The Morning Standard - December 07, 2024

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December 07, 2024

Cabinet nod to ₹6.2K cr Metro Phase-IV expansion

THE Centre on Friday approved extension of the Red Line of the Delhi Metro up to Nathupur (Kundli) in neighbouring Haryana.

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Haryana to follow Saudi model for 'green' Aravalli

PROTESTING farmers on Friday suspended their foot march to Delhi as some of them suffered injuries after police fired teargas shells and rubber bullets at the Punjab-Haryana border.

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RBI holds rates again to keep inflation down

In balancing act, cuts cash reserve ratio and frees up ₹1.16 lakh crore to support growth

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Haryana to follow Saudi model for 'green' Aravalli

TO enhance environmental sustainability, the Haryana government has adopted the Saudi Arabia model for the Aravalli Green Wall Project, an initiative launched by the Union Environment Ministry.

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Class XII boy shoots school principal dead in Chhatarpur

IN a horrific incident, the principal of a government school was allegedly shot dead by a Class XII student on the school premises in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday.

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Row over ₹500 notes bundle on Singhvi seat in Rajya Sabha

THE Rajya Sabha on Friday witnessed an uproar over a wad of ₹500 notes from the seat allocated to legal eagle and Congress member Abhishek Manu Singhvi the previous day.

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6 farmers injured in teargas shelling, march to Delhi over MSP halted

PROTESTING farmers on Friday suspended their day-long foot march to Delhi as some suffered injuries after police fired teargas shells and rubber bullets at the Punjab-Haryana border.

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AAP MLA Dilip Pandey hints at stepping away from active politics

A day after Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel announced to retire from active politics, AAP's Timarpur MLA Dilip Pandey hinted at stepping down on Friday.

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BJP plans to manipulate voters' list, claims Kejriwal

AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday, accused the BJP of seeking to remove numerous voters from Delhi's electoral rolls ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled in February next year.

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BJP will not allow any fake votes in Delhi, says Sachdeva

HITTING back at Arvind Kejriwal's electoral roll manipulation allegation, BJP presented videos claiming that the AAP government has been creating a fake voter base of people drawn from \"Rohingya\" and \"Bangladeshi\" communities over the past 10 years.

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DPCC to begin another waste-to-energy plant in Bawana amid objections by locals

THE Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has planned to establish another waste-to-energy plant in Bawana.

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Only 53% of IIT Delhi graduates secure jobs, rest opt for other avenues: Survey

A recent exit survey conducted by IIT Delhi sheds light on the varied career paths chosen by its 2024 graduates.

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Kejriwal's plea for early hearing in excise case denied

DELHI High Court on Friday declined to grant an early hearing for AAP leader and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) chargesheet in the alleged excise policy scam.

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Ex-Congress MLA Surendra Pal Bittu joins AAP

TWO-TIME MLA from Timarpur constituency Surendra Pal Singh Bittu joined AAP on Friday ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.

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Court directs CBI to file list of unrelied documents

THE Rouse Avenue Court, on Friday, adjourned the Delhi Excise Policy case to December 13, directing the CBI to file a list of unrelied and other relevant documents by the next hearing.

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2 shooters of Tillu Tajpuriya gang held in Rohini

THE Special Cell of Delhi Police nabbed two Haryana-based shooters of the Tillu Tajpuriya gang following a shootout in the Rohini area, officials said on Friday.

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Drugs trade a conspiracy to weaken India'

LIEUTENANT Governor VK Saxena on Friday said drugs trade is an international conspiracy to weaken India at the global level.

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No evidence on violence link, Umar Khalid tells HC

Seeks bail on grounds of prolonged incarceration and trial delays

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HC seeks Centre's reply on plea over Rahul's citizenship

THE Delhi High Court on Friday sought the central government's stance on a plea filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, raising questions about the citizenship status of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

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Thieves' 'deaf & mute' trick falls flat, arrested with stolen phones, gadgets

THIEVERY is no easy feat - it requires courage. But even the bold aren't always successful. Two thieves, posing as \"deaf and mute\", to avoid capture, were arrested by Delhi Police after a series of targeted thefts across the city.

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Coaching centre deaths: Amicus curiae proposes safety measures

FOUR months after the tragic and unfortunate death of three UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) aspirants in Delhi's Rajendra Nagar area, amicus curiae (Friend of the court) Siddhartha Dave on Friday filed a draft model in the Supreme Court on the issue of infrastructure, safety and regulation of private coaching centres.

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Slight relief as air quality 'moderate' for third day

DELHI residents woke up to clearer skies for the third consecutive day on Friday, as the city's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category, offering temporary relief from the toxic haze that has plagued the national capital for weeks.

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AAP MLA Naresh Balyan sent to 7-day police custody

A Delhi court on Friday sent AAP MLA Naresh Balyan to seven days police custody in connection with a case registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA).

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LG pulls up DUSIB for lackadaisical approach to ground rent revision

DELHI L-G VK Saxena has expressed displeasure over the lackadaisical approach of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) in not revising the ground rent of its land and properties, thereby causing huge losses to the public exchequer.

