The Morning Standard - December 30, 2024

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December 30, 2024

179 killed as South Korean plane crash-lands.erupts into fireball

Two crew members of Bangkok-Muan flight survive; landing gear glitch, bird hit suspected

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Chess high on year-end as Humpy captures second world rapid title in USA

THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter.

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Tax Dept To Tap Digi Yatra Data To Go After Evaders

IF you are a frequent user of Digi Yatra app but don't file income tax returns, don't be surprised if you get a notice from the tax department.

1 min

Crackdown on illegal immigrants: 15 Bangla nationals deported

THE Delhi Police have deported 15 Bangladeshi nationals, including a family of eight, police said on Sunday.

1 min

Narrow escape for passengers as Air Canada jet catches fire

ANOTHER aviation tragedy was averted on Saturday night after an Air Canada flight suffered a suspected landing gear failure and a part of it caught fire as it skidded down the runway of Canada's Halifax airport.

1 min

New Year to begin on a chilly note

A cold and chilly New Year is on the cards, with dense fog and light to moderate rainfall impacting transportation, aviation, and public health in Northwest and East India.

1 min

Kejriwal targets BJP on voter list

Says saffron party already conceded defeat, resorting to 'unfair means' to secure victory

1 min

Mahila Samman row: After L-G order, police form teams

THE Delhi Police has formed multiple teams to identify camps which are allegedly gathering personal details of women in the name of Mahila Samman Yojana, a senior official said on Sunday.

1 min

Manmohan's Delhi and Delhi's Manmohan

It was sometime around the new year in 2003, one was at the favourite watering hole of the Congress leaders in Delhi at the Raisina Hills.

3 mins

Misleading: Official refutes AAP chief's inquiry claim

DELHI Transport Commissioner Prashant Goyal has refuted allegations made by AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal regarding a supposed inquiry into the free bus ride scheme for women.

1 min

Murder convict who jumped parole during pandemic arrested

A 46-year-old murder convict, who absconded during the COVID-19 pandemic has been apprehended in Mumbai, police said on Sunday.

1 min

Move on to get my wife's name deleted: Sanjay

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday alleged that the BJP was trying to get his wife's name deleted from the voters list of the New Delhi Assembly constituency ahead of the polls in February.

1 min

NGT Directs Petitioner to Approach Pollution Board Over Illegal Sand Mining

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed a petitioner to seek recourse with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) or the mining department regarding allegations of illegal instream and riverbed sand mining from the Yamuna river in north Delhi.

1 min

'INFILTRATORS' RETURN IN POLL SEASON

With the assembly elections in Delhi nearing, the issue of undocumented Rohingya and Bangladeshi immigrants takes centerstage. Administrative and policing actions intensify amid political slugfest, marking a departure from previous election seasons

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70% of Telangana Rape Survivors Are Minors: Police

A shockingly large number of rape survivors, 70%, were minors in Telangana in 2024.

1 min

Majhi Extends Deadline for Reporting Crop Loss Till Today

The state government on Sunday extended the timeline for reporting crop loss and crop area to insurance companies through Krishi Rakshak portal or by calling the toll-free number 14447 till December 30 and requested farmers who are not covered under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to report their loss to assigned departments.

1 min

Anna univ to enlist 'women warriors'

Training programmes and awareness sessions to be held to prevent harassment, misconduct

2 mins

23-Day Chase Ends as Tigress Zeenat Finally Captured in WB's Bankura

AFTER spending sleepless nights for more than three weeks, wildlife officials finally managed to tranquilize Zeenat in Bankura area of West Bengal on Sunday.

1 min

Three killed, 35 hurt in tourist bus accident

THREE persons including a minor were killed and 35 suffered injuries after a tourist bus overturned and fell into a gorge near Sukunala within Boipariguda police limits in Koraput district on Sunday morning.

1 min

K'taka Records 217 Maternal Deaths in Just Four Months, Reveals Data

KARNATAKA recorded 348 maternal deaths till November this year, with 217 cases reported in just four months, from August to November.

1 min

Actor Dileep Shankar Found Dead in a Hotel

FILM and television actor Dileep Shankar (50) was found dead in a hotel room near Vanross Junction in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

1 min

To enhance fish resources, biodiversity, AP to roll out artificial reef project in Jan

IN a first-of-its-kind initiative in Andhra Pradesh, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to deploy artificial reefs along its coastline to restore marine biodiversity and improve the livelihoods of fishermen.

1 min

Urban Greenery: Answer to Curb Air Pollution

While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause

4 mins

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

HAPPY New Year, dear readers.

4 mins

Dr Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna; row intensifies

THE ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday by his family members as per the Sikh rituals.

1 min

More patients with vertigo turning to social media for advice, says study

PEOPLE suffering from vertigo in India are increasingly turning to social media to seek information and even treatment and support, a latest study has found.

