The Morning Standard - January 03, 2025

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January 03, 2025

Work not over yet, Waqf JPC could miss Budget session deadline as well

THE Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf Amendment Bill may miss the next deadline of the Budget session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on January 30, according to sources.

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Modi to hand over EWS flats, launch infra projects today

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a series of mega development projects, including two urban redevelopment initiatives to provide housing to the underprivileged in the national capital.

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RESTED?

Head coach Gambhir's ambiguous reply gives new twist to Rohit not figuring in the playing XI for Sydney Test saga

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B'desh infiltrators taking ‘donkey routes’, jungle trails

FOUR persons, including two Bangladeshi nationals, have been arrested and a racket involved in facilitating the illegal transportation and immigration of people from neighbouring country by forging Aadhaar, PAN and other documents has been uncovered, an officer said on Thursday.

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Punjabi Bagh flyover opened ahead of polls

AHEAD of Delhi assembly election, CM Atishi inaugurated the six-lane Punjabi Bagh Flyover on Thursday.

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Manu, Gukesh among four Khel Ratna awardees

THIS being an Olympic year, there were exceptions to the number of Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees and also the Arjuna Awards list.

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MP town protests over Union Carbide waste, CM says it's not harmful

PROTESTS erupted at Pithampur industrial town in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Thursday, hours after truckloads of toxic waste was brought from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal.

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AQI remains in 'poor' category; IMD predicts heavy rainfall on Jan 6

The national capital's air quality remained 'poor' (AQI 283) despite a temporary improvement earlier in the week following heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy rainfall on January 6 due to a western disturbance.

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Kejriwal Recommended Razing of 9 Temples: L-G Secretariat

Amid the ongoing controversy over the demolition of temples in Delhi ahead of the Assembly elections, the LG Secretariat on Thursday released documents accusing former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of recommending the demolition of nine temples across the city.

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DPCC collected over ₹112 cr in environmental compensation since 2015

THE Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has amassed over ₹112 crore in environmental compensation (EC) from April 2015 to November 20, 2023, as disclosed to the National Green Tribunal.

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Poster war intensifies poll barbs

AAP, BJP face off over allegations, counter-allegations on scam, voter list manipulations

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Kejriwal warns BJP over farm leader's fast

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the BJP would be responsible \"if something happens\" to the protesting farmer leader in Punjab who is on an indefinite fast over a set of demands, including a legal guarantee on MSP.

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Diljit Dosanjh concert: Pollution body finds JLN stadium clean

NEARLY a month after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the immediate cleanup of the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium following a concert by singer Diljit Dosanjh, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) conducted an inspection and reported the premises as clean.

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Political row over Savarkar college

Congress' student organisation wants DU college to be named after Dr Manmohan Singh

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Police probe cyber fraud targeting Ayurveda firms

DELHI Police has launched an investigation into a cyber fraud targeting an ayurveda merchandise firm.

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23-yr-old man nabbed with ₹2.5 cr heroin

A 23-year-old man, involved in over a dozen criminal cases, including the Arms Act, was arrested with heroin worth Rs 2.5 crores in the national capital, police said on Thursday.

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In-laws wanted ₹10 lakh: Bakery owner's last video

THE suicide of Puneet Khurana, a 40-year-old bakery co-owner from Delhi, has taken a dark turn as multiple videos and audio recordings shed light on alleged harassment and financial demands by his wife, Manika Pahwa, and her family.

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Last Day for 2025-26 Nursery Admissions Registrations Today

The Delhi government's Directorate of Education (DOE) will conclude the registration process for nursery admissions in private unaided recognised schools on January 3, 2025.

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DU to distribute laptops, tablets to specially abled, orphaned female students

THE University of Delhi Foundation will be distributing laptops and tablets to orphaned female students, single-parent female students and visually impaired students of Delhi University.

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Keep victim's identity secret in Pocso cases: HC

THE Delhi High Court has directed the police commissioner and the medical superintendent of AIIMS to ensure that the identities of minor survivors of sexual assault remain protected at all stages of investigation and medical examination.

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Kashmir not just a piece of land, but an inseparable part of country's soul: Shah

ASSERTING that India's boundary is not determined by geo-politics, Union Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the country is integrated from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south and from Kamrup in the east to Kutch in the west on the basis of civilization and culture.

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Ensure hygiene: HC to authorities over poor state of court washrooms

THE Delhi High Court has raised serious concerns over the poor condition of female washrooms in district courts across the city, directing authorities to ensure a consistent standard of hygiene and functionality for all restroom facilities, including those for men and persons with disabilities.

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Zeenat adventure fallout: Odisha govt to re-assess tiger relocation strategy

THREE year old tigress Zeenat's 23-day habitat exploration that ended at West Bengal's Bankura district has prompted Odisha government to re-evaluate its strategy of relocation of big cats to more protected areas (PAs) of the state as part of its larger tiger supplementation programme.

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MT's favourite editor S Jayachandran Nair passes away

IT could well be a curious coincidence that he bade adieu exactly a week after legendary writer M T Vasudevan Nair breathed his last. For he could well be termed as MT's favourite editor.

