The Morning Standard - June 22, 2024

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June 22, 2024

Cong, BJP trade charges over K'taka govt hiring BCG to oversee finances

THE Congress government's decision to hire Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for 9.5 crore for six months to oversee Karnataka's finances has triggered a political controversy.

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435 bodies in Nigambodh Ghat during 4-day peak heatwave

A comparison can be odious, but the spell of extreme heatwave that swept across the national capital in the last few days appeared frighteningly close to Covid-19-like situation, if body bags brought to Nigambodh Ghat, Delhi's largest crematorium, are an indication.

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Finally, rain respite from brutal heat, temp down 4°C

A parched Delhi had some respite from the blazing sun on Friday when several parts of the city received a spell of rain, sending the mercury down by around 4 degrees Celsius.

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Law to curb cheating in exams comes into effect

AMID continuing uproar over the NEET-UG paper leak, the Centre on Friday brought the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill 2024 into effect.

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HC stays trial court order on CM's bail

Reserves verdict; asks all parties to file submissions by Monday

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WORLD SEES YOGA AS AGENT OF GOOD: PM

THE world is looking at yoga as a powerful agent of global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday on the occasion of the 10th International Yoga Day.

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EC to update electoral rolls of J&K, 3 states

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated that preparations for Jammu and Kashmir elections were underway, the Election Commission on Friday set the ball rolling for holding the electoral exercise by ordering a special summary revision (SSR) of the electoral rolls in the Union Territory.

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Atishi begins fast for additional water

WITH the capital reeling from water crisis, water minister Atishi on Friday went on an indefinite hunger strike, demanding Haryana release additional water into the Yamuna, which she claims is \"being held\" by the neighbouring state and is the \"reason for the scarcity\".

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Heatstroke kills 8 in past 24 hrs

In Noida, health dept has received at least 75 bodies for post-mortem within three days

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Naidu returns to Assembly as CM, Patrudu is new Speaker

TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu on November 19, 2021 had vowed to enter the Assembly only after becoming the Chief Minister of the State.

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WHO warns against fake weight loss drugs

THE World Health Organisation ny jab (WHO) has warned about fake versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes medicines, saying these could pose risks to people's health.

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Kingpin of paper leak at large as BJP, RJD spar over another accused

THE Supreme Court has refused to defer the counselling date, which is to kickstart on July 6, of the NEET-UG 2024 exam, after noting that it is not an \"open and shut\" process.

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'Defer implementation of criminal laws'

DAYS after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah on the three new criminal laws, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to defer the implementation of the statutes, scheduled for July 1.

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Dalai Lama is free to practise his religion and spirituality, says MEA

INDIA on Friday said the Dalai Lama is a \"revered religious leader\" who is free to conduct his \"religious and spiritual activities\" in the country, a statement that came after Beijing called the Tibetan spiritual leader a \"political exile\" and not a \"pure religious figure\".

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Waste to wealth: Joshimath civic body earns from pilgrim leftovers

IN Uttarakhand, the Joshimath Municipality has successfully transformed the negligent disposal of plastic waste left by pilgrims on the Char Dham pilgrimage route into a lucrative venture.

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ED raids J'khand land scam suspect, recovers 1 cr cash from home

THE Enforcement Directorate on Friday raided locations of land dealer Kamlesh Kumar and recovered more than 1 crore in cash besides 100 live cartridges.

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Adhir quits as Bengal Cong chief after poll debacle

ADHIR Ranjan Chowdhury resigned as the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee chief on Thursday after a meeting of the state unit, party sources said.

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SIT chief says negligence in Rajkot gaming zone fire

Probe team submits 100-page report, additional inquiries continue

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Putin won't rule out arming North Korea

VLADIMIR Putin said on Thursday he does not rule out Russia sending arms to isolated North Korea in what Washington called an \"incredibly concerning\" statement that threatens instability on the divided Korean peninsula.

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Swiss jail terms for 4 of Hinduja family

A Swiss court handed jail sentences to four members of Britain's richest family on Friday for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion.

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Food prices 'slowing pace of disinflation': MPC

Panel decided to leave key policy rates unchanged, retained policy stance of withdrawal of accommodation

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Vedanta promoter to sell 2.5% stake in couple of weeks

BILLIONAIRE Anil Agarwalled Vedanta Resources is reportedly planning to sell a 2.5% stake in Indian listed firm Vedanta Ltd through block deals in the next couple of weeks.

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PFRDA to launch new pension scheme with equal mix of equity, debt by August

THE Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is preparing to introduce a new version of the National Pension Scheme (NPS) that will enable contributors to retain 50% of their investment in equity funds until they reach the age of 45.

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Yaremchuk, Ukraine's star in comeback victory

Roman Yaremchuk scored the winning goal as Ukraine beat Slovakia 2-1 at Euro 2024 on Friday, sparking tears from their players and earning the congratulations of President Volodymyr Zelensky for keeping alive their chances of reaching the knockout rounds.

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Stimac lashes out at AIFF chief

DAYS after getting sacked as head coach, Igor Stimac made a scathing attack on All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey and criticised the federation's policies as well.

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OPENERS COME TO PARTY FOR SA

De Kock slams 38-ball 65 as South Africa survive England scare to get across the line

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