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Coast Guard, Odisha Police Plan to Carry Out Joint Inspection of Coastline

In a bid to enhance patrolling, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Odisha Police have planned to carry out joint inspection along the state's 480-km long coastline to identify spots with shallow and deep waters to determine the types of boats which could be deployed there.

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January 26, 2025
FEASTING ON THE LIVES OF OTHERS
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FEASTING ON THE LIVES OF OTHERS

As I write this column, reports are streaming in that Saif Ali Khan has recorded his police statement on the stabbing and attempted robbery case.

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January 26, 2025
K'taka DyCM Writes to Centre Seeking Financial Assistance for Infra Projects
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K'taka DyCM Writes to Centre Seeking Financial Assistance for Infra Projects

AHEAD of Union Budget 2025 on February 1, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar sought financial assistance from the Centre for major infrastructure projects in Bengaluru, including the tunnel road project.

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January 26, 2025
The Morning Standard

Film on Shivaji's son hits Shinde Sena roadblock for 'distorting historical facts'

UPCOMING film 'Chhava', starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandana as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Maharani Yesubai, has landed in a controversy, with Shiv Sena minister Udaya Samant saying that they will not permit the release of the movie unless it is cleared by historical experts.

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January 26, 2025
From Struggle to Entrepreneurial Success
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From Struggle to Entrepreneurial Success

Pawan Rawat fought financial woes to pursue ITI and then founded a tour and travel business. Narendra Sethi brings out this inspiring tale of resilience

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January 26, 2025
The Morning Standard

Yes Bank reports 2.6x rise in net profit to ₹612 cr

NET INTEREST INCOME UP 10% AT ₹2,223 CR

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January 26, 2025
Will ensure upgraded sewer system in entire city in next 5 yrs, says Kejriwal
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Will ensure upgraded sewer system in entire city in next 5 yrs, says Kejriwal

AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that he would solve sewer issues plaguing the national capital by overhauling infrastructure in the next five years.

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January 26, 2025
Danish the Way to do It
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Danish the Way to do It

A popular staple at breakfast buffets across the world, thank the Viennese bakers for the Danish

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January 26, 2025
Being Human with AI
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Being Human with AI

In the world of work, the man-machine debate rages on. According to a prominent CEO, a man should not stare at his wife too long.

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January 26, 2025
The Morning Standard

Unified Pension Scheme to kick in from April 1

Applies to all Central govt staff; state govts, too, can implement UPS, says notification

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January 26, 2025
India tops Commonwealth nations in cancer cases: Lancet
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India tops Commonwealth nations in cancer cases: Lancet

CANCER incidence rates in India are substantially higher than any other Commonwealth nation, which saw an increase in cancer diagnosis by 35% between 2008 and 2018, according to a recent paper in Lancet Oncology.

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January 26, 2025
The Morning Standard

HIL: Gonasika beat Dragons

TEAM Gonasika put on an impressive performance to defeat the Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in a Pool B match of the Men's Hockey India League, held at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday.

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January 26, 2025
The Morning Standard

'Fickle Feelings Matter as Much as Morals'

Anuja Chandramouli speaks to Medha Dutta Yadav about her latest book, The Wife and the Dancing Girl, which draws from Ilango Adigal's timeless Tamil classic Silapathikaram, as it talks about the love stories of Kannagi and Madhavi

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January 26, 2025
Padma Vibhushan for MT, Suzuki Czar
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Padma Vibhushan for MT, Suzuki Czar

Osamu Suzuki, the former CEO of Suzuki Motors, who gave India its people's car, and veteran Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair were on Saturday among the eminent personalities who have been conferred the Padma Vibhushan, the nation's second highest civilian award.

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January 26, 2025
Indian Jones in America
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Indian Jones in America

The author, an immigrant herself, has talked about the success stories of the high-profile Indian diaspora across various fields

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January 26, 2025
The Morning Standard

FIR against FITJEE boss for cheating

With Fiitjee centres across Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh being shut over the past few weeks, the Noida Police on Saturday registered an FIR against nine people, including the institute's director on charges of cheating.

