The Morning Standard - December 01, 2024

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December 01, 2024

NEW MAHARASHTRA GOVT WILL TAKE OATH ON DEC 5

● Ceremony at Azad Maidan ● PM will participate in the mega event ● BJP legislative party meet on Dec 2 or 3 to elect its new leader

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26-yr-old dies trying to flee police custody

A 26-year-old man fell to his death while trying to run away from police custody in West Delhi's Mayapuri, officials said on Saturday.

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Rajnath to get final integrated theatre command file soon

FINAL recommendations to reorganise the country's war structure and the armed forces into integrated theatre commands (ITC) will reach Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's desk after Navy Day, which falls on December 4.

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Poll body to hear Cong team's Maha 'muddle' allegations on Tuesday

A day after the Congress submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of India (ECI) charging that the Maharashtra assembly election process was suspect, the poll body on Saturday invited a delegation of the party for a meeting next Tuesday at 5 pm to discuss its concerns.

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Two more ISKCON members arrested in B'desh

AMID mounting tensions between India and Bangladesh following continuing atrocities against the minorities there, some educational institutions in Bangladesh painted the Indian Tricolour on the floor and urged students to walk over them, sources said. The emblem of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) was also desecrated.

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Heavy rain in TN coast as cyclone makes landfall

CYCLONIC storm 'Fengal' made landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry on Saturday night, bringing very heavy rain to districts along the north Tamil Nadu coast, including Chennai.

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AAP, BJP in war of words over water attack on Kejriwal

A bus marshal on Saturday attempted to attack former CM Arvind Kejriwal with water during a rally in Malviya Nagar, sending security agencies into a tizzy.

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AAP MLA held in extortion case, links with gangster Nandu

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested AAP legislator Naresh Balyan in connection with a year-old extortion case and alleged ties to gangster Kapil Sangwan, also known as Nandu.

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RTI: JNU registered 151 sexual harassment complaints in 7 yrs

JAWAHARLAL Nehru University (JNU) has recorded 151 sexual harassment complaints since 2017, the year its Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) replaced Gender Sensitization Committee Against Harassment (GSCASH), according to data obtained through an RTI application.

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Sanction covers all offences, says ED in liquor policy case

THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the local court on Saturday that the sanction obtained in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case against former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal was sufficiently comprehensive to encompass not just offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, but also any other potential violations arising from the same facts.

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Jamia placement drive scores big, ₹24.5 lakh highest offer

JAMIA Millia Islamia (JMI) recently concluded the first phase of its 2024-25 campus placement drive with record-breaking offers, including the highest package of Rs 24.5 lakh per annum from Homecentre Landmark. Cisco followed closely with an offer of Rs 24 lakh.

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Drive to help differently-abled launched in city

THE National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has launched an assistive aids distribution drive for differently-abled individuals residing nearby Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor.

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AQI in 'very poor' category, minimum temperature touches 9.8 degrees Celsius

DELHI's air quality settled in the 'very poor' category on Saturday morning and the city witnessed the season's second-lowest minimum temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius, officials said.

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HC seeks report on stocks of injection for rare genetic disorder

THE Delhi high court has directed the Centre and the Delhi government to file comprehensive reports on the availability and supply chain management of Antihemophilic Factor (AHF) injections, a critical treatment for persons with haemophilia, a rare genetic blood disorder.

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HC to CBI: Appoint officer in coaching centre deaths

Directive in response to petition filed by father of one of the victims

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Theatres need not always be set up in cities: Arundhati

\"IF I have a superpower, I will ask rich people to set up theatres like Rangashankara in small towns in India,\" said Theatre exponent Arundhati Nag.

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IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala till Dec 4, issues yellow alert

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Kerala under the influence of Cyclone Fengal, which triggered a landfall in Tamil Nadu on Saturday.

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Kerala Cong calls meet to review bypoll results

THE Congress state leadership is set to convene the KPCC executive meeting this week to review the recent bypoll results in the state.

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Cong appoints in-charges for all T'gana seats

TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Saturday appointed in-charges from across the 119 Assembly constituencies in the state who would efficiently manage the participation of party functionaries in the ongoing 'Praja Palana Vijayostavalu' celebrations.

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CELEBRATING THE DEVIS OF EXCELLENCE

TWELVE trailblazing women from a serial entrepreneur to a handloom revivalist to an Olympian to an inclusive activist who have made an impact and transcended boundaries, were bestowed with the prestigious Devi Awards by The New Indian Express, at the 29th edition of the awards ceremony here on Saturday evening.

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End Naxal menace by 2026, Centre tells states

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired the sessions at the 59th DGP and IGP conference which deliberated on key issues of the country's internal and external security matters on its second day.

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India first country to develop long-range hypersonic missile

INDIA is the first country to develop a long-range hypersonic missile that can travel more than eight times the speed of sound and it is a game-changer in global defence technology which no other countries have, claimed defence scientists.

