The Morning Standard - November 02, 2024

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November 02, 2024

‘Enfant terrible’ who redefined Indian fashion

CELEBRATED fashion designer Rohit Bal passed away after a heart attack in a Delhi hospital on Friday.

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SOREN IN NEW ROW, THIS TIME OVER AGE

WHAT is Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's actual age? 47? 49? Does it matter anyway?

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Army begins patrolling at Demchok

WITH the completion of disengagement of troops from the two friction points in eastern Ladakh, the Indian Army on Friday resumed regular patrolling at Demchok.

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Capital shame: Cracker ban goes up in smoke

ON the face of it, the national capital has kept its dystrophic form since Diwali: large-scale firecracker bursting, unbreathable air and a resounding defiance of court and government orders.

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On Diwali, 484 stubble burning cases in Punjab

THE biggest spike in stubble burning cases in Punjab took place on Diwali: 484 farm fire incidents were reported. So far 2,950 incidents of crop residue burning have been reported from the state and the number is likely to rise.

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Oct registers 2nd best GST revenue at ₹1.87 lakh crore

Festive season-driven domestic demand, enhanced compliance push up collection

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BIBEK DEBROY LIVED MANY LIVES IN ONE SHORT LIFE

Bibek passed away at AIIMS, Delhi on Friday. He was 69

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Hospitals report over 280 burn cases on Diwali

ON Diwali, Delhi hospitals reported over 280 cases of burn injuries, which were largely caused by firecrackers, officials said on Friday.

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Govt declares public holiday on Nov 7 for Chhath Puja

DELHI Chief Minister Atishi on Friday declared a public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Puja celebrations.

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Cracker influx from NCR derailed ban, say experts

GAPS in enforcement, limited monitoring and easy access to firecrackers from the NCR region where restrictions were slack were largely responsible for the widespread flouting of the cracker ban in Delhi on Diwali, experts have opined.

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200 anti-smog guns deployed across city

A day after Diwali, the Delhi government, on Friday, launched a large-scale water-sprinkling campaign across the city and deployed 200 mobile anti-smog guns in all 70 assembly constituencies.

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A resounding defiance of all orders. over 200 cases filed

THE Delhi government's much-publicised claims of a \"complete ban on the storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers\" lay in tatters within hours after the sunset on the Diwali night.

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Noise pollution: Decibel levels rise in some areas this year

NOISE pollution levels in the city showed a mixed trend on Diwali as compared to last year, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) said on Friday.

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318 fire-related calls on Diwali night, highest in 13 yrs

DELHI saw a record-breaking rise in the fire-related calls that were received by the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) on the Diwali festival night this year.

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69% families suffered sore throat as pollution rises post Diwali: Survey

NIGHT after Diwali, Delhi woke up to toxic smog with senior citizens and children experiencing difficulty in breathing.

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Double murder an act of 'revenge', police say juvenile was miffed for not getting ₹70k

THE investigation into the Farsh Bazar double murder case and subsequent questioning of the mastermind juvenile has revealed that he had been planning the attack for more than half a month.

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Autorickshaw driver dies after being hit by police constable's car

AN autorickshaw driver was killed after being hit by a car driven by a Delhi Police constable in east Delhi's Kalyanpuri area, police said on Friday.

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Jamia gets third interim Registrar, post still vacant

JAMIA Millia Islamia University (JMI) has appointed yet another interim officer for the Registrar post, which has been lying vacant since November 2022, when the Varsity had last advertised to fill the vacancy.

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L-G okays relaxation in job eligibility for 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims

DELHI Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena on Friday approved relaxation in qualifications for recruitment of victims of the 1984 Sikh riots to the post of multi tasking staff (MTS), Raj Niwas said in a statement.

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Man, nephew shot dead in Shahdara on Diwali night

Juvenile, who is victim's relative, apprehended; shooter still at large

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JNU's garbage disposal workers boycott work

The solid waste management workers at JNU have been boycotting their work for the past three days after being denied a bonus as per the Bonus Act.

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HC seeks CBFC reply on compliance with disability-friendly guidelines

THE Delhi High Court has asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to present its stance on a plea that aims to ensure films released post-September 14 strictly adhere to accessibility standards for individuals with hearing and visual impairments.

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Employer's harsh orders not grounds for suicide abetment

THE Delhi High Court has recently ruled that an employer cannot be held responsible for an employee's suicide solely due to strict or harsh decisions made in the course of duty unless criminal intent to incite the act is proven.

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Vizhinjam port: Centre, Kerala set for a clash

WITH only a month left for the commissioning of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, the Central and the Kerala governments are set for a clash over the Viability Gap Funding (VGF). The controversy arose after the Union government imposed repayment obligation on its share of VGF.

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Bumper sale: Day after Diwali, Erode's textile outlets get a brisk business

FOR people in Erode and neighboring districts, festival shopping doesn't seem to end on Deepavali, as is the case with most places. It in fact peaks on the next day as thousands throng the shops on RKV Road and Eswaran Kovil Street in the city to buy clothes at huge discounts of even up to 80% during the special sale held immediately after the festival.

