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Odisha govt begins budget process
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Odisha govt begins budget process

This would be the second budget exercise of the BJP government in three months

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October 18, 2024
Having lived, breathed music, she is music to ears
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Having lived, breathed music, she is music to ears

AT 107, Kunjamma Chakko from Poyyappally, Kollam, still finds joy in what has been the rhythm of her life for nearly a century - singing. From her modest home, the soulful melodies of her voice and the hum of her harmonium still float through the air, much like they have for decades. Her passion for music began when she was just 12 years old, singing Christian devotional hymns in her church choir, and it has sustained her ever since.

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October 18, 2024
Aavin to launch 'Green Magic Plus' milk at ₹25 per 450 ml
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Aavin to launch 'Green Magic Plus' milk at ₹25 per 450 ml

New variant will have same nutritional content

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October 18, 2024
No roads, newborn, mother carried on makeshift stretcher in Anakapalle village
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No roads, newborn, mother carried on makeshift stretcher in Anakapalle village

IN yet another incident highlighting the challenges faced by remote tribal communities, Kilo Devi, a 29-year-old resident of Pitrigedda village in Anakapalle district, had to be carried on a doli (makeshift stretcher) for six kilometres after delivering her baby girl at home on Wednesday night.

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October 18, 2024
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Pollution panel launches dust control portal for construction companies

DELHI Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), on Thursday, launched a Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment portal mandating that all construction and demolition projects in the national capital register on it and upload dust control audits regularly.

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October 18, 2024
'PEERS, PARENTS CAN SPOT EARLY SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG YOUTH'
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'PEERS, PARENTS CAN SPOT EARLY SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG YOUTH'

IN an interview with Ashish Srivastava, Dr Om Prakash, Deputy Medical Superintendent and noted psychosocial behaviour expert on drug abuse, shares his insight on the critical issue.

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October 18, 2024
'Valmiki's pen symbolises anyone can progress through education'
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'Valmiki's pen symbolises anyone can progress through education'

ON the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said on Thursday that the pen in Maharshi Valmiki's hand symbolises that anyone, regardless of their position in the society, can progress through education.

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October 18, 2024
Sisodia launches ‘Shiksha par baat’, speaks to parents
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Sisodia launches ‘Shiksha par baat’, speaks to parents

THE former education minister is back on the ground with one of his creative initiatives aimed at transforming the Delhi government schools. Manish Sisodia on Thursday launched ‘Shiksha par baat’ initiative in order to interact with parents from every constituency in Delhi.

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October 18, 2024
Govt to monitor 13 pollution hotspots: Rai
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Govt to monitor 13 pollution hotspots: Rai

City records 'poor' air quality for fourth consecutive day, with pollution levels nearing 'very poor' category

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October 18, 2024
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Traffic police issues advisory for half marathon

TRAFFIC in parts of South and Central Delhi will face diversions and regulations for about six hours until 11 a.m. on Sunday due to the Delhi Half Marathon, according to a traffic advisory.

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October 18, 2024
NGT takes suo motu action after deadly firecracker blast in Bareilly
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NGT takes suo motu action after deadly firecracker blast in Bareilly

CITING substantial issues relating to non-compliance with environmental norms, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu action following a news report that exposed a deadly explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, which claimed six lives, including two children.

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October 18, 2024
Gifted elephant, temple awaits final nod to bring it from Assam
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Gifted elephant, temple awaits final nod to bring it from Assam

A temple in south Delhi known for its animal care initiatives is gearing up to bring an elephant gifted by an Assam resident, which will join over two-dozen horses and hundreds of cats and dogs sheltered at a facility spread across 1.5-acre of land in the Sainik Farms area.

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October 18, 2024
The Morning Standard

'Troubled Home': Fight over pizza ends with bullet in stomach for woman

IRKED over her husband giving Pizza to his elder brother's wife, a woman called her four brothers to her in-laws' house, who engaged in a heated argument and ultimately shot the woman's sister-in-law in her stomach.

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October 18, 2024
Shooter who gunned down gym owner caught in joint op
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Shooter who gunned down gym owner caught in joint op

THE Special Cell of the Delhi Police in a joint operation with their UP counterparts nabbed the main shooter who was allegedly involved in the brazen murder of a gym owner in south Delhi last month, an official said on Thursday.