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Unbroken Spirit

At 16, Tanya Nayal was thrust into a battle for survival after her parents' divorce. Today, she's a successful entrepreneur and fashion designer, inspiring countless others with her journey from hardship to achievement

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BATTING FOR COMMON GOOD

UTCA chief Sanjay Tandon has transformed Chandigarh streets into cricket nurseries with a unique gully cricket tournament, promoting anti-drug campaigns and nurturing local talent. Harpreet Bajwa spotlights this remarkable effort aimed at building a brighter future

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YUNUS MUST FACE MODI-TRUMP WRATH

Is the world religious order crumbling? From Amsterdam to Paris and London to New York, vicious, violent mobs of immigrants have launched savage attacks against civilization.

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DIFFERENT WOODS FROM THE SAME TREE

ORTY-thousand feet up in the air and 11 hours to kill. There's something about catching up with missed films when suspended in space and time on a flight.

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NMC notice to 198 med colleges for not sharing info on stipends to medics

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued show-cause notices to 198 government and private medical colleges and institutions for not sharing information about stipends paid to undergraduate interns, postgraduate residents, and senior residents.

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13-YEAR-OLD SENSATION IN BIG LEAGUE OF IPL

At an age when most children are confused between pursuing studies with earnestness and following other more recreational vocations, this 13-year-old had been chasing his dream, with a willow in his hand and wild ambition in his heart.

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Break-ups not abetment of suicide by default: SC

Court says broken relationships distressing, but not criminal offence

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@20km/day, rly track electrification gathers pace

The Indian Railways has electrified 97% of broad gauge tracks at a pace of 20 km every day to meet the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

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Snakebite declared 'notifiable disease', Centre seeks to reduce deaths by '30

SNAKEBITE CAPITAL

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594 cadets march out with flying colours from NDA, Naval academy

IN a spectacular parade held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Kerala's Ezhimala on Saturday, a total of 239 trainees passed out as sub-lieutenants of the Indian Navy.

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NGT slams MoEF for 'stalling action' on school infra

THE National Green Tribunal (NGT) has strongly criticised the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for obstructing its proceedings by failing to provide a decisive response regarding the health risks posed to students by asbestos sheets in educational institutions.

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Bangla national, former BNP leader arrested from Kolkata with fake docus

Fled from Bangla 2 yrs ago

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Row over Hindu temple claim on Ajmer Dargah

A petition which claims that the Ajmer Sharif Dargah was built over a Hindu temple has sparked a political row, with the opposition saying that it is a government's tactic to divert people's attention from pressing issues.

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Sambhal admin extends ban on entry of outsiders

SP MPs on their way to the trouble-torn town stopped in Ghaziabad

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Nod to 15K houses under Central scheme for surrendered Maoists

THE ruling BJP in Chhattisgarh has extended the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) scheme to include surrendered Maoists and victims of violence in Left-Wing Extremism affected areas.

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Trucks allowed on ‘The Ridge’ triggers uproar

CONTROVERSIES do not seem to end for the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, as loaded trucks have recently been seen on the 110-year-old ‘The Ridge’ in Shimla, a zone where vehicles are prohibited.

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China, Russia, Pakistan forming an axis: Tewari

AT the 8th edition of the Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh, Congress MP Manish Tewari said on Saturday the axis of Russia-China-North Korea-Iran has jeopardised the order put out under the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty (NPT) mechanism, posing a threat to international peace and stability.

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Nitish, RJD spar over Bihar development

CREDIT war between the ruling JD(U) and the Opposition RJD has escalated as CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that no development initiative was taken when Lalu Prasad's party was in power in the state. Bihar will go to polls next year.

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Museum of Moon exhibit at largest IIT-G science fest

THE 10th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) - country's largest science fest - began at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati on Saturday.

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Sita Soren skips BJP review meet, JMM says party door open for her

The absence of former BJP MLA Sita Soren, who was previously with the JMM, during the party's review meeting regarding its electoral defeat in Jharkhand, has raised speculations.

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Ceasefire at risk after Israel strikes Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

THE Israeli military said it carried out strikes against Hezbollah on Saturday after detecting activity in southern Lebanon \"that posed a threat\", days into a ceasefire.

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China cross as Taiwan leader set to visit US

Taiwan's president departed Saturday for his trip to the South Pacific that will include a two-day transit in the US, his first since assuming office, though few details about his itinerary were made public.

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100 arrested on second night of Georgia protests

More than 100 demonstrators were arrested overnight in Georgia as protesters clashed with police following the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union, the country's Interior Ministry said Saturday.

