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Vijay Singh given additional charge as DDA vice chairman

THE Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MoHUA) on Monday appointed Vijay Kumar Singh as Vice Chairman of Delhi Development Authority (DDA).

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November 12, 2024
The Morning Standard

'20 riots: SC asks HC to hear Fatima's bail plea

A two-judge bench of the apex court, comprising Justice Bela M Trivedi and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma on Monday refused to entertain the bail plea filed by activist Gulfisha Fatima, one of the accused in Delhi riots case of February 2020.

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November 12, 2024
DTC employees plan strike from Nov 13
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DTC employees plan strike from Nov 13

To press for regularisation of contractual staff, timely salary and specified duty hours, among others

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November 12, 2024
Court seeks response from Bibhav Kumar in Maliwal assault case
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Court seeks response from Bibhav Kumar in Maliwal assault case

Response sought after cops challenge court directive

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November 12, 2024
Anti-Sikh riots case: Tytler seeks trial stay, HC denies
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Anti-Sikh riots case: Tytler seeks trial stay, HC denies

The High Court (HC) on Monday reaffirmed that the murder trial against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case would proceed as scheduled, despite his request to stay the proceedings.

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November 12, 2024
Dense smog in morning, many stations record AQI close to 350
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Dense smog in morning, many stations record AQI close to 350

DELHI's air quality worsened early Monday, as the city was blanketed in dense smog and the air quality index (AQI) dropped to 347, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data at 7 am.

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November 12, 2024
For the women by the women bike taxi
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For the women by the women bike taxi

IN a welcome development for women travelling on Delhi metro, the DMRC on Monday introduced an option to avail 'bike taxis driven by women'.

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November 12, 2024
India must adopt more robust multi-hazard early warning system: WMO chief
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India must adopt more robust multi-hazard early warning system: WMO chief

India has to enhance its meteorological infrastructure and adopt a more robust multi-hazard early warning system to avoid loss of lives and minimize the impact of climate change, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Celeste Saulo told this newspaper on Monday.

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November 12, 2024
Uddhav fumes as ECI officials inspect his bag, personal stuff
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Uddhav fumes as ECI officials inspect his bag, personal stuff

SHIV Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday trained his guns on the Election Commission of India (ECI) claiming its officials are selectively targeting opposition leaders.

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November 12, 2024
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Clean air part of fundamental rights, SC reminds Delhi govt

The Supreme Court said on Monday that it is a fundamental right of every citizen to live in a pollution-free atmosphere, adding no religion encourages any activity that creates pollution.

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November 12, 2024
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Ten suspected militants shot dead in Manipur

Kuki-Zo Council says its 'volunteers' killed by CRPF, calls for total shutdown in state today

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November 12, 2024
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ECHOES OF A NEW MODERNISM

A recently concluded art exhibition marked the birth centenary of four celebrated modern Indian masters, Souza, Subramanyan, Ram Kumar and Gaitonde - all born in 1924.

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November 11, 2024
DEADLOCKED FOREVER?
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DEADLOCKED FOREVER?

Think of MCD, think of mess inside and outside the House. Finally, the mayoral elections are set to take place on November 14 after over a five-month delay. The hold-up has become synonymus with the civic body in the past few years. Prabhat Shukla details all the factors that has led to gridlock in the city's civic body functioning.

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November 11, 2024
SNUFF THE PUFF
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SNUFF THE PUFF

On his 59th birthday, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan announced that he had quit smoking, a long-standing habit, often smoking up to 100 cigarettes a day.

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November 11, 2024
A Guide To Glow
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A Guide To Glow

Many of us have a misconception that it takes long hours of grooming to look good.

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November 11, 2024
Final Destination actor Tony Todd passes away at 69
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Final Destination actor Tony Todd passes away at 69

TONY Todd, best known as the lead actor of the Candyman franchise, passed away on November 6 at the age of 69.

