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BJP alleges financial irregularities in power discoms; AAP hits back with 'free electricity' claim
The Morning Standard

BJP alleges financial irregularities in power discoms; AAP hits back with 'free electricity' claim

THE Delhi BJP has alleged massive financial irregularities are ongoing in power distribution companies BSES and BYPL, involved in electricity supply, and it is crucial to have their accounts audited by the CAG or undergo judicial scrutiny.

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November 08, 2024
Proton Mail again under scanner
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Proton Mail again under scanner

HC questions how a woman was able to use the platform despite claims of it being banned

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November 08, 2024
PhD scholar from Odisha gangraped, three arrested
The Morning Standard

PhD scholar from Odisha gangraped, three arrested

IN a case of sexual assault, a highly qualified woman from Odisha was gangraped in the national capital last month, police informed on Thursday.

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November 08, 2024
Transition of power will be peaceful: Biden
The Morning Standard

Transition of power will be peaceful: Biden

A day after Republican nominee Donald Trump emerged victorious in the presidential elections, US President Joe Biden said his administration would ensure a smooth and peaceful transfer of power.

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November 08, 2024
Consular aid off as Canada fails to offer security
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Consular aid off as Canada fails to offer security

CANADA's failure to provide security assurance to Indian diplomats facing threats from Khalistani radicals, forced the India Consulate General in Toronto to cancel consular camps over the weekend.

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November 08, 2024
Now, Ayurveda Biology in the UGC-NET
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Now, Ayurveda Biology in the UGC-NET

AYURVEDA Biology has now been introduced as a subject in the UGC-NET exam, the University Grants Commission (UGC) announced on Thursday.

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November 08, 2024
The Morning Standard

After SC rap, Centre doubles fines for stubble burning as AQI severe

TO combat the worsening air quality in the national capital, the Centre has doubled penalties for farmers who burn crop residue in Delhi-NCR and nearby states.

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November 08, 2024
The Morning Standard

Jet liquidation flight rostered as SC claims there's no alternative

Orders forfeiture of Jalan-Kalrock consortium's ₹200 cr

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November 08, 2024
'I DO HAVE AN AUDIENCE IN MIND-ME'
The Morning Standard

'I DO HAVE AN AUDIENCE IN MIND-ME'

With his new film Despatch, which had its India premiere at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival this year and is streaming soon on ZEE5, Kanu Behl decides to steer clear of genre tropes.

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November 07, 2024
Weaving green dreams
The Morning Standard

Weaving green dreams

Mandeep Nagi's journey embodies the idea that our roots can shape lifelong passions

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

WINTER COMES KNOCKING AT THE NCR MARKETS

With Diwali being close to a weekend this year, most of us took advantage of the surprise long weekend with festivities prolonging just a little more than usual.

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November 07, 2024
'GOLDEN AGE FOR U.S.'
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'GOLDEN AGE FOR U.S.'

\"This was a movement like nobody's ever seen before, and frankly, this was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time,\" says Donald Trump

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November 07, 2024
INDIA'S BENCH STRENGTH IN CHESS
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INDIA'S BENCH STRENGTH IN CHESS

INSIDE the cavernous playing hall at the Anna Centenary Library, Levon Aronian has just gone for a walk. Facing Arjun Erigaisi, the US GM, one of the best ever the world has seen in the game, has disappeared, perhaps to help himself to a beverage.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Ramayana to be in two parts, release dates out

The release date of Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming mythological epic Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita, is out.

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November 07, 2024
Holders Madrid & Man City stunned, statement victory for Liverpool
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Holders Madrid & Man City stunned, statement victory for Liverpool

VIKTOR Gyokeres scored a hat-trick as Ruben Amorim's Sporting Lisbon stunned Manchester City with a 4-1 win in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Liverpool trounced Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan beat holders Real Madrid in Spain.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Not yet informed of host city/region for 2036 Oly: IOC

INDIA is yet to decide on a host city or region for the 2036 Olympics (bid).

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Dhull scores another ton for Delhi

YASH Dhull continued his good form with a second century of the season, but left-arm spinner Nishunk Birla's six-wicket haul helped Chandigarh bowl out Delhi for a below-par 276 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match in Chandigarh.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Rahul's form under focus as India A face Aus A

KL Rahul's batting number and current form will be keenly watched by the national selection committee as he gets ready to match his wares for India A against an Australia A line-up in the second unofficial Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground starting Thursday.

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November 07, 2024
Rupee falls 21 paise to 84.237 on Trump victory
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Rupee falls 21 paise to 84.237 on Trump victory

THE rupee continued its losing streak for the third consecutive day, falling to an all-time low of 84.237 on Wednesday, rattled by the early trends of the US presidential elections which indicated that Donald Trump was winning, which led to a rally in the dollar.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Rising subsidies may trim H2 growth: RBI Guv

RESERVE Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the absolute growth number may print marginally lower in the second half as the central subsidies have been rising steeply.

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November 07, 2024
Tessolve buys German chip design firm
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Tessolve buys German chip design firm

HERO Electronix's Tessolve to acquire Germany-headquartered semiconductor chip design firm Dream Chip Technologies for up to ₹400 crore.

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November 07, 2024
Mkt cheers Trump win, benchmarks surge more than 1%
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Mkt cheers Trump win, benchmarks surge more than 1%

DOMESTIC equity market reacted positively to Donald Trump's win in the 2024 US presidential election as benchmark indices jumped over 1% each, boosting investors' wealth by ₹8 lakh crore.

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November 07, 2024
Trump's win positive for India's IT industry
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Trump's win positive for India's IT industry

A key area of expansion lies in growth of GCCs, with many US companies eager to tap India's skilled labour pool

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Services sector recovers from 10-month low in Oct

THE services sector recovered from its ten-month low in September with purchasing managers index reaching 58.5 in October supported by strong expansions in output and new business, boosting job creation.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Q2 economic growth could slow down to 6.5%, says SBI

ECONOMISTS at the country's largest lender SBI on Wednesday said the second quarter GDP growth could slow down to 6.5%.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

India important mkt, Kylaq to help achieve 1L yearly sales: Skoda CEO

CZECH automaker Skoda said on Wednesday that India remains a very important market for them and the launch of a new model - Kylaq - in the high volume sub-4 meter segment will help them achieve 1 lakh annual sales by 2026.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Compressed timeline cramped Kamala

OFFICIAL sources said Modi also congratulated Trump on the performance of his Republican Party in the Congressional elections, as both leaders affirmed to work together for world peace.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Sarah McBride first openly transgender person elected to US Congress

DELAWARE state senator Sarah McBride won a seat in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, making her the first openly transgender politician elected to Congress.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Victory gives Trump a legal reprieve

DONALD Trump's election victory not only catapults him back to the White House but grants him a reprieve from looming court battles and soaring legal bills.

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November 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Thousands of Israelis in Tel Aviv protest sacking of defence minister

30 bodies pulled out of rubble after Israeli strike

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November 07, 2024