The Morning Standard - January 07, 2025

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January 07, 2025

Kerala CPI raises a toast to comrades

IN a pragmatic decision to adapt to changing times, the Kerala unit of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has freed its cadres from the age-old taboo over consumption of alcohol.

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HMPV cases in India: Much ado about nothing

5 cases reported so far; needless scare, assure healthcare experts

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Sullivan powers nuclear deal on his farewell visit

THE US is in the final stage of removing all hurdles that kept the civil nuclear deal between the two countries a non-starter, outgoing US NSA Jake Sullivan said here on Monday.

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TRUDEAU. JUST-OUT OF OFFICE

JUSTIN Trudeau on Monday announced his resignation as both the Prime Minister of Canada and the leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party, putting an end to days of speculation amid rising discontent with his leadership.

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'Unprecedented' 5.1L applied for new voter cards in 20 days: CEO

THE Chief Electoral Office (CEO), Delhi, on Monday reported an \"unprecedented\" surge in voter registration forms, with over 5 lakh submissions in the past 20 days — equivalent to the total forms typically received in an entire year.

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Big Maoist strike in 20 mths, 8 jawans killed

EIGHT District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and a civilian driver were killed in a powerful blast triggered by the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in strife-torn Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur.

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Two advocates appointed as judges in Delhi High Court

TWO advocates - Ajay Digpaul and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar - were on Monday appointed as judges of the Delhi High Court.

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MCD plans implementation of FASTag system at 11 parking sites

IN an effort to streamline parking operations in the city, the MCD is planning to implement the FASTag system at 11 parking points.

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Cong Promises ₹2.5K/Month Under 'Pyari Didi' Scheme

In a bold move ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Congress party on Monday announced its new welfare initiative—'Pyari Didi Yojana'.

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1.5 cr new registered voters in city: EC

Updated electoral rolls mark 5 per cent increase over 1.48 crore voters registered in 2020

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Licences to 29 'Namo Drone Didis' awarded

L-G V K Saxena on Monday distributed drone pilot licenses to 29 women.

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Manipulation of roll in New Delhi seat: Atishi

AAP has alleged an organised and large-scale voter fraud conspiracy in the New Delhi assembly constituency, calling it a deliberate attempt to manipulate electoral outcomes.

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Real renovation cost of 'sheeshmahal' at least ₹75-80 cr: BJP

DELHI BJP on Monday alleged that the chief minister's bungalow construction cost of ₹33.66 crore is just a small figure, and the real cost is beyond estimation.

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Election officer seeks security ahead of polls

IN the wake of the AAP's claims of mass deletion of voters' from the electoral roll, the district election officer of New Delhi has flagged concerns about political interference and operational disruptions ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.

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Atishi breaks down over Bidhuri's 'derogatory' remark on her surname

KNOWN for sparking outrage with his offensive statements, BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks on Priyanka Gandhi and then Atishi's surname sparked a row on Sunday.

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Be alert on HMPV: Govt to hosps

However, authorities assured the public that the situation in the country is under control

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DHFL scam: Court to hear on Jan 13 pleas by five accused

A Delhi court is likely to hear on January 13 applications moved by five accused in the multi-crore bank loan scam case involving Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL)'s former promoter Kapil Wadhawan, seeking pardon and turning approver in the case.

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Akal Takht asks SAD to accept Badal resignation

AKAL Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, on Monday directed the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to stop dilly-dallying on its orders to accept the resignation of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal.

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Guidelines Issued for Admissions in Pvt Schools for '25-'26

The online registration for entry-level classes in private schools of Delhi under the economically weaker section (EWS), disadvantaged groups and children with special needs categories will begin on February 2.

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9 Bangladeshis Staying Illegally Deported: Cops

DELHI Police has deported nine Bangladeshi nationals who were staying illegally in the national capital, an officer said on Monday.

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HMPV not a new virus, but caution necessary: Experts

AMID Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) scare, health experts have urged people not to panic, noting that the virus has been circulating globally for decades and is not a new threat.

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Cold wave persists, temperatures likely to drop further after Jan 8

COLD weather conditions persisted in the national capital on Monday with parts of the city receiving light rainfall as the mercury settled at a low of 9.6 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD.

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SC-appointed panel meets farm leader on fast, requests him to take medical aid

A Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee (HPC) today met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border (Punjab and Haryana border), and requested him to take medical aid.

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Man applies for granddad's death cert, taluk office issues his, cancels Aadhaar

AN error caused by a staffer of a local revenue office has left a 62-year-old man in the lurch.

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ACB to issue notice to KTR in Formula-E case

THE Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has summoned BRS working president KT Rama Rao to appear before it on January 9 for questioning in the alleged Formula-E race case, without his legal team accompanying him.

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Journo murder accused nabbed from Hyderabad

SURESH Chandrakar, the main accused in the murder of Bastar journalist Mukesh Chandrakar and his distant relative, was arrested by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Chhattisgarh police in Hyderabad late on Sunday.

