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Court frames charges under MCOCA against 15

A Delhi court has framed charges under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against Salman Tyagi and 14 of his associates for operating an organised crime syndicate.

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December 15, 2024
The Morning Standard

Strict measures: Centre revises GRAP norms to combat winter pollution

THE Centre's air quality panel has issued a revised plan to combat winter pollution in Delhi-NCR, implementing stricter measures and mandating hybrid learning during severe pollution days in schools.

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December 15, 2024
17 farmers hurt, rail roko in Punjab on Dec 18
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17 farmers hurt, rail roko in Punjab on Dec 18

AT least 17 farmers were injured when the Haryana Police fired teargas shells and used water cannon in an attempt to stop them from heading to Delhi at the Shambhu border on Saturday. In protest, the farmers announced a tractor march on December 16 and rail roko in Punjab on December 18.

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December 15, 2024
PM: Cong tasted blood, wounded Constitution
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PM: Cong tasted blood, wounded Constitution

Accuses previous govts of amending statute 75 times in six decades

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December 15, 2024
Italy sings viva cricket ahead of 2026 T20 WC
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Italy sings viva cricket ahead of 2026 T20 WC

ITALY, known for its footballing pedigree, is slowly turning its attention towards another game – cricket. It is encouraging talents from other countries, especially Australia, to move to Italy and help them qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

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December 15, 2024
Allu Arjun released from jail, lawyer slams 'delay'
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Allu Arjun released from jail, lawyer slams 'delay'

ACTOR Allu Arjun was released from the Chanchalguda jail early on Saturday. He was forced to spend the night in the Manjeera Barrack after authorities cited technicalities for not releasing him on Friday itself, despite orders from the Telangana High Court.

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December 15, 2024
Once arrested for espionage, sedition, UP man set to join judicial service
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Once arrested for espionage, sedition, UP man set to join judicial service

JUSTICE could be delayed but certainly not denied in case of Pradeep Kumar.

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December 15, 2024
Radiant romance
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Radiant romance

The inspiration behind this latest wedding collection is rooted in the seamless fusion of age-old Indian craftsmanship and modern design aesthetics

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December 14, 2024
BRYAN ADAMS LEAVES FANS SO HAPPY IT HURTS
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BRYAN ADAMS LEAVES FANS SO HAPPY IT HURTS

High on energy, crowd-work, complying to repeat requests — 65-year-old Bryan Adams did all this and more. And he sang songs that Delhi has loved before.

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December 14, 2024
Pataal Lok Season 2 announced
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Pataal Lok Season 2 announced

RIME Video took to Instagram on Friday to officially announce the second season of its hit crime-thriller series Paatal Lok.

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December 14, 2024
The Morning Standard

Siverio powers Jamshedpur FC

JAVIER SIVERIO scored a double as Jamshedpur FC recorded a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC in the Indian Super League in Jamshedpur on Friday.

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December 14, 2024
Man United grab win, Spurs held by Rangers
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Man United grab win, Spurs held by Rangers

RASMUS HOJLUND fired Manchester United to a late 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham were held to a stalemate at Rangers.

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December 14, 2024
GUKESH SUPER KING WITH GAJEWSKI-UPTON BY HIS SIDE
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GUKESH SUPER KING WITH GAJEWSKI-UPTON BY HIS SIDE

Trainer & mental coach recall challenges the Indian GM faced, how he retained his calm during those testing times & process he followed to become a world champ

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December 14, 2024
The Morning Standard

If not now, when' moment for youngsters

MORNE Morkel was at the start of his short run-up, ready to jog in at the outdoor nets of The Gabba on Friday afternoon.

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December 14, 2024
Local lad Labuschagne arrives at Marnus-land
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Local lad Labuschagne arrives at Marnus-land

SHORTLY after India's win in Perth, Sean Llyod, President of the Redlands Tigers Cricket Club, had come out and offered Marnus Labuschagne an option of sorts.

