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23-Day Chase Ends as Tigress Zeenat Finally Captured in WB's Bankura
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23-Day Chase Ends as Tigress Zeenat Finally Captured in WB's Bankura

AFTER spending sleepless nights for more than three weeks, wildlife officials finally managed to tranquilize Zeenat in Bankura area of West Bengal on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
The Morning Standard

70% of Telangana Rape Survivors Are Minors: Police

A shockingly large number of rape survivors, 70%, were minors in Telangana in 2024.

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December 30, 2024
Anna univ to enlist 'women warriors'
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Anna univ to enlist 'women warriors'

Training programmes and awareness sessions to be held to prevent harassment, misconduct

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December 30, 2024
Majhi Extends Deadline for Reporting Crop Loss Till Today
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Majhi Extends Deadline for Reporting Crop Loss Till Today

The state government on Sunday extended the timeline for reporting crop loss and crop area to insurance companies through Krishi Rakshak portal or by calling the toll-free number 14447 till December 30 and requested farmers who are not covered under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to report their loss to assigned departments.

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December 30, 2024
'INFILTRATORS' RETURN IN POLL SEASON
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'INFILTRATORS' RETURN IN POLL SEASON

With the assembly elections in Delhi nearing, the issue of undocumented Rohingya and Bangladeshi immigrants takes centerstage. Administrative and policing actions intensify amid political slugfest, marking a departure from previous election seasons

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December 30, 2024
Misleading: Official refutes AAP chief's inquiry claim
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Misleading: Official refutes AAP chief's inquiry claim

DELHI Transport Commissioner Prashant Goyal has refuted allegations made by AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal regarding a supposed inquiry into the free bus ride scheme for women.

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December 30, 2024
The Morning Standard

Murder convict who jumped parole during pandemic arrested

A 46-year-old murder convict, who absconded during the COVID-19 pandemic has been apprehended in Mumbai, police said on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
NGT Directs Petitioner to Approach Pollution Board Over Illegal Sand Mining
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NGT Directs Petitioner to Approach Pollution Board Over Illegal Sand Mining

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed a petitioner to seek recourse with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) or the mining department regarding allegations of illegal instream and riverbed sand mining from the Yamuna river in north Delhi.

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December 30, 2024
The Morning Standard

Mahila Samman row: After L-G order, police form teams

THE Delhi Police has formed multiple teams to identify camps which are allegedly gathering personal details of women in the name of Mahila Samman Yojana, a senior official said on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
Manmohan's Delhi and Delhi's Manmohan
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Manmohan's Delhi and Delhi's Manmohan

It was sometime around the new year in 2003, one was at the favourite watering hole of the Congress leaders in Delhi at the Raisina Hills.

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December 30, 2024
Kejriwal targets BJP on voter list
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Kejriwal targets BJP on voter list

Says saffron party already conceded defeat, resorting to 'unfair means' to secure victory

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December 30, 2024
The Morning Standard

Move on to get my wife's name deleted: Sanjay

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday alleged that the BJP was trying to get his wife's name deleted from the voters list of the New Delhi Assembly constituency ahead of the polls in February.

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December 30, 2024
The Morning Standard

New Year to begin on a chilly note

A cold and chilly New Year is on the cards, with dense fog and light to moderate rainfall impacting transportation, aviation, and public health in Northwest and East India.

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December 30, 2024
The Morning Standard

Crackdown on illegal immigrants: 15 Bangla nationals deported

THE Delhi Police have deported 15 Bangladeshi nationals, including a family of eight, police said on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
Chess high on year-end as Humpy captures second world rapid title in USA
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Chess high on year-end as Humpy captures second world rapid title in USA

THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter.

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December 30, 2024
The Morning Standard

Tax Dept To Tap Digi Yatra Data To Go After Evaders

IF you are a frequent user of Digi Yatra app but don't file income tax returns, don't be surprised if you get a notice from the tax department.

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December 30, 2024
Shining with Poise and Passion
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Shining with Poise and Passion

In its 30th edition, the Devi Awards was a gala show of power, talent and achievement, recognising and celebrating women from across the spectrum

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December 29, 2024
The Talented Mr Palekar
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The Talented Mr Palekar

The memoir turns the lens inward and reveals interesting facets of this star of the 70s cinema

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December 29, 2024
Holding Fort in the Happiest Country
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Holding Fort in the Happiest Country

Traditionally built on strategic locations, Bhutan's elaborate dzong architecture blends function, aesthetics, and cultural symbolism

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December 29, 2024
The Cat is Out of the Bag in Indian Political Symbolanza
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The Cat is Out of the Bag in Indian Political Symbolanza

Political rhetoric is a weapon of innovative aggression. The bag wars between the Congress and BJP started when Priyanka Gandhi arrived in Parliament with a 'Palestine' bag.

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December 29, 2024
Washington plays supporting role in India's fightback
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Washington plays supporting role in India's fightback

SCOTT Boland was running at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is his backyard. Every time he turns up there, the Victorian pacer has done something special. On Saturday, he was going up against Nitish K Reddy.

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December 29, 2024
NITISH K REDDY A STAR IS BORN
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NITISH K REDDY A STAR IS BORN

Youngster from Andhra cracks scintillating ton to stamp his arrival, rescues India in the process; Family support & vital lessons at domestic setup reasons behind his rise

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December 29, 2024
Rise of women sports in country, in crowd and in spirit
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Rise of women sports in country, in crowd and in spirit

Riding the wave of 2023, the year 2024 saw a visible rise in interest in women’s sports with attendance at venues multiplying and endorsements also climbing. That trend is expected to continue in the upcoming year, writes Kalyani Mangale

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December 29, 2024
Hyderabad FC Make a Point in ISL
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Hyderabad FC Make a Point in ISL

HYDERABAD FC and East Bengal FC played out a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) here. The home side had to wait until the 90th minute mark to snatch a point.

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December 29, 2024
Rice seeks trophies as Arsenal chase Liverpool
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Rice seeks trophies as Arsenal chase Liverpool

DECLAN Rice is hoping 2025 brings silverware for Arsenal but knows they need some help to deny a rampant Liverpool the Premier League title.

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December 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

RIL Acquires Karkinos for ₹375 Crore

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries on Saturday said it has acquired technology-driven and oncology-focused healthcare platform Karkinos for ₹375 crore.

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December 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

Credila Financial Files for ₹5,000 Crore Public Issue

CREDILA Financial Services, formerly HDFC Credila Financial Services, has filed the pre-filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offer through which it plans to raise ₹5,000 crore.

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December 29, 2024
Luxury housing mkt shines in 2024
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Luxury housing mkt shines in 2024

Demand for lavish and luxurious housing projects remained resilient in 2024 despite a sharp surge in property prices.

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December 29, 2024
Missing The Wood For The Trees
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Missing The Wood For The Trees

Forests are a natural resource crucial to feeding and regulating rainfall cycles. They also provide essential biodiversity—being home to millions of species of plants and animals—for the coupled existence of humankind and nature.

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December 29, 2024
Russia aims to double tourism GDP by 2030 from India, China
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Russia aims to double tourism GDP by 2030 from India, China

RUSSIA is looking to double its GDP contribution from tourism by 2030, increasing it from 3.8% to about 10%.

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December 29, 2024