The Morning Standard - December 23, 2024

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December 23, 2024

SAD in fix to implement Takht order on Sukhbir

THE Shiromani Akali Dal is facing a challenging situation concerning the implementation of directives from the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of Sikhs, as the extended deadline for accepting Sukhbir Singh Badal's resignation as party president has ended.

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In a 1st, Unesco declares 26 Odisha villages 'tsunami ready'

TWENTY-FOUR villages across six coastal districts of Odisha have been officially designated 'Tsunami Ready' by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO).

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India, Kuwait sign four agreements, elevate ties to strategic partnership

Key defence pact signed; Modi holds extensive talks with the Emir, invites him to visit India

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Security reduced at Naidu's house, 121 cops on job

FOLLOWING the directives of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the security detail assigned to him has been significantly reduced.

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ATROCITIES IN THE NAME OF DHARMA DUE TO IGNORANCE

DAYS after expressing concern over the resurgence of temple-mosque disputes threatening to disrupt communal harmony, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that all acts of persecution and atrocities committed in the name of Dharma (religion) were due to lack of true comprehension of Dharma.

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Kerala to put new drivers under 2-year probation to cut road accidents

Starting next year, it won't be all smooth sailing for those receiving their driver's licence in Kerala.

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Police identify 175 illegal Bangla migrants

IN a major crackdown on undocumented residents, the Delhi Police has identified 175 persons as suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrants during intensified verification drives in the outer districts of the national capital, officials said on Sunday.

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147 sheep dead as pvt bus collides with flock in AP town

A private travel bus en route from Hyderabad to Guntur collided with a flock of sheep near Dachepalli on Sunday, resulting in the death of 147 sheep and leaving 40 others, along with the shepherd, seriously injured.

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AS GRAP FAILS, POLLUTION STRATEGY LOOKS SUSPECT

It's going to be about a week since the provisions under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) level 4 was implemented for the second time by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) as air pollution level moved into 400 plus category.

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10 arrested for running illegal betting syndicate

DELHI Police has arrested 10 persons, who were running a syndicate and placing illegal bets on ongoing cricket's Big Bash T-20 League in Australia, police said on Sunday, adding that the gang was operating from a flat in Karol Bagh area.

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Registration for women, elderly welfare schemes to begin today

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal announced that registration for the Delhi government scheme under which women will be provided a monthly assistance will begin on Monday.

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After L-G's post, CM visits Rangpuri

Atishi hears residents' problems, thanks Saxena for highlighting condition of the area

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Nearly 60k govt teacher posts vacant in K'taka, says school education minister

A staggering 59,772 posts of teachers are vacant in government schools in Karnataka, Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa informed the Legislative Assembly.

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BANGLADESH STIRRING TROUBLE TO HIDE CRISIS

Bangladesh is heading toward an alarming economic situation. Its future now hinges on a delicate balance of domestic political developments and international interventions

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WHEN FESTIVALS HOP OVER RELIGIOUS LINES

HAPPY Christmas in advance, dear readers.

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BJP clears air, says NDA to fight Bihar assembly elections under Nitish, Modi

BIHAR Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary said on Sunday that the NDA will contest the assembly polls in Bihar next year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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India, Kuwait bolster defence ties

During PM Modi's visit, MoUs signed to boost trade, sports and cultural cooperation

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'Erosion of EC integrity': Kharge on poll rule tweak

CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched an attack on the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Narendra Modi government's \"systematic conspiracy\" to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission.

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No data on aid given to families of docs who died during Covid, shows RTI reply

THE Centre has refused to share data on compensation given this year to the number of families of doctors, who succumbed to Covid-19 during the first and second waves, according to an RTI reply.

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Retired military dogs to spread joy for special kids

IN a major role change, the canine soldiers of the Indian Army will now serve children after completion of their service to the nation.

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500 enemy properties encroached in Bengal: MHA

THE Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) data has revealed that out of the total 4,376 enemy properties in West Bengal, over 500 of them are encroached by illegal occupants and the authorities initiated eviction proceedings only in cases of 49 such assets so far.

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U'khand launches first wine tourism initiative

THE Uttarakhand government has officially launched its first wine production unit in Kotdwar to promote wine tourism under its new excise policy.

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Tripura remained backward under Left rule, says Shah

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that during the 2028 Assembly elections, he would present the \"report cards\" of both the BJP and CPI(M) rule in Tripura.

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Govt efforts, community role behind expanded green cover in Chhattisgarh

RESOLUTE efforts and aggressive result-driven approach on biodiversity protection and environmental-forest conservation evidently led to the remarkable increase in forest and tree cover in Chhattisgarh, as per the findings of the India State of Forest Report 2023.

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Sunny Leone a beneficiary of welfare scheme!

IN an unusual turn of events, Sunny Leone, a model and actress, has been listed as a beneficiary of Chhattisgarh's 'Mahtari Vandan Yojana,' a scheme aimed at promoting women's empowerment.

