders preferred personal interest

THE Congress will set up a fact-finding committee to examine the reasons for its humiliating defeat in the Haryana Assembly polls.

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Centre has ensured pro-biz environ, terror crushed: Shah

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Narendra Modi government has created a pro-business environment in the past 10 years by ensuring political stability and continuity in policy measures as well as cracking down on terrorism and left-wing extremism.

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Despite ban, over 1,000 child marriages reported in 2022, shows NCPCR data

DESPITE a ban, more than 1,000 child marriages were reported in the country in 2022 with a record 215 reported in Karnataka, according to the latest report released by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Thursday.

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Take out a day for people as Haryana shows good work gets rewarded: PM to ministers

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi expressed satisfaction with the BJP's success in the recent Haryana assembly elections during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. He emphasized the importance of good governance and tangible development achievements in securing electoral victories, stating, “kaam bolta hai aur acche kaam ko hi logon ka vote milta hai (work speaks for itself and good work gets people's votes).

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T-shirts, jeans banned for govt teachers in Bihar

THE Bihar government has enforced a new dress code for school teachers, banning t-shirts and jeans, during working hours.

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Gujarat gang-rape case accused dies in custody; cardiac arrest suspected

IN the case of a gang-rape in Mangarol, Gujarat, one of the accused, Shivshankar Chaurasia, died in police custody due to a suspected cardiac arrest on Thursday.

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4 independent MLAs back Omar, NC tally 46 in House

BUOYED by four Independents extending their support to the National Conference, party vice-president Omar Abdullah is all set to be the first chief minister of J&K Union Territory after being elected as leader of his legislature party on Thursday. The focus of the new government will be on the restoration of statehood.

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Post Haryana result, INDIA bloc to firm up J'khand seat deal

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and the Congress have resolved their differences over seat sharing and the INDIA bloc will together contest assembly elections, JMM leaders said.

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Senior docs from corporate hosps join protest

THE junior doctors, agitating over the rape and murder of their colleague at the RG Kar Hospital, continued their fast unto death for the fifth day on Thursday, with their talks with the West Bengal government failing to break the deadlock.

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BJP govt in Haryana may take oath after Dussehra

THE swearing-in of the BJP government in Haryana is likely after Dussehra which could be attended by PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, besides several other Union ministers and CMs of BJP-ruled states.

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NATO to start nuke exercise next wk after Russian threat

NATO will hold a long-planned major nuclear exercise next week, the alliance's chief said on Thursday, a few weeks after President Vladimir Putin announced changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine to discourage Ukraine's Western allies from supporting attacks on his country The 'Steadfast Noon' exercise starts on Monday and will run for about two weeks. It will be led by Belgium and the Netherlands, use eight military bas es and involve 2,000 personnel and 60 aircraft from 13 nations.

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US KEEN TO INSTAL NEW PRESIDENT IN LEBANON

Saudi Arabia backs the idea; Eygpt, Qatar say the plan is unrealistic, WSJ reports

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Han Kang becomes first South Korean to win literature Nobel

SOUTH Korean poet and novelist Han Kang was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday for a poetic and unsettling body of work that the Nobel committee said \"confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.\"

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Trump did send Putin Covid test kits, agrees Kremlin

THE Kremlin on Thursday confirmed claims that then-US president Donald Trump sent Russian President Vladimir Putin Covid tests, but said it was part of an international exchange at the start of the pandemic.

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Hurricane pounds Florida, but not as bad as feared

HURRICANE Milton barrelled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, pounding cities with ferocious winds and rain, and whipping up a barrage of tornadoes. It caused at least four deaths and compounded the misery wrought by Helene while sparing Tampa a direct hit.

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Israeli fire in Lebanon injures two peacekeepers

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon said Israeli fire on their headquarters in the south on Thursday left two Blue Helmets injured, as they accused Israel of \"repeatedly\" hitting their positions.

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Russia hits two Patriot def system in Ukraine

RUSSIA said on Thursday its missiles had struck two launchers of a US-made Patriot air defence system in Ukraine, with Kyiv admitting the weapon was hit but saying it was lightly damaged and still in operation.

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Exporters can now claim rebates on output side

THE Ministry of Finance has issued a formal notification regarding the deletion of Rule 96(10) of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, effective from 8 October 2024.

