The Morning Standard - December 19, 2024

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December 19, 2024

Ashwin's big spin: Goodbye to international cricket

NTRIGUE and suspense, the moments leading up to the revelation seemed like an episode right out of the pages of mystery books. It all started as murmurs as if something unexpected was going to happen. It seemed like a premonition. The cameras in the stadium that seem to be omnipresent and miss nothing panned it on an emotional conversation between two luminaries of Indian cricket - R Ashwin and Virat Kohli here at the Gabba.

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Elderly couple dead in huge house blaze

AN elderly couple died after a fire broke out in a three-storey residential building in south Delhi's Safdarjung Enclave on Wednesday, police said.

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Modi raps Cong over demand for Shah's axe

Attacks Kharge claim on Ambedkar's insult

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13 KILLED AS NAVY BOAT RAMS FERRY

THIRTEEN people, including four women and two children, were killed after a speed boat of the Indian Navy crashed into a passenger ferry boat near the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.

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Khalid granted 7-day interim bail to attend family wedding

A court on Wednesday granted interim bail to former JNU student leader Umar Khalid in a UAPA case linked to the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.

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In yet another poll promise, Kejriwal says free healthcare for 60 and above

AAP national convener and former CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced the 'Sanjivani Yojna,' a scheme that will provide free treatment for people above 60 years of age if the party wins the upcoming Assembly polls and retains power in the national capital.

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Border talks back on track as Doval meets Wang in Beijing

IN what is seen as a major step towards normalization of India-China ties, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held \"substantive discussions\" during the Special Representatives dialogue in Beijing on Wednesday.

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Fake certificates being used to avail reservation benefits, alleges BJP

DELHI BJP has alleged that fake caste certificates are being used to exploit reservation benefits meant for Dalits in the Delhi government.

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Hold spl session, table CAG reports

LIEUTENANT Governor VK Saxena (L-G), on Wednesday, wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi to convene a special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on December 19-20 to discuss 14 pending Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports.

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Govt grants special casual leave to visually impaired employees on World Braille Day

In a move to honour Louis Braille's contributions, the Delhi government has announced a one-day special casual leave for its blind employees on January 4, 2025.

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AIIMS' research on cancer treatment holds promise for affordable therapy

AIIMS Delhi has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in cancer treatment by developing an antibody-based therapy for recurrent cancers, specifically Multiple Myeloma (MM).

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AAP protests remarks on Ambedkar

Calling Babasaheb the voice of oppressed, Kejriwal says Shah's comments have hurt millions

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No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force

DELHI residents woke up to another day of toxic air quality on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering above 440 in the \"severe\" category, even as Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) IV restrictions remained in effect across the capital and NCR.

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Lack of corroborative evidence: HC grants bail in gang rape case

THE Delhi High Court has granted bail to an accused in a gang rape case, citing a lack of corroborative evidence from key eyewitnesses and the prolonged detention of the accused for over seven years.

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HC wants virtual presence of accused in MCOCA case

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the jail authorities to ensure the virtual presence of two accused, Rohit and Sachin Chikara, in connection with a case under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) involving AAP's Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan.

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MCD likely to double parking fee under GRAP

IN a move to curb air pollution by dissuading people from using their private vehicles, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is set to table a revised proposal on Thursday to double parking fees as called for under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

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Docs implant smallest pacemaker in man twice

DOCTORS at Gurugram's Paras Hospital successfully implanted the world's smallest pacemaker, known as Micra, in the heart of an 88-year-old patient for the second time, the hospital spokesperson said on Wednesday.

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EC reviews poll readiness in meeting with parties

'Dates for assembly elections could be announced anytime soon'

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Once Sisodia's stronghold, now a test for Ojha

AAP's tactic to retain grip

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Nursery admissions gain pace as only two days left

WITH just two days remaining for the nursery admission application process for the 2025-26 academic year to close, parents across Delhi are scrambling to ensure they don't miss out.

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IPS officer facing vigilance probe gets govt's nod for DGP post, Oppn cries foul

THE cabinet on Wednesday accepted the recommendation of the high-level screening committee to bestow DGP rank to ADGP M R Ajith Kumar, who is currently heading the Armed Police Battalion.