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55L women await financial aid under Soren's 'Maiyan Samman Yojana'

JHARKHAND women still await the financial assistance of increased ₹2,500 under the 'Maiyan Samman Yojana'. Despite the promise made by JMM to credit the increased amount in their bank accounts on December 11, nearly 55 lakh women all over the state are still waiting for the money.

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Power cuts add to JK winter woes

Frequent loadshedding forces people to resort to traditional kangris, bukharis, hamams

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431 arrested in Assam in phase 3 of crackdown against child marriages

THE Assam police arrested 431 people for their alleged involvement in child marriage cases.

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38 people dead, 100 others missing in Congo after crowded ferry capsizes

A ferry overloaded with people returning home for Christmas capsized on the Busira River in northeastern Congo, leaving 38 people confirmed dead and over 100 others missing, officials and eyewitnesses said on Saturday.

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Women-only flight lands in Iran's Mashhad

AN Iranian airline conducted a rare women-only flight on Sunday, landing for the first time in the holy city of Mashhad in the northeast, according to the official IRNA news agency.

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Apprentice producer Mark named special envoy to UK

MARK Burnett, the power producer who helped reintroduce Donald Trump to a national television audience with \"The Apprentice,\" is being tapped by the president-elect as special envoy to the United Kingdom in his upcoming administration.

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Pentagon report on PLA slanderous, says China

THE Chinese military has denounced a recent Pentagon report alleging corruption is denting PLA's modernisation, saying the report \"desperately slandered\" the Chinese military and \"exaggerated\" the military threat posed by China.

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Germany received tipoffs about attacker last year

GERMAN authorities said they received tipoffs last year about the suspect in a car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg as more details emerged on Sunday about the five people killed.

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Control of route along Gaza-Egypt remains sore point

AS mediators in Cairo and Doha continued efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and the Hamas, international reports purported to shed some light on some of the gaps remaining between the two parties, The Times of Israel reported.

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Ukrainian drones strike Russian fuel depot

Explosion seen at Stalnoy Kon oil terminal in Oryol region, say reports; Putin vows to retaliate for Kazan attack

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Banks' profits spike in first 9 mths of 2024

BANKS have raked in as much as ₹2.7 lakh crore in net income in the first nine months of 2024.

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IS ALGORITHMIC TRADING FOR YOU?

TECHNOLOGY should expand the scope of human skills. There are things that you can do yourself using your skills. You can use technology to support your skills and create something even more potent than before.

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SC judgment nullified; GST Council fixes Safari Retreats' error retrospectively

The government has 'nullified' the Supreme Court order in the Safari Retreats case that allowed commercial real estate companies to claim input tax credit (ITC) on construction costs for their rental buildings.

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We expect 2025 to be a strong year for us in India: Toyota

AT a time when most automakers are grappling with sluggish demand, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is achieving impressive double-digit sales growth each month. This success is driven by its strong SUV portfolio and the strategic partnership between its parent company, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Suzuki Motor Corporation. The Japanese automaker is set to surpass the 3 lakh annual sales milestone in the financial year 2025 and expects this robust growth to continue into the next fiscal year. Unlike other carmakers focusing heavily on electrification, TKM has adopted a unique strategy by offering a broader range of green powertrain options, emphasizing its ultimate goal of reducing carbon emissions. In an interaction with TNIE's Arshad Khan, Vikram Gulati - Country Head of TKM and Sabari Manohar - Vice President of Sales at TKM discuss Toyota's growth in India, their approach towards different powertrains and investments by the company. Edited excerpts:

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Credit card defaults could hurt you badly now

With SC rejecting 30% cap on credit card interest rates, card issuers will now have more flexibility to set rates

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KNOW LINEAR AND LATERAL THINKING

AS a result of geopolitical tensions, scheduled general elections in India during the mid-year and in the USA towards the end of the year as well as valuations that had sky-rocketed, volatility during 2024 was anticipated by many of us.

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Nat'l badminton: Unseeded Adarshini enters semifinals

TAMIL NADU's Sathish Kumar K, who's the No 1 seed, and Adarshini Shri NB entered the semifinals of the Senior National Badminton Championships in Bengaluru.

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Three-star Blasters down Mohammedan

KERALA Blasters FC players delighted the home crowd to record a dominant 3-0 win over Mohammedan SC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday.

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Liverpool extend lead, United lose

LIVERPOOL FC recorded a thrilling 6-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur to extend their lead in the Premier League on Sunday.

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The making of fast bowler Boland: Cult hero of MCG

ON a hot Saturday afternoon at the AH Butler Oval, Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club was playing against Camberwell Magpies Cricket Club in the local game on the outskirts of Melbourne.

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Mandhana climbs another mountain as India beat West Indies

THERE is a famous bridge that connects the city of Sangli with the rest of the world on the river Krishna called Irwin Bridge.

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