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Global N-monitoring system transparent
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Global N-monitoring system transparent

Executive Secy of Comprehensive N-Test-Ban Treaty Organization is confident about maintaining global security

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October 29, 2024
NIA steps up security to check threats, ropes in cyber wing at airports
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NIA steps up security to check threats, ropes in cyber wing at airports

In the wake of numerous threat calls to airlines, anti-terror probe agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) has deployed Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) team with sleuths drawn from its cyber wing at each of the major aviation infrastructure facilities, officials said on Monday.

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October 29, 2024
Will continue to bat for caste census
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Will continue to bat for caste census

AMID reports that the Narendra Modi government is likely to begin the process of conducting the long-delayed population census, its ally Janata Dal (U) said the party will continuously advocate the cause of 'caste census'.

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October 29, 2024
Ancient city of Dholavira in poor state, says PMO
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Ancient city of Dholavira in poor state, says PMO

AFTER the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) flagged the poor state of preservation and lack of tourist amenities at the ancient city of Dholavira, the southern centre of the Harappan Civilization, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has issued directions to the officials concerned to \"devote\" more time to speed up \"site activities\" and work out a detailed action plan for conservation and resume excavation at historic urban settlements; a world heritage site located in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.

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October 29, 2024
Justice Puttaswamy, who moved SC against Aadhaar scheme, dies at 98
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Justice Puttaswamy, who moved SC against Aadhaar scheme, dies at 98

FORMER Judge of Karnataka High Court Justice KS Puttaswamy, who challenged the Aadhaar scheme before the Supreme Court in 2012 on grounds of the Right to Privacy, passed away at his residence in the city on Monday. He was 98.

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October 29, 2024
Delimitation policy needs a relook, address Andhra concerns, says TDP
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Delimitation policy needs a relook, address Andhra concerns, says TDP

THE Centre is expected to begin the next census in 2025 and the delimitation process by 2027. However, its key ally Telugu Desam Party (TDP) said the delimitation policy should be reworked and the concerns of Andhra Pradesh should be taken into consideration.

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October 29, 2024
INDIA-CHINA TANGO TESTS FLUID METRICS OF PATRIOTISM
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INDIA-CHINA TANGO TESTS FLUID METRICS OF PATRIOTISM

HE Delhi Police arrested Prabir Purkayastha, editor of NewsClick, on October 3, 2023, as part of an investigation into allegations of Chinese funding for his media platform.

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October 29, 2024
THE TERMINATOR GENE IN OUR EVERYDAY PRODUCTS
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THE TERMINATOR GENE IN OUR EVERYDAY PRODUCTS

In the new era of consumerism, marketers try to make you keep replacing products. Consumers must have the option of extending the life of what they own

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

THENKURISSI 2 awarded life term in Kerala honour killing

THE two accused in the much-talked-about Thenkurissi honour killing of Aneesh were awarded life imprisonment on Monday.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

Majhi warns of strong action against corrupt

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday reiterated his government's resolve to fight corruption at all levels and said anyone involved in such activities will not be spared.

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October 29, 2024
HC asks cops not to take 'coercive steps' against KTR brother-in-law
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HC asks cops not to take 'coercive steps' against KTR brother-in-law

JUSTICE B Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court on Monday directed the Station House Officer (SHO), Mokila police station, to \"not take any coercive steps\" against Pakala Rajendra Prasad until October 30 while instructing the latter to cooperate with the investigation.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

19-yr-old girl slips while taking selfie, gets stuck in gorge, rescued after 18 hrs

NONE, including her parents and rescuers, believed that Hamsa S Gowda (20) would come out alive after sliding into a 15-foot gorge at the sluice of Mydala tank near here and being stuck there overnight. It was a rebirth for Hamsa, studying her 3rd semester chemical engineering at Siddaganga Institute of Technology.

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October 29, 2024
Pinarayi set to declare 820 towns as Green on Nov 1
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Pinarayi set to declare 820 towns as Green on Nov 1

IN a significant move to attain garbage-free status for Kerala by March 2025, the state government launched the initiative to transform at least one town in every local body into a model of effective waste management with the active participation of local community.