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Safeguard interests of Indian students abroad, Centre told

THE Delhi HC has directed the central government to consider a representation submitted by NGO Pravasi Legal Cell, calling on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to develop guidelines that safeguard the fundamental rights and interests of Indian students pursuing education overseas.

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Kerala nurses defraud Kuwait bank of ₹700 cr, booked

HUNDREDS of nurses from Kerala have allegedly defrauded a bank in Kuwait of nearly ₹700 crore before leaving the Gulf country.

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Actor Dileep's 'VIP' darshan at Kerala's Sabarimala draws HC ire, report sought

KERALA High Court on Friday criticised the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and the state police for allegedly providing 'VIP' treatment to actor Dileep during his visit to Sabarimala for darshan.

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Odia language centre seeks autonomy as drastic funds cut due to underutilisation

ODISHA's failure to utilize funds allocated by the Centre for research and development of classical Odia language has led to a drastic cut in grants this year.

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Andhra will be positioned as a knowledge hub, says Naidu

STRESSING that technologies are part of life, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said the State government is moving ahead with a goal to position Andhra Pradesh as a knowledge hub by leveraging emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Youth held for extorting ₹2.57 cr, blackmailing girlfriend with videos

SLEUTHS of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) have arrested a youth for blackmailing his 19-year-old girlfriend with private videos and extorting ₹2.57 crore from her.

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Ruckus in Odisha assembly over demand for revision in Polavaram dam design

Congress members rushed to well in protest

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Fengal relief: Centre gives ₹945 cr

Tamil Nadu had demanded a relief package of ₹6,675 crore from the Union government

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THE KASH TRANSACTIONS COMING TO WASHINGTON

Monkey see, monkey do. The change of government forthcoming in the US next month could exert an influence the world over, first by emulation.

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THE DANGER OF LEGITIMACY LAUNDERING

Biased indexes can accrue credibility in an echo chamber of cross-references. Reforms in the World Bank's governance indicators show a structured pushback can yield better results

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Chopper case: CBI reply sought on Michel bail plea

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the CBI within four weeks on an appeal filed by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman and accused, in the alleged Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam case, seeking bail.

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Speedy trial a fundamental right, says SC

The Supreme Court on Friday observed that the speedy conclusion of a trial is a fundamental right and that an undertrial cannot be subjugated to indefinite incarceration.

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‘No data on number of paramedical colleges’

The Central government on Friday said it does not have any data regarding the number of paramedical colleges functioning in the country.

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Navy to commission stealth missile frigate INS Tushil in Russia on Dec 9

THE Indian Navy will commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad in Russia on December 9, officials said.

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Uproar over 'cut' in front row seat for SP

AMID reports of disquiet among INDIA bloc parties over the allocation of front row seats in the Lok Sabha, the Congress has accused the BJP-led NDA government of not keeping its promise on the agreed formula, and cutting down one front row seat of Samajwadi Party (SP).

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India firmly dealt with challenges from China, Pakistan: Jaishankar

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's upcoming visit to Bangladesh is the first by a senior Indian official since the interim government's formation.

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Cabinet clears decks for 83 new KVs

The Centre on Friday sanctioned ₹8,232 crore for setting up 85 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) and 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NV).

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Progress in last decade bridged gap between Delhi & Northeast: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said efforts have been made over the last decade to bridge the emotional and developmental gap between Delhi and the Northeast, emphasizing the importance of bringing the region closer to the nation's heart.

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Maha scramble over portfolios

Fadnavis says cabinet expansion before assembly winter session, Shinde still eyes home

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SAD smells AAP govt conspiracy to attack moderate Akali leaders

THE SAD core committee on Friday alleged that the assassination bid on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was part of a conspiracy against the \"moderate Akali leadership\", hatched by the ruling AAP government in Punjab.

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Gujarat bachelor lured for booze worth ₹100 and farm job, sterilized

IN a bizarre twist of priorities in Gujarat's Mehsana, officials appear to have placed sterilization quotas above personal milestones like marriage.

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BRO turns to rock-bolt tech to tackle landslips

IN a bid to tackle landslides that pose challenges during the tourism and pilgrimage season in Uttarakhand, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has turned to rock-bolt technology, which has proven beneficial in treating landslide zones in the mountainous regions.

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NDA to focus on EBC outreach in Patna rally today

THE NDA will hold a rally in Patna on Saturday in an attempt to expand its support base among extremely backward castes (EBCs).

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Real life! 'DM moment' for Assam civil servant aspirant science teacher

AN Assam civil services aspirant on Friday got a first-hand experience of how a district magistrate (DM) functions, reminiscing the 2001 film, Nayak: The Real Hero.

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Convict gets death for rape, murder of kid

A fast-track court in West Bengal on Friday awarded capital punishment to Mustakin Sardar for rape-murder of a nine-year-old girl in Jaynagar in October this year.

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Rebels at Homs' doorstep, seize two more towns

Rastan and Talbiseh fall to insurgents who are now just 5 kilometers away from Homs

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Iran launches its heaviest space payload

IRAN said on Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its programme the West alleges improves Tehran's ballistic missile programme.

