The Morning Standard - October 31, 2024
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October 31, 2024
Disengagement complete, troops to swap sweets
India, China wrap up troop pullback from Demchok & Depsang; joint verification is on
1 min
CANADA MINISTER MORRISON SAYS HE NAMED SHAH IN NIJJAR CASE
A Canadian minister admitted before a parliamentary panel that he outed Union home minister Amit Shah's name to a US newspaper as having allegedly ordered a campaign of violence, intimidation and intelligence-gathering targeting Sikh separatists inside Canada.
1 min
Tried and failed, yet 'Donkey route' preferred to reach US, greener pastures
ON March 8, a flight departed from Almaty, Kazakhstan carrying a young man, a native of Punjab.
2 mins
TV 5 owner B R Naidu is the new TTD chairman
THE Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday announced the new governing board of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), with TV5 owner Bollineni Rajagopal Naidu, popularly known as B R Naidu, as the chairman.
1 min
From jail, Lawrence to lead animal protection
GANGSTER Lawrence Bishnoi, who has been named in over three dozen cases across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Mumbai, and Canada, has been unanimously elected as the national president of the youth wing of the All India Animal Protection Bishnoi Samaj.
1 min
New rules in place to analyse, grade bomb threat to flights
THE Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued new rules to deal with the recent avalanche of bomb threats to flights across the country.
1 min
JSW-POSCO steel plant at Odisha CM's home district
The joint venture of JSW Group and South Korean giant POSCO will set up a mega steel plant in Keonjhar, the home district of CM Mohan Charan Majhi.
1 min
Salary not paid as college gets funds on Diwali eve
A day after the teachers' body of DU hit out at the Delhi government over the irregular and delayed release of funds to 12 fully funded colleges in the capital, one of the colleges received the funds on Wednesday.
1 min
French envoy's phone stolen, four arrested
DELHI Police has arrested four people for allegedly stealing the mobile phone of French Ambassador Thierry Mathou, a police officer said on Tuesday.
1 min
Use complaint app to ensure cleaner city: MCD
AS Delhi gears up for the festive season, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is appealing to all citizens to actively participate in maintaining a cleaner, greener, and healthier city by using the MCD 311 mobile app.
2 mins
HC pushes for action on Advocates Protection Bill
THE Delhi High Court has directed the AAP government to expedite its response on the status of the Advocates Protection Bill, designed to safeguard legal professionals and enhance their security.
2 mins
HC relief for JNU students in sexual harassment case
THE Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to nine Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students, who were suspended by the administration amid allegations of clashes and sexual harassment at an October 22 freshers' party.
1 min
A day before Diwali, air pollution levels spike
Eight stations record 'very poor' AQI, with Mundka being the worst
1 min
On RTI plea, info panel directs college to strengthen anti-tobacco measures
THE Central Information Commission (CIC) has called on a Delhi college to bolster its commitment to anti-tobacco regulations after a recent inquiry highlighted compliance gaps.
1 min
Women mobility up after free fare bus service in city
DELHI government's free bus ride scheme for women has increased their mobility, helped them save transport costs and redirect the expenses on health and other household expenses.
1 min
Capital records marginal 0.5% decline in road accident fatalities in '23
DELHI witnessed a marginal 0.5% reduction in road accident fatalities in 2023, a senior Delhi traffic police officer informed on Wednesday.
1 min
Probe into Gambhir's role in real estate scam ordered
A Delhi court has ordered a fresh probe into a case involving alleged cheating of flat buyers, with former cricketer and current Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir now back under scrutiny.
1 min
IIT-Delhi to partner in rly infra projects
THE Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Wednesday announced a landmark partnership with the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
1 min
Rising no. of e-rickshaws a traffic menace
E-RICKSHAWS seem to have become a preferred mode of transport in many areas across the national capital.
