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Khalsa College among three not to take part in elections: Gurdwara panel

THE Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee's (DSGMC) on Thursday announced that Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College and two others will not participate in the DUSU polls.

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September 20, 2024
87 nominations filed for four posts in DUSU polls
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87 nominations filed for four posts in DUSU polls

WITH just a few days left for the Delhi University Student Council Elections (DUSU), representatives of various student parties at the University filed nominations amid heavy police security on Thursday for the post of president, vice president, general secretary and joint secretary.

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September 20, 2024
The Morning Standard

SUV runs over 2 labourers sleeping on footpath, 1 dies

A 40-year-old man was killed while another sustained injuries after a speeding SUV trampled them in the Shahdara area of Delhi in the early hours of Thursday, an official said.

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September 20, 2024
Kejriwal to kick off campaign today with first roadshow in Jagadhri
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Kejriwal to kick off campaign today with first roadshow in Jagadhri

AAM Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and former chief minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal will start campaigning in Haryana on Friday with a first roadshow in the Jagadhri assembly constituency.

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September 20, 2024
Man arrested for cheating 50 women on marriage pretext
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Man arrested for cheating 50 women on marriage pretext

A 38-year-old man who duped more than 50 women on the pretext of marriage and even married a few of them after posing as a senior government official was arrested by the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police, an official said on Thursday.

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September 20, 2024
Kin of key political families take poll plunge
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Kin of key political families take poll plunge

THE dynastic politics remains strong in Haryana as over three dozen candidates across party lines, BJP, Congress, Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) are contesting elections in the upcoming assembly polls.

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September 20, 2024
Jain files fresh bail petition in money laundering case
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Jain files fresh bail petition in money laundering case

FORMER Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain has filed a new bail application in the ongoing money laundering case against him. Jain, who has been in judicial custody since his arrest in May 2022, appeared before the Rouse Avenue court on Thursday as his latest period of custody expired.

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September 20, 2024
NDMC and CRRI sign 5-year deal to enhance road maintainence
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NDMC and CRRI sign 5-year deal to enhance road maintainence

IN an effort to enhance the city's road infrastructure, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI).

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September 20, 2024
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Govt to hold 74 camps for updation of land records

FOLLOWING instructions from Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, the revenue department will conduct 74 camps covering 166 villages across the city from September 20 to October 5, allowing the residents to update their land records on the basis of inheritance.

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September 20, 2024
Saxena inspects West Delhi, flags civic issues
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Saxena inspects West Delhi, flags civic issues

DELHI Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday visited areas in West Delhi and highlighted the abysmal living conditions of people there, describing them as \"worse than hell\".

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September 20, 2024
MCD panel poll: AAP, BJP nominees file papers
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MCD panel poll: AAP, BJP nominees file papers

THE Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Thursday received nominations for election to its standing committee.

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September 20, 2024
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Junior doctors agree to join emergency duty from Saturday

JUNIOR doctors in West Bengal, who were protesting for the past few weeks over the brutal rape-murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, have decided to resume emergency services from Saturday.

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September 20, 2024
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Bittu booked for calling LoP Rahul'terrorist'

AN FIR has been lodged against Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for calling Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as \"terrorist”.

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September 20, 2024
Addreessing Lankan democracy deficit, graft important as economy
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Addreessing Lankan democracy deficit, graft important as economy

Sri Lanka's economic crisis is directly linked to its governance crisis, and unless accountability issues, including corruption and democracy deficit, are addressed, the island may not be in a position to overcome its current challenges, subject experts say.

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September 20, 2024
AFTER PARTYING IN PUB, 5 DU STUDENTS HURT IN CAR CRASH
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AFTER PARTYING IN PUB, 5 DU STUDENTS HURT IN CAR CRASH

A birthday celebration turned into a tragedy for five collegegoing teenager friends early Thursday.

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September 20, 2024
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FATF red-flags India's low conviction rate

DIPAK MONDAL @ New Delhi PARIS-based Financial Action Task Force has asked India to reduce the number of pending trials in money laundering cases.

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September 20, 2024
5 ministers to take oath with Atishi on Sept 21
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5 ministers to take oath with Atishi on Sept 21

CHIEF Minister-designate Atishi and her cabinet will be sworn in on September 21.

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September 20, 2024
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India rubbishes Pannun lawsuit as unwarranted

PM's meeting with Trump not firmed up yet, says foreign secretary

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September 20, 2024
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Sails Between Japan Isles
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Chinese Aircraft Carrier Sails Between Japan Isles

A Chinese aircraft carrier sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan for the first time, Japan's military said on Wednesday, in the latest move by Beijing to anger the close US ally.

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September 19, 2024
Best style is the style that wins: Head coach Gambhir
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Best style is the style that wins: Head coach Gambhir

ROHIT Sharma is batting in the nets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

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September 19, 2024
REAL TEST BEGINS FOR INDIA
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REAL TEST BEGINS FOR INDIA

On the eve of opening tie in Chennai, coach expects his wards to rise to the occasion

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September 19, 2024
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Bagan play out draw vs FC Ravshan

MOHUN Bagan started their AFC Champions League Two campaign on a frustrating note, playing out a goalless draw against Tajikistan's FC Ravshan at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Wednesday.

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September 19, 2024
Gukesh, Vantika, Vaishali heroics as India top
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Gukesh, Vantika, Vaishali heroics as India top

D Gukesh removed his gloves, picked up a knife and prepared an ambush.

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September 19, 2024
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Zee refutes Star's ₹8,000 cr damage claims

IN the ongoing feud between two media houses, Zee Entertainment on Wednesday refuted all claims by Star India Private Limited, including the $940 million, or nearly ₹8,000 crore sought in damages.

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September 19, 2024
The Morning Standard

2 jawans killed, 2 injured as colleague opens fire in C'garh Armed Force camp

IN a shocking incident, a Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) jawan opened fire with his service rifle killing two personnel at the battalion base camp in Balrampur district, about 400 km north of Raipur, on Wednesday.

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September 19, 2024
The Morning Standard

SpiceJet QIP gets huge response, overbooked

SPICEJET'S 3,000 crore qualified institutions placement (QIP) has received an overwhelming response and attracted investment from family offices of Madhu Kela, Akash Bhanshali, Sanjay Dangi, and Rohit Kothari.

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September 19, 2024
CAs call for work-life balance on EY employee's death
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CAs call for work-life balance on EY employee's death

CHARTERED Accountants have called for work-life balance in Big 4s after a mother claimed her 26-year-old daughter, Anna Sebastian Perayil, died of excessive work pressure.

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September 19, 2024
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Ministries in talks on steel imports from China

THE steel ministry is in talks with the finance ministry to address the issue of rising imports of steel from China, according to minister HD Kumaraswamy.

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September 19, 2024
Patient seeking injection in hosp enrolled as BJP member
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Patient seeking injection in hosp enrolled as BJP member

A patient seeking treatment at a hospital in Gujarat's Mehsana district was allegedly made a BJP member on Wednesday without her consent.

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September 19, 2024
The Morning Standard

'E-Drive scheme to accelerate EV adoption'

HD Kumaraswamy, Union heavy industries minister, said on Wednesday that the newly approved PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM e-Drive) scheme is set to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) via substantial upfront incentives and development of crucial charging infrastructure.

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September 19, 2024