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NGT Questions Kerala on Nexus in Dumping Case

Directs secretary to submit a detailed report on biomedical waste

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Resentment on inadequate land to build houses

THE victims of the Wayanad landslides expressed their resentment over the \"inadequate allocation of land for building houses\" in the township project to come up in Kalpetta.

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In a first, Coffee Board to launch India's own standards and certification process

IN a first, the Coffee Board is set to introduce India's own coffee standards and certification process to recognise the country's unique coffee varieties.

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15% bus fare hike in K'taka from Jan 5

FROM January 5, fares of stateowned KSRTC, BMTC, NERTC and NWRTC buses will be increased by 15%. The state cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to revise fares of ordinary and air-conditioned buses run by the four RTCs.

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₹15K aid to mothers of schoolgoing kids

THE Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has decided to launch ‘Thalliki Vandanam’, a scheme offering ₹15,000 in financial aid to mothers of school-going children from the next academic year.

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WAYANAD SURVIVORS' REHAB MUST BE FAIR

THE Wayanad landslide survivors' long wait for again having a home of their own seems to be nearing an end with the Kerala government announcing a master plan for their rehabilitation.

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DATA CENTRE GROWTH A WELCOME BOOST TO INDIAN IT INDUSTRY

A clutch of studies are predicting that India will double its data centre capacity over the next two years, making it well-placed to become a global hub for AI innovation and cloud storage.

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FERTILITY DECLINE: A SUCCESS STORY OR CAUSE FOR CONCERN?

India's declining fertility rates, once hailed as a success of family planning policies and socio-economic progress, are now the subject of renewed debate. Despite achieving replacement-level fertility, India now faces the challenge of below-replacement fertility, which presents new socio-economic hurdles.

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COHESION AT HOME MUST WHILE BACKING AN EQUITABLE WORLD

As India champions the cause of the Global South, it must address its domestic vulnerabilities. International leadership requires a balance between ambition and resilience

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Army hunts for ammunition to protect air defence assets

AIMING to bolster security of the Indian Army's ground-based Air Defence assets against drones, the Indian Army Air Defence branch has released a Request for Information (RFI) to identify prospective vendors (DPSUs/Private Vendors) to undertake manufacturing of 23mm Anti-Drone Ammunition under Make in India.

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Will implement panel's reco on NEET-UG'

THE Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it would implement all the corrective measures suggested by its seven-member expert panel on exam reforms after reviewing the National Testing Agency's functioning in holding NEET-UG last year.

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Cong starts campaign today to protect Constitution, promote Gandhi legacy

IN keeping with the resolution passed by Congress Working Committee in Karnataka's Belagavi, the Congress will launch its month-long campaign to 'protect Constitution' and promote the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi from Friday.

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Muizzu Minister-EAM Meet Today

Jaishankar and his Maldives counterpart to give new direction to eco, maritime cooperation

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SC did not direct to break Dallewal's fast

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan on Thursday clarified that the Supreme Court never directed to break farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's indefinite fast and had only expressed concerns over his health and wanted him to get urgent medical aid.

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1/3rd of insurance claims filed in '24 still unpaid

NEARLY a third of all insurance claims registered and outstanding in FY2024 remain unpaid, data of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) reveals. A related survey also shows that despite the regulator's changes to improve service standards, policy owners still face myriad problems.

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2 Sites at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for Singh Memorial Proposed to Family

The Centre has formally started the process to allot land for the memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the campus of Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, the area along the Yamuna bank earmarked for the last rites and memorials of presidents, vice-presidents and prime ministers.

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NIA Court Convicts 28 for Killing ABVP Man During Kasganj Rally

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court of Lucknow convicted 28 of the 30 accused in the high-profile Chandan Gupta murder case.

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Return of Maha farm land soon

Maha Yuti govt amends revenue law code to give back 4.9K acres of land to original farmers

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Union Ministers to Oversee BJP State Chief Polls

The BJP on Thursday appointed senior leaders, including key Union ministers, as election officers for the selection of state presidents and members of the national council.

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Debris disposal hits Char Dham road project

THE ongoing all-weather road project aimed at enhancing the accessibility to Char Dham shrines in Uttarakhand has hit a snag as the dumping zones created for hill-cutting debris along the Badrinath highway have reached their full capacity.

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RJD Home Truth: Dad, Son Agree to Disagree on Nitish

LALU Prasad and his son Tejashwi Prasad Yadav are apparently not on the same page on the issue of Nitish Kumar returning to the INDIA bloc, even as the JD(U) leader gave an \"evasive\" reply to the RJD chief's statement that \"doors were open for the CM\".

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BSF allowing infiltrators to India to destabilise Bengal, says Mamata

WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Border Security Force of allowing infiltration from Bangladesh and alleged that they were doing so as part of a Central government's \"blueprint\" to destabilise the state.