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Those belittling Kannada will face treason

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that his government will take stern action against those belittling Karnataka and Kannada language on social media.

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Karnataka-manufactured products to have Kannada label alongside English: CM

THE state government will take up an initiative to ensure that all products manufactured in Karnataka, whether by private or public enterprises, display labeling in Kannada in addition to English, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced at the 69th Rajyotsava Award distribution ceremony in Bengaluru on Friday.

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Free LPG cylinders to poor in Andhra

3 cylinders to be given for free a year under Deepam 2 scheme launched by CM on Friday

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Will undertake padayatra as per people's wish, says KTR

BRS working president KT Rama Rao announced that he would undertake padayatra, as per the wishes of the party workers.

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Firecracker industry records sale of ₹6,000 cr, 5-7% more than last year

IT has been a cracker of a year for fireworks manufacturers in Sivakasi and surrounding areas this Deepavali season as they have recorded a combined sale of more than ₹6,000 crore, which is about 5% to 7% more than last year.

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Minor girl gangraped in Bhubaneswar

IN a horrific incident, a minor girl was allegedly gangraped by four youths in the capital city after spiking her drink. The accused also recorded video of the crime to blackmail the victim and her family.

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SLOWER CREDIT GROWTH FEEDS HEALTHIER BANK

THE RBI's crackdown on erring non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and on rising personal and credit card loans seems to be yielding results. Led by lower loan disbursals, bank credit growth moderated to 14.4 percent in the first half of 2024-25 against 15.3 percent in the same period a year ago.

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HIGH PRICE INDIANS ARE PAYING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

In his last article for us, our columnist wrote on his own journey in education. And the cost some families pay today to fund the aspirations of their children

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USE TECH TO BEAT TECH OF HOAX BOMB THREATS IN FUTURE

HOAX bomb threats are not new to India. But what we witnessed over the past three weeks appears to be an intensified \"campaign\" solely to spread fear among the people and disrupt life.

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WHEN YOUR DIWALI IS NOT MY DEEPAVALI

O how should I greet you this week? Am I supposed to say 'Happy Diwali' or 'Happy Deepavali'? That is just the beginning of a meandering tale of rich possibilities in the way we celebrate festivals.

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'May take legal recourse': Cong flays tone & tenor of EC reply

DAYS after the Election Commission (EC) rejected Congress' charge of irregularities in Haryana assembly polls, the party on Friday said if the poll body persists with condescending language, then it would have to seek legal recourse to expunge such remarks.

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172 officials from 84 depts chalk out e-office plan

OFFICIALS from 84 ministries and departments of the Central government participated in a national workshop to discuss the e-Office initiative and its analytical dashboard.

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MEA denies permission to MP for Venezuela govt meeting on 'fascism'

THE Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has denied Rajya Sabha MP V Sivadasan permission to attend a global meet organised by the Venezuelan government.

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Indian special forces to participate in Indonesia, US military exercises

SPECIAL operations troops of the Indian Army on Friday embarked on separate training exercises with troops of the US and Indonesian armies.

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Scammers stole ₹2K cr via digital arrests in 10 months of this yr: MHA

IN a report to the government, I4C, the cyber wing of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), said that scammers have stolen around ₹2,140 crore from 'cyber arrest' victims in the country within the first 10 months of the year, officials said on Friday.

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North & South blocks to make way for museum by June '25?

Finance & home ministries, DoPT to be first to move

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Modi slams Kharge remarks on 'financially viable promises'

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's recent advice to party state units to make promises that are \"financially viable\" drew a sharp reaction from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said Congress leaders were learning a difficult lesson while making unrealistic promises.

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Punjab-origin man held in Canada in 'super lab' drugs & weapons store bust

ROYAL Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested a Punjab-origin man after it busted a 'super lab' of drugs and a store of loaded weapons in Falkland, British Columbia.

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Cong targets BJP bypoll candidate over jumbo deaths in Bandhavgarh

WITH turncoat politician and Madhya Pradesh's forest minister Ramniwas Rawat being the ruling BJP's candidate in one of the two assembly bypolls in Madhya Pradesh on November 13, his former party and opposition Congress has started targeting him over the deaths of 10 elephants in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR).

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Naga bodies rap Manipur govt over assault on 2

THREE Naga outfits have set a 48-hour deadline before Manipur government demanding justice for two Naga men who were beaten up, allegedly by the members of Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol, in Imphal.

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1 held for firing at singer's house in Victoria Island

ROYAL Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested a Punjab-origin man after it busted a \"super lab\" of drugs and a store of loaded weapons in Falkland, British Columbia.

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Nitish ex-aide says will lift prohibition if voted to power

FORMER Union minister RCP Singh-led newly floated party 'Aap Sabki Aawaz' has announced to contest 140 of total 243 seats in the Bihar assembly elections due next year.

