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Health ministry demands action in alleged ₹1 crore gloves scam at AIIMS

AN alleged ₹1 crore scam in the procurement of powder-free gloves at AIIMS Delhi has come to light, involving accusations against a storekeeper and a professor who headed the procurement committee in 2023.

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January 14, 2025
PM Modi Takes Part in Lohri Celebrations in Naraina
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PM Modi Takes Part in Lohri Celebrations in Naraina

Participates in Pongal festivities at Minister Kishen Reddy's house

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January 14, 2025
'OLD DELHI VIKAS BOARD IS MY DREAM'
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'OLD DELHI VIKAS BOARD IS MY DREAM'

Former deputy mayor of the MCD, 34-year-old Aaley Mohammad Iqbal, representing the AAP, is contesting from the Matia Mahal constituency in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

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January 14, 2025
Rahul takes a jibe at INDIA ally Kejriwal
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Rahul takes a jibe at INDIA ally Kejriwal

LoP launches Congress campaign in Seelampur, says party has consistently stood by people in times of need

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January 14, 2025
Kejriwal accuses BJP of 'betraying' Delhi Jats over reservation
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Kejriwal accuses BJP of 'betraying' Delhi Jats over reservation

Amid growing political debate over Jat votes ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has criticised the BJP for \"betraying\" the Jat community in Delhi over the issue of reservation.

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January 14, 2025
12 Jat villages in Mehrauli take 'independent' stand
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12 Jat villages in Mehrauli take 'independent' stand

DISGRUNTLED with conventional political parties, residents of 12 villages in the Mehrauli assembly constituency have come together to support the independent candidature of Balyogi Balaknath, a Hindu ascetic of the Gorakhnath Math.

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January 14, 2025
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All in the family: When dynasty rules Delhi dynamics

IN the run-up to the Delhi assembly elections, dynastic politics continues to take centre stage, despite political parties' repeated condemnations of nepotism.

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January 14, 2025
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Tahir Hussain can file nomination from jail

FORMER AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, accused in several cases arising out of the February 2020 riots, can file his nomination papers from jail itself, the Delhi High Court was told on Monday.

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January 14, 2025
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HC slams AAP for ‘unfortunate' delay in tabling CAG reports

The Delhi High Court on Monday expressed strong displeasure over the delay by the Delhi government in presenting several Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports to the Assembly, describing the situation as \"unfortunate.\"

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January 14, 2025
The Morning Standard

₹ sinks further, hits all-time low

THE rupee on Monday logged its steepest single-day decline of 58 paise (0.67%) in nearly two years, closing the session at a historic low of 86.62 to the dollar.

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January 14, 2025
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Bless me, says Atishi, but misses nomination time

CHIEF Minister Atishi on Monday missed the 3 pm deadline to file her nomination papers because she accompanied Arvind Kejriwal to the Election Commission's office to raise alleged manipulation of voter lists.

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January 14, 2025
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FLOWING WATERS AND FAITH: 1.5 CR TAKE HOLY DIP

Early in the morning at the Kumbh, Vedic chants and Ram bhajans can be heard from every direction, as the faithful, towels on shoulders, make their way to the banks of the Ganga for a holy dip.

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January 14, 2025
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Sidhu-DKS rift comes to fore amid unity call at CLP meeting

THE Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting convened by Siddaramaiah at a hotel here on Monday to send out a unity message only exposed the differences between the Karnataka CM and his deputy DK Shivakumar's camps.

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January 14, 2025
Will Keep Promise on J&K Statehood: Modi
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Will Keep Promise on J&K Statehood: Modi

Omar heaps praise on PM, thanks him for fair polls

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January 14, 2025
TOKYO'S TASTE TAKEOVER
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TOKYO'S TASTE TAKEOVER

As the Japanese culinary wave sweeps Delhi-NCR with new restaurant openings, food pop-ups and cultural festivals, TMS decodes its popularity steeped in Japanese anime, manga, tempting textures, and its palate-cleansing flavours that appeal to all

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January 13, 2025
Tabu Joins Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla
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Tabu Joins Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla

Tabu will feature in Priyadarshan's upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla opposite Akshay Kumar.

