The Morning Standard - December 31, 2024

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December 31, 2024

India lose Melbourne identity to Aussies

AS Rohit Sharma sat on the dais for the fifth time this year to address the media after a Test match defeat, there was a sense of unease.

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Private banks write off loans to make books look good: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has warned private sector banks against writing off loans to make their books look good.

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BJP, Cong spar over Rahul's trip to Vietnam during national mourning

THE row over former prime minister Manmohan Singh's funeral refuses to die down with the BJP targeting the Congress over its leadership's absence during the immersion of Singh's ashes and Rahul Gandhi's Vietnam trip during the mourning period.

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AAP Promises ₹18K/Month for Priests

AAM Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a monthly honorarium of ₹18,000 for temple and gurudwara priests (granthi) if his party comes back to power.

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Carlsen says Anand, for all his good qualities, isn't ready for FIDE job

THE Magnus Carlsen saga has taken a new twist.

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Shivaji statue on Pangong Tso triggers debate

Honouring Gen Zorawar would have had more locational relevance

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ISRO sets SpaDex sats off on historic journey; may dock by January 7

IN a rare nighttime launch, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) workhorse PSLV-C60 vehicle on Monday successfully launched the two SpaDex (Space Docking Experiment) satellites in their intended orbit.

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Sanjay to sue BJP leaders over claims on wife

AMID allegations that AAP leader Sanjay Singh's wife, Anita Singh, is not a registered voter in Delhi, the Rajya Sabha MP on Monday said he will file a defamation case against BJP MP Manoj Tiwari and the party's IT cell in-charge, Amit Malviya, over \"bogus\" claims.

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Kejriwal forced to announce aid for priests after our campaign: Sachdeva

THE BJP on Monday said that former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana under pressure from the party and its Pujari Prakosht meeting, following a two-year-long campaign demanding salary allowances for priests and granthis.

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AIIMS Set to Invest Over ₹300 Cr in Leveraging AI for Enhanced Patient Care

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi is investing more than ₹300 crore in developing digital infrastructure, said institute's Director Dr M Srinivas during a press meeting held on Monday.

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Over 15k Cops Deployed for New Year

Elaborate security measures planned for high-traffic areas like Connaught Place, India Gate

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No medical units, fewer AED devices in metro stations for passengers, reveals RTI

DESPITE operating an expansive 393-kilometre metro network with 288 stations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) lacks dedicated medical units to handle passenger emergencies.

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HC seeks central Sanskrit varsity's reply on librarians' petition

THE Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Central Sanskrit University (CSU), formerly known as Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, and other concerned parties in response to a plea filed by a group of assistant librarians, who have raised objections to the re-designation of their roles and the denial of appropriate pay scales and professional recognition.

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AQI Improves: IMD Predicts More Chill and Strong Winds

The air quality index (AQI) in the national capital improved to 'moderate' category on Monday, owing to the record-breaking December rain between December 27 and 28.

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Fearing defeat, Kejriwal is now enrolling fake voters, says BJP

THE BJP on Monday accused the AAP of manipulating voter rolls in areas where it has significant influence, alleging the creation of fake voters and fraudulent practices to undermine its support base.

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CID Will Probe Contractor's Suicide in K'taka

THE state government has ordered a probe by the CID into the suicide by Bidar-based contractor Sachin Panchala, who had allegedly blamed an associate of RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge for his death in a note.

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Massive footfall at Jagannath a challenge for admin

WITH 2024 ending and a new year knocking at the doors, the Puri administration is grappling with huge footfall of devotees to the Shree Jagannath Jagannath temple.

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Why Zeenat kept in Alipore zoo: NTCA

IN a curious twist of events that may acquire political overtones, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has sought to know from West Bengal's chief wildlife warden (CWW) why tigress Zeenat, tranquilised on Sunday at Bankura, was not moved to Odisha and instead housed at Alipore Zoo in Kolkata in violation of protocols.

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Telugu Talliki Jala Harathi project to take Godavari water to Kurnool: Naidu

THE Andhra Pradesh government has proposed the Telugu Talliki Jala Harathi project to take Godavari water to Banakacherla in Kurnool district through the Krishna river in a hybrid model, said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

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HC to transport corpns: Install loudspeakers for differently-abled in buses

The Karnataka High Court directed state-run transport corporations to install audio announcement systems in buses to help differently-abled passengers.

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'Pushpa team should've helped victim's kin sooner'

Kalyan said it seems Allu Arjun has been left alone to face the case

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Man sentenced to death for murdering girl

A special court in Chennai on Monday sentenced a 28-year-old man for brutally murdering a college student by pushing her in front of a moving train in Chennai in 2022, by considering the gravity and nature of the crime.

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213 Cases Registered in 2014, 300 Arrests in Hyderabad; Officials Lead the List: ACB

TILL December 30, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) registered 213 cases, including 126 trap cases, 11 related to disproportionate assets (DA) and 76 involving procedural violations linked to departmental inquiries.

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Hoax bomb threats, gun violence and extortions mar city

THE year saw an unprecedented rise in bomb threats, starting with alarming emails targeting schools, hospitals, and even airlines in May.

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Capital air remains mostly foul amid green push. Lessons learnt?

