The Morning Standard - October 18, 2024

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October 18, 2024

3rd Ring Road to crown Delhi only 2 months away, to ease traffic congestion

THE much-awaited Delhi Development Authority's Urban Extension Road-II Project (UER-II) is on track to become fully operational by December this year, sources said.

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BLACK CAPPED IN BENGALURU

ROHIT Sharma called right at the toss but that was the only thing the hosts got right in a madcap first four hours of play on Thursday. Tactical blunders and questionable calls were the theme of the hosts' first innings when play belatedly got underway in the first Test versus New Zealand.

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Haryana fallout: Cong OBC cell leader resigns

IN a blow to the Congress, former Haryana minister and party's OBC cell chairman Capt Ajay Singh Yadav on Thursday quit the party alleging shabby treatment after Sonia Gandhi resigned from the post of party president. Yadav, considered as a rival of Bhupinder Singh Hooda, was unhappy with the party over the choice of candidates in the Haryana polls.

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SC upholds the validity of Sec 6A of Citizenship Act

4:1 verdict holds provision as valid law; Justice Pardiwala dissents

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BJP makes a Maha Valmiki Jayanti point

WHEN the BJP postponed the swearing-in ceremony of the Nayab Singh Saini government in Haryana's Panchkula to Thursday, October 17, it had more than the availability of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the event in mind.

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Bomb threats to 7 flights, IP address traced to UK, Germany

FOR a fourth straight day on Thursday, multiple flights of domestic airlines received bomb threats, triggering panic among passengers.

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Canada yet to act on Bishnoi gang info

INDIA on Thursday trashed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations before a commission of inquiry probing foreign interference, that the actions of Indian diplomats violated his country's sovereignty.

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₹2.5 cr drugs seized, three smugglers held

THREE drug smugglers, one peddler and two suppliers, were arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly supplying heroin and cannabis in the national capital region. With the arrest of the three accused, Devender, Bablu Yadav, and Gopal, the cops have seized contraband whose estimated value is said to be over ₹2.5 crore.

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Shooter who gunned down gym owner caught in joint op

THE Special Cell of the Delhi Police in a joint operation with their UP counterparts nabbed the main shooter who was allegedly involved in the brazen murder of a gym owner in south Delhi last month, an official said on Thursday.

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Military couple dies by suicide in different cities

A married couple serving in the armed forces, husband an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot and wife an Army officer, allegedly died by suicide on the same day in different cities, nearly 250 km apart.

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HC seeks govt response on 'vehicle data leaks' through mobile apps

THE high court has sought a response from the Central government regarding a PIL alleging the unlawful leak of sensitive information of vehicle owners via certain mobile applications.

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'Troubled Home': Fight over pizza ends with bullet in stomach for woman

IRKED over her husband giving Pizza to his elder brother's wife, a woman called her four brothers to her in-laws' house, who engaged in a heated argument and ultimately shot the woman's sister-in-law in her stomach.

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Political slugfest between AAP & BJP over delayed mayoral polls continues

LEADER of Opposition in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Raja Iqbal Singh criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday for the prolonged delay in holding the mayoral elections in Delhi, blaming the party for the six-month postponement. His comments came after AAP national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the MCD to hold the elections without further delay.

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Court likely to pronounce order on Jain bail plea

A Delhi court is likely to pass on Friday its order on the bail application of AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case.

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A Maha train-load of onion to city

Special wagons ferrying 1,600 metric tonnes of kitchen essential will reach capital on Oct 20

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'Valmiki's pen symbolises anyone can progress through education'

ON the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said on Thursday that the pen in Maharshi Valmiki's hand symbolises that anyone, regardless of their position in the society, can progress through education.

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Sisodia launches ‘Shiksha par baat’, speaks to parents

THE former education minister is back on the ground with one of his creative initiatives aimed at transforming the Delhi government schools. Manish Sisodia on Thursday launched ‘Shiksha par baat’ initiative in order to interact with parents from every constituency in Delhi.

