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HC orders crime branch probe into minister's comment on Constitution
The Morning Standard

HC orders crime branch probe into minister's comment on Constitution

FISHERIES Minister Saji Cherian remains caught in the web spun by his \"kunthom kodachakrom\" (spear and wheel) reference to the Constitution.

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November 22, 2024
K'taka revenue dept's AI module to boost efficiency
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K'taka revenue dept's AI module to boost efficiency

UPBEAT about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) enhancing efficiency in governance, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Thursday revealed that his department will soon be rolling out an AI module which will streamline land transactions and registration processes, while bringing in transparency.

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November 22, 2024
The Morning Standard

Experts blame climate change for pollution

A new analysis shows that in northern India, including Delhi-NCR, severe air pollution has been linked to climate change impact.

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November 22, 2024
'Smog flx must be as unique as the problem
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'Smog flx must be as unique as the problem

WHEN London's Great Smog of 1952 killed over 12,000 people, the world first realised that the deadly cocktail of air pollution and weather conditions could affect public health.

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November 22, 2024
The Morning Standard

Uptick in mental health issues, neuro cases in city hosps

WHILE the visible effects of air pollution are often associated with respiratory and cardiovascular issues, a silent crisis is unfolding within our minds.

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November 22, 2024
@379 capital air 'very poor, low visibility continues to hit city
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@379 capital air 'very poor, low visibility continues to hit city

IMD reports a minimum temperature of ii degree Celsius and a maximum of 26 degree Celsius

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November 22, 2024
The Morning Standard

Alice Vaz Delhi's new chief electoral officer

THE Election Commission of India Thursday approved the appointment of senior IAS officer R Alice Vaz as the chief electoral officer (CEO) of Delhi, ahead of the assembly elections in the city due next February.

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November 22, 2024
Right to be forgotten: Man flghts for privacy in matrimonial case order
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Right to be forgotten: Man flghts for privacy in matrimonial case order

A contentious battle over privacy rights has landed in the Delhi High Court, where an IIM-Calcutta graduate has filed a petition, seeking enforcement of his \"right to be forgotten,\" after personal details from a court order in his matrimonial case Were widely published online.

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November 22, 2024
The Morning Standard

Digital detention: Three arrested for defrauding woman of ₹2 lakh

DELHI Police has arrested three members of \"digital arrest gang\", who cheated a woman of ₹2 lakh by putting her under digital detention, an officer said on Thursday.

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November 22, 2024
BJP holds meet to firm up poll strategy against AAP
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BJP holds meet to firm up poll strategy against AAP

BJP crafting localised strategy for polls

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November 22, 2024
DU allows answer sheet re-evaluation for LLB students from next year
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DU allows answer sheet re-evaluation for LLB students from next year

DELHI University (DU) will allow its law students to apply for re-evaluation of their answer sheets, a facility previously unavailable to them, according to university officials.

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November 22, 2024
MCD clears encroachment on 53 km stretch
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MCD clears encroachment on 53 km stretch

Temporary structures, platforms removed; five truckloads of items seized during the drive carried out with police help

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November 22, 2024
The Morning Standard

US court cloud over Adani

Bribery charges against Adani Group chairman, 7 others ■ $250 million kickbacks to Indian govt officials to sign power supply contracts ■ $200 mn paid in Andhra alone

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November 22, 2024
The Morning Standard

Even Kasab was given a fair trial: SC

NOTING that even Ajmal Kasab received a fair trial in the country, the Supreme Court indicated on Thursday that it may establish a courtroom inside Tihar Jail for the trial of J&K separatist leader Yasin Malik in a kidnapping case.

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November 22, 2024
India demands $600 billion in grants as climate finance from developed nations
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India demands $600 billion in grants as climate finance from developed nations

YEAR after year, COP after COP, we keep discussing what needs to be done without addressing how it is to be done,\" said Lee-la Nandan, deputy leader of the Indian delegation at COP29 and secretary of the Union environment ministry Talking at an open-ended 'Qurultay, summit convened by the COP29 presidency after it released a set of decision draft texts, including the one on New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), Nandan said the climate talks began with a clear focus on enablement through the NCQG.

