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50% of new ration card applications pending since last year rejected in TN
The Morning Standard

50% of new ration card applications pending since last year rejected in TN

OUT of nearly 2.65 lakh new family ration card applications pending with the Tamil Nadu government since July 2023, 1.36 lakh have been rejected.

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January 01, 2025
NDA govt working towards improving lives of poor: Naidu
The Morning Standard

NDA govt working towards improving lives of poor: Naidu

STATING that the people are his high command, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stressed that the TDP-led NDA government in the State was working towards improving the lives of the poor.

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January 01, 2025
The Morning Standard

Biggest drug haul: Police bust int'l syndicate, seize 16kg meth from TN house

IN its biggest drug haul in 2024, the Greater Chennai Police (GCP) seized 16 kg of methamphetamine from a house in Vadakarai in Red Hills on Monday and busted an international syndicate.

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January 01, 2025
Stage Set for Delhi Showdown
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Stage Set for Delhi Showdown

The 2025 Assembly Elections Promise a Crucial Contest with Welfare Schemes, Political Legacies on the Line

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January 01, 2025
AIIMS Creates Unified Referral System for Efficient Care
The Morning Standard

AIIMS Creates Unified Referral System for Efficient Care

THE AIIMS has created a digital platform for unified referral and teleconsultation connecting all AIIMS facilities across the country and other national institutes including JIPMER, Pondicherry, and PGI, Chandigarh.

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January 01, 2025
The Morning Standard

Remarkable Research Efficiency: SIMATS - A Beacon of Excellence for India

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) has once again proven its mettle on the national stage, building on its record-breaking publication spree and unparalleled research metrics.

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January 01, 2025
The Morning Standard

BTech graduate among 3 held for illegal arms supply

AFTER over a month-long operation and with the arrest of three men, including a B.Tech graduate, the Delhi Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted an interstate illegal weapon syndicate and recovered 275 bullets and five semi-automatic pistols meant to be supplied to criminals in the city and Uttar Pradesh.

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January 01, 2025
Caught on cam: Thief with 'spider-man' moves in cop net
The Morning Standard

Caught on cam: Thief with 'spider-man' moves in cop net

A notorious burglar who went under the moniker 'spider-man' for his infamous ability to scale walls and sneak into homes undetected was arrested by the police from northeast Delhi's Kabir Nagar area, an officer said on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
Bangladeshi mother-son duo squatting in capital deported
The Morning Standard

Bangladeshi mother-son duo squatting in capital deported

DELHI Police have detained and deported two Bangladesh nationals, a mother and son, residing illegally in southwest Delhi since 2005, an officer said on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
The Morning Standard

Will file case against Atishi over money charge: Dikshit

CONGRESS leader Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday lashed out at AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, calling him a \"pathological liar\".

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January 01, 2025
Aid to priests triggers political row
The Morning Standard

Aid to priests triggers political row

After launching registrations, Kejriwal tells BJP to implement scheme in its states

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January 01, 2025
At 5,213 MW, peak power demand hits record in city
The Morning Standard

At 5,213 MW, peak power demand hits record in city

DELHI's power demand has surged to unprecedented levels this December, driven by plummeting temperatures, discom officials said on Monday.

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January 01, 2025
SORRY
The Morning Standard

SORRY

● CM APOLOGISES FOR LOSS OF LIVES DUE TO ETHNIC STRIFE ● URGES PEOPLE TO FORGIVE AND FORGET PAST MISTAKES

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January 01, 2025
The Morning Standard

Defence chiefs to get aides from other services

TAKING a crucial step in the process to integrate Armed Forces personnel, the personal staff officers of the service chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force will be appointed from other services with effect from January 1, 2025. Till now, the chiefs were getting Aides-de-Camp (ADCs) from their own units.

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January 01, 2025
BJP Accuses AAP for ‘Exploiting’ Kids for Political Gains
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BJP Accuses AAP for ‘Exploiting’ Kids for Political Gains

THE BJP has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of exploiting children for political purposes ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

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January 01, 2025
The Morning Standard

L-G, Atishi Spar Over 'Demolition Order' on Temples, Buddhist Places

In another round of confrontation between the AAP government and the L-G, Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday wrote to the latter alleging demolition of Hindu temples and Buddhist places of worship revered by the Dalit community.

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January 01, 2025
Lovely, dramatic and deep
The Morning Standard

Lovely, dramatic and deep

TMS reflects on the four days of Wayanad Lit Fest, where prominent writers, experts and thinkers came together with locals at a village nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats

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December 31, 2024
Rana Daggubati Launches the First Look of Baapu
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Rana Daggubati Launches the First Look of Baapu

Rana Daggubati launched the first look of Baapu, the third production from Comrade Film Factory, on Monday.

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December 31, 2024
Avartana plates south India with subtlety, fire, spice
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Avartana plates south India with subtlety, fire, spice

Avartana is ITC Hotels' fifth and new dining establishment.

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December 31, 2024
A Countdown in Style
The Morning Standard

A Countdown in Style

Ring in the New Year with a wardrobe reset as six Delhi designers who weigh in on style, sustainability, inclusivity, and colour trends

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December 31, 2024
The Morning Standard

NorthEast sink Mumbai City FC 3-0 in ISL

NORTHEAST UNITED FC defeated Mumbai City FC by 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday.

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December 31, 2024
I enjoyed it a lot: Slot on Liverpool's 5-star show
The Morning Standard

I enjoyed it a lot: Slot on Liverpool's 5-star show

LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

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December 31, 2024
Pant & rest of batters lose plot as Oz take lead
The Morning Standard

Pant & rest of batters lose plot as Oz take lead

ONCE again, it all began with a reckless shot by Rishabh Pant.

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December 31, 2024
Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares
The Morning Standard

Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares

Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan

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December 31, 2024
Clock is ticking for famed duo
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Clock is ticking for famed duo

Once automatic choices in playing XI, out-of-form Sharma & Kohli under immense scrutiny

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December 31, 2024
The Morning Standard

Public apology in respect of article published on July 2 and Dec 16, 2024

ON July 2, 2024, and December 16, 2024, we inadvertently published two false and incorrect articles (the Articles) headlined, a) On July 2, 2024: Whistleblower blows lid off Fraud on court by businessman (Article- I); and b) On December 16, 2024: Wadia illegally sold 8.69% of Tata Sons stake (Article-2} Since publication of the articles, Mr Nusli Wadia, through his Solicitors, has pointed out to us, and demonstrated through documents, that both Articles are factually incorrect, baseless and false, and were published without duly verifying the facts and / or seeking prior inputs or comment from him.

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December 31, 2024
Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders
The Morning Standard

Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders

THE Income Tax Department has denied a TNIE report that said the tax department will be tapping DigiYatra data to go after evaders.

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December 31, 2024
DEFINING EVENTS OF THE YR
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DEFINING EVENTS OF THE YR

THE year 2024 was full of surprises, and events that defined the business and economic landscape of India.

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December 31, 2024
The Morning Standard

WHO asks Israel to release Gaza hospital director Hossam Abu Safiyeh

The WHO chief called on Monday for the immediate release of Hossam Abu Safiyeh, director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, who is being held by Israel's military following a major raid on the facility.

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December 31, 2024
The Morning Standard

Seoul to inspect all 737-800 aircraft as it searches for clues

SOUTH Korean officials said on Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.

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December 31, 2024