2 mins
Atishi steps in to ease property registrations
WITH Chief Minister Atishi approving the ‘Anywhere Registration’ policy on Wednesday, Delhi residents will now be able to register their properties at any sub-registrar office of their choice.
1 min
DU approves rollout of Old Pension scheme for eligible staff, awaits UGC approval
THE Delhi University has approved the implementation of the Government of India's circular dated March 3, 2023, allowing employees appointed against posts advertised on or before December 22, 2003, to opt for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) during the Executive Council meeting on October 14.
1 min
Eateries in Aerocity can remain open 24X7: Govt
Move to boost tourism, enhance visitor experience fuel economic growth
1 min
New policy to provide affordable infra for independent food outlets
THE Delhi government has proposed a new policy to boost the growth of independent food outlets and enhance employment opportunities in the sector.
1 min
HC commutes life sentence of murder convict to eight-year jail
THE high court has commuted the life sentence of an individual convicted of murder, to eight years jail.
1 min
Form panel for survey on OBC quota: HC to T'gana
JUSTICE Surepalli Nanda of the Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to establish a dedicated commission within two weeks to conduct a thorough empirical data survey to facilitate reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) in the upcoming local body elections and submit a compliance report.
1 min
Deepam-2 scheme: First tranche of free cylinders to beneficiaries from Nov
ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday launched the Deepam-2 scheme aimed at providing free gas cylinders to underprivileged households.
1 min
Five of a family killed, 5 abducted in Odisha
In a bone-chilling incident, five members of a nomadic family were hacked to death and another five kidnapped in a bloody late night attack by a group believed to be of the same community near Karamdihi village under Sadar police limits of Sundargarh district on Tuesday.
1 min
HC grants interim bail to actor Darshan
THE High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday granted interim bail to actor Darshan, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, for six weeks on medical grounds.
1 min
Heavy rains dampen Diwali festivities in Chennai, Met predicts more downpour
PARTS of the city received a heavy spell of rain on Wednesday afternoon, dampening Deepavali festivities briefly in the city.
1 min
Many aged neo-literate women prepare for SSLC
I am learning to read and write at 60. I feel very happy and empowered whenever I write my name now,\" says Bheeramma, a neo-literate from one of the villages under Neelasandra gram panchayat in Ramanagara district.
1 min
Cyber crime: Keralites duped of ₹635 cr
Amount siphoned off is three times what fraudsters bilked from people last year
2 mins
A GLUT OF SCHOOL BOARDS & NO COMMON STANDARDS
The word 'school' appears in the Constitution only once, with reference to the qualification of candidates to contest in state legislative council elections.
3 mins
LIMIT ANDHRA SUPER 6 GUARANTEES BY TIME
ON the eve of Diwali, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched a free gas cylinder scheme, one of his 'Super Six' guarantees that catapulted his party to power.
1 min
A CENTURY OF THE POLITICS OF LEFT AND RIGHT
As RSS & CPI celebrate their centenaries, left & right categories in India have become confused amid centrist messaging. Today, the most colourful in politics is ideologically colourless
4 mins
CENSUS, DELIMITATION MUST ENSURE SOCIAL AND REGIONAL JUSTICE
THE delayed 2021 census, which is now set to begin next year, has generated significant controversy.
1 min
TB replaces Covid as top killer, says WHO report
INDIA tops the list of 30 countries with high burden of tuberculosis cases, according to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) report.
2 mins
Shinde refuses to leave fight against Raj's son
AFTER nominations for the Maharashtra assembly elections concluded on Tuesday, both ruling MahaYuti and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliances are grappling with rebel candidates within their ranks in nearly 40 seats.
1 min
Hurry up as auction on PM mementoes ends today
ONLY a few hours are left to grab the memorable souvenirs as the sixth edition of the e-auction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mementoes ends on Thursday evening.
1 min
MahaYuti, MVA on same page: Placate rebels or friendly fight
AFTER nominations for the Maharashtra assembly elections concluded on Tuesday, both ruling Maha Yuti and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliances are grappling with rebel candidates within their ranks in nearly 40 seats.