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Belarus to get Russia's security guarantee

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin visited Belarus on Friday to sign a treaty offering security guarantees to Moscow's closest ally.

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Truce talks resume: Hamas official

HAMAS official said on Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach.

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South Korea's ruling party backs stripping Yoon's powers

SOUTH Korea's governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law this week, in a bombshell reversal that makes Yoon's impeachment more likely.

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Don names former senator David Perdue to be China envoy

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has selected former Sen David Perdue of Georgia to serve as his ambassador to China, leaning on a former business executive turned politician to serve as the administration's envoy to America's most potent economic and military adversary.

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Biden mulls pre-emptive pardons for Trump critics

US President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump's administration, a preemptive move that would be a novel and risky use of the president's extraordinary constitutional power.

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Economists ask FinMin to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation

WITH the second quarter GDP growth falling to a 7-quarter low of 5.4%, economists have asked the government to shift its policy focus to growth rather than fiscal consolidation.

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De-dollarisation not on the table: RBI governor

RESERVE Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday downplayed the punitive tariffs being threatened by the US President-elect Donald Trump against the BRICS nations if they moved away from dollar, saying each punitive action will have counter-actions by the affected countries.

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LG files paper for ₹15,000 crore IPO

If successful, LG will be 2nd major Korean brand after Hyundai to list on Indian exchanges

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Maruti, Mahindra, MG car prices to go up by 3-4%

GET ready to pay more for four-wheelers as top automakers are increasing prices of their models by 3-4% from next month.

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CEAT buys Camso's Off-Highway tyres

LEADING tyre manufacturer CEAT is acquiring Camso brand's Off-Highway construction equipment bias tyre and tracks business from Michelin in an all-cash deal valued at about $225 million.

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AI/ML, cyber security skills in demand for top job roles

WITH the increasing adoption of AI across organisational functions, AI/ML and analytics continue to dominate as the most in-demand job family.

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Easing cycle to begin from February if inflation remains within target: Analysts

THE dual action of the RBI keeping the policy rates unchanged for the 11th consecutive time and at the same time slashing the cash reserve ratio by 50 bps to 4%, offering a long rope to lenders to push credit at a comparatively cheaper rate, has left analysts community divided on the immediate next repo rate cut.

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Recognised start-ups have created more than 16 lakh direct jobs so far, says Goyal

START-UPS that are recognised under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) have created more than 16.6 lakh direct jobs, across over 55 varied industries, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

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Bournemouth record shock victory over Spurs

ANGE Postecoglou slammed Tottenham's flops as furious fans turned on the Australian and his spluttering side after Bournemouth condemned them to a shock 1-0 defeat on Thursday.

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Starc contrast: Oz show spirit, India toil

Indian batters struggle as veteran left-arm pacer takes six-fer to put hosts in position of strength on opening day

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ISL: Punjab overcome Mohammedan to go 3rd

PUNJAB FC crafted two impressive goals in the second-half against Mohammedan SC to return with three points in the Indian Super League in New Delhi on Friday.

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Classical act: Despite evolution of chess, purest form of sport is here to stay

A couple of days ahead of the World Championship, Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana had checked into Singapore. In an alternate world, the former, the World No. 1 across all three regular formats (Classical, Rapid and Blitz), would have arrived in the city-state to play the final. Now? Not so much. He had arrived with Caruana, the World No. 2 in Classical, to play a couple of games of freestyle chess, a variant of the game. In this game, the starting order of the pieces on the back rank are randomized. So, as D Gukesh and Ding Liren checked into a plush hotel for the World Championship, Carlsen and Caruana, with a bevy of photographers, sailed off on a yacht to play a couple of freestyle games. Carlsen won the series—of course he won the series—before posting something provocative on X. \"Freestyle > Classical.\" He, of course, knew what he was doing. In less than 24 hours, the World Championship's first game was about to get underway. On November 25, less than two hours after the final began, Emil Sutovsky, the CEO of the world body (FIDE), couldn't resist. \"Classical > any other,\" he wrote on X.

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IWF to reduce number of categories from June next year

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has decided to reduce the number of weight categories in both the men's and women's sections from 10 to 8 from June next year following a proposal by its Innovation Commission.

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Maiden national gold for Jaideep after twin setbacks

JAIDEEP suffered twin heartbreaks early this year as he lost narrowly in the Asian and World Olympic qualifiers thus failing to book a ticket for the Paris Games.

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Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par to be out in 2025

Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par has been postponed and will be releasing in 2025, the actor confirmed in a recent interview.

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In a Korean universe

The Korean wave is riding high across India.

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Soil vs you

\"There is a reason the food is called a staple of a region—it is because the soil can hold it well due to its nature,\" explains Vasudha Mathur, a registered dietitian based in Hyderabad.

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IN THE HOOD

Inside Delhi's hip hop scene—from the public park gatherings of Hauz Khas to underground battle leagues—with Spit Dope Inc's MC Kode to explore how 'the scene' thrives on creativity, defiance and a relentless beat

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