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October 18, 2024
The Morning Standard

Court likely to pronounce order on Jain bail plea

A Delhi court is likely to pass on Friday its order on the bail application of AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case.

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October 18, 2024
The Morning Standard

₹2.5 cr drugs seized, three smugglers held

THREE drug smugglers, one peddler and two suppliers, were arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly supplying heroin and cannabis in the national capital region. With the arrest of the three accused, Devender, Bablu Yadav, and Gopal, the cops have seized contraband whose estimated value is said to be over ₹2.5 crore.

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October 18, 2024
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Military couple dies by suicide in different cities

A married couple serving in the armed forces, husband an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot and wife an Army officer, allegedly died by suicide on the same day in different cities, nearly 250 km apart.

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October 18, 2024
The Morning Standard

HC seeks govt response on 'vehicle data leaks' through mobile apps

THE high court has sought a response from the Central government regarding a PIL alleging the unlawful leak of sensitive information of vehicle owners via certain mobile applications.

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October 18, 2024
The Morning Standard

Political slugfest between AAP & BJP over delayed mayoral polls continues

LEADER of Opposition in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Raja Iqbal Singh criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday for the prolonged delay in holding the mayoral elections in Delhi, blaming the party for the six-month postponement. His comments came after AAP national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the MCD to hold the elections without further delay.

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October 18, 2024
A Maha train-load of onion to city
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A Maha train-load of onion to city

Special wagons ferrying 1,600 metric tonnes of kitchen essential will reach capital on Oct 20

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October 18, 2024
3rd Ring Road to crown Delhi only 2 months away, to ease traffic congestion
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3rd Ring Road to crown Delhi only 2 months away, to ease traffic congestion

THE much-awaited Delhi Development Authority's Urban Extension Road-II Project (UER-II) is on track to become fully operational by December this year, sources said.

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October 18, 2024
BLACK CAPPED IN BENGALURU
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BLACK CAPPED IN BENGALURU

ROHIT Sharma called right at the toss but that was the only thing the hosts got right in a madcap first four hours of play on Thursday. Tactical blunders and questionable calls were the theme of the hosts' first innings when play belatedly got underway in the first Test versus New Zealand.

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October 18, 2024
The Morning Standard

Bomb threats to 7 flights, IP address traced to UK, Germany

FOR a fourth straight day on Thursday, multiple flights of domestic airlines received bomb threats, triggering panic among passengers.

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October 18, 2024
BJP makes a Maha Valmiki Jayanti point
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BJP makes a Maha Valmiki Jayanti point

WHEN the BJP postponed the swearing-in ceremony of the Nayab Singh Saini government in Haryana's Panchkula to Thursday, October 17, it had more than the availability of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the event in mind.

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October 18, 2024
The Morning Standard

Haryana fallout: Cong OBC cell leader resigns

IN a blow to the Congress, former Haryana minister and party's OBC cell chairman Capt Ajay Singh Yadav on Thursday quit the party alleging shabby treatment after Sonia Gandhi resigned from the post of party president. Yadav, considered as a rival of Bhupinder Singh Hooda, was unhappy with the party over the choice of candidates in the Haryana polls.

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October 18, 2024
Canada yet to act on Bishnoi gang info
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Canada yet to act on Bishnoi gang info

INDIA on Thursday trashed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations before a commission of inquiry probing foreign interference, that the actions of Indian diplomats violated his country's sovereignty.

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October 18, 2024
The Morning Standard

SC upholds the validity of Sec 6A of Citizenship Act

4:1 verdict holds provision as valid law; Justice Pardiwala dissents

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October 18, 2024
Through the darkest rooms
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Through the darkest rooms

Sunitha Krishnan's recently-launched book IAm What IAm is a fierce narrative capturing the horrid sex crimes against women and children

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October 17, 2024
Jaiswal - the cherry on top
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Jaiswal - the cherry on top

Yashasvi's rise is contrary to Indian cricket's history, especially in the longest format

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October 17, 2024
The Morning Standard

Anxiety in NSFs as Min calls for meeting

A day before a meeting between recognised National Sports Federations (NSFs) and the sports ministry to discuss the nuances of the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024, there is anxiety among the federations. The letter addressed to president/secretary of recognised NSFs, dated October 15, called for a \"stakeholders consultation\" at the National Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday.

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October 17, 2024