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HC permits minority student to attend classes

THE Delhi High Court on Monday permitted a minority-category student to begin attending classes at St. Stephen's College amidst an ongoing seat allocation dispute between the college and Delhi University (DU).

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

HC expunges critical remarks against ED officer

THE Delhi High Court has expunged critical remarks made by a Trial court judge against the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and its Assistant Director in a case involving an absconding accused.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

Jamia SHO assaulted by youth for stopping bike with modified silencer

The station house officer of the Jamia Nagar police station was \"punched\" in his face after he stopped a man for riding a bike with an illegally modified silencer.

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October 29, 2024
Assembly polls: Cong to embark on 'Dilli Nyay Yatra' from November 8
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Assembly polls: Cong to embark on 'Dilli Nyay Yatra' from November 8

TO foster its outreach with the public ahead of the city's assembly election, the Delhi Congress workers and leaders will embark on a mega programme—Dilli Nyay Yatra—emulating the campaign of the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, earlier.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

Cops under scrutiny over 6-month delay in lodging FIR in missing boy case

DELHI Police is facing scrutiny following revelations of a six-month delay in filing a kidnapping FIR for a boy missing since January 10 from the Bhajanpura area.

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October 29, 2024
HC hears You Tuber J erald's plea over 6illegal detention, by TN cops
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HC hears You Tuber J erald's plea over 6illegal detention, by TN cops

YOUTUBER and journalist Felix Jerald took his grievances to the Delhi High Court on Monday, filing a plea against the Tamil Nadu police for allegedly detaining him unlawfully.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

MCD mayor elections will be held next month: Shelly

Polls were postponed after L-G refused to appoint presiding officer

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October 29, 2024
5 PWD engineers to be prosecuted for ₹200 cr scam at hospitals
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5 PWD engineers to be prosecuted for ₹200 cr scam at hospitals

DELHI Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena on Monday gave his approval to the prosecution sanction of five Public Works Department (PWD) engineers for an alleged scam of ₹200 crore, Raj Niwas officials said on Monday.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

AQI better than Sunday, but remains 'very poor'

DELHI's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Monday, owing to a drop in wind speed, which has hindered the dispersion of pollutants across the city, experts said.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

Curb illegal sale of firecrackers urgently, Rai writes to Saxena

DELHI Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday wrote to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena urging prompt action against those involved in the illegal sale and distribution of crackers, regular inspections of firecracker vendors by Delhi Police, and increased vigilance at Delhi's borders.

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October 29, 2024
10K bus marshals to be roped in to fight pollution, says CM
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10K bus marshals to be roped in to fight pollution, says CM

DELHI'S 10,000 bus marshals and civil defense volunteers (CDVs), whose services were terminated last year, are set to make a return within a week and their services will be utilized in on ground zero in the fight against pollution, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced on Monday.

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October 29, 2024
HC to hear BJP's plea on CAG reports
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HC to hear BJP's plea on CAG reports

THE Delhi High Court on Monday scheduled a hearing for October 29 on a plea filed by BJP MLAs seeking an order to compel the Delhi government to send 12 pending Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports on critical issues like liquor duty, pollution and financial management to the lieutenant governor (LG) for presentation before the Delhi Assembly.

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October 29, 2024
Gopal Rai soft on Punjab despite rise in stubble burning, says BJP
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Gopal Rai soft on Punjab despite rise in stubble burning, says BJP

THE BJP on Monday slammed Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai for not talking to Punjab over the issue of stubble burning, which the party alleged has risen in the northern state.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

Census likely in early 2025

SPECULATION ON LS SEAT DELIMITATION; NDA ALLY TDP DEMANDS POLICY REJIG. NATIONAL REGISTER OF CITIZENS TO BE UPDATED; NO CASTE CENSUS CLARITY

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October 29, 2024
1ST PVT PLANT FOR MILITARY PLANE TAKES WINGS
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1ST PVT PLANT FOR MILITARY PLANE TAKES WINGS

AFTER an impressive roadshow in Gujarat's Vadodara, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the Tata Advanced System Limited (TASL)-Airbus plant to manufacture C-295 military aircraft in the city.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

4 RSS workers get life term for killing CPM man in 2011

FOUR RSS workers were on Monday sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a CPM worker at Thalassery in Kerala's Kannur district in 2011.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

HC nixes closure of 'Lottery' Martin case, asks ED to finish probe

REVIVING the case registered against lottery baron Santiago Martin, his wife and two others in connection with the seizure of ₹7.20 crore unaccounted cash, the Madras High Court has ordered the police and the ED to hold probes in tandem so as to ensure the criminal case is taken to its logical end.

