The Morning Standard - December 02, 2024

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December 02, 2024

Donald Trump threatens BRICS with 100% tariffs

US President-elect warns against trying to undercut the dollar

1 min

Kejriwal says no truck with Cong in Delhi

AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday that his party will not form an alliance with the Congress for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for February.

1 min

APPOINTMENT OF NEW BRAHMOS CHIEF CHALLENGED IN TRIBUNAL

IN a rare instance, the appointment of BrahMos Aerospace chief has been challenged in the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Hyderabad.

1 min

7 Maoists killed in encounter with police in Telangana

SEVEN Maoists were killed in an alleged encounter with the Telangana Police in the Chalpaka forest area of the state's Mulugu district near the Chhattisgarh border on Sunday morning.

1 min

Lankan Tamil repatriates in Andhra face uncertain future

THE Sri Lankan repatriates of Indian origin, rehabilitated in the coffee plantations of Alluri Sitarama Raju district in the 1970s, continue to face challenges in securing a stable future.

1 min

Trump picks Kash Patel as new FBI chief

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday tapped Indian American Kahyap 'Kash' Patel, 44, to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

1 min

DELHI MODEL OF REFORMS OR REGRESS, DEBATE IS ON

AST week the AAP, the ruling party of Delhi for the past 10 years celebrated its foundation day.

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City records 'poor' air after a month, but some areas still in 'very poor'

DELHI residents saw some respite from pollution on Sunday, with the capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) falling below 300 for the first time in weeks.

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Cops bust int'l drug cartel, kingpin arrested

An international drug syndicate involved in smuggling drugs into the country using the dark web, cryptocurrency and fake documents was dismantled with the arrest of its mastermind, officials said on Sunday.

1 min

Atishi urges L-G to approve rehiring of bus marshals

Expresses dismay over delay in clearing proposal submitted on Nov 13

1 min

BJP to launch 'Parivartan Yatra' from December 8-20

BJP will launch the Parivartan Yatra across all assembly constituencies in Delhi starting from December 8 and concluding on December 20.

1 min

Police launch anti-drug campaign, vow to make city narcotics-free by 2027

THE Delhi Police has launched a month-long pilot project aimed at making the capital completely drug-free within the next three years.

1 min

AAP MLA Naresh Balyan sent to two-day police custody in extortion case

A Delhi court, on Sunday, sent AAP MLA Naresh Balyan to two days of police custody in connection with an extortion case registered against him last year.

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ASSEMBLY POLLS: IS CHANGE ON THECARDS?

The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections will witness a fierce contest among AAP, BJP, and Congress. Freebies, pollution, Yamuna River, corruption, and the role of minor political parties Anup Verma looks at all the key issues that may shape the electoral landscape.

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Fengal fury breaks rainfall record

Puducherry records 49 cm of rainfall; parts of Villupuram district also heavily inundated

1 min

Will write to PM over rehab delay: Priyanka

PRIYANKA Gandhi received an enthusiastic welcome in Kalpetta on Sunday during her first visit to Wayanad since becoming the MP of the constituency.

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Siddu drops out of Indian culture festival amid row on unauthorised invitation

KARNATAKA Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that he will not be attending the Bhartiya Sanskriti Utsava, organised by the Bharat Vikas Sangam, scheduled to be held in Kalaburagi from January 29 to February 6.

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Tech glitches, overcharging mar Tasmac pilot billing project in TN

DESPITE the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) piloting a QR code-based billing system to improve transparency and curb malpractice in liquor sales, according to customers, bills are still not being provided for their purchases.

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Harness 'double AI power' to thwart high-tech crime: PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon the police and security establishment to harness India's double AI power of Artificial Intelligence and 'Aspirational India' to thwart the threats from digital fraud, cyber crime and AI technology, particularly the potential of deepfake to disrupt social and familial relations.

1 min

6K on Kerala police unit list of child-porn viewers

THE Counter Child Sexual Exploitation (CCSE) unit of the state police has prepared a list of 6,146 offenders suspected of being involved in viewing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).

1 min

Tigers on the prowl trigger panic in Adilabad

TWO tigers that migrated from Maharashtra's Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve are causing panic among residents in the erstwhile Adilabad district.

1 min

ADDRESSING PRODUCTIVITY FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Throwing money about is easy, but does not address any of the problems and isn't going to bring back sustainable growth. That requires painstaking and difficult structural changes

4 mins

MORE CAUTIONARY TALES FROM OUR EPICS

Encouraged by your response to last week's Jataka, I am tempted to share two other stories from scripture that similarly serve as stark cautionary tales.

3 mins

Post-Independence history gave credit only to select heroes, says Dhankhar

VICE-PRESIDENT Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday expressed deep concern over the \"manipulation and distortion of India's history,\" stating that it has marginalized several heroes who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

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AIDS Day: India's efforts lowered HIV cases by 44% in 13 years, says Nadda

INDIA's sustained efforts have ensured a low HIV epidemic level over the years, with new infections in the country in 2023 almost 44 per cent lower than in 2010, while AIDS-related deaths have declined by 79 per cent, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Sunday.

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Jaishankar to brief House about developments in India-China talks today

AMID a thaw in India-China ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to make a statement in Lok Sabha on Monday on the 'recent developments in India-China relations'.

1 min

'Decline in population growth harms society'

Three-child policy

1 min

Railways launches AI-based bedroll inspection tech

THE Indian Railways has implemented an Artificial Intelligence-based system to inspect and sort linens such as bed sheets and towels provided to passengers in the air-conditioned coaches.

1 min

'RSS not walking the talk on mosque rows'

Kharge slams attempts to order surveys on Muslim places of worship

1 min

Rio for peaceful solution to Naga political issue

NAGALAND Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio called for early resolution of the protracted \"Naga political issue\" at the 62nd statehood day on Sunday.

