The Morning Standard - December 14, 2024

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December 14, 2024

'Unjustifiable delay of over 150 yrs': Sultana Begum's Red Fort claim nixed

THE Delhi High Court on Friday rejected Sultana Begum's plea for possession of Red Fort, citing an unjustifiable delay of over 150 years.

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1.3L trees may face axe for 150-km-long Mann brainchild Malwa canal in Punjab

2 L ACRES TO BE IRRIGATED

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Allu Arjun arrested, granted bail

ACTOR Allu Arjun was on Friday arrested in connection with the death of a woman at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of Pushpa-2 on December 4.

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RG Kar ex-head, cop get bail in rape-murder case

A Sealdah court on Friday granted bail to Sandip Ghosh, former principal of state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, and Abhijit Mondol, former officer in-charge of the Tala police station, in the horrific rape-murder case of a junior doctor four months ago.

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Rajnath, Priyanka trade barbs

Fiery debate in the House of the People to commemorate the 75th year of the Constitution

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Switzerland withdraws MFN status for India

In a retaliatory action, Switzerland has withdrawn the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status granted to India, which will result in higher tax implications for Indian companies operating in the central European country.

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Bomb threats again rattle 30 schools

No suspicious devices found, email sent from abroad: Officials after intense investigation

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19 foreigners among 42 arrested for fake passport rackets this yr

THE Delhi Police IGI Airport Unit on Friday said it busted multiple transnational fake passport rackets operating across India, arresting 19 foreign nationals and 23 agents so far, this year.

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2020 riots: Tahir Hussain files fresh bail plea, court sets hearing for Dec 19

Expected to contest from Mustafabad constituency

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Wanted criminal 'Kala Bandar' held after shootout in southwest Delhi

A wanted criminal, involved in multiple cases of snatching, theft and illegal arms possession, was nabbed after a brief exchange of fire in southwest Delhi's Kapashera area, police said on Friday.

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Min temp at 9°C, 4.5 notches above normal

DELHI's minimum temperature settled 4.5 notches above normal at 9 degrees Celsius on Friday, the Met office said.

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AAP MLA sent to judicial custody in MCOCA case

A Delhi court on Friday sent AAP's Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan to judicial custody in a case related to alleged organised crimes, while denying a request from police to further extend his remand.

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Private school gets govt notice for raising fee in middle of session

ONE of the private schools has been issued a show cause notice by Directorate of Education (DoE) for arbitrarily raising the fee in the middle of the session and for harassing the parents to deposit the same.

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DMRC to sell tickets for Surajkund Mela

DMRC will soon be selling tickets for the forthcoming 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela for the first time since the former signed an MoU with the Haryana Tourism Corporation.

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BJP meets EC over 'fraud' in voter list

Party claims electoral roll has a lot of bogus voters, submits 'evidence' to poll panel

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AIIMS, Wipro GE Healthcare sign MoU to establish AI innovation hub

THE All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Friday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wipro GE Healthcare to establish an AI Health Innovations Hub.

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NGT halts illegal construction boom in Noida, Greater Noida

In a move to curb environmental violations, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a halt on construction activities in Uttar Pradesh's Noida and Greater Noida, where builders lack mandatory environmental clearances.

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Court rejects plea for registration of FIR against Congress chief

A Delhi court has declined to direct the registration of an FIR against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over allegations of hate speech during an election rally in Karnataka in April 2023.

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AAP 3rd list names Tarun Yadav from Najafgarh seat

AAP on Friday released the third candidates' list for Delhi Assembly elections 2025 and fielded Tarun Yadav from Najafgarh.

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4 held for duping people with fake job offers: Police

FOUR cyber fraudsters have been arrested for duping people on the pretext of providing employment opportunities, police said on Friday.

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Punjab should procure crops at MSP, says Saini

Senior leaders of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), that spearheaded the Delhi farmers' protest in 2020-21, met the agitating farmers of 'Delhi Chalo' march, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal of SKM non-political, who has been on a fast-unto-death agitation since November 26, at Khanauri on Punjab-Haryana border on Friday.

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B'luru cops paste notice at house of 'missing' in-laws

FAILING to get the whereabouts of the in-laws of Atul Subhash, the Bengaluru-based techie who died by suicide leaving a 24-page suicide note and accusing his wife and in-laws of harassment, a four-member team of Bengaluru police raided their home in Jaunpur again on Friday and pasted a notice directing them to appear before the investigation officer.