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January 13, 2025
Why Aruna Shanbaug's story still matters
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Why Aruna Shanbaug's story still matters

From Shanbaug to the Kolkata rape... veteran actor Lushin Dubey speaks to TMS about her solo performance in the play Aruna's Story and the role of theatre in advocating for social change

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January 13, 2025
Veteran Shami's return biggest talking point
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Veteran Shami's return biggest talking point

THE return of Mohammed Shami was the biggest highlight of India's T20I squad against England.

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January 13, 2025
Sabalenka, Zverev ace tests on opening day
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Sabalenka, Zverev ace tests on opening day

ARYNA Sabalenka powered past Sloane Stephens to begin her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday with Alexander Zverev and Zheng Qinwen also winning as storms caused havoc on day one of the Grand Slam.

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January 13, 2025
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Ongoing HIL to act as selection trials

THE ongoing Hockey India League (HIL) will also act as selection trials for both the men's and women's teams ahead of the next edition of the Pro League, scheduled to begin in Odisha in February.

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January 13, 2025
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Karun cracks fifth ton as Vidarbha enter semifinals

VIDARBHA outclassed Rajasthan by nine wickets, while Haryana edged out Gujarat by two wickets to move into the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Sunday.

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January 13, 2025
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Nat'l boxing meet: Sachin & 8 other SSCB boxers in semis

FORMER world youth champion Sachin Siwach and Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the men's national boxing championship, with the unit securing nine berths in the penultimate round.

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January 13, 2025
1st ODI century for Rodrigues as India seal series
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1st ODI century for Rodrigues as India seal series

THE moment Smriti Mandhana, India's stand-in captain in the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur, won the toss and opted to bat first at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot against Ireland, one thing was certain.

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January 13, 2025
CHANGE OF GUARD IN BCCI
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CHANGE OF GUARD IN BCCI

ALTHOUGH it was only a formality going into the Special General Meeting, the confirmation of Devajit Saikia as BCCI secretary and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia as treasurer marks a significant moment in the board's administration.

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January 13, 2025
Teenager Pretorius puts up Royals show
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Teenager Pretorius puts up Royals show

LHUAN-DRE Pretorius provided South African cricket with a glimpse into the future after the rising star smashed 97 off 51 balls (10X4, 6X6) to power Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park on Saturday.

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January 13, 2025
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'PLI has encouraged contract manufacturing ecosystem in India'

DAEWOO Electronics re-entered the Indian market after a gap of 18 years in 2023. Managing director HS Bhatia spoke with Dipak Mondal on the company's plans for India. Edited excerpts:

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January 13, 2025
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TCS to create 25k seat capacity in Bengaluru

TAPERING off in the BSNL deal expected over the next few quarters will aid TCS to expand profit margin, a senior company official has said.

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January 13, 2025
ABOUT FRUGALITY AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM
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ABOUT FRUGALITY AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM

I have a friend who has a net-worth in the region of ₹100 crore. Resides in a simple 2bhk in a Mumbai suburb and lives what we would call a 'frugal' life.

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January 13, 2025
Markets May Fall Another 5-7%, Say Experts
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Markets May Fall Another 5-7%, Say Experts

Market recovery is expected post-budget and once US President-elect Donald Trump's policies become clearer

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January 13, 2025
WHY YOUR FUTURE INCOME IS AT RISK
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WHY YOUR FUTURE INCOME IS AT RISK

THE chairman of engineering giant Larsen & Toubro, S N Subrahmanyan, raised a storm. When Infosys founder N R Narayan Murthy spoke about working 70 hours a week, social media got into a tizzy.

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January 13, 2025