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Traffic police issues advisory for half marathon

TRAFFIC in parts of South and Central Delhi will face diversions and regulations for about six hours until 11 a.m. on Sunday due to the Delhi Half Marathon, according to a traffic advisory.

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'PEERS, PARENTS CAN SPOT EARLY SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG YOUTH'

IN an interview with Ashish Srivastava, Dr Om Prakash, Deputy Medical Superintendent and noted psychosocial behaviour expert on drug abuse, shares his insight on the critical issue.

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Pollution panel launches dust control portal for construction companies

DELHI Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), on Thursday, launched a Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment portal mandating that all construction and demolition projects in the national capital register on it and upload dust control audits regularly.

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Gifted elephant, temple awaits final nod to bring it from Assam

A temple in south Delhi known for its animal care initiatives is gearing up to bring an elephant gifted by an Assam resident, which will join over two-dozen horses and hundreds of cats and dogs sheltered at a facility spread across 1.5-acre of land in the Sainik Farms area.

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NGT takes suo motu action after deadly firecracker blast in Bareilly

CITING substantial issues relating to non-compliance with environmental norms, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu action following a news report that exposed a deadly explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, which claimed six lives, including two children.

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Govt to monitor 13 pollution hotspots: Rai

City records 'poor' air quality for fourth consecutive day, with pollution levels nearing 'very poor' category

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Father fights for justice in daughter's suspected dowry death in Kalaburagi

A man, whose married daughter died under mysterious circumstances here last October 23, has launched a lone battle to bring those responsible for her death to justice.

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Having lived, breathed music, she is music to ears

AT 107, Kunjamma Chakko from Poyyappally, Kollam, still finds joy in what has been the rhythm of her life for nearly a century - singing. From her modest home, the soulful melodies of her voice and the hum of her harmonium still float through the air, much like they have for decades. Her passion for music began when she was just 12 years old, singing Christian devotional hymns in her church choir, and it has sustained her ever since.

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Odisha govt begins budget process

This would be the second budget exercise of the BJP government in three months

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Officials, public bid Naveen Babu a tearful farewell

STATE officials and the general public were in their numbers on Thursday to bid a tearful farewell to deceased Kannur additional district magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, whose mortal remains were cremated on the premises of his home in Malayalapuzha, Pathanamthitta.

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TDP office attack: YSRC leader appears before cops

YSRC senior leader Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy appeared for investigation at Mangalagiri Rural police station on Thursday in connection with the attack on the Telugu Desam Party central office.

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Aavin to launch 'Green Magic Plus' milk at ₹25 per 450 ml

New variant will have same nutritional content

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No roads, newborn, mother carried on makeshift stretcher in Anakapalle village

IN yet another incident highlighting the challenges faced by remote tribal communities, Kilo Devi, a 29-year-old resident of Pitrigedda village in Anakapalle district, had to be carried on a doli (makeshift stretcher) for six kilometres after delivering her baby girl at home on Wednesday night.

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NAIDU'S BIG DREAMS FOR AP AS INDUSTRY HUB

ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled a comprehensive economic and industrial policy for the State for the next five years, with the ambitious aim of generating 20 lakh jobs, and creating an enA vironment not only to attract but also build global brands.

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BRINGING BACK PATRIOTISM: 100 YEARS OF THE RSS

The success of the RSS is unique. It has evolved what could be described as multi-dimensional patriotism, and must be credited for showing that patriotism has to reflect in day-to-day conduct

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THE SOCIETAL DANGERS OF STUDENT MIGRATION

ACCORDING to a survey by the International Institute for Migration and Development, Thiruvananthapuram, as many as 2.5 lakh students moved from Kerala in 2023 to various countries for higher education. If so, students migrating from Kerala would be about 20 percent of the total student migration from India. What are the promptings for such a massive outflow of students from Kerala, where facilities for higher education are aplenty, is a question that calls for serious attention. Such large-scale migration would have a far-reaching impact on the society and economy of the state.

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ASSAM MUST MOVE FORWARD AFTER SC NOD ON CITIZENSHIP

THE Supreme Court's decision to uphold Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, is a welcome move that will go a long way in fostering fraternity among the people of Assam, in particular, and those living in the northeastern states, in general.

