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Meanwhile, India to Hand Over List of 10 Gangsters Hiding in US

Amid two rounds of deportations of Indians living illegally in the US by the Trump administration, Indian agencies are readying to hand over a list of 10 gangsters to the US security establishment.

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February 17, 2025
No new cases of bird flu in two days, 100% culling completed, say officials
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No new cases of bird flu in two days, 100% culling completed, say officials

WITH the Animal Husbandry Department intensifying biosecurity measures in poultry farms, State officials have reported a decline in new cases of Avian Influenza (bird flu).

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February 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Man held for forging CMO letter, signature

A 46-year-old man was arrested for faking a chief minister's office letter and forging Siddaramaiah's signature to cheat a Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) officer, who is posted as an assistant commissioner (AC) in the city and wanted a transfer.

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February 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

TN Parties Up In Arms Over Pradhan Remark On Withholding Central Funds

CUTTING across political divide, all major parties in Tamil Nadu slammed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday for saying that Tamil Nadu would not be provided funds under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyaan till it accepts the National Education Policy (NEP) and the three-language formula.

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February 17, 2025
'Carried bodies on handcarts', porters recall horror
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'Carried bodies on handcarts', porters recall horror

WITH the death toll in the overnight stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station climbing to 18 on Sunday, porters recounted their harrowing experience of carrying bodies on handcarts amid the chaos.

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February 17, 2025
Waiting Game Continues for Wrestlers Off the Mat
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Waiting Game Continues for Wrestlers Off the Mat

With participation at Ranking Series uncertain, selected grapplers yet to get appointment to meet sports minister to resolve matter

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February 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Nainital HC to hear 5 cases against UCC

IN a legal battle, five petitions have been filed against the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which came into effect on January 27.

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February 17, 2025
DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH HEALTH INSURANCE?
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DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH HEALTH INSURANCE?

Recently, I met someone who said he ended up paying ₹12 lakh out of pocket in spite of having Health (Mediclaim) Cover of ₹15 lakh.

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February 17, 2025
NIGHT WHEN DREAMS WERE CRUSHED
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NIGHT WHEN DREAMS WERE CRUSHED

Confusion over train arrivals, combined with packed platforms, turned into a deadly mix of fear and desperation

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February 17, 2025
IBC recovery hovers at 31% as more cases get liquidated
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IBC recovery hovers at 31% as more cases get liquidated

As More Cases Get Liquidated

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February 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Spinner Priya sizzles as Giants crush Warriorz

YOUNG spinner Priya Mishra starred with three key wickets as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by six wickets in the Women's Premier League match here on Sunday.

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February 17, 2025
'We have no one to turn to. Ram bharose': Kin of missing
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'We have no one to turn to. Ram bharose': Kin of missing

AFTER the stampede, the ordeal of the family members of the missing is far over. They expressed their helplessness, saying they had no other choice but to rely on 'Lord Ram' to locate their loved ones. They moved from one hospital to another, holding photographs of their missing relatives.

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February 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

2 Deportees Arrested for Murder in Patiala

TWO youths among the 117 Indian illegal immigrants deported from the US have been arrested by Punjab Police for their involvement in a murder case.

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February 17, 2025
Rubio in Israel says Hamas must be eradicated, complicating shaky truce
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Rubio in Israel says Hamas must be eradicated, complicating shaky truce

US Secy of State begins his first tour of the Arab world where he is likely to face pushback

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February 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Republican Vivek to Start His Governor Race on Feb 24

REPUBLICAN Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing to launch his 2026 bid for Ohio governor on Feb 24 in his native Cincinnati, with ensuing announcements held over two days in the Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland areas.

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February 17, 2025
After stampede, tight security in place
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After stampede, tight security in place

A day after a stampede that claimed 18 lives at New Delhi Railway Station, security forces ramped up crowd management efforts on Sunday, ensuring smoother movement of passengers and preventing any further mishaps.

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February 17, 2025
ISIS Lone Wolf Attacker Stabs One to Death, Hurts Five Others in Austria
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ISIS Lone Wolf Attacker Stabs One to Death, Hurts Five Others in Austria

A 23-year-old man stabbed six passersby in southern Austria on Saturday in what police said was a random attack that left a 14-year-old dead and five others injured.

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February 17, 2025
U'khand mulls revised land bill with strict norms ahead of Budget session
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U'khand mulls revised land bill with strict norms ahead of Budget session

WITH the Uttarakhand Assembly's budget session set to begin on February 18, preparations are underway to present the revised land law bill on the floor of the house, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami personally overseeing the developments.

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February 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Night When Dreams Were Crushed

Confusion over train arrivals, combined with packed platforms, turned into a deadly mix of fear and desperation

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February 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Ukraine calls US minerals deal colonial, refuses to sign

ISRAEL said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the United States access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals because the document was too focused on US interests.

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February 17, 2025
Manipur tribals look up to Centre for lasting peace
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Manipur tribals look up to Centre for lasting peace

THE Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), the apex organisation of various Christian denominations in the state, will spearhead the protest.

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February 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Police Arrest Pravind, Ex-PM of Mauritius, for Laundering

POLICE in Mauritius on Sunday arrested the island's former prime minister Pravind Jugnauth in a money-laundering probe and seized stacks of cash in raids on fellow suspects' homes, officials said.

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February 17, 2025
Oppn trains guns at Vaishnaw, holds him 'accountable'
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Oppn trains guns at Vaishnaw, holds him 'accountable'

THE Opposition demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, holding him \"accountable\" for the horrific stampede.

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February 17, 2025
FIH Pro League: Men's Hockey Team Wins While Women Lose Close Match
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FIH Pro League: Men's Hockey Team Wins While Women Lose Close Match

The Indian men's hockey team made a brilliant comeback to down Spain 2-0 in a return leg match of the FIH Pro League here on Sunday.

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February 17, 2025
Rain in U.S. Kills Eight
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Rain in U.S. Kills Eight

Torrential rains in Kentucky and Tennessee caused intense flooding and eight deaths over the weekend.

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February 17, 2025
Place: Ramlila maidan. Capital date: February 20
The Morning Standard

Place: Ramlila maidan. Capital date: February 20

AFTER its decisive victory in the Delhi assembly polls, the BJP is all set to select the chief minister at a meeting in the state party headquarters on Wednesday and the oath ceremony will take place at Ramlila ground on February 20.

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February 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

NCRTC to begin Namo Bharat corridor soon

THE National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is set to initiate the construction of another Namo Bharat corridor linking Delhi to Panipat.

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February 16, 2025
The Morning Standard

Coffee With Bureaucrat

To make govt offices more accessible and swiftly resolve issues, a Jharkhand officer floats a new initiative, says Mukesh Ranjan

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February 16, 2025
The Morning Standard

Décor Drama

Lifestyle brands Nicobar and The Singleton Social come together to launch a new collection of elegant home décor items

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February 16, 2025
MCD Revises Enforcement Rates for Composition, Removal, Storage Charges
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MCD Revises Enforcement Rates for Composition, Removal, Storage Charges

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has announced revised enforcement rates of composition fees, removal charges and storage charges, superseding its previous circular dated July 19, 2023.

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February 16, 2025