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Temp in Munnar dips to season's lowest at 6°C, hotels packed amid tourist rush

THE chilly weather in Munnar as the year 2024 nears its end is attracting visitors to the hill station in large numbers.

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Govt, Guv in conflict over selecting Annamalai V-C

Notice says govt 'purposefully excluded' UGC chairman's nominee

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Suspected case of Zika virus in Nellore district

A six-year-old boy is suspected to have contracted the Zika virus at Venkatapuram village in Marripadu mandal of Nellore district.

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K'taka: 26 medicines flagged as spurious

THE health department has flagged 26 medicines—eight as spurious or fake and 18 as misbranded—which are consumed for acidity, pain relief, cholesterol, iron deficiency, and nasal congestion.

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Car loses control, falls into sea in Chennai, driver missing

A car that had entered the Chennai Harbour to pick up a coast guard officer, allegedly lost control and plunged 90 feet into the sea from a jetty on Tuesday night.

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After potato, prices of egg a worry for Majhi

WHEN all essential food items are getting pricey, can the humble egg be behind?

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Low pressure over Bay of Bengal to cause heavy rains in AP till Dec 20

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Nellore, Tirupati, Kakinada, Anakapalli, and Visakhapatnam, indicating the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall on Thursday.

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THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules

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THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI

IN 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.

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Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt

The Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.

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Oppn turns heat on govt over Shah remarks, seeks apology

AS the political row over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar escalated on Wednesday, the Opposition parties demanded the minister's resignation.

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Minorities under attack in Bangla: 685 Indians write open letter seeking peace

IN an open letter, over 650 eminent persons, including former judges, bureaucrats and ambassadors, have urged people of Bangladesh to continue being on the path of peace and friendship that existed between the two nations for five decades.

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NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case

IN a multi-state operation, the National Investigation Agency on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, in connection with the recovery of AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition in Bihar's Muzaffarpur in May.

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Some retired HC judges drawing ‘pitiable’ pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was “pitiable” that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.

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Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'

The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

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Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)

THE JD(U) on Wednesday said that the NDA would contest the Bihar assembly elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, irrespective of what formula was decided for the polls.

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MP's tribal districts top list of malnourished kids

TRIBAL dominated districts of Madhya Pradesh have the highest number of underweight and malnourished kids.

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Paper leak: HC rejects plea against blacklisting of J'khand exam agency

A day after staying the results of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination, the Jharkhand High Court rejected a petition challenging the blacklisting of the agency that conducted the examination.

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Sambhal MP moves HC against arrest

Sambhal MP, denying his role in the violence, has accused the ruling BJP of being \"vengeful\" and trying to intimidate him through false accusations.

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Believe it or not! Gujarat tantric goes to govt hospital ICU to cure patients

AN occultist gained access to the ICU of a government hospital in Gujarat, one of Asia's most renowned hospitals, and performed rituals to \"cure\" a patient, triggering outrage among the public.

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No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

Fadnavis launches dept site indicating he wants to keep the ministry

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Cong leader dies after falling sick in teargas shells

AN Assam Congress leader died after falling sick due to the tear gas shells thrown at party workers during the \"Raj Bhavan Chalo\" march in Guwahati on Wednesday.

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Diljit's Chandigarh concert exceeded noise level limits

THE Chandigarh administration told the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday that the noise levels exceeded the prescribed limits during Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert here on Saturday and that \"strict action\" has been recommended against the violators.

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Uzbek man held for senior Russian general's murder

Suspect promised reward of $100,000, plus residency in EU: FSB

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6 months on, Sunita's stay in space just got extended

NASA's two stuck astronauts just got their space mission extended again.

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B'desh HC commutes ULFA leader's sentence

A Bangladeshi High Court on Wednesday commuted the death sentence of ULFA leader Paresh Baruah to life imprisonment and acquitted a former junior minister and five others in a 2004 case of attempted smuggling of weapons to the separatist outfit in northeast India.

