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Kejriwal takes a swipe at EC on poll data...
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Kejriwal takes a swipe at EC on poll data...

'Interest of transparency': AAP has launched a website which has data related to Form 17C for all assembly seats

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February 08, 2025
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RBI tango with FM gives 1st rate relief in five yrs

Interest rate cut by 25 bps; guv says RBI will support growth while keeping inflation down

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February 08, 2025
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K'taka HC grants anticipatory bail to BSY in POCSO case

THE High Court of Karnataka on Friday quashed a trial court order taking cognisance of offences against former chief minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa under the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and IPC.

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February 08, 2025
The Morning Standard

With starry dreams in eyes, they return shattered, petrified

IT was heart-rending for Devendra Singh and Rakshit Balyan of Muzaffarnagar and Gurpreet Singh of Pilibhit as they narrated their ordeal.

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February 08, 2025
Kejriwal Takes a Swipe at EC on Poll Data...
The Morning Standard

Kejriwal Takes a Swipe at EC on Poll Data...

'Interest of transparency': AAP has launched a website which has data related to Form 17C for all assembly seats

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February 08, 2025
Fifth hostage-prisoner swap expected today
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Fifth hostage-prisoner swap expected today

ISRAEL and Hamas are due to exchange more hostages and prisoners on Saturday, but the backlash over President Donald Trump's proposal for a US Gaza takeover casts doubt over the fragile truce's future.

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February 08, 2025
The Morning Standard

No change in India's Palestine policy, says Misri

THERE is no change in India's Palestine policy, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday, responding to a question on President Donald Trump proposing that the US could \"take over\" and \"own\" Gaza, with plans to resettle its population in the process.

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February 08, 2025
The Morning Standard

‘Dunki route’ & treacherous trek through Panama tough terrain

THE “Dunki Route” has existed for some time but gained significant attention after several Indians who used it to arrive in the US were deported.

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February 08, 2025
The Morning Standard

Delhi is India's 2nd most polluted for 4th consecutive month in Jan: Report

105 out of 240 cities exceeded PM2.5 limit

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February 08, 2025
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Guv returns Ordinance to rein in errant lenders

\"Requisite provisions in existing laws\"

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February 08, 2025
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DG Vaishnav College to host international conference on media, social responsibility

DG Vaishnav College is hosting an international conference titled \"Media and Social Responsibility 2.0\" on February 11 and 12.

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February 08, 2025
10K cops, 38 companies of paramilitary forces on vigil at counting centres
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10K cops, 38 companies of paramilitary forces on vigil at counting centres

A three-tier security arrangement with 10,000 police personnel, including two paramilitary companies per centre, has been put in place for the 19 counting centres ahead of the Delhi Assembly election results on Saturday, officials said.

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February 08, 2025
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Hairs of 'stolen' Telangana pet cat sent for forensic tests

ACTING on a complaint by one Pushpalatha, the Nalgonda Two Town police have sent the hair of a cat to the Forensic Sciences Laboratory for analysis to determine its owner.

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February 08, 2025
NOW, GLITCHES DELAY UNDOCKING OF SPADEX
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NOW, GLITCHES DELAY UNDOCKING OF SPADEX

TECHNICAL issues have erupted on the Indian Space Research Organisation's first Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, with the two spacecraft, SDX-01 and SDX-02, unable to undock.

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February 07, 2025
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India, South Asia to receive 2,835 planes in 20 years: Boeing

INDIAN and South Asian airlines are expected to add 2,835 new commercial aircraft to their fleets over the next 20 years to meet the rising demand for air travel, US aircraft manufacturer Boeing said on Thursday.

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February 07, 2025
US govt's SOP, says Centre amid outrage over cuffing
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US govt's SOP, says Centre amid outrage over cuffing

Jaishankar says engaging US to ensure deportees aren’t mistreated

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February 07, 2025
A MEMORABLE DEBUT FOR SPEEDSTER HARSHIT RANA
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A MEMORABLE DEBUT FOR SPEEDSTER HARSHIT RANA

HARSHIT Rana was walking back to his bowling mark, staring into oblivion. On the first ball of his third over in one-day internationals—it was his debut in the format for India at the VCA Stadium, Nagpur—the pacer had been hit for a six by England opener Phil Salt: A top edge that flew over the ropes behind the keeper.