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December 14, 2024
The Morning Standard

Rahane, Patidar sizzle as Mumbai, MP enter final

AJINKYA RAHANE and Rajat Patidar played whirlwind knocks as their respective sides—Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh—stormed into the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday.

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December 14, 2024
The Morning Standard

SpiceJet clears pending PF dues of ₹160 cr

SPICEJET on Friday said it has cleared all pending employee provident fund (PF) dues of ₹160.07 crore, spanning over two years.

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December 14, 2024
The Morning Standard

Max Life Insurance rebranded as Axis Max Life

MAX Life Insurance Company Ltd has been rebranded as Axis Max Life after Axis Bank increased its stake in the Delhi-based life insurer to 19.99% earlier this year.

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December 14, 2024
Sensex gains 1% as Nov CPI inflation moderated to 5.48%
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Sensex gains 1% as Nov CPI inflation moderated to 5.48%

IN a highly volatile trading session, the BSE Sensex recovered more than 2,000 points from the day's low and the NSE Nifty50 recouped over 600 points.

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December 14, 2024
VIL to invest ₹50,000-55,000 cr to strengthen 4G, 5G network rollout
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VIL to invest ₹50,000-55,000 cr to strengthen 4G, 5G network rollout

VODAFONE IDEA LIMITED (VIL) on Friday announced that it plans to invest nearly ₹50,000-₹55,000 crore over the next three years to expand its 4G network across 17 priority circles.

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December 14, 2024
No plans of 35% slab yet under GST: MoS Finance
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No plans of 35% slab yet under GST: MoS Finance

THERE are no plans yet to have a 35% tax slab under the goods and services tax (GST), and any decision on this would be taken together in consultation with the GST Council, minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary told reporters here on Friday.

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December 14, 2024
'24 IPO mkt slated for 'Vishal' closing
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'24 IPO mkt slated for 'Vishal' closing

Mobikwik issue booked more than 119 times, Vishal Mega Mart subscribed little over 27 times

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December 14, 2024
Gen Z accounts for one-third of Meesho's customer base
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Gen Z accounts for one-third of Meesho's customer base

FOR Meesho, Gen Z is rapidly emerging as the fastest-growing ecommerce demographic as it accounts for one-third of the company's userbase.

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December 14, 2024
Forex reserves decline by $3.23 bn to $654.86 bn; rupee surges 10 paise
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Forex reserves decline by $3.23 bn to $654.86 bn; rupee surges 10 paise

WITH the rupee plumbing new lows and touching 84.88 to the dollar last week, the Reserve Bank continued to sell the greenback, leading to a further fall in the forex reserves by $3.23 billion to $654.86 billion for the week to December 6.

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December 14, 2024
Sebi proposes framework to enable retail investors to participate in algo trading
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Sebi proposes framework to enable retail investors to participate in algo trading

MARKET regulator Sebi has proposed empanelment and registration of algo providers and traders with the exchanges and also has asked tech-savvy retail investors to register the algos they have developed with the exchanges through their brokers.

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December 14, 2024
Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as next French PM
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Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as next French PM

FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally Francois Bayrou as prime minister in an effort to address the country's deep political crisis, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week.

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December 14, 2024
The Morning Standard

Amazon to contribute $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

AMAZON is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, a move that comes as major tech companies seek to improve their relationship with the incoming president.

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December 14, 2024
The Morning Standard

Four desis among Biden's pardon picks

FOUR Indian-Americans facing sentences ranging from 17 years to life imprisonment are among nearly 1,500 people granted clemency by US President Joe Biden.

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December 14, 2024
Massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine
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Massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine

Power infrastructure targeted using dozens and cruise missiles sparking fears of electricity outage amid bitter winter

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December 14, 2024
BIDEN UNVEILS STRATEGY TO FIGHT ISLAMOPHOBIA
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BIDEN UNVEILS STRATEGY TO FIGHT ISLAMOPHOBIA

WHITE House has announced what it called the first-ever national strategy to counter Islamophobia, detailing more than 100 steps federal officials can take to curb hate, violence, bias and discrimination against Muslims and Arab Americans.

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December 14, 2024