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TCS profit logs 5% growth in Q2; revenue up 7.6%

TATA Consultancy Services, the largest software exporter from the country, has logged in a 5% growth in net income at ₹11,909 crore, earning an 18.5% profit margin from a ₹64,259-crore revenue that has clipped at 7.6% y-o-y in the September quarter.

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Leaders from business, politics pay tribute to visionary industry stalwart

TOP politicians, including the prime minister, business leaders and the general public at large remembered Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, who passed away on Wednesday in Mumbai, aged 86. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X called Tata “a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being”

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Samsung says it will continue to work with govt

TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung announced on Thursday that it will continue to work with the Government of India and various states where it operates. This statement from the South Korean tech giant came in response to media reports from Tamil Nadu suggesting that the company is planning to leave the state following prolonged protests at its Sriperumbudur plant.

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Equity fund inflows drop 11% in Sept; sectoral funds continue to drive growth

INFLOWS into equity mutual funds saw a drop of 11% in September even as thematic and sectoral funds continue to drive healthy collections. In September, net inflows into equity funds fell to ₹34,419 crore from ₹38,239 crore in the previous month. The drop in equity fund inflows was despite a 2% jump in the equity markets during the month.

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AFTER TATA'S DEMISE, WHO WILL STEP UP TO LEAD THE GROUP?

THE passing away of Ratan Naval Tata, the Tata Group patriarch and the chairman emeritus on Wednesday night after a short illness, has triggered speculation over who will head the 13 Tata Trusts, which own 66.4% of the $165-billion Tata conglomerate.

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With unwavering integrity, Ratan Tata prioritised values over profit

RATAN Tata's leadership transcends the boundaries of business; he shaped not only the Tata Group but also everyone fortunate enough to work with him. He was a visionary, the first to push Tata into the global stage with bold moves like acquiring Jaguar Land Rover and Corus Steel. It wasn't just about expanding-it was about setting a precedent for what Indian businesses could achieve internationally.

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A story of resilience & shared dreams: Hemalatha's journey

DAYALAN Hemalatha had to battle every step of the way to get where she is now. Whether it was being dropped from the national setup or constant run-ins with injuries, she has endured enough for a lifetime already. In the journey that started from Chennai more than a decade ago to the 2024 T20 World Cup now in UAE, two friends, V Bobby Gulecha and S Anusha, have stood by the India batter in thick and thin.

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No term cap? Appellate Panel as Draft Sports Bill set to usher in changes

IF the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024, is passed, Indian sports governance is expected to change, hopefully for the better.

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IOA president Usha says executive council's agenda for SGM 'illegal'

THE tussle of power between the India Olympic Association (IOA) president and the Executive Council (EC) has plummeted to new depths on Thursday. A day after IOA's EC issued 26 agenda points for the Special General Meeting (SGM), scheduled to be held on October 25, IOA president PT Usha called the move illegal and in violation with its own constitution.

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No term cap? Appellate Panel as Draft Sports Bill set to usher in changes

IF the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024, is passed, Indian sports governance is expected to change, hopefully for the better. The multiple court cases that are going on against various federations due to violation of National Sports Development Code of India (2011) might also see an end if all National Sports Federations change their constitution according to the provisions of this Bill. The sports ministry has sought public opinion on the Bill on its website. The proposed Bill envisages the formation of a Sports Regulatory Board of India to oversee the functioning of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), National Sports Federations (NSFs) and other sports bodies of the country. Apart from that, the establishment of an Appellate Sports Tribunal to try all cases that come under the provision of the proposed sports Bill is another highlight. This will stop cases from going to lower and High Courts.

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How Lanka's campaign came crashing down

THE moment Sri Lanka defeated Scotland in Abu Dhabi in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, they added the fear value to the group of death with Australia, India and New Zealand already in there.

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Nadal: Warrior and people's champion

The Spaniard on Thursday announced that he will be retiring at the end of Davis Cup this year

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Bejewelling the nose

Chennai-based nose ornament makers Mookuthi bring south Indian history, culture, and craftsmanship to Delhi this weekend

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Vidya Balan 'overjoyed' to be back in Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Vidya Balan, who played the iconic character of Manjulika in 2007's Bhool Bhulaiyaa, on Wednesday said she is happy to be part of the third installment of the film, which has earned her “immense love”.

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