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Son of a tea seller rose to lead nation: Shah recalls PM's humble beginning
The Morning Standard

Son of a tea seller rose to lead nation: Shah recalls PM's humble beginning

HOME Minister Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's transformative impact on India on Thursday, saying, \"A son of a tea seller rose to lead the nation, determined to lift people out of poverty\".

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January 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Cops Step In After Jharkhand Minor Dials SP To Stop Marriage

Parents agreed after rounds of counselling

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January 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Atishi, Singh Summoned in Defamation Case

A city court on Thursday issued notices to Chief Minister Atishi and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh in response to a defamation complaint filed by former Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit, who is pitted against former CM Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency.

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January 17, 2025
Saif stabbed inside Bandra home, is 'safe'
The Morning Standard

Saif stabbed inside Bandra home, is 'safe'

BOLLYWOOD star Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times inside his home in Mumbai's Bandra early Thursday morning by an intruder armed with a knife.

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January 17, 2025
Committed to achieving $2.4 tn economy: Naidu
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Committed to achieving $2.4 tn economy: Naidu

CM says goal will not be attainable if public chooses the YSRCP

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January 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Petrol demand set to increase 6.6% in FY26

DOMESTIC demand for petroleum products is projected to hit a record 252.9 million tonnes in FY26, a 4.65% increase from the 241.8 million tonnes expected for FY25, as per the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).

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January 17, 2025
BJP performs, AAP makes promises: Puri
The Morning Standard

BJP performs, AAP makes promises: Puri

UNION minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh on Thursday criticised AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal’s “false claims” on slum demolition in the national capital and said the former chief minister manufactures lies.

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January 17, 2025
Couriers to soldiers, BSF at work
The Morning Standard

Couriers to soldiers, BSF at work

Forces training youth in border villages of Punjab so that they don't work for drug smugglers

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January 17, 2025
Sports Ministry calls for meeting with IOA and NSFs
The Morning Standard

Sports Ministry calls for meeting with IOA and NSFs

AFTER the tussle between the Indian Olympic Association president and the sports ministry over the affiliation of two different Indian Golf Union bodies, the parties are set to meet at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on January 21.

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January 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

India Joins Elite Club With Docking of Space Capsules

IN a big push for India's space ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully docked two spacecraft as part of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission early Thursday.

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January 17, 2025
Kejriwal a factory of lies, will be voted out of power this time
The Morning Standard

Kejriwal a factory of lies, will be voted out of power this time

UNION Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri is highly confident that people in Delhi will vote out the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

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January 17, 2025
EC asks political parties to disclose, label AI content used in campaigns
The Morning Standard

EC asks political parties to disclose, label AI content used in campaigns

AMID electioneering in Delhi, the Election Commission (EC) has issued an advisory for political parties to use artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content in campaigning in \"responsible and transparent\" ways.

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January 17, 2025
Pope Francis hurts right arm, second injury in 2 months
The Morning Standard

Pope Francis hurts right arm, second injury in 2 months

POPE Francis fell on Thursday and hurt his right arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin.

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January 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Kejriwal invokes Saif stab attack to attack BJP govt

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday condemned the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, calling it a \"stark reminder\" of the worsening law and order situation under the BJP-led governments, at both the state and central levels.

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January 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Dependence on H-1B visas has reduced, says Infosys CFO

In what Infosys chief financial officer (CFO) Jayesh Sanghrajka on Thursday said over the years, the company's dependence on H-1B visas has reduced significantly.

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January 17, 2025
PM sets the tone for development first in '25
The Morning Standard

PM sets the tone for development first in '25

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi has ushered in 2025 with a series of transformative initiatives, underscoring his vision for a progressive, self-reliant and united India.

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January 17, 2025
Bawana residents threaten election boycott over waste-to-energy plant
The Morning Standard

Bawana residents threaten election boycott over waste-to-energy plant

THE proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in Bawana has ignited protests among local residents who have raised environmental and health concerns.

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January 17, 2025
More Cong sops: 300 power units free, gas cylinder at ₹500
The Morning Standard

More Cong sops: 300 power units free, gas cylinder at ₹500

IN a significant pledge to the residents of Delhi, the Congress party on Thursday announced a comprehensive package of welfare measures.

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January 17, 2025
HC asks rape accused to get wedding solemnised under SMA for getting bail
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HC asks rape accused to get wedding solemnised under SMA for getting bail

THE Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an accused in an inter-faith live-in rape case on the condition that he would marry the woman complainant under the Special Marriage Act (SMA) and provide financial security to her and their child.

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January 17, 2025
LTIMindtree net profit falls 7% to ₹1,085 crore
The Morning Standard

LTIMindtree net profit falls 7% to ₹1,085 crore

LTIMindtree on Thursday posted a 7.1% decline in its consolidated net profit for the December quarter to ₹1,085 crore compared to ₹1,169 crore reported in the year-ago period.

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January 17, 2025
Universities in Search of Emancipation
The Morning Standard

Universities in Search of Emancipation

UGC's draft regulations have a few inclusive ideas that are laudable. But they miss the chance of loosening the grip of both governments and corporates over our universities

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January 17, 2025
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Cong releases its final list, declares candidates for Timarpur, Rohtas Nagar

CONGRESS on Thursday released its fifth and final list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, naming two nominees and taking the total number of declared candidates to 70 seats.

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January 17, 2025
Why Indian Cities Need Behaviour Change Officers
The Morning Standard

Why Indian Cities Need Behaviour Change Officers

Indian cities stand at a critical crossroads. The urban population is projected to reach 40 percent by 2030, up from 30 percent in 2011, redefining how millions of Indians live, work and interact.

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January 17, 2025
LCA Tejas out of R-Day show over safety issue
The Morning Standard

LCA Tejas out of R-Day show over safety issue

THE indigenously made Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv and Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will not be part of the flypast display on Republic Day this year.

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January 17, 2025
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Savour politics with 'Democracy Discount'

AHEAD of the elections, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched an initiative to encourage voter participation.

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January 17, 2025
Day before nomination deadline, BJP names remaining nine candidates
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Day before nomination deadline, BJP names remaining nine candidates

NINE names figure in BJP's final list of candidates, which was released on Thursday.

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January 17, 2025
Bidhuri row spices up triangular contest
The Morning Standard

Bidhuri row spices up triangular contest

Election battle making headlines courtesy its 'sharp-tongued' contestant while residents complain of civic woes

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January 17, 2025
The Morning Standard

Coach Irwansyah good for India, says Christie

JONATAN Christie was clearly operating at his will on Wednesday. The Indonesian singles shuttler was meticulous. Be it in front of the net or near the back line, he was bossing in every nook and corner of the court. Wang Tzu Wei, his Round of 32 opponent, was the one on the receiving end.

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January 16, 2025
Of shedding fear of failure and helping youngsters
The Morning Standard

Of shedding fear of failure and helping youngsters

DECEMBER 11, 2024 remains an unforgettable day for Arundhati Reddy. After waiting for her chance in the first two games, the all-rounder took the field for India on a hot day at the WACA in Perth against Australia in the third and final ODI.

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January 16, 2025
Robert De Niro plays two crime bosses in The Alto Knights
The Morning Standard

Robert De Niro plays two crime bosses in The Alto Knights

Warner Bros. Pictures released the first trailer of The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro in his first-ever dual role for a film.

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January 16, 2025