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November 22, 2024
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Raj scrambles after Bikaner House attach order

A Delhi court has ordered the attachment of the historic Bikaner House, owned by the Nokha Municipal Council of Rajasthan, to recover ₹50.31 lakh owed to a private firm.

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November 22, 2024
AAP makes early start, announces 1st list of 11 candidates for Assembly elections in Feb
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AAP makes early start, announces 1st list of 11 candidates for Assembly elections in Feb

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday released a list of 11 candidates for the Assembly elections, which are scheduled to take place in February next year.

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November 22, 2024
International court issues arrest warrant against Bibi
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International court issues arrest warrant against Bibi

THE International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas, military chief Mohammed Deif, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection With their war that began more than a year ago.

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November 22, 2024
Shah Meets Sai To Firm Up Plans Against Maoists
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Shah Meets Sai To Firm Up Plans Against Maoists

CHHATTISGARH Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday met Home Minister Amit Shah here at his North Block office and apprised him of the progress made in combating Naxalism in the state and expressed confidence in making it 'Maoist-free' by March 2026.

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November 21, 2024
Different Strokes
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Different Strokes

From Indian traditions and ancient art to Renaissance and contemporary street art, this exhibition explores themes of identity, time, and history, offering a fresh perspective

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November 21, 2024
THE DYSTOPIAN WINTERS OF DELHI
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THE DYSTOPIAN WINTERS OF DELHI

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair,\" these lines by Charles Dickens from his 1859 novel, A Tale of Two Cities, ring true today in the Delhi-NCR of the 21st century.

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November 21, 2024
The Morning Standard

END OF AN ERA

As 38-year-old Nadal walks into the sunset with 22 Grand Slams, Kalyani Mangale writes about a legacy that will live on forever

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November 21, 2024
The Morning Standard

India withdraw from Blind T20 WC in Pakistan

CAPTAIN Durga Rao Tompaki on Wednesday said it is disheartening to miss out on the chance to compete in the TZO Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan following India's Withdrawal from the tournament while the national federation described the development as a \"setback\".

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November 21, 2024
ACT: Deepika to the fore again as India triumph
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ACT: Deepika to the fore again as India triumph

YOUNG striker Deepika turned out to be the star once again With a fine reverse hit goal as India retained their women's Asian Champions Trophy title after edging past Olympic silver medallist China 1-O in a pulsating final here Wednesday.

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November 21, 2024
The Morning Standard

Taking 20 wickets biggest challenge for Bumrah & Co

ONE of the main reasons for India's success in the longest format when Ravi Shastri, as head coach, and Virat Kohli, as captain, were at helm was their ability to take 20 wickets.

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November 21, 2024
Germany, Netherlands draw as group stage ends
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Germany, Netherlands draw as group stage ends

GERMANY rounded off their Nations League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw in Hungary while Netherlands were held to the same scoreline by Bosnia and Hercegovina.

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November 21, 2024
Flare-up in tension between Russia, Ukraine pushes up gold prices
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Flare-up in tension between Russia, Ukraine pushes up gold prices

GOLD has reversed the losing streak it saw after the conclusive win that Donald Trump made in the recent US presidential polls, after the flare-up in the 1,000-day-old war that Russia has been waging on Ukraine.

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November 21, 2024
The Morning Standard

Telcos can claim ITC on key infra spends

IN a relief for the telecom industry, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in favour of major telecom service providers like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio, allowing them to claim input tax credit (ITC) on key infrastructure components such as tower components, shelters, and other related materials.

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November 21, 2024
Lava MD Rai gets bail in PMLA case
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Lava MD Rai gets bail in PMLA case

THE Delhi High Court has granted bail to Hari Om Rai, MD of Lava International, in a money laundering case.

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November 21, 2024
FY25 capex will undershoot target: DEA secretary
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FY25 capex will undershoot target: DEA secretary

AJAY SETH, secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, on Wednesday said while there might be a shortfall in the capital expenditure target of ₹11.11 lakh crore set in the Union Budget, it would still represent a notable increase from the last year's capital expenditure of ₹9.5 lakh crore.

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November 21, 2024