DELHI's smog situation remained the same, just like previous years. The national capital did not experience a single day of 'good' quality air in 2024.

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The World Is Ending... Pass The Popcorn

Regimes toppling, countries threatening to vanish off the face of the earth. Wait, the earth may itself have officially entered an existential crisis in 2024. But Happy New Year

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ECO-PRECARIAT STRUGGLES IN UNLIVEABLE CITIES

BENGALURU's pleasant weather tag has taken a hit as the city saw extreme heat waves in the summer, followed by torrential rains that flooded various parts of the city.

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From logistics to innovation, India improves rankings in 10 yrs: Govt

OVER the past decade, India has cemented its position as the world's fifth-largest economy, demonstrating progress in areas ranging from logistics and innovation to security and cyber security, government sources said.

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Rahul, Priyanka slam BJP govt over death of Dalit inside police station

CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday condemned the death of a Dalit youth in police custody at Dewas in Madhya Pradesh...

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Dalit assaulted over 'conversion' in UP's Fatehpur

A Dalit man (47) was allegedly beaten and paraded with his tonsured head for trying to \"coerce a group of residents to convert to Christianity\" in Behlopur Alai village of UP'S Fatehpur district on Friday.

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PK booked as police action on Bihar PSC candidates turns into major row

POLITICAL parties sought to corner the Nitish Kumar government on Monday, a day after police cane-charged and used water cannons against Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates protesting against alleged exam paper leak.

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Main accused in MP gold, cash haul fears for life

THE Enforcement Directorate raid at the premises of crorepati ex-constable of Madhya Pradesh transport department, Saurabh Sharma and associates, led to ₹33 crore-plus movable and immovable assets.

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Vajpayee's 'good governance', Modi schemes on BJP agenda

AFTER celebrating the Constitution Day, the BJP is gearing up for a year-long 'Sangathan Parva' coinciding with Atal Jayanti in which former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'good governance' will be highlighted.

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Mixed bag for 'divided' Oppn in '24

WHEN the INDIA bloc made a stunning comeback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the world's largest democratic exercise, political pundits compared it with the successful 1977 model of the Opposition parties coming together to dislodge Indira Gandhi.

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Pak betting app scam: ED says promoters earned more than 50% profit

THE Enforcement Directorate's (ED) investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has revealed that alleged online betting website 'Magicwin', owned by Pakistani nationals has earned profits that were more than 50 percent of the total deposits made by the betting players.

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Lenacapavir Named 'Breakthrough of the Year' Drug for HIV Care

IN a step to fight against HIV/AIDS, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV drug.

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De facto Syrian leader says polls after four years, plans to dissolve HTS

SYRIA's de facto leader said on Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country.

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Submariner Who Turned Commander-in-Chief

Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world.

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Officials Seek to Detain Yoon for Evading Questioning

SOUTH Korean law enforcement officials requested a court warrant on Monday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec 3 amounted to rebellion.

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WHO asks Israel to release Gaza hospital director Hossam Abu Safiyeh

The WHO chief called on Monday for the immediate release of Hossam Abu Safiyeh, director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, who is being held by Israel's military following a major raid on the facility.

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Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Award in Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump

A three-judge panel rejected prez-elect's claim that trial court had made multiple errors

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Seoul to inspect all 737-800 aircraft as it searches for clues

SOUTH Korean officials said on Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.

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DEFINING EVENTS OF THE YR

THE year 2024 was full of surprises, and events that defined the business and economic landscape of India.

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Public apology in respect of article published on July 2 and Dec 16, 2024

ON July 2, 2024, and December 16, 2024, we inadvertently published two false and incorrect articles (the Articles) headlined, a) On July 2, 2024: Whistleblower blows lid off Fraud on court by businessman (Article- I); and b) On December 16, 2024: Wadia illegally sold 8.69% of Tata Sons stake (Article-2} Since publication of the articles, Mr Nusli Wadia, through his Solicitors, has pointed out to us, and demonstrated through documents, that both Articles are factually incorrect, baseless and false, and were published without duly verifying the facts and / or seeking prior inputs or comment from him.

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Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders

THE Income Tax Department has denied a TNIE report that said the tax department will be tapping DigiYatra data to go after evaders.

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Pant & rest of batters lose plot as Oz take lead

ONCE again, it all began with a reckless shot by Rishabh Pant.

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I enjoyed it a lot: Slot on Liverpool's 5-star show

LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

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Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares

Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan

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NorthEast sink Mumbai City FC 3-0 in ISL

NORTHEAST UNITED FC defeated Mumbai City FC by 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday.

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Clock is ticking for famed duo

Once automatic choices in playing XI, out-of-form Sharma & Kohli under immense scrutiny

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Avartana plates south India with subtlety, fire, spice

Avartana is ITC Hotels' fifth and new dining establishment.

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Rana Daggubati Launches the First Look of Baapu

Rana Daggubati launched the first look of Baapu, the third production from Comrade Film Factory, on Monday.

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Lovely, dramatic and deep

TMS reflects on the four days of Wayanad Lit Fest, where prominent writers, experts and thinkers came together with locals at a village nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats

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A Countdown in Style

Ring in the New Year with a wardrobe reset as six Delhi designers who weigh in on style, sustainability, inclusivity, and colour trends

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