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February 07, 2025
Nostalgia on canvas
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Nostalgia on canvas

From James Bond’s charm, Amitabh Bachchan’s stardom to Madhubala’s grace, the ongoing exhibition Bond To Bachchan’ pays homage to the icons with pop-art

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February 07, 2025
'TOO EARLY TO WORRY ABOUT THE BOX OFFICE
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'TOO EARLY TO WORRY ABOUT THE BOX OFFICE

Junaid Khan on his pairing with Khushi Kapoor in Loveyapa, and what it means to be the son of Aamir Khan. And more.

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February 07, 2025
Handcuffed & chained in the sky for 40 hours
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Handcuffed & chained in the sky for 40 hours

104 illegal immigrants deported from US in C-17 Globemaster say not allowed to move an inch from seats throughout the long journey

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February 07, 2025
The Morning Standard

Ramkumar-Saketh duo storms into semifinals

ONCE again the Indian players gave a brilliant display in the doubles segment as the duo of Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth, the second seeds, and defending champions Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni, the third seeds, moved into the semifinals of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger on Thursday.

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February 07, 2025
SBI profit up 84% at ₹16,891 cr on low-base
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SBI profit up 84% at ₹16,891 cr on low-base

NII rises 4.09% to ₹41,446 cr; loan loss provisions come down by 31.2% to ₹2,305 crore YoY and 36.52% sequentially

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February 07, 2025
Chole bhature, family time a bit of politics
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Chole bhature, family time a bit of politics

THE gruelling campaigns are behind them, voting over. For candidates, it was time to take it easy. Some cherished family time, or indulged in their favourite food, amid anticipation for the D-day, February 8.

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February 07, 2025
Protests on draft rules grow, UGC extends its deadline for feedback
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Protests on draft rules grow, UGC extends its deadline for feedback

AMIDST political slugfest over the revised UGC draft regulations on the appointment of faculty and academic staff in universities and colleges, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday extended the deadline for public feedback on them to February 28.

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February 07, 2025
The Morning Standard

Diarrhea breaks out in T'gana, 50 hospitalised

CHENNUR town in Mancherial district is experiencing a diarrhea outbreak with over 50 hospitalised over the last three days.

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February 07, 2025
The Morning Standard

Cognizant Q4 net profit declines 2% to $546 million

COGNIZANT on Thursday reported a 2.1% year-on-year decline in its net profit for quarter ended December 2024 to $546 million compared to $558 million in the year-ago period.

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February 07, 2025
Our policy to execute immigration laws against all removable aliens: US
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Our policy to execute immigration laws against all removable aliens: US

THE United States embassy said that enforcing immigration laws was imperative for American national security even as Chief of US Border Patrol Michael W Banks put out a video showing Indian illegals being deported in shackles, which sparked an uproar in parliament.

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February 07, 2025
Army's Modernisation Plan Picks Pace
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Army's Modernisation Plan Picks Pace

250 reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters will replace the ageing fleet and increase operational capabilities

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February 07, 2025
3 Muslim-dominated seats score large turnout
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3 Muslim-dominated seats score large turnout

WITH three Muslim-dominated seats - Mustafabad, Seelampur and Gokalpur - recording strong voter participation on February 5, the AAP hopes to retain these constituencies.

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February 07, 2025
De Zorzi shines as Sunrisers Eastern Cape reach SA20 final
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De Zorzi shines as Sunrisers Eastern Cape reach SA20 final

AROUND eight years ago, just after a then young Tony de Zorzi was given the honour of leading an age-group Protea outfit to the World Cup, the southpaw's stocks collapsed like a house of cards.

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February 07, 2025