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PM Inaugurates Building of Newly Created Rayagada Railway Division

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone of the newly-created Rayagada Railway Division building of East Coast Railway along with two more projects in Jammu and Kashmir and Telangana in virtual mode from New Delhi.

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Mid-air snag: AI flight makes emergency landing in B'luru

OVER 150 passengers on board an Air India flight had a miraculous escape after the flight took off from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) here on Sunday night when one of its engines failed mid-air.

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Naidu reviews preparation, to set up task force with experts on HMPV

WITH three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reported in Karnataka and Gujarat, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held a meeting on Monday with Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav and officials from the Health Department to review the preparedness for addressing the virus, assess the current situation, and outline mitigation strategies.

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Guv stages walkout in TN Assembly

Refuses to deliver the address over 'brazen disrespect' to national anthem & Constitution

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CLEAR THE DELUSION OF DEVELOPMENT

IN developing countries like India, Pakistan, or those in Africa, new ideas tend to meet with greater resistance than in developed nations.

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SPREAD FARM INSURANCE NET AS WIDE AS NEEDED

THE new year has started on a sombre note for Odisha, where at least 10 farmers have died—half of them by suicide—in less than two weeks.

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TIME FOR CRICKET BOARD TO MAKE HARD DECISIONS

NOW that the dust of defeat is slowly settling down, we can see a few things clearer.

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OTHER WAYS TO OPT OUT OF CONSTANT ELECTION MODE

As India is becoming an election-only democracy, holding elections once every five years would reduce the voter's participation. There should be other alternatives on the table too

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PM hails rlys infra, services, says bullet train not far away

AMID growing demands for high-speed trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the nation that the day India gets its first bullet train is not far off.

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UGC norms lift cap on contract teacher hiring

THE University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday released draft guidelines for recruiting Vice Chancellors at universities.

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'Nurse's death sentence not ratified by Yemen president'

THE capital punishment handed to Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya by a Yemeni court has not been ratified by President Rashad al-Alimi, the embassy of the conflict-ridden West Asian country in New Delhi confirmed on Monday.

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From panchayat to Parliament, Birla urges women to use AI for innovation

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday urged women representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) to embrace Artificial Intelligence and innovation in order to make their areas more people-oriented.

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'WAVES already making waves across genres'

Within a month of its launch, the OTT has recorded 1 mn downloads, says Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi

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‘Old practice': India slams Pak for Af strikes

INDIA on Monday “unequivocally” condemned the Pakistani attack on civilians in Afghanistan, describing it as Islamabad’s “old practice” of blaming its neighbours for its internal failures.

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Rename India Gate to Bharat Mata Dwar: BJP minority morcha to PM

BJP's minority morcha president Jamal Siddiqui on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename the historic India Gate as 'Bharat Mata Dwar' to foster nationalism and promote Indian culture.

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HC gives 6 wks to act on Union Carbide unit waste

On Dec 3, court ordered shifting of toxic waste to Pithampur in 4 wks

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Tiger scare: Assam children escorted to school & back by armed personnel

A group of 18 children on Monday got VIP treatment as they were escorted to their school and brought back home by armed forest guards in Assam.

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Come to Sangam for Russia-Ukraine peace deal

A solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict may not have been found on the battlefield, but some hope a solution may present itself at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati at the serene Sangam in Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh.

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Several feared stuck in flooded Assam coal mine

SEVERAL people were feared trapped inside a coal mine in the Umrangso area of Assam's Dima Hasao hill district on Monday, after a sudden gush of water flooded the site.

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Train link in J&K to be extended to border dists: Sinha

AHEAD of direct train connectivity between Kashmir and Delhi, the train service in J&K will be further extended to border town of Uri and Kupwara in north Kashmir and border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region.

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Uproar over Ajit minister's 'role' in Beed murder

MAHARASHTRA deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Monday held a crucial meeting with his party colleague and minister Dhananjay Munde as pressure mounted on him to sack the latter over his alleged links with Walmik Karad, the Massajog Sarpanch murder mastermind.

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Paper Leak: 'Fasting' PK arrested, granted unconditional bail shortly

IN a dramatic turn of events, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor was arrested early Monday for illegally staging a fast-unto-death protest at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. However, he was granted unconditional bail just a few hours after being sent to a 14-day judicial custody.

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14 Arrested for Hacking Server, Leaking Online Exam Papers in Jaipur

RAJASTHAN is facing yet another controversy involving a paper leak, as the Jaipur police has arrested 14 people involved in the leakage of an online examination conducted by the National Seeds Corporation.

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Far right in Austria to form govt first time since WW2

THE leader of Austria's Freedom Party received a mandate on Monday to try to form a new government, which would be the first headed by the far right since World War II if he succeeds.