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IMF flexible on rigid state revenue tax, says Lankan prez Dissanayake

PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday announced that Sri Lanka has achieved flexibility with the IMF on its rigid state revenue tax regime, something that was part of his election promise.

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US eases H1-B rules for special skills

THE outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals.

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Five Palestinian families sue US govt over billions in military aid to Israel

FIVE Palestinian families on Tuesday sued the State Department over Washington's billions in military aid to Israel, demanding the enforcement of US rules to curb arms flows following allegations of human rights abuses.

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Lawmakers in Iran push for softening tough hijab bill

IRANIAN lawmakers have asked to amend a bill that would impose tougher penalties on women who refuse to wear the mandatory hijab, local media reported on Wednesday.

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Govt appoints Rama Mohan Rao as SBI MD

THE government has appointed Rama Mohan Rao Amara as the fourth managing director of State Bank of India, the country's largest lender informed the exchanges on Wednesday.

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Infosys inaugurates new campus in Kolkata

IT services company Infosys on Wednesday announced the inauguration of its new development centre (DC) in Kolkata.

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Sensex sheds 2k points in 3 sessions ahead of Fed decision

AFTER recovering over the past three weeks following two months of selling, domestic equity market is once again under pressure as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of the crucial Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting outcome on Wednesday night.

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Mobikwik, Vishal Mega Mart, Sai Life Sciences make blockbuster market debut

FINTECH firm One MobiKwik Systems made a blockbuster debut on the stock exchanges on Wednesday as its shares got listed at ₹440 apiece on the National Stock Exchange, a significant premium of 57.71% against the issue price of ₹279.

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GIC acquires majority stake in Asia Healthcare

BENGALURU-based Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH) on Wednesday said that Singapore sovereign fund GIC will invest an additional $150 million in the healthcare delivery platform.

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GST Council may lower tax rate on insurance premium

THE 55th GST Council meeting in Jaisalmer is likely to take a decision on tax rate on insurance premium, as per finance ministry sources.

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Sebi tightens norms for SME IPOs

Market regulator introduces a new profitability criterion, puts cap sale of shares through OFS

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Centre's net direct tax collection rises 16.5% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till Dec 17

THE central government's net direct tax collection for 2024-25 has soared 16.5% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till December 17, 2024, thanks to healthy personal income tax collections even as growth in corporate taxes remained moderate.

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ASH-TAG THANK YOU

Veteran spinner’s announcement that he won't represent India anymore takes many by surprise

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PKL: Tamil Thalaivas rout Warriorz 60-29

MOEIN SHAFAGHI and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil Thalaivas thrashed Bengal Warriorz 60-29 in their Pro Kabaddi League match here on Wednesday.

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EVENTFUL CONTEST BEFORE RAIN FORCES A DRAW

IN the end, the result only seemed fitting. On a day that saw eight wickets fall in 24.1 overs in just over five hours and multiple rain and thunderstorm breaks, India and Australia shook hands to call it a draw at 3.25 PM (local time).

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Boy who evolved as a match-winner

BACK then, few would have imagined a young boy from West Mambalam, Chennai, who enjoyed playing tennis ball cricket with his father Ravichandran, would one day go on to play for his state and then take 537 wickets for India in Tests.

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Halep gets wildcard for Oz Open qualifier

SIMONA HALEP was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion attempts to ramp up her return to tennis following a doping ban.

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Vinicius, Bonmati FIFA Best players of the year

REAL Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.

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Navy's Kiran sails past stars to corner nat'l glory

UP against two established rivals, Navy's Kiran Ankush Jadhav held his own to come out on top in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event of the ongoing national shooting championship at the MP State Academy Shooting range in Bhopal on Wednesday.

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AFTER THE DELUGE

Every monsoon, Bihar is devastated by the wrath of Himalayan rivers. A recent photo exhibition in Delhi captured the flood and the fortitude of its people.

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PICNIC HOUR IN NCR!

Scrolling through Instagram these days, I couldn't help but notice that almost every second photo is of a jolly group basking in the gentle winter sun, on one of Delhi's many gorgeous public gardens.

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