1 min
Four replicas of Konark wheel installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan & Amrit Udyan
IN a first, four replicas of Konark wheels, crafted in sandstone, have been installed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan.
1 min
Stage set for clash of women in four crucial J'khand seats
JHARKHAND is preparing for an exciting contest, particularly among women candidates in four key seats.
1 min
Indian & Swiss railways renew ties in 4 key areas
The Indian and Swiss railways have renewed an agreement for collaboration on four key areas, including tunnelling and track maintenance.
1 min
PM to hit campaign trail with rallies in Chaibasa and Garhwa on Nov 4
Shah to hold three rallies on Nov 3 Home Minister Amit Shah will review poll preparations in Jharkhand on November 2. He will hold rallies in Dhalbhumgarh, Simaria and Barkatha November 3.
1 min
Modi inaugurates ₹284 cr projects on Sardar Patel's birth anniv in Gujarat
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated ₹284 crore worth of projects at Ekta Nagar on the Narmada river, marking the eve of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary and the sixth anniversary of the Statue of Unity project.
1 min
CBI submits report to HC on 'illegal' appointment of house staff at RG Kar
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday submitted a report to the Calcutta High Court regarding \"illegal appointment\" of house staff at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital during the tenure of former principal Dr Sandip Ghosh.
1 min
PK warns against vote in name of 'jaat' and 'bhaat'
Political strategist-turned activist Prashant Kishor on Wednesday urged the people of Bihar not to vote for any political party in the name of 'Jaat' (caste) and 'Bhaat' (ration).
1 min
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve jumbo death toll climbs to 8, 2 more critical
A 13-strong herd of wild elephants has lost eight members, including seven females and one male, possibly due to consumption of toxic Kodo (millet) crop in the jungles of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) of Madhya Pradesh.
1 min
85-yr-old reunites with his Pak family after 77 yrs
After a separation of 77 years, 85-year-old Chotta Singh has reunited with his family members in Pakistan.
2 mins
Only 40% Open Merit candidates selected in JKAS
ABOUT 60 per cent of candidates selected for Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) Combined Competitive Exam (CCE), the result of which was declared on Wednesday, belong to reserved category.
1 min
Omar decides to skip L-G function
First sign of 'defiance' to Sinha as NC says will not attend Foundation Day function of UT
1 min
Terrorists using hi-tech gadgets in J&K, say officials
AFTER the recent wave of terror attacks in Jammu & Kashmir, security agencies have found that terrorists were equipped with high-tech gadgets and attachments making their weapons deadlier, officials said, adding that they discovered the gun attachments like ballistic calculators, image-rangefinders, night vision devices and gun-mounted cameras.
1 min
Flash floods in eastern Spain kills at least 72
FLASH floods in eastern Spain swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers, disrupted rail lines and highways and killed at least 72 people in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.
1 min
Seoul court jails 2 men for deepfake porn
A South Korean court on Wednesday handed a 10-year jail term to a man who spread deepfake porn images of women who attended the nation's top university.
1 min
TRUMP OBSESSED WITH REVENGE. KAMALASAYS
US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris launched a fierce attack on Donald Trump, describing him as 'unstable' and 'obsessed with revenge' while urging Americans to reject his chaos and division.
1 min
Don was expected to apologize for rally, but ends up defending it
URGED by some allies to apologize for racist comments made by speakers at his weekend rally, Donald Trump took the opposite approach on Tuesday, saying it was an \"honor to be involved\" in such an event and calling the scene a \"lovefest\"—the same term he has used to describe the Jan. 6 insurrection at the US Capitol.
1 min
Mediators propose Gaza truce amid deadly bombings
ISRAELI forces carried out new deadly bombings targeting Hamas in Gaza on Wednesday, as international mediators prepared to propose a short-term truce to free hostages and avert a humanitarian catastrophe.