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Speaker bats for tech, says using AI to make Parliament more people-friendly

Om Birla says speeches by MPs will be available to people in their mother tongues

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Saab says can deliver 1st Gripen in 3 yrs

ENTHUSED by the Indian Air Force's potential Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) deal, Swedish defence technology major Saab on Thursday said that if it is awarded the contract, it would deliver the first Gripen E/F fighter, with indigenous content, to India within the succeeding three years.

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CBI chargesheet against Karti in graft case linked to Chinese visa

THE CBI has filed a chargesheet against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and others following its investigations into alleged bribery in facilitating visas for Chinese nationals of a power company in 2011 when his father P Chidambaram was home minister, officials said on Thursday.

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Rlys makes changes, cuts advance ticket booking time from 120 days to 60

AHEAD of festivals like Diwali and Chhath, the Railways has reduced the advance reservation period (ARP) of seats from 120 days to 60 days starting November 1. All bookings done up to October 31 under the ARP of 120 days will remain intact, said a railway ministry circular issued on Thursday.

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IMD: Heavy rains, landslips in Bengal & Odisha next wk

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a depression over the Bay of Bengal this week on October 23-24.

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India-Canada diplomatic row hits NIA terror probes

No positive response from Canada for access to accused in 6 cases

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CJI Chandrachud names Justice Sanjiv Khanna as successor

CHIEF Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday recommended to the Centre that Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the senior-most Supreme Court Judge after the outgoing CJI, be named as his successor.

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INDIA bloc may firm up J'khand seat deal today

THE INDIA bloc is said to have reached a consensus over seat sharing for Jharkhand Assembly polls.

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Women march to CBI office for RG Kar justice

EVEN as a fast-unto-death by agitating junior doctors in West Bengal entered the 13th day on Thursday, hundreds of women marched to the CBI office in the state capital, seeking speedy justice in the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder incident.

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‘Dry’ Bihar hooch tragedy toll 25, Oppn corners Nitish, questions ban

DEATH toll in two separate hooch incidents in Bihar reached 25, with 19 more people losing their lives in the last 24 hours, officials of the districts concerned said on Thursday.

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BJP not keen on ties with smaller parties

UNLIKE the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP is not keen on tieups with smaller parties in Maharashtra assembly polls.

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India could have taken entire Pak during Kargil: RSS

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Thursday that India had the capability to capture Pakistan during the Kargil conflict in 1999, but the government at that time had instructed the Army not to cross the border for attack.

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Detect, deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants chorus in Assam grows

Some parties say the state should be kept outside CAA as it 'contradicts' Assam Accord

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MVA's Maha deal on 260 seats: Cong 115. Uddhav 85 & Sharad 75

THE Maha Vikas Aghadi on Thursday finalised the deal for 260 seats out of the 288 in Maharashtra assembly while differences among the opposition alliance partners on remaining constituencies will be resolved soon, sources said.

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Weeks before US poll, Biden waives off $4.5 bn in edu debt

US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday further student debt relief for public servants - amounting to around $4.5 billion - with just over two weeks to go until the presidential election.

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India feels Canada doesn't take terror seriously: Trudeau

INDIA believes that Canada doesn't take seriously violence or terrorism or incitement to hatred seriously, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday as he cited foundational responsibility for the Canadian government for not taking actions against those espousing violence and terrorism against a third country.

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Panel calls for reform of Secret Service

AN independent panel investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally recommended bringing in new, outside leadership and refocusing on its protective mission.

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Revenge achieved: Oct 7 mastermind killed

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza, his death paves the way for release of hostages

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South Korean court recognises misogyny as hate crime motive

A South Korean court has recognised misogyny as a motive for a hate crime, its spokesperson said on Thursday, a decision activists hailed as a breakthrough for women's rights.

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Ex-British boy band star Liam Payne struggled with stardom, alcoholism

FORMER One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.