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Biden Block on Oil, Gas Drilling in US Water to Deter Don

Trump Pushes Back, Says Presidential Order Will Be Reversed After Inauguration on Jan 20

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B'desh tribunal issues second arrest warrant against Hasina, 11 others

BANGLADESH's International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) on Monday issued arrest warrants against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others, including former military generals and an ex-police chief, for their alleged role in incidents of enforced disappearances.

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Korean investigators seek extension of warrant as they fail to detain Yoon

IMPEACHED South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol evaded arrest after a Monday deadline passed, but anti-graft investigators were likely to be granted more time to enforce the warrant.

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Pope Francis names first woman to head Vatican office

POPE Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the department responsible for all the Catholic Church's religious orders.

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Musk trying to undermine UK democracy, says Starmer

BRITISH Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned 'lies and misinformation' that he said are undermining UK democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk.

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Ready to free 34 hostages, says Hamas

A Hamas official said on Sunday the group was ready to free 34 hostages in the \"first phase\" of a potential deal with Israel, after Israel said indirect talks on a truce and hostage release agreement had resumed in Qatar.

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Budget Should Address Ailing Affordable Housing Market: Realty Sector

The real estate sector is seeking big reforms from the upcoming Union budget for FY26 (to be tabled on Feb 1, 2025) to revive sentiments amid a decline in transaction activity.

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Rupee hits new low of 85.83 on strong dollar

THE rupee continued to its southward-ho for the fourth month, losing 4 paise to close at a new low of 85.83 on Monday, weighed in the blood bath on the equity markets amid persisting bearish tilt.

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Telcos May Report 5-6.5% QoQ Rise in ARPU in Q3

TELECOM service providers are expected to report a 5-6.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in average revenue per user (ARPU) in their Q3FY25 results, according to a report by Centrum.

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'Govt must shift capex focus to social sectors'

As pre-budget consultations got over on Monday, industry representatives and analysts want the government to continue its thrust on capital expenditure (capex), albeit with a shift in sectoral focus.

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'Venture capital-backed companies surpass $50 bn in public market cap'

THE country's start-up ecosystem is increasingly becoming a driving force behind the country's economic progress, with VC-backed companies crossing $50 billion in public market capitalization, said Shekhar Kirani, Partner at Accel.

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Govt Launches Updated ₹4k Cr PLI Scheme for Steel Sector

The government on Monday launched a new round of steel production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, with a total outlay of ₹4,400 crore.

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RBI Consolidates Credit Information Reporting

CONSOLIDATING its directions on credit information reporting in a master circular, the Reserve Bank on Monday asked credit information companies (CICs) to alert customers when their credit information reports (CIRs) are accessed while making it mandatory on credit institutions (CIs) like banks and non-banks, to provide reasons for rejecting data correction requests from individuals.

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RBI adds 8 tn gold in Nov; reserves up 73 tn to 786 tn in '24

THE Reserve Bank continued its gold haul, adding 8 tonne to the strategic reserves in November, taking the annual additions in the 11 months to 73 tonne, with this the total reserves stood at 786 tonne.

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HMPV virus fears drag mkt down

Sensex ended 1.6% lower at 77,965, while Nifty declined 1.6% to settle at 23,616

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Saweety 'even more motivated' after Arjuna honour

AWAY from the spotlight, India boxer Saweety Boora, at a time when she was just 21, had gone on to capture a silver medal in her very first World Championships at Jeju City in 2014.

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Maiden ODI call-up for Bist against Ireland

AFTER nine white ball fixtures in less than a month, three against Australia in the away series and six against West Indies at home, India's regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur and pacer Renuka Singh Thakur have been rested for the three ODIs against Ireland.

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Raising the bar pays off for hockey coach Sangwan

A SNUB can either break one down or spur the individual on to scale new heights. Unfortunately, a majority of people end up heartbroken. But a better future awaits those who manage to swallow the bitter pill. Haryana hockey coach Sandeep Sangwan falls under the second category.

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Focus on TOPS list as new-look MOC set for 1st significant meet today

NEW Year, new dawn, so it seems for the sports ministry's Mission Olympic Cell that is expected to meet on Tuesday.

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HIL: Soorma beat Delhi SG Pipers in penalty shootouts

SOORMA Hockey Club clinched a penalty shootout victory against the Delhi SG Pipers in the Hero Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday.

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FINDING ROOTS OF ENIGMATIC CUMMINS

The Australian captain's on-field success and personality off of it are intertwined and it goes back to his upbringing

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GROWING ROOTS OF AN URBAN HOME

Landscape architect Anita Tikoo's Delhi home, with its interwoven gardens spread across multiple levels, demonstrates the potential of small urban spaces to nurture a life connected to nature.

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Paatal Lok S2 trailer shows the cop goes to Nagaland

The trailer of Jaideep Ahlawat's crime-thriller show Paatal Lok Season 2 was unveiled by the makers on Monday.

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