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November 11, 2024
Varun fifer in vain as hosts SA level series 1-1
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Varun fifer in vain as hosts SA level series 1-1

A POOR display with the bat saw India post a modest 124 for six against South Africa in the second T20I of the four-match series in Gqeberha on Sunday.

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November 11, 2024
Post WC loss, Jemimah set for new learnings
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Post WC loss, Jemimah set for new learnings

FOR Jemimah Rodrigues and the Indian women's cricket team, the month of October in Dubai was not that kind. An early exit from the T20 World Cup meant the ODI series against recently crowned World Champions New Zealand came with an emotional baggage. The team was still hurting and the vice-captain Smriti Mandhana admitted so.

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November 11, 2024
WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR GAMBHIR DOWN UNDER
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WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR GAMBHIR DOWN UNDER

With Indian team leaving for Australia, here are some talking points...

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November 11, 2024
Chess balm for Harika during postpartum phase
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Chess balm for Harika during postpartum phase

WHEN D Harika started feeling the effects of postpartum following the birth of her daughter in 2022, it was extremely hard to accept the changes I was having.

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November 11, 2024
Gauff ends season with $4.8 million cheque
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Gauff ends season with $4.8 million cheque

COCO Gauff pays attention to what people say about her online and occasionally takes pleasure in clapping back, so it should not be a surprise that she took to social media to type out a message after wrapping up 2024 by winning the WTA Finals and the USD 4.8 million cheque that came with it.

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November 11, 2024
Large caps are better than fairly valued: Bajaj Finserv AMC CEO
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Large caps are better than fairly valued: Bajaj Finserv AMC CEO

CEO Ganesh Mohan says consumption remains a compelling theme in Indian markets even if the sector faces short-term bearish sentiments

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November 11, 2024
ISL: Odisha squander early lead to draw against visiting Bagan, stay 9th
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ISL: Odisha squander early lead to draw against visiting Bagan, stay 9th

ODISHA FC made a dream start in front of their home fans against Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League on Sunday.

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November 11, 2024
THE CRITICALITY OF CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE
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THE CRITICALITY OF CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE

N the last column on the eve of the festival of lights, we initiated a discussion on how vital Term Insurance Cover is for anyone with even a single financial dependant.

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November 11, 2024
HOW NOT TO MISS CHANCES TO CREATE WEALTH
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HOW NOT TO MISS CHANCES TO CREATE WEALTH

In the world of investments, your biggest enemy is inflation. As you work hard to earn a meaningful living, you constantly strive for more because prices keep rising.

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November 11, 2024
Vistara merger: Section of AI pilots unhappy over different retirement age
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Vistara merger: Section of AI pilots unhappy over different retirement age

A section of Air India pilots is unhappy in the run-up to the Vistara merger over different retirement age limits for pilots of the two Tata Group-owned airlines as the management is yet to address the issue, according to sources.

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November 11, 2024
Bitcoin surges to record high; experts believe it will soar above $80,000
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Bitcoin surges to record high; experts believe it will soar above $80,000

FOR the first time, Bitcoin surged over $79,000, driven by industry optimism about Donald Trump's pro-crypto policies in the near future.

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November 11, 2024
Indian distilleries can compete with foreign liquor brands'
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Indian distilleries can compete with foreign liquor brands'

PAUL P John, the chairman and MD of Bengaluru-based John Distilleries, says he is not concerned about competition from Europe as long as Indian companies are allowed to do business there as well.

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November 11, 2024
China delimits shoal in dispute with Philippines
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China delimits shoal in dispute with Philippines

CHINA reasserted its territories around a flashpoint reef in the South China Sea on Sunday, two days after the Philippines defined its own sea boundaries in the contested waters.

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November 11, 2024
UN nuke head to visit Iran ahead of Trump inauguration
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UN nuke head to visit Iran ahead of Trump inauguration

The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog said Sunday he will travel to Iran in the coming days to hold talks regarding the country's nuclear programme.

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November 11, 2024