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VHP plans legal action against Siddu over remarks on Pejavar mutt seer

'Swamiji's words were misrepresented'

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Darshan granted bail in Renukaswamy murder case

Delay in recording statements of witnesses

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Journo assault case: HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of actor Mohan Babu

JUSTICE K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of veteran actor and former Rajya Sabha MP Manchu Mohan Babu in a case related to alleged assault on a journalist.

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Every home should produce an entrepreneur, says Naidu

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu released the 'Swarna Andhra Vision-2047' document aimed at achieving a 'wealthy, healthy and happy' Andhra Pradesh, during an event held at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation (IGMC) Stadium in Vijayawada on Friday.

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Chennai on high alert as reservoirs fill to brim

CHENNAI'S major drinking water reservoirs, including Chembarambakkam, Poondi, and Redhills (Puzhal), are nearing their full capacity as of Friday. To manage the rising water levels, 16,500 cusecs of surplus water from Poondi have been released, with 4,500 cusecs from Chembarambakkam and 500 cusecs from Puzhal.

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No state role in Allu Arjun arrest: CM

Revanth Reddy says his govt will not show deference to celebrities accused of wrongdoings

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LET'S STOP SPEAKING IN TONGUES ABOUT ENGLISH

HERE is a funny line in the BBC comedy series, To the Manor Born, when a feudal aristocrat fallen on difficult days sells her country mansion to a Czech-born tycoon.

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READ THE DANGER SIGNALS BLINKING ON ECONOMIC HORIZON

We must realise corporate tax cuts don't create jobs to the extent hoped for. With the supply side failing to spur growth, we need to stimulate demand

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Shortage of IAS, IPS officers slows decision-making process

THE country's administrative and police services have been gripped by a significant shortage of civil servants, official data showed.

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91 dists face high drought risks, 51 flood: Report

INDIA'S 91 districts face high risks of drought, 51 districts are at high flood risks and 11 face \"very high\" risks of both, a new report released by the department of science and technology says, emphasizing the need for immediate interventions to address challenges posed by climate change.

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PM to chair national conference of chief secretaries on Dec 14 and 15

The fourth three-day National Conference of Chief Secretaries (NCCS) commenced on December 13 in the national capital, focusing on establishing a unified development agenda and a blueprint for cohesive action in collaboration with the states.

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House adjourned twice during Constitution debate

During Lok Sabha debate on 75 years of Constitution, TMC MP slams BJP for allegedly silencing critical voices. In response, Treasury bench erupts in huge protest

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Of 9.5L CAPF personnel, only 42K availed 100-day leave in 4 yrs, House told

NEARLY 42,000 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles personnel have availed of 100-day leaves between 2020 and October 2024, data compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed.

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Oppn MPs submit notice to impeach Allahabad judge

AS many as 55 Opposition MPs on Friday moved a notice in the Rajya Sabha calling for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his alleged remarks at an event organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).

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Mahakumbh a spectacle of unity

PM launches projects worth ₹5.5K cr during his Prayagraj visit ahead of religious congregation

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8 detained for gang-raping Assam woman

A woman was allegedly gang-raped in Guwahati and eight of the nine people involved have been detained, said police.

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4 back-to-back suicides in 24 hrs rock MP; BJP & Cong leaders among dead

Couple found dead

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Chirag says will focus more on Bihar, contest assembly polls in 2030

UNION minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Friday said he will focus more on Bihar in the days to come and also contest assembly elections in 2030 to be elected as a member of the House.

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No dearth of Central grants, yet jobs in Gujarat take a hit: Data

JOB creation under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Scheme (PMEGS) has been declining, despite increased subsidies and average central government grants to Gujarat over the past three years, the Rajya Sabha was recently informed.

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Fadnavis makes Maha pitch, says will make economy $1 tn by '30

CHIEF Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Maharashtra will be a trillion dollar economy by 2028-30 and play a key role in India's growth story under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Satellite phones for trekkers in J&K mountains

THE tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam and Sinthan Top in the Valley are currently blanketed in snow after the recent snowfall, leading to a vibrant atmosphere filled with tourists.

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58 people killed in Israeli air strikes

GAZA's civil defence agency said a series of Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 58 people, including 12 guards securing aid trucks, while the military said it targeted militants planning to hijack the vehicles.

