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AAP's grassroots outreach: Party holds meets, padyatras
The Morning Standard

AAP's grassroots outreach: Party holds meets, padyatras

IN preparation for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party has ramped up its grassroots outreach with a series of district conventions aimed at mobilising widespread support.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Drug peddler, disguised as cop, arrested

A 65-year-old drug peddler, who used to wear \"Khakhi pants\" in a bid to evade the eyes of the law while selling drugs, was caught and smack worth more than ₹50 lakhs was recovered from his possession.

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November 07, 2024
2 firing incidents: Unidentified men shot at grocery store, car workshop
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2 firing incidents: Unidentified men shot at grocery store, car workshop

TWO firing incidents were reported in Delhi's Paschim Vihar and Dwarka on Wednesday. No casualties were reported in the incidents.

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November 07, 2024
Defamation case: CM gets more time to file rejoinder
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Defamation case: CM gets more time to file rejoinder

A Delhi court on Wednesday granted additional time for Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena's legal team to file a rejoinder in response to BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor's reply in an ongoing defamation case.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Probe initiated into Rahul's British citizenship case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday was informed that the CBI has initiated an inquiry on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the Allahabad High Court against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's alleged British citizenship.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

HC notice to CCI, Swiggy over confidentiality ring

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and online food delivery company Swiggy, following a petition from the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) challenging its exclusion from a confidentiality ring set up by the CCI.

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November 07, 2024
NDA meets ahead of assembly polls
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NDA meets ahead of assembly polls

About 2-3 seats could be spared for Bihar-based allies Janata Dal (United) and Lok Janshakti Party

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Mayor Oberoi orders swift cleanup measures

MAYOR Shelly Oberoi on Tuesday conducted an inspection of the MCD's Shahdara North Zone to address long-standing cleanliness issues in the area.

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November 07, 2024
Atishi approves new rules to crack down on financial crimes
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Atishi approves new rules to crack down on financial crimes

THE Delhi government has introduced new rules aimed at halting fraudulent financial schemes in the national capital.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

IP University improves its ranking to 320

GURU Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has made huge strides in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025.

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November 07, 2024
IIT Delhi bags top spot in India in QS Asia University Rankings 2025
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IIT Delhi bags top spot in India in QS Asia University Rankings 2025

IITs steal the show in university rankings

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

CBSE withdraws affiliation of 16 schools in city, downgrades six

AFTER conducting a series of surprise inspections across Rajasthan and Delhi in September, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has withdrawn affiliation of 21 schools and six schools were downgraded from senior secondary to secondary level in Rajasthan and Delhi.

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November 07, 2024
Speeding SUV rams into multiple vehicles; 53-yr-old dead, 3 injured
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Speeding SUV rams into multiple vehicles; 53-yr-old dead, 3 injured

A 53-year-old man was killed while three others sustained injuries after a speeding SUV rammed into multiple vehicles in Aman Vihar area of Rohini, an official said on Wednesday.

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November 07, 2024
Car emissions top polluter: CSE study
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Car emissions top polluter: CSE study

Average contribution of farm fires to PM2.5 level was only 0.7% when stubble burning peaked

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November 07, 2024
58 inspection teams to monitor industrial units regularly: Govt
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58 inspection teams to monitor industrial units regularly: Govt

AIMING to free the city from industrial pollution, the Delhi government has formed 58 inspection teams.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

JUVENILE GETS 10-YR RIGOROUS JAIL TERM IN 2017 RAPE CASE

A Delhi court sentenced a juvenile to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a 10-year-old girl in 2017, emphasizing the need for reformation rather than immediate release.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

DON POWER AGAIN IN U.S.

DONALD Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the US Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

'Samosa Caucus' gets a little bigger

INDIAN-AMERICAN lawyer Suhas Subramanyam created history by becoming the first from the community to be elected from Virginia and the entire East Coast to the House of Representatives.

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November 07, 2024
Chhath at Yamuna can harm devotees: HC
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Chhath at Yamuna can harm devotees: HC

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL seeking permission for Chhath Puja at the Geeta Colony Ghats along the Yamuna riverbed due to severe pollution.

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November 07, 2024
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J&K passes resolution seeking restoration of spl status, guarantees

THE newly-elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution calling on the Centre to initiate dialogue with the elected representatives of the Union Territory to work out mechanisms for restoring special status and constitutional guarantees to the erstwhile state.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

SC pulls up UP govt over illegal house demolition

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government over its \"high-handed\" approach to demolitions, and ordered it to pay ₹25 lakh to a man whose house was razed in 2019 without following the due procedure to widen a road.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Healing with art

NOW, what I want you all to do is, draw your inner mask and outer mask,\" instructs Vasavi Eriki as we grab our A4 sheets in unison and curiously look at the unknown faces on our screens at 'Explore, Express and Heal', an online art therapy workshop organised by Pause for Perspective.

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November 06, 2024
Jr NTR's Devara: Part 1 gets OTT release date
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Jr NTR's Devara: Part 1 gets OTT release date

On Tuesday, Netflix announced that the Jr NTR-starrer Devara: Part 1 is coming to the platform on November 8.

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November 06, 2024
The Morning Standard

7 guarantees in INDIA manifesta

THE INDIA bloc on Tuesday released its manifesto for the Jharkhand Assembly polls, promising the Sarna religion code for tribals, while guaranteeing Khatian-based domicile policy to woo the natives.

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November 06, 2024
Eyes on host city as IOA submits letter of intent for 2036 Olympics
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Eyes on host city as IOA submits letter of intent for 2036 Olympics

THE Indian Olympic Association has finally submitted the letter of intent to the International Olympic Committee on October 1.

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November 06, 2024
ERIGAISI SURVIVES ANOTHER CLOSE MATCH
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ERIGAISI SURVIVES ANOTHER CLOSE MATCH

A win today will see the Indian GM becoming World Number 2

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November 06, 2024
The Morning Standard

Delhi up against table toppers Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH are on a roll after initial disappointment when they lost their first match against Railways.

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November 06, 2024
The Morning Standard

1574 players sign up for IPL mega auction

A WHOPPING 1574 cricketers, including 1165 Indians, have signed up for the mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 which will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, the BCCI announced on Tuesday.

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November 06, 2024
Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals due to injury
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Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals due to injury

NOVAK Djokovic won't defend his ATP Finals title after ruling himself out on Tuesday due to an unspecified injury.

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November 06, 2024
The Morning Standard

Muralikrishnan, Xiaomi India head, resigns

CHINESE smart devices firm Xiaomi's India head Muralikrishnan B has resigned from the company to pursue his interest in academic research, the company said on Monday.

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November 06, 2024