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October 29, 2024
Lokesh pitches Anantapur as Tesla's EV, battery unit
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Lokesh pitches Anantapur as Tesla's EV, battery unit

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister meets Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

ED raids residences, offices of builders, ex-officials of MUDA at 8 locations

A week after Directorate of Enforcement (ED) officials raided the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) office, based on a complaint filed by activist Snehamayi Krishna, ED conducted fresh raids early Monday at eight locations across Bengaluru and Mysuru.

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October 29, 2024
TTD steps up security in temple town
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TTD steps up security in temple town

IN the wake of several hotels and the TTD-run Varadharaja Swamy temple receiving hoax bomb threats over the past three days, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has stepped up security in and around the temple town.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

HC permits minority student to attend classes

THE Delhi High Court on Monday permitted a minority-category student to begin attending classes at St. Stephen's College amidst an ongoing seat allocation dispute between the college and Delhi University (DU).

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

HC expunges critical remarks against ED officer

THE Delhi High Court has expunged critical remarks made by a Trial court judge against the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and its Assistant Director in a case involving an absconding accused.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

Jamia SHO assaulted by youth for stopping bike with modified silencer

The station house officer of the Jamia Nagar police station was \"punched\" in his face after he stopped a man for riding a bike with an illegally modified silencer.

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October 29, 2024
Assembly polls: Cong to embark on 'Dilli Nyay Yatra' from November 8
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Assembly polls: Cong to embark on 'Dilli Nyay Yatra' from November 8

TO foster its outreach with the public ahead of the city's assembly election, the Delhi Congress workers and leaders will embark on a mega programme—Dilli Nyay Yatra—emulating the campaign of the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, earlier.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

Cops under scrutiny over 6-month delay in lodging FIR in missing boy case

DELHI Police is facing scrutiny following revelations of a six-month delay in filing a kidnapping FIR for a boy missing since January 10 from the Bhajanpura area.

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October 29, 2024
HC hears You Tuber J erald's plea over 6illegal detention, by TN cops
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HC hears You Tuber J erald's plea over 6illegal detention, by TN cops

YOUTUBER and journalist Felix Jerald took his grievances to the Delhi High Court on Monday, filing a plea against the Tamil Nadu police for allegedly detaining him unlawfully.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

MCD mayor elections will be held next month: Shelly

Polls were postponed after L-G refused to appoint presiding officer

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October 29, 2024
5 PWD engineers to be prosecuted for ₹200 cr scam at hospitals
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5 PWD engineers to be prosecuted for ₹200 cr scam at hospitals

DELHI Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena on Monday gave his approval to the prosecution sanction of five Public Works Department (PWD) engineers for an alleged scam of ₹200 crore, Raj Niwas officials said on Monday.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

AQI better than Sunday, but remains 'very poor'

DELHI's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Monday, owing to a drop in wind speed, which has hindered the dispersion of pollutants across the city, experts said.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

Curb illegal sale of firecrackers urgently, Rai writes to Saxena

DELHI Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday wrote to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena urging prompt action against those involved in the illegal sale and distribution of crackers, regular inspections of firecracker vendors by Delhi Police, and increased vigilance at Delhi's borders.

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October 29, 2024
10K bus marshals to be roped in to fight pollution, says CM
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10K bus marshals to be roped in to fight pollution, says CM

DELHI'S 10,000 bus marshals and civil defense volunteers (CDVs), whose services were terminated last year, are set to make a return within a week and their services will be utilized in on ground zero in the fight against pollution, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced on Monday.

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October 29, 2024
HC to hear BJP's plea on CAG reports
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HC to hear BJP's plea on CAG reports

THE Delhi High Court on Monday scheduled a hearing for October 29 on a plea filed by BJP MLAs seeking an order to compel the Delhi government to send 12 pending Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports on critical issues like liquor duty, pollution and financial management to the lieutenant governor (LG) for presentation before the Delhi Assembly.

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October 29, 2024
Gopal Rai soft on Punjab despite rise in stubble burning, says BJP
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Gopal Rai soft on Punjab despite rise in stubble burning, says BJP

THE BJP on Monday slammed Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai for not talking to Punjab over the issue of stubble burning, which the party alleged has risen in the northern state.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

Census likely in early 2025

SPECULATION ON LS SEAT DELIMITATION; NDA ALLY TDP DEMANDS POLICY REJIG. NATIONAL REGISTER OF CITIZENS TO BE UPDATED; NO CASTE CENSUS CLARITY

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October 29, 2024