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Alcohol, drugs in JNU: No fine yet on students
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Alcohol, drugs in JNU: No fine yet on students

A day after the news went viral of two hostel students of JNU fined Rs 1.79 lakh for allegedly allowing outsiders into their rooms and consuming alcohol and drugs in their room, the officials confirmed that no fine has been imposed on the students yet.

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January 12, 2025
Uproot AAPda: Shah to slum dwellers
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Uproot AAPda: Shah to slum dwellers

BJP leader says not a single scheme for the poor will be stopped if their party forms govt

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January 12, 2025
Kejriwal Challenges BJP's CM Face to Public Debate
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Kejriwal Challenges BJP's CM Face to Public Debate

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday \"congratulated\" BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri, saying that it has been learnt that Bidhuri may be considered as the BJP's candidate for Delhi's top post and called for a public debate between him and the former MP.

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January 12, 2025
AAP's Delhi model sets blueprint for developed India, says Jasmine Shah
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AAP's Delhi model sets blueprint for developed India, says Jasmine Shah

THE AAP's Delhi model has been talked about and followed across the country, and this is a road map for India to become a developed country, said Delhi Model's author Jasmine Shah on Saturday.

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January 12, 2025
The Morning Standard

Rhino horn trafficking ring busted, four arrested

DELHI Police Crime Branch has arrested four persons for their involvement in the possession and trafficking of two rare rhinoceros horns, valued at ₹3 crore in the international market.

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January 12, 2025
NTA Exams May Go UPSC Way for Better Security
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NTA Exams May Go UPSC Way for Better Security

Would involve DM, SP to make the process of conducting entrance tests fully secure

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January 12, 2025
The Morning Standard

Maha shift as Uddhav's Sena to go it alone in civic body polls

IN a seismic shift that threatens to upend Maharashtra's political landscape, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has announced its decision to contest the upcoming local body elections on its own.

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January 12, 2025
Former CM's son, ex-AAP minister on BJP's 2nd list
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Former CM's son, ex-AAP minister on BJP's 2nd list

The BJP on Saturday released its second list of 29 candidates for the February 5 Assembly polls.

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January 12, 2025
The Morning Standard

BJP, AAP Spar Over CAG Report on Liquor Policy

In the run-up to the Assembly polls, the BJP has intensified its attack on AAP over the findings of the CAG report, which says the Delhi government has allegedly ensured a loss of ₹2,026 crore to the state exchequer by tweaking excise policy.

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January 12, 2025
20 Arrested for Kerala Minor's Horrific Rape
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20 Arrested for Kerala Minor's Horrific Rape

NCW SEEKS STATUS REPORT IN THREE DAYS

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January 12, 2025
Fan, fandom & Harish: Cricketing bridge between India-Australia
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Fan, fandom & Harish: Cricketing bridge between India-Australia

IN terms of support, the Melbourne Cricket Ground almost looks like any other ground in India. There is a sea of blue in every corner and the din was as loud as one could hear back home.

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January 12, 2025
The Morning Standard

FORMULA E FIASCO LAYS ASIDE PUBLIC INTEREST

TELANGANA'S political circuit is abuzz with the curious case of the Formula E race in Hyderabad-held with fanfare in February 2023-in which the then municipal administration and urban development (MAUD) minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao stands as the first accused.

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January 11, 2025
The Morning Standard

FISCAL TIGHTNESS MAY FURTHER SLOW DOWN ECONOMY

INDIA'S real GDP growth rate is pegged at a four-year-low of 6.4 percent for 2024-25, weighed down by a likely decline in manufacturing and investments.

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January 11, 2025
The Morning Standard

Game Changer: T’gana HC directs review of showtimes, ticket prices

DIRECTING the state government to review the permission given to the makers of the Telugu movie \"Game Changer\" to hike ticket prices, Justice B Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court on Friday directed that no further special shows or price hikes be allowed until a decision is made in the best interest of the public.