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January 26, 2025
GBS Cases Up in Pune, Teams to Check Outbreak
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GBS Cases Up in Pune, Teams to Check Outbreak

THERE has been a significant increase in cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune and the surrounding areas.

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January 26, 2025
The Morning Standard

On statehood day, Sukhu says 25K jobs soon

CHIEF Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the government plans to create 25,000 new posts for which recruitment will start soon.

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January 26, 2025
T'gana set to roll out four schemes on Republic Day
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T'gana set to roll out four schemes on Republic Day

THE Revanth Reddy government is all set to roll out four schemes -- Rythu Bharosa, Indiramma Housing Scheme, Indiramma Aatmeeya Bharosa and issuing of ration cards -- on Sunday on the occasion of Republic Day.

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January 26, 2025
The Morning Standard

The Wonder of Women and Water

Gliding through the admiring buzz of visitors, collectors and critics like an allegory of tides, a white seashell neckpiece almost covering the front of her sea-green tunic, Jayasri Burman is happy to have created a union of primeval waters and the feminine principle.

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January 26, 2025
Only person in world with functional pig organ thriving after two months
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Only person in world with functional pig organ thriving after two months

AN Alabama woman passed a major milestone Saturday to become the longest living recipient of a pig organ transplant—healthy and full of energy with her new kidney for 61 days and counting.

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January 26, 2025
The Star-Gazer Behind Spadex
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The Star-Gazer Behind Spadex

As India and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) celebrated the success of the maiden docking of two satellites, SDX-01 and SDX-02, in low earth orbit in the early hours of January 16, an apparently nondescript gentleman sat proudly smiling in the background.

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January 26, 2025
26/11 co-conspirator loses appeal in US court, to be extradited to India
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26/11 co-conspirator loses appeal in US court, to be extradited to India

DECKS have been cleared for the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin and a convict in the Mumbai terror attack case, to India after the US Supreme Court recently dismissed his review petition.

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January 26, 2025
J&K shock star-studded Mumbai by 5 wkts
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J&K shock star-studded Mumbai by 5 wkts

UNFANCIED Jammu and Kashmir continued their glorious run in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, beating star-studded defending champions Mumbai by five wickets in a Group A league match to almost confirm their knock-out berth.

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January 26, 2025
The Morning Standard

Trump Asks OPEC To Cut Oil Prices To Stop Ukraine War

US President Donald Trump is emphasizing that targeting Russia's oil revenue is the best way to get Moscow to end its nearly three-year war against neighboring Ukraine.

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January 26, 2025
The Morning Standard

Kejriwal Asks Voters Not To Back Those Who Hurl Abuses

ADDRESSING rallies in Rohini, Bawana and Narela, the AAP chief said Delhi's residents prioritize action over rhetoric and will support those who deliver results.

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January 26, 2025
ICICI Bank profit rises 15% to ₹11,792 cr on treasury gains
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ICICI Bank profit rises 15% to ₹11,792 cr on treasury gains

COUNTRY'S second-largest private sector lender ICICI Bank on Saturday reported a near 15% growth to ₹11,792 crore in net income in the third quarter ending December on robust interest income and treasury gains from bonds.

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January 26, 2025
Shah Promises Welfare Board for Gig Workers
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Shah Promises Welfare Board for Gig Workers

In an attempt to provide gig workers social security, Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday announced to form a welfare board to deal with the challenges of the gig economy in the country.

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January 26, 2025
Barca coach Flick demands more focus
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Barca coach Flick demands more focus

BARCELONA coach Hansi Flick called on his team to show more concentration in La Liga on Saturday after a dismal run of domestic form.

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January 26, 2025
Audit Dollar-Seeking Sallies of CMs
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Audit Dollar-Seeking Sallies of CMs

ETWORK is now the new net worth for the Indian political class.

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January 26, 2025