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Prayagraj airport expands ops, flights connecting 23 cities for Maha Kumbh

The Prayagraj Airport authorities are bracing up to meet the expected crowd of devotees thronging the Sangam city for Mahakumbh.

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Truck driver who mowed down 15 was US national, served in Army

FBI says Shamsud-Din Jabbar solely responsible for the attack, professed allegiance to IS

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B'desh school books being rewritten to purge Mujib

BANGLADESH has introduced new textbooks that state that Ziaur Rahman declared the country's independence in 1971, replacing the previous ones crediting founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with the declaration, according to a media report.

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10 Wounded in Shooting Outside New York Nightclub

TEN people were wounded in a shooting outside a New York City nightclub while they were waiting to get into a private event, police said.

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B'desh court again rejects bail for Hindu monk Krishna Das who led rallies

A court in southeastern Bangladesh on Thursday rejected a plea for bail by a jailed Hindu leader who led large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority groups.

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Bar brawl leads to shooting rampage in Montenegro, killing 12, injuring 4

TWELVE people, including two children, were killed and four others were seriously wounded on Wednesday in a shooting rampage that followed a bar brawl in a western Montenegrin city, officials said.

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Indian Grant for Project in North Lanka

India will provide Sri Lankan Rupees 290 million to develop the Karainagar Boatyard in the Northern Province of the island nation, the Indian High Commission said here on Thursday.

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Palestinian Authority's Turn to Ban Al Jazeera, Allege Violation of Ethics

The Palestinian Authority has ordered the suspension of broadcasts by Al Jazeera in a move the Qatar-based television network condemned on Thursday as reminiscent of Israeli practices.

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Mkts up nearly 2%, investors richer by ₹6L cr

Robust performance by auto companies in December further bolstered buying sentiment, fueling the rally

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US no longer among India's top crude oil suppliers; Russia leads with 31% share

THE United States no longer remains one of the top five crude oil suppliers to India as African nation Angola nudged ahead of the US in December.

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Blinkit 10-min ambulance service in G'gram

ZOMATO's quick commerce platform Blinkit on Thursday launched its 10 minutes Ambulance Service in select areas of Gurugram.

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Manufacturing ends on a strong note in 2024, Dec PMI slowest at 56.4

THE manufacturing activity has reported its weakest reading of 2024 in December, with the manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) falling to 56.4, down from 56.5 in November.

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Sebi rejects Zee, Punit Goenka's settlement offers

MARKET regulator Sebi on Thursday rejected the settlement offers filed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) and its chief executive Punit Goenka for alleged violation of listing norms.

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IT companies may report surge in Q3 revenue growth

Though there will be seasonal furloughs, IT services firms are likely to perform better and will report improvement in growth momentum in the third quarter of this financial year.

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Hyundai Unveils Creta Electric With Two Battery Choices, 473 Km Range

HYUNDAI Motor India's (HMIL) first locally manufactured mass electric vehicle (EV) - the Creta Electric - will come with two battery packs - a 51.4 kWh (Long Range) offering a driving range of 473 km and a 42 kWh offering a driving range of 390 km in a single charge.

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With $20.5 bn from IPOs, Dalal Street 2nd busiest mkt

DALAL Street has been the second busiest market in the world, with a mop-up of $20.5 billion from the initial public offerings (IPOs).

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Sebi allows ICEX to voluntarily exit market

CLOSE to two years after the Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) had requested the Securities and Exchange Board (Sebi) to voluntarily surrender its licence and recognition, the regulator has accepted the same.

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HIL: UP Rudras blank Soorma Hockey Club

UP Rudras blanked Soorma Hockey Club 3-0 in their Hero Hockey India League contest here on Thursday.

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Hope my goals help Arsenal win title

GABRIEL Jesus is determined to keep scoring as Arsenal look to end their more than 20-year wait for a Premier League title.

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Salima dedicates Arjuna to teammates

FOR her contribution to Indian hockey, women's team captain Salima Tete was named amongst the Arjuna Awardees in the National Sports Awards 2024 list announced on Thursday.

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Bagan start year with win over Hyderabad FC

MOHUN Bagan Super Giant started the New Year with a 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.

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Storm Before The Biggest Test

Despite dressing room 'chaos', India would hope to salvage pride in Sydney and keep hopes of qualifying for WTC final alive

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What lies ahead for ODI skipper Rohit after BGT

“The next stage is the WTC final and the Champions Trophy. I have full faith in Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, that we will be the champions in both these tournaments,” former BCCI secretary Jay Shah had said in a video message following India’s T20 World Cup win in June this year.

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In search of home

An ongoing exhibition in the city explores 'unhoming' in the context of the Ukraine and Gaza wars

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SOCIAL MEDIA DOESN'T NOURISH THE WORK OR LIFE I WANT'

Actor Andrew Garfield speaks about the privilege of watching non-English films at the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, his collaboration with Luca Guadagnino, and more

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The Revival Of The Retro

A Happy New Year to all our readers! The year went by in a whirlwind, and on the final day of the year, I couldn't help but shy away from all parties and spent it in the quiet, warm embrace of home and family.

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