1 min

Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

1 min

West Himalayas Record Sharp Rise in Wildfires in a Year

FOREST fires in Western Himalaya region increased manifold during the wildfire season (November to June) this year, compared to a year ago. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir registered a sharp rise in forest fire incidents, causing extensive damage to forest coverage.

2 mins

Constitution stood test of time: PM

During Mann ki Baat, Modi Announces Launch of Special Website 'constitution75.com'

2 mins

Ending China Standoff High Point in '24: Foreign Policy, Bangla Poses a Challenge

In a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.

1 min

Navyug tunnel is a gift from Dr Singh, should be named after him: Omar

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Navyug tunnel, which connects Qazigund with Banihal on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, should be named after late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

1 min

Cleanest city Indore sees dip in migratory birds

ARRIVAL of migratory birds, particularly ducks and waders, is declining significantly in India's cleanest city, Indore.

1 min

Former sarpanch launches campaign to make gram panchayats AI-friendly

FOLLOWING Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI), a former sarpanch of Bibipur village in Haryana's Jind district has launched a campaign to leverage this technology to improve governance, transparency and accountability in rural areas.

1 min

Boy rescued from borewell in MP dist, dies

A ten-year-old boy Sumit Meena, who fell into an open bore-well in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, while flying a kite on Saturday afternoon, was rescued after a 16-hour-long operation on Sunday morning.

1 min

Kashmir heading for 2 more snow spells in first week of Jan: MeT office

AFTER the season's first major snowfall, Kashmir is expected to experience two more snow spells in the first week of January.

1 min

100 Villages Isolated, Schools Shut

Heavy snowfall leads to closure of Badrinath highway, authorities alert • Snow-covered residential area after fresh snowfall in several districts

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Rash driving claims 983 lives this year in U'khand: Data

UTTARAKHAND has recorded 983 fatalities attributed to rash driving and speeding in 2024.

1 min

North Korea to Implement Toughest Policy Against US: Kim

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the \"toughest\" anti-US policy, state media reported on Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as US president.

1 min

Trump Sides With Musk as H1-B Visas Roil MAGA Camp

The prez-elect's position is in contrast with his earlier calls for immigration curbs

1 min

Key ally demands Moscow apologise for plane crash

AZERBAIJANI President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.

1 min

China Unveils Prototype of World's Fastest Bullet Train

CHINA on Sunday unveiled an updated model of its high-speed bullet train, which its manufacturer claims reached speeds of 450 kmph during test runs, making it the world's fastest high-speed train.

1 min

Georgia joining EU got complicated as Kavelashvili is sworn in as prez

FORMER soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party's grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

1 min

Chad Votes in Parliamentary Election as Military Rule Ends

CHADIANS voted on Sunday in a parliamentary and regional election that will end a three-year transitional period from military rule but which the main opposition is boycotting after accusing authorities of not overseeing a credible electoral process.

1 min

Netanyahu is getting his prostate removed; Levin named acting PM

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises at once, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his own trial for alleged corruption.

1 min

How Your Behaviour Affects Investments

Behavioural science can tell you the future of your wealth. As you welcome the New Year, you must focus on your investment beliefs, preferences and social interaction tendencies.

2 mins

Should You Invest In Private Credit?

If you are an investor in India of any size, you must have been called to participate in the private credit market.

2 mins

Reliance's refinery at Jamnagar completes 25 yrs

RELIANCE launched its first refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, 25 years ago, on December 28. Today, Jamnagar has become the world's refining hub.

1 min

VIL welcomes govt's BG waiver, says will boost 4G, 5G investment

TELECOM service provider Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has welcomed the Indian government's decision to waive the Bank Guarantee (BG) requirement for the purchase of spectrum, calling it a significant relief for the telecom industry.

1 min

Analog watches see strong growth, focus on premiumisation

TITAN is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the renowned watch company recently introduced a flying Tourbillon watch, as part of its limited edition - the ‘Commemorative’ Collection, consisting of 4 watches.

2 mins

Discount broking is the future: HDFC Sec CEO

Investors are now choosing only discount platforms; full-service brokerages might only cater to HNIs in future

2 mins

Australia trade pact completes two years; India exports up 14% FY24

THE India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), which completed two years on Sunday, has helped India increase its exports by 14% to the Indo-pacific nation in FY24.

1 min

Meet the Parents Who Kept Nitish's Dreams Alive

MUTYALA Reddy was the star at lunch on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

4 mins

Jamshedpur FC pip Kerala Blasters in ISL

PRATIK Chaudhari's goal proved to be the difference-maker as Jamshedpur FC edged Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in the ongoing Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Sunday.

1 min

Man City stop the rot with victory

MANCHESTER City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday.

1 min

Who Will Have the Last Laugh?

After eventful contest between ball and bat on Day 4, final day promises to be a thriller

3 mins

THERE'S LOVE INSIDE

The team at The Bookshop Inc, is continuing a legacy of curation, community, and quiet defiance against the tide of digital convenience. TMS speaks to them about their journey, and the joys and pains of running a bookstore, as Delhi’s cherished landmark marks its first anniversary.

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