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October 29, 2024
Atishi, Delhi Waqf Board not on same page; yet another stormy JPC session
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Atishi, Delhi Waqf Board not on same page; yet another stormy JPC session

THE meeting of the Joint Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Monday ran into rough weather after several Opposition MPs staged a walkout protesting the presentation made by the Delhi Waqf Board.

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October 29, 2024
The Morning Standard

Growth of AI disrupting jobs, says finance ministry report

The growing deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in several sectors is casting a shadow over employment stability in India, the Department of Economic Affairs under the Union finance ministry said in its monthly economic review.

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October 29, 2024
No End In Sight To AQI Spike, Blame Game On
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No End In Sight To AQI Spike, Blame Game On

Ruling AAP highlights stubble burning in BJP-ruled UP, Haryana; saffron party corners it over Punjab situation

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October 28, 2024
How Retirement Planning Is Tough In India
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How Retirement Planning Is Tough In India

IT is that time of the year when you are in a spending mode. You are buying something for yourself or your loved ones.

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October 28, 2024
NO CATFIGHTS, TEARS...
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NO CATFIGHTS, TEARS...

Fabulous Lives v/s Bollywood Wives S3 outs a new reality TV model. Shalini Passi is the breakout star of the show and Kalyani Saha Chawla is the one who gets the fashion right. TWS catches up with them in Delhi.

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October 28, 2024
A RIVER GROANS UNDER NEGLECT
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A RIVER GROANS UNDER NEGLECT

Successive governments have spent thousands of crores on cleaning the Yamuna, but the river's condition continues to deteriorate. Ifrah Mufti tries to analyse why a clean Yamuna remains a distant dream.

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October 28, 2024
SC bench to hear plea against 'VIP entry charge' in temples
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SC bench to hear plea against 'VIP entry charge' in temples

The Supreme Court's two-judge bench, led by CJI-designate Justice Sanjiv Khanna, said it will examine the writ petition challenging the imposition of 'VIP entry charges' at major temples across India.

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October 28, 2024
FESTIVE READY
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FESTIVE READY

BACK TO NATURE

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October 28, 2024
Salah late strike helps Liverpool hold Arsenal
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Salah late strike helps Liverpool hold Arsenal

MOHAMED Salah struck nine minutes from time as Liverpool twice came from behind to draw 2-2 against Premier League title rivals Arsenal on Sunday. A point leaves Arsenal five points adrift of leaders Manchester City and four behind second-placed Liverpool.

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October 28, 2024
The Morning Standard

ISL: Odisha & Mumbai settle for 1-1 draw

SERGIO Lobera's return culminated in a 1-1 draw between Mumbai City FC and Odisha FC at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League on Sunday as goals by Roy Krishna and Nikolaos Karelis resulted in both teams settling for a point each.

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October 28, 2024
The Morning Standard

Middle-order collapse leaves Delhi reeling vs Assam

Delhi's woes with the willow continued as the team struggled to 214 for six after the likes of Yash Dhull and Himmat Singh failed to convert their starts into substantial knocks in their Ranji Trophy match against visiting Assam in New Delhi on Sunday.

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October 28, 2024
Yadav's efforts in vain as White Ferns level series
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Yadav's efforts in vain as White Ferns level series

DESPITE Radha Yadav's career-best bowling figures and highest score in the format, New Zealand beat India by 76 runs to level the three-match series in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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October 28, 2024
Time for Test hopefuls to make a mark Down Under
The Morning Standard

Time for Test hopefuls to make a mark Down Under

IN the 48 hours since their defeat to New Zealand in Pune, much has been said about India being in transition and the historic home streak that has finally come to an end.

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October 28, 2024