1 min

Will back BJP choice for CM, meet today on govt formation, says Shinde

Fadnavis front-runner for top post

1 min

Candlelight vigil marks Bhopal tragedy anniv

CHILDREN with intellectual and physical deformities in the families affected by the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy are determined to leave the past behind. They want to create a niche in the world of para-sports.

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Soren awaits Cong nod on berths as talks shift to Delhi

The Cabinet expansion in Jharkhand is likely to take place on December 5 as state Congress president Keshav Mahato Kamlesh is camping in Delhi for two days after having discussions with Chief Minister Hemant Soren on allocation of berths, sources said.

1 min

10-year jail term as Raj cabinet clears stringent anti-conversion bill

THE ruling BJP in Rajasthan has decided to introduce a tough law to prevent forced religious conversions in the state.

1 min

Over a month into power, Omar, L-G avoid tussle

Sinha cleared statehood resolution; CM didn't react to staff sacking

1 min

Punjab village bans marriage with outsiders, violators to face music

A village in Punjab's Mansa district has passed a resolution prohibiting the villagers from marrying outsiders (migrants) and has banned intra-village marriages.

1 min

Nitish to launch women outreach drive on Dec 15

BIHAR Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is all set to embark on yet another statewide journey, 'Mahila Samvad Yatra' from December 15 with an objective to interact with women to make on-the-spot assessment of execution of various schemes launched to 'enable' women to become economically independent and self-reliant.

1 min

B'desh immigration stops ISKCON devotees from crossing into India

DOZENS of ISKCON members who possessed valid travel documents were turned back on Sunday by Bangladesh's immigration police from Benapole border crossing when they tried to cross into India, a media report said.

1 min

Armed-gang looting in Gaza forces UN to halt aid supply

THE UN agency for Palestinian refugees said on Sunday it is halting aid deliveries through the main cargo crossing into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip because of the threat of armed gangs who have looted recent convoys.

1 min

Negotiators fail to reach treaty to curb plastic pollution

NEGOTIATORS have failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to curb plastic pollution, the diplomat chairing the talks said on Sunday, calling for additional time to continue discussions.

1 min

Putin signs off record defence spend, as top EU officials meet Zelenskyy

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine.

1 min

Fractured Irish mandate may see incumbent parties return

IRELAND's two long-dominant center-right parties looked likely to form a new government as results came in from a fractured national election, though with a reduced vote share and complex coalition negotiations ahead.

1 min

Syria launches counterattacks to halt insurgents from advancing

Military rushed reinforcements to northwest, launched air strikes on city of Aleppo, Idlib

1 min

Climate change case in ICJ as island nations fear rising seas

The top United Nations court will take up the largest case in its history on Monday, when it opens two weeks of hearings into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact.

1 min

What makes loans against gold jewellery hit among borrowers

A slew of factors led by the increasing financial distress of households, regulatory curbs on personal loans & rising prices of the yellow metal are driving the mkt

3 mins

WHAT INVESTORS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2025

Investing is all about understanding the tailwinds and headwinds.

3 mins

Carmakers, except Hyundai, report surge in Nov sales

MOST carmakers, with the exception of Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), reported year-on-year growth in November wholesales.

1 min

Growth in gross GST collection slows to 8.5% to ₹1.82 L cr in November

THE gross GST collection in November grew at 8.5% year-on-year to ₹1.82 lakh crore largely on the back of healthy accrual from domestic transactions.

1 min

Banks witness increase in deposits for the third consecutive fortnight

BANKS' efforts to mop up deposits have finally begun to pay off with liabilities growing faster than assets for the third consecutive fortnight.

1 min

What Investors Can Look Forward To In 2025

INVESTING is all about understanding the tailwinds and headwinds. Your flight to financial prosperity depends on your ability to understand the impact of these conditions.

3 mins

RETIREMENT PLANNING & PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION

I know two people who are more than 70 years old. How much of their money should be in equities? \"Sir, 100 years minus their age - so they should have about 30% of their portfolio in equities.\"

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Liverpool beat City to extend lead

LIVERPOOL opened up a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Manchester City's crisis deepened in a 2-0 defeat at Anfield on Sunday.

1 min

Odisha clinch big win versus BFC

ODISHA FC delivered a magnificent performance to clinch an entertaining 4-2 victory against Bengaluru FC at the Kalinga Stadium in the Indian Super League here.

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Will Rohit Bat In Middle-Order Once Again In The Longest Format?

As India won the toss and opted to bowl in what was a mutually agreed 50-over-a-side pink-ball encounter against Prime Minister XI in Canberra on Sunday, there was one significant change in the line-up.

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Home balm for Sindhu & Lakshya

GIVEN the tall standards they have set over the years, shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen endured an arduous 2024. Missing out on a medal at the Olympics was a low point, both in contrasting styles.

2 mins

Another draw after a Ding-dong battle

Gukesh and Liren play out a draw & remain level on points after game six of World Chess Championship

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Shah takes charge as youngest ICC Chair

JAY Shah, the outgoing secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), officially assumed the role of International Cricket Council (ICC) Chair on December 1, succeeding Greg Barclay, who vacated the position on Saturday.

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Anand, Singapore and an evening of frenzy at World Championships

THE hottest ticket in town on Saturday night was Anirudh Ravichander's concert as part of his 2024 Hukum Tour.

2 mins

A train journey and other stories

THROUGH ROSE-TINTED GLASSES

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Maharaja earns ₹16 crore at China box office

Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi, has become the first Indian film to release in China following last month's agreement between India and China to normalise relations and resolve the border standoff in eastern Ladakh.

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