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U'khand's below-par revenue officials under lens

THE Uttarakhand Revenue Board has ordered 35 naib tehsildars (revenue officials) to undergo re-training and an examination, citing concerns over their performance and discipline.

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In another targeted attack in J&K, 2 migrant workers shot at by terrorists

TERRORISTS on Friday shot at and injured two migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh in central Kashmir's Budgam district, officials said.

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Maha Yuti in Maha knot as Sena firm on Mahim fight

BJP chief puts ball in Shinde court on backing Raj Thackeray's son

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Sena MP booked for 'maal' jibe at Shinde nominee

A case was registered on Friday against Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant for referring to Shaina NC, a candidate of the rival Shiv Sena, as \"imported maal\".

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Kamala, Joe failed to protect Hindus, Trump says on B'desh violence

HINDU American groups have applauded Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump for promising to protect the human rights of Hindus across the world, including the US and Bangladesh and protect them from the \"anti-religion agenda of the radical left.\"

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25 killed in twin strikes on central Gaza refugee camp

THE death toll from Israeli strikes in the central Gaza Strip rose to 25, including five children, as more bodies were recovered, while officials said that 13 people were killed in airstrikes in Lebanon on Friday.

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Record early voter turnout in US elections

With just days left for presidential elections, Harris and Trump running neck-and-neck, including in seven battleground states

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Spanish floods toll climbs to 205

THE death toll from historic flash floods in Spain climbed to at least 205 people Friday, with many more believed to be missing, as the initial shock gave way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarity.

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Five schoolchildren among 8 dead in southwest Pakistan bomb blast

AT least eight people, including five children, were killed and 27 others were injured as an autorickshaw carrying schoolchildren bore the brunt of a bomb blast targeting a police mobile van in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Friday.

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Aus politician in the soup for asking rival to return to Pak

AN Australian judge ruled on Friday that anti-immigration party leader Senator Pauline Hanson breached racial discrimination laws by crudely telling Pakistan-born Senator Mehreen Faruqi to return to her homeland.

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Mkt closes higher on Muhurat session

DOMESTIC equity market ended higher in the special session on Friday, thus closing in gains for the seventh straight Muhurat trading session.

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Petrol sales rebound on festival season

PETROL consumption rose 7.3% in October on the back of increased demand from the start of festive season but diesel sales were down 3.3%, preliminary data of state-owned firms showed on Friday.

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Coal production increases 7.4% in October

COAL production rose by 7.4% to 84.45 MT in October as against 78.57 MT in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal, coal ministry said in a statement.

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Oct auto sales rise; M&M, Toyota lead pack

Retail sales in Oct outpaced wholesale figures as automakers cut production to manage high dealer inventories

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Commercial LPG price hiked by ₹62/cylinder

OIL marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday increased the price of 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders to ₹62. As per the price notification, the retail price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder is now ₹1,802 in Delhi.

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Google India PAT rises 6% to ₹1,425 cr in FY24

GOOGLE INDIA has posted a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹1,424.9 crore in the 2023-24 financial year, according to documents shared by Tofler on Friday.

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A.O. Smith finishes Pureit acquisition

A. O. Smith Corporation on Friday announced the completion of its acquisition of Pureit, a Hindustan Unilever company.

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IT services companies upping GenAI engagements, winning deals

IT services companies are now seeing an increasing number of Generative AI (Gen AI) engagements, and it is expected to rise in future too.

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Apple India revenue all-time high: Tim Cook

APPLE has achieved an all-time revenue record in India for its fourth quarter ending September 2024, chief executive officer Tim Cook said on Friday.

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India's eight-ball suffering

AT about 4.45 PM on Friday, things were looking up for the Indian team in the third Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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DARY-ING MITCHELL

Batter braves heat, India tweakers to guide New Zealand to respectable score in last Test

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Ruben Amorim is new Manchester United manager

RUBEN Amorim was on Friday named as the new manager of Manchester United, replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag.

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Sudharsan and Padikkal sparkle

RISING youngsters, Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal, struck fighting fifties after Mukesh Kumar's searing six-wicket haul to put India A in command with a 120-run lead against Australia A on day two of their first 'Unofficial Test' here.

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Don't consider Gukesh & Liren tie to be worthy of final, says Kasparov

GARRY Kasparov doesn't consider the upcoming title clash between D Gukesh and Ding Liren as worthy of a Championship clash.

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No Compromise On My Art Or My Message

TMS sits down with Aditi Veena, aka Ditty, to explore the inspirations behind her new single, 'Azadi', and her upcoming album, Kaali. In a conversation ranging from song-writing to Delhi's missing sparrows to Kashmir, Ditty's art merges music and activism in a uniquely resonant voice.

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CRACKING THE CODE

Whether you're from the Baby Boomer generation or Gen Z, one thing hasn't changed: the daunting challenge of clearing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam.

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Simple strategies for sustainable health

In today's fast-paced world, keeping your health in check and staying fit feels like an overwhelming task.

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