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Can examine citizenship for poll rolls: EC to SC
DEFENDING its stand in the SIR exercise, the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it functions as the original authority in matters relating to electoral rolls and the conduct of polls and its opinion is binding on the President if a person acquires citizenship of another country.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Indian-origin youth from Ludhiana shot dead in Canada in gang conflict
A 28-year-old Canadian-born Indian-Origin Punjabi youth from Sudhar village in Ludhiana was shot dead in West Abbotsford for his alleged links to the ongoing gang war in British Columbia.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Global central bankers back Powell amid Trump attacks
CENTRAL bankers from around the world said Tuesday they “stand in full solidarity” with US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, after President Donald Trump dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Fed with the Justice Department investigating and threatening criminal charges.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
'PhD reforms, bringing tech institutes under accreditation framework must'
AN overhaul of the PhD programmes in the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology (IIESTs) were proposed by academic professionals to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who called for bringing the premier technological institutions under the accreditation framework.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
IT companies raise freshers’ compensation for special technology roles
IT companies are finally breaking their longstanding fresher pay ceiling.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Bihar, J’khand to sign pact on distribution of Sone river water
THE nearly two-and-a-half-decade-long dispute between Bihar and Jharkhand over the distribution of the water of Sone River has come to an end.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Govt releases poster seeking reply from Atishi
THE Delhi government on Tuesday released a poster featuring Leader of Opposition Atishi, with the words “Where is Atishi Marlena?” written on it, seeking her response over remarks allegedly made during proceedings of the Delhi Assembly earlier this month.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Over 3,500 EWS applicants miss out on admissions
OVER 3,500 applicants under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category were unable to secure admission to city schools in the 2025-26 academic year, primarily due to logistical and procedural hurdles, as per official data from the Directorate of Education (DoE).
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Playing conditions under scrutiny on Day 1 at India Open
NEW venue, same old concerns.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Rly to run 9 new Amrit Bharat express trains ahead of elections in four states
IN what appears to be a move with an eye on forthcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, the Modi government has decided to introduce nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting locations in West Bengal with other states, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Delhi’s Anand Vihar.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Govt gives nod for implementation of carbon credit monetisation framework
IN a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, the Delhi government gave a nod to implement the ‘Carbon Credit Monetisation Framework’ in the national capital, following in the footsteps of Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Indore city.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
New report warns of disappearing ponds & water crisis in Aravalli range
WATER bodies in the Aravalli range are under threat, with seven out of 41 ponds having disappeared in the region, a new report has highlighted.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Apparel sector seeks higher interest subvention
THE apparel sector, which is one of the worst hit due to the US tariff, expects the upcoming Budget 2026 to introduce a focus market scheme (FMS), primarily for exports to the US, a higher interest subvention under Export Promotion Mission (EPM) and also a reduction in GST on textile and apparel machinery from 18% to 5%.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Gopi-led panel lays out new framework for better coaching ecosystem
A GOOD and robust coaching system is a must for sports development.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Bengal BJP chief says won’t allow polls if SIR obstructed
WEST Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharyya on Tuesday issued a firm warning to the Election Commission (EC), saying the party wouldn't allow the upcoming polls to be held in the state, if the party’s claims and objections regarding the published draft voters’ list in the SIR were not honoured.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Harmanpreet smashes MI to seven-wicket win
HARMANPREET Kaur’s unbeaten 43-ball 71 was the perfect platform for Mumbai Indians’ last over win over Gujarat Giants in their Women’s Premier League encounter on Tuesday.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
India’s bioeconomy surged to $166 bn in ’24 from $10 bn in ’14: Shah
UNION Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday highlighted India’s rapid biotechnology expansion, saying the country’s bioeconomy has grown from $10 billion in 2014 to $166 billion in 2024.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
BCCL public issue subscribed 147 times
THE maiden mainboard initial public offering (IPO) of calendar year 2026 has received an overwhelming response from investors.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Russia shrugs off US's tariffs on Iran; other trade partners to face impact
THE latest tariffs announced by the US on countries dealing with Iran will not affect Russia, given Moscow’s negligible trade with Washington, a top Russian economist has said.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
MAKING SENSE OF THE PRESENT WITH EYE ON THE FUTURE
Democratic decay has many normative markers—plurality threatened, citizenship questioned, patriotism redefined and ecology ignored. For a revival, citizens have to be able to dream of a different future
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Iran restores overseas calls, internet still out
Mobile phones in Iran were able to call abroad Tuesday after a crackdown on nationwide protests in which the internet and international calls were cut.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Rathod, Bhute power Vidarbha into Hazare semis
LAST season’s runners-up Vidarbha produced a disciplined all-round performance to beat Delhi by 76 runs and enter their second successive semifinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Tuesday.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Will outpace PV industry growth: Tata Motors
TATA Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) is confident of outpacing passenger vehicle (PV) industry growth in calendar year 2026, backed by robust demand for its recent launches.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
South Korea, Europe, US counter fog with tech, India does it with regrets
THE National Capital Region (NCR) has benefitted greatly from the Centre’s expressway push.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
India unveils BRICS 2026 vision
EAM calls for ‘reinvigorated and inclusive multilateral order’ to tackle complex challenges
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Man held in Bengal for murder, police probing necrophilia angle
A suspected man-eater was arrested in the Cooch Behar, triggering a feeling of disbelief among both locals and investigating police officials.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
HC REFERS BJP LEADER’S PLEA TO LARGER BENCH
THE Delhi High Court on Tuesday referred to a larger bench a petition by BJP leader Yogender Chandolia challenging the election of AAP’s Vishesh Ravi from the capital’s Karol Bagh assembly constituency in February 2020.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Residents back Q-commerce decision
RESIDENTS across the national capital welcomed quick-commerce platform Blinkit’s decision to remove its 10-minute delivery promise, calling it a necessary correction to a business model that many felt encouraged unsafe working conditions for delivery partners.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
Szoboszlai is hero & villain in L’pool’s FA Cup victory
DOMINIK Szoboszlai produced asublime goal anda ridiculous error as Liverpool eased toa 4-1 win over third-tier Barnsley to reach the FA Cup fourth round.
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January 14, 2026
The Morning Standard
At ₹300/kg, mangoes reach T’gana markets early
WINTER in Hyderabad usually carries the aroma of fog-laced mornings and hot Irani chai.
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