1 min
£40 bn tax proposal in budget to rebuild Britain
BRITISH Treasury chief Rachel Reeves told lawmakers on Wednesday that taxes will rise by 40 billion pounds ($52 billion) in order to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the UK's cash-starved public services, in a wide-ranging budget statement that could set the tone for years to come.
1 min
Archaeologists unearth a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor
ARCHAEOLOGISTS in Cambodia have unearthed a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues in a \"remarkable discovery\" at the Angkor World Heritage Site near the city of Siem Reap, authorities said Wednesday.
1 min
Core sector growth revives in Sept; output grows at 2%
THE Core sector output in September grew by 2% in September 2024 compared to the same month last year.
1 min
Sebi mulls 30-day limit for MFs to deploy NFO funds
CAPITAL market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is proposing to make it mandatory for mutual funds to deploy money collected from investors through new fund offers (NFOs) within 30 days from the date of allotment of units.
1 min
Suzuki to supply 'made in India' SUV model electric vehicles to Toyota Motor
TWO of Japan's biggest auto companies - Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) - are expanding their partnership wherein Suzuki would supply battery electric vehicle (BEV) SUV model to Toyota.
1 min
Samsung leads phone market in value terms
SAMSUNG secured the top spot with a 23% market share in terms of value in India during the third quarter of 2024 (July-Sept), closely followed by Apple at 22%, according to Counterpoint Research.
1 min
Swiggy IPO price band set at ₹371-390/share
FOODTECH company Swiggy, which will open its initial public offering on November 6, has set a price band of ₹371-390 a share.
1 min
Fiscal deficit at 29.4% of FY25 target in first half as infra spends slow down
The Centre's fiscal deficit in the first six months of the current financial year has reached 29.4% of the budgeted target of ₹16.13 lakh crore.
1 min
Crisis-hit Byju's students, tutors in the lurch
All offline centres of Byju's have been closed; apart from a few online classes, majority of classes are not happening
2 mins
Crude imports fall 10% in Oct; Russian supply down 7%
INDIA's crude oil imports declined by 10% month-on-month to 4.24 million barrels per day (mbpd) in October 2024, according to energy cargo tracker Vortexa.
1 min
Medvedev loses to Popyrin in Paris
DANIIL Medvedev is still searching for his first ATP tournament victory this year after the World No 5 lost to Australia's Alexei Popyrin for the first time in his career at the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
1 min
Manchester United target Amorim says 'nothing decided yet'
RUBEN Amorim has said that \"nothing is decided yet,\" after Manchester United made the Sporting Lisbon coach their top target to replace sacked manager Erik ten Hag.
1 min
Chennaiyin FC seek third away win
CHENNAIYIN FC have had a mixed start in the current season of the Indian Super League.
2 mins
BEGINNING OF THE END?
With India having a long stretch of away tours starting with a five-match series Down Under, Ashwin & Jadeja might not play together in a home Test for almost a year
3 mins
Gill takes pay cut to keep Titans' core intact
GUJARAT Titans captain Shubman Gill has decided to take a pay cut and will be the second player retained by the IPL franchise ahead of the October 31 deadline.
1 min
Spinner Patel geared up for 'homecoming' at Wankhede
AJAZ Patel doesn't remember what the Wankhede pitch in Mumbai looked like three years ago, but he remembers the feeling.
2 mins
Here's to a happy and delicious Diwali!
Nutty aroma wafts into every room of the house from the kitchen. There is besan being roasted with some ghee, cardamom and a hint of sugar - you know that this mixture will be turned into little besan ladoos.
2 mins
A CHEF'S DIWALI
On his recent visit to Delhi, celebrity chef Ranveer Brar revives the nostalgia of his childhood Diwalis. His new book, A Journey Through India, shows how far he has come in his journey as a storyteller of culture.
4 mins
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