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Motorcycle sales likely to be lower than expected this festive season

ALL seems to be not well for India's two-wheeler industry given a major player has trimmed sales growth expectations in the important festive season.

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Number of income taxpayers doubles in 10 years

CONTINUOUS efforts by the income tax department to increase taxpayer base have borne fruits with the number of income taxpayers doubling in the past 10 years even as direct collections have risen three times during the period.

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RBI bars Asirvad MFI, Navi Fin, 2 other NBFCs

WITHIN a fortnight off issuing a stern warning and asking to them to behave, the RBI on Thursday took stringent regulatory action against four non-bank lenders and a micro finance player, citing material, supervisory breaches, and has asked them to cease and desist from sanctioning and disbursing loans effective October 21.

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Infosys Q2 net profit rises 5% to ₹6,506 cr

Revises FY25 revenue guidance from 3%-4% to 3.75% to 4.5%; company is planning a wage hike in Q4

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Wipro profit rises 21%; announces 1:1 bonus share issue

WIPRO on Thursday reported a 21.2% jump in its consolidated net profit for the September quarter to ₹3,208.8 crore compared to ₹2,646.3 crore in the same quarter last year. Its net profit beats Street estimates. The company's revenue for the second quarter stood at ₹22,301.6 crore, a 0.95% decline compared to ₹22,515.9 crore in the year-ago period.

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Hyundai public issue fully booked on final day, retail investors give IPO a miss

THE initial public offering (IPO) of Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) was fully subscribed on the final day of bidding on Thursday, thanks to the strong participation by qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) as retail investors decided to give the mega IPO a big miss.

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LTIMindtree net profit rises 7.7% to ₹1,251 crore

LTIMindtree on Thursday reported a 7.7% increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹1,251 crore. The company had reported net profit of ₹1,161.8 crore in the year-ago period. Its revenue from operations in the second quarter stood at ₹9,432.9 crore, a 5.9% increase compared to ₹8,905.4 crore in the same quarter last year. Its operating margin (EBIT) stood at 15.5% in the September quarter.

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Founder says Byju's worth today is zero

BYJU Raveendran on Thursday said there is no fraud and if there were fraud, the founders would take money out, but \"we have reinvested our money back into the company,\" the founder of edtech firm Byju's said at a press conference.

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Lanky William O'Roars to life on spicy deck

A TALL seamer from New Zealand? Check. Overcast conditions? Check. Disconcerting bounce? Check. Canterbury? Check. High release point? Check. There are endless similarities between Kyle Jamieson and William O'Rourke and some of those similarities played itself out in a fairly predictable manner on the second day of the first Test between India and New Zealand.

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Draft Bill: Concerns over NSF autonomy main point in meet

THE meeting between the sports ministry and the stakeholders to discuss the nuances of the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 went off peacefully despite certain provisions in the draft seemingly infringing on the autonomy of National Olympic Committee (NOC) and the National Sports Federations (NSFs).

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WC Finals: Vivaan & Anantjeet medal

SHOTGUN shooters, Vivaan Kapoor and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, stepped up to add two medals to India's kitty on the final day of the ISSF World Cup Finals here on Thursday.

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Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu aim to carry momentum vs Delhi

A CONFIDENT-looking Tamil Nadu take on Delhi in their second round of the Ranji Trophy beginning in Delhi on Thursday. Their confidence stems from the fact that they defeated a strong Saurashtra side a few days back in Coimbatore.

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'HURT' ROHIT ADMITS MISJUDGEMENT OF CONDITIONS

Captain takes responsibility as India get bowled out for 46 in the first innings

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Dropped catches at Dubai: Coach George explains why

HE last two group matches of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium were vital for more than one reason. It had a future of six teams in the World Cup depending on the result of that match. However, for the fans watching from the stadium or their homes, the two matches will be remembered for the amount of dropped catches they witnessed. Whether it was Pakistan or England, both teams that eventually could not make it to the semifinals, were the culprits for dropping as many as six catches each. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the other venue of the tournament, has also witnessed many dropped catches, but it has not been as bad as the Dubai Stadium.

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