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January 11, 2025
DIP IN POLITICAL CLOUT, YET JAT VOTES MATTER
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DIP IN POLITICAL CLOUT, YET JAT VOTES MATTER

AS the Delhi assembly polls draw closer, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal has thrown down the gauntlet, accusing the BJP of betraying the Jat community for the past decade. Kejriwal's fiery allegations have sparked a political debate, underlining the significance of the Jat vote in the upcoming elections.

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January 11, 2025
Gurugram artists prep for a London Art Fair debut
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Gurugram artists prep for a London Art Fair debut

The year 2025 provides an array of opportunities for a Delhi gallery that is gearing up to showcase some of its finest artworks at the upcoming London Art Fair

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January 11, 2025
TALKING TO THE DIARY
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TALKING TO THE DIARY

At the Delhi launch of The Green Book: An Observer's Notebook, author Amitava Kumar discusses the significance of diaries, his artistic evolution, and the role of observation in his creative journey

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January 11, 2025
The Morning Standard

RSPB vs WFI: Railway wrestlers may miss out on National Games

ONCE again the rift between the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is set to jeopardise the future of grapplers.

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January 11, 2025
The Morning Standard

ISL: Punjab FC hold NorthEast

NorthEast took the lead in the 24th minute through Alaaeddine Ajaraie but Punjab struck the equaliser in the 82nd minute through Khaiminthang Lhungdim to snap their four-match losing streak.

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January 11, 2025
Everton Reach Rd 4 in FA Cup
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Everton Reach Rd 4 in FA Cup

MANAGERLESS Everton advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 victory over third-division Peterborough on Thursday.

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January 11, 2025
Signs of promise & more from Satwik and Chirag
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Signs of promise & more from Satwik and Chirag

Indian duo post third victory in ongoing Malaysia Open to enter semis

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January 11, 2025
The Morning Standard

Swiatek, Sinner Discuss Doping

IGA Swiatek, a self-described 'control freak,' is taking new precautions — including holding on to extra samples of medicine she takes, in case they need to be tested at some point — after a doping case she described Friday as \"probably, like, the worst time in my life.\"

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January 11, 2025
Rawal rises in India's chase vs Ireland
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Rawal rises in India's chase vs Ireland

AT one point in India's chase of 239 at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Pratika Rawal had the best seat in the house with captain Smriti Mandhana continuing her 2024 form with the bat.

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January 11, 2025
Hard-fought win for TN Dragons in HIL
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Hard-fought win for TN Dragons in HIL

TAMIL NADU Dragons extended their winning run as they rode on goals from Karthi Selvam (16') and Uttam Singh (37') to earn a hard-fought win against the Bengal Tigers in an enthralling Hockey India League match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Friday.

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January 11, 2025
Brevis, Potgieter Inspire Eastern Cape
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Brevis, Potgieter Inspire Eastern Cape

ST GEORGE'S Park witnessed two-gun bowling performances as MI Cape Town cantered past Sunrisers Eastern Cape, the defending champions, in the inaugural match of the third season of the SA20.

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January 11, 2025
Jayant & Pravin's partnership helps TN capture Cooch Behar Trophy
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Jayant & Pravin's partnership helps TN capture Cooch Behar Trophy

TAMIL Nadu won the final of the Cooch Behar tournament on virtue of first innings lead over Gujarat.

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January 11, 2025
Infy files counterclaim against Cognizant
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Infy files counterclaim against Cognizant

IT services company Infosys has alleged that US-based Cognizant has acted with anticompetitive malice aimed at stifling competition from the company.

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January 11, 2025
The Morning Standard

Need common mechanism to track SME fund usage: SBI chief

THERE is an urgent need to develop a common mechanism to track the end-use of funds raised via debt and equity from capital markets by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to give comfort to lenders and investors and make pricing more competitive, State Bank chairman CS Setty said on Friday.

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January 11, 2025
Low-base effect lifts industrial production to seven-month high
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Low-base effect lifts industrial production to seven-month high

INDUSTRIAL production increased to a seven-month high of 5.2% year-on-year in November 2024 as compared to 3.7% in October, thanks largely to a low-base effect.

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January 11, 2025
SC relief to online gaming companies on GST issue
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SC relief to online gaming companies on GST issue

Court suspended proceedings until matter is finally adjudicated

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January 11, 2025