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Zelenskyy offers to end 'hot war' if Kyiv-held lands get NATO protection

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Friday for NATO to offer guaranteed protections to parts of Ukraine controlled by Kyiv in order to \"stop the hot stage of the war.\"

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Russia bombs Aleppo as rebels take control

Most areas now in Opposition hands; city comes under Russian aerial attacks for first time since 2016

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Heavy rains triggered by cyclone lash Lanka; 15 dead

ADVERSE weather from a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has claimed the lives of fifteen people in Sri Lanka, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) on Saturday.

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No clear winner likely in Irish elections

VOTE counting got underway on Saturday in Ireland's national election after an exit poll suggested the contest is a close-fought race among the country's three largest political parties.

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100 arrested on second night of Georgia protests

More than 100 demonstrators were arrested overnight in Georgia as protesters clashed with police following the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union, the country's Interior Ministry said Saturday.

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Claim rejections have come down to 25% till Nov: EPFO

THE Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reduced the rejection of claims to 25% till November 2024, the organisation informed the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) in its meeting on Saturday in New Delhi.

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Catching fast: Quick commerce is here to stay

FMCG brands are now embracing quick deliveries as customer preferences change

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Cash transfer plans for women to cost ₹1 L crore

The direct cash transfer schemes for women announced by nine state governments would burden the exchequer with more than ₹1 lakh crore in 2024-25, according to a report by PRS Legislative Research.

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COP29 IN BAKU: OIL AND MONEY STAIN CLIMATE TALKS

It is indeed ironical the UN Climate Conference, also known as the Conference of Parties (COP), chooses to hold their jamborees in capitals that are the hub of fossil fuel interests.

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PCB wants long-term solution as chances of hybrid model for CT increase

AMID the ongoing impasse on the 2025 Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi spoke to a few reporters after an U19 Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Saturday.

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Rohit, Gill miss out on vital practice due to rain

UNRELENTING rain forced the abandonment of the first day's play of the two-day practice match between India and Prime Minister's XI here on Saturday, robbing Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill of some much-needed pink ball game time ahead of the day-night second Test against Australia at Adelaide.

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Mehtab helps Mumbai beat Hyderabad in ISL

MUMBAI City FC defeated Hyderabad FC by 1-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League on Saturday.

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Dominant Lakshya one victory away from title

THERE'S a dearth of Indian singles players capable of mounting a challenge at the highest level in the BWF circuit at the moment. Lakshya Sen is an exception.

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DAMAGE CONTROL BY GUKESH FOR DRAW

After wobble in middle period, Indian GM maintains calm to save Game 5 with white pieces against Liren

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Las Palmas stun Barca on 125th anniversary

LAS PALMAS claimed a surprise 2-1 victory at La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, spoiling the hosts' 125th anniversary celebrations.

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Maurice Ashley, the only African-American Grandmaster till date

THERE have been a lot of unique players throughout chess' rich history. Nobody, though, has a legacy quite like Maurice Ashley, who's in the city-state as the MC for the World Championship.

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IS ICC ARREST WARRANT AGAINST NETANYAHU ENFORCEABLE

When the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin \"Bibi\" Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant over war crimes recently, the top of the mind question was whether they were enforceable.

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Inside Mindscapes that Define Us

Three artists engage with Nature and make a statement that explores the geological, cultural, and material facets of our planet

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Are Adult Friendships Really that Hard; Why Not Make the Effort?

Despite the plethora of digital platforms that promise connection and community, 79 per cent of GenZs and 71 per cent millennials describe themselves as lonely. In the US, 12 per cent of adults say that they have no close friends. While finding avenues for connection have increased exponentially over the years, maintaining friendships, especially adult friendships, have become harder.

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Of an Age Gone by and a Language Lost

Our villages have become ghost villages; will our language take the same road? A googly was flung at me by a student.

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The Artificial Way to Work Happiness

Gen Z seems to have got the workplace right, artificially. With 31 per cent of them reporting a healthy relationship with work, it places them ahead of Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials.

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Recipes of the Heart and Home

After tasting success in London, celebrity chef Rohit Ghai is impressing the Omani palate with the subtlety of spice while he stays a dal-chawal sort of guy

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Uncomplicated and Compelling

The story preserves not only the characters' voices but also their goals and actions, which are convincing and believable

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Diving into the Murky World of Scandals

Fraudster Tales: History's Greatest Financial Criminals and Their Catastrophic Crimes By: Vijay Narayan Govind Publisher: Pan Macmillan Price: ₹499 Pages: 290

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The Traditional and the Suave

The timeless drape sees a major revival with new-age dhoti enthusiasts reawakening to its allure

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'Hard Work Came First, Stardom Later'

Actor Adivi Sesh's career in Tollywood has included a variety of roles and genres. From playing Bhadra in Baahubali to Agent Gopi in Goodachari, Sesh has established himself as one of the most versatile performers in the industry, having played complicated characters with profound emotional arcs as well as action-packed thrillers.

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Aspirations Unbound

At 69, Anupam Kher is far from done. Whether it is romance or fitness training, he is ready for it all

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