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Four desis among Biden's pardon picks

FOUR Indian-Americans facing sentences ranging from 17 years to life imprisonment are among nearly 1,500 people granted clemency by US President Joe Biden.

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Massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine

Power infrastructure targeted using dozens and cruise missiles sparking fears of electricity outage amid bitter winter

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Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as next French PM

FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally Francois Bayrou as prime minister in an effort to address the country's deep political crisis, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week.

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Amazon to contribute $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

AMAZON is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, a move that comes as major tech companies seek to improve their relationship with the incoming president.

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BIDEN UNVEILS STRATEGY TO FIGHT ISLAMOPHOBIA

WHITE House has announced what it called the first-ever national strategy to counter Islamophobia, detailing more than 100 steps federal officials can take to curb hate, violence, bias and discrimination against Muslims and Arab Americans.

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Sensex gains 1% as Nov CPI inflation moderated to 5.48%

IN a highly volatile trading session, the BSE Sensex recovered more than 2,000 points from the day's low and the NSE Nifty50 recouped over 600 points.

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VIL to invest ₹50,000-55,000 cr to strengthen 4G, 5G network rollout

VODAFONE IDEA LIMITED (VIL) on Friday announced that it plans to invest nearly ₹50,000-₹55,000 crore over the next three years to expand its 4G network across 17 priority circles.

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Max Life Insurance rebranded as Axis Max Life

MAX Life Insurance Company Ltd has been rebranded as Axis Max Life after Axis Bank increased its stake in the Delhi-based life insurer to 19.99% earlier this year.

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Gen Z accounts for one-third of Meesho's customer base

FOR Meesho, Gen Z is rapidly emerging as the fastest-growing ecommerce demographic as it accounts for one-third of the company's userbase.

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Forex reserves decline by $3.23 bn to $654.86 bn; rupee surges 10 paise

WITH the rupee plumbing new lows and touching 84.88 to the dollar last week, the Reserve Bank continued to sell the greenback, leading to a further fall in the forex reserves by $3.23 billion to $654.86 billion for the week to December 6.

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Sebi proposes framework to enable retail investors to participate in algo trading

MARKET regulator Sebi has proposed empanelment and registration of algo providers and traders with the exchanges and also has asked tech-savvy retail investors to register the algos they have developed with the exchanges through their brokers.

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No plans of 35% slab yet under GST: MoS Finance

THERE are no plans yet to have a 35% tax slab under the goods and services tax (GST), and any decision on this would be taken together in consultation with the GST Council, minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary told reporters here on Friday.

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'24 IPO mkt slated for 'Vishal' closing

Mobikwik issue booked more than 119 times, Vishal Mega Mart subscribed little over 27 times

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SpiceJet clears pending PF dues of ₹160 cr

SPICEJET on Friday said it has cleared all pending employee provident fund (PF) dues of ₹160.07 crore, spanning over two years.

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GUKESH SUPER KING WITH GAJEWSKI-UPTON BY HIS SIDE

Trainer & mental coach recall challenges the Indian GM faced, how he retained his calm during those testing times & process he followed to become a world champ

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Local lad Labuschagne arrives at Marnus-land

SHORTLY after India's win in Perth, Sean Llyod, President of the Redlands Tigers Cricket Club, had come out and offered Marnus Labuschagne an option of sorts.

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Rahane, Patidar sizzle as Mumbai, MP enter final

AJINKYA RAHANE and Rajat Patidar played whirlwind knocks as their respective sides—Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh—stormed into the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday.

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If not now, when' moment for youngsters

MORNE Morkel was at the start of his short run-up, ready to jog in at the outdoor nets of The Gabba on Friday afternoon.

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Man United grab win, Spurs held by Rangers

RASMUS HOJLUND fired Manchester United to a late 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham were held to a stalemate at Rangers.

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Siverio powers Jamshedpur FC

JAVIER SIVERIO scored a double as Jamshedpur FC recorded a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC in the Indian Super League in Jamshedpur on Friday.

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Radiant romance

The inspiration behind this latest wedding collection is rooted in the seamless fusion of age-old Indian craftsmanship and modern design aesthetics

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Pataal Lok Season 2 announced

RIME Video took to Instagram on Friday to officially announce the second season of its hit crime-thriller series Paatal Lok.

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