In this issue

February 03, 2023

Adani group under glare of banking, market regulators

Exposure of banks and trading transactions in the listed space under scanner; shares of flagship firm under surveillance; govt isn't too worried as of now

1 min

No decision yet to implement UCC, says Rijiju in Rajya Sabha

THE government has not taken any decision on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

1 min

No funds, horticulture sector left in lurch

THE Budget has marked the end of the flagship scheme of price stabilisation of horticulture crops started by the government in 2014-15. The Budget has failed to earmark any funds for it. The government had allocated Rs 1,500 crore in the previous year's Budget, but it remained unspent.

1 min

British-era ladies beach faces threat of closure to public in Uttara Kannada

A British-era ladies beach at Baithkol village in Uttara Kannada district is facing threat of closure to the public. Under the INS Kadamba, also known as Project Seabird base near Karwar, the Indian Navy is constructing a road along the hill adjoining the beach to reach the watch towers. The construction, the locals believe, will not only block their visit to the beach, but also pose threat to their houses during monsoon.

1 min

CM trying to divert media's focus from liquor scam: BJP

DELHI BJP on Thursday said that as soon as the ED filed a charge sheet against AAP's misuse of liquor scam kickback cash in Goa elections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal did a press conference against the Lieutenant Governor to divert media focus.

1 min

348 mobile phones, chargers and knives found in Tihar Jail

AS many as 348 mobile phones, their chargers and other incriminating material such as sharp-edged knives were recovered by the prison authorities during multiple raids in last two and a half months.

1 min

L-G misusing powers, says CM

Kejriwal says Saxena stalling teachers' trip plan due to 'unconstitutional' amendments made in the Act

2 mins

Brand new Janakpuri school to start enrollment process this year: Govt

THE Delhi government on Thursday inaugurated a new state-of-theart school of specialised excellence. The school has been built in DESU Colony of Janakpuri and is equipped with all modern facilities and students will be able to enrol from this year itself. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was speaking after inaugurating Dr BR Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence in west Delhi's Janakpuri.

1 min

Three injured as DTC bus rams into subway crossing in west Delhi

Three people were injured when a DTC bus hit a car before ramming into a subway crossing in west Delhi's Naraina on Thursday, police said.

1 min

Salary delay: Teachers protest outside DDU college

A strike was called by the teaching and non-teaching staff of the Delhi University's Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College against the alleged irregular payment of salaries on Thursday.

1 min

Govt to spend ₹927 crore for G-20

Hefty sum to go into infrastructural development and hosting of various events in the city

1 min

MCD doctors on pen-down strike, threaten shut down

ONE of the reasons behind reunification of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi from three civic bodies into a one was to alleviate its erstwhile North and East corporations from the funds crunch. However, the promise has failed to hit the ground.

1 min

Car in flames, pregnant woman, husband die on way to hospital

A pregnant woman and her husband were charred to death after the car in which they were travelling caught fire near the district hospital here around 10.45am on Thursday. The deceased are T V Prajith, 35, and wife K Reesha, 26, of Kuttiattoor.

1 min

Development-oriented Budget meets K'taka's expectations: Bommai

CHIEF Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday called the recent Union Budget development-oriented and said it has met the State Government's expectations in all key sectors.

1 min

Fishermen find foreign drone near coast in Andhra's Srikakulam

A drone, allegedly foreign, created a stir at the coast of Bhavanapadu in Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh after the fishermen who went fishing saw the drone jet floating in the water. They immediately informed the Bhavanapadu Marine Police, who further informed the Indian navy officials, central intelligence and their higher officials.

1 min

Riot erupts over delay in allowing bull run event

TRAFFIC on the Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway came to a standstill for nearly four hours in Tamil Nadu on Thursday morning after a thousand people staged a road blockade that devolved into stone-pelting and rioting over an alleged delay in granting permission for a bull run event in the district.

1 min

Kerala agri sector records a drop

Production of principal crops shows a decline even after state posts recovery in FY22

1 min

CHALLENGES TO SECURE INDIA'S LAND BORDERS

Our biggest challenge is the Pakistan-China strategic nexus directed against India in a nuclearised environment

4 mins

SC nixed govt's proposal on collegium, says Rijiju

Govt never suggested inclusion of its nominee in collegium, he adds

2 mins

PM likely to meet Biden in mid 2023, ahead of key SCO and G20 summits

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi is likely to embark on a state visit to the United States in the middle of this year as he has received' an invitation from US President Joe Biden. The official visit may happen in June or July, a source said.

1 min

27-yr-old tribal woman builds bank of 150 rare millet seeds in MP's Dindori

AT a time when the Narendra Modi government is working hard to make India a global hub of 'Shree Anna' (millets) cultivation and research, a 27-year-old Baiga tribal woman Lahari Bai, has emerged as a real brand ambassador of the coarse grains in tribal-dominated Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh in the International Year of Millets.

1 min

Sukhu asks MLAs to redress public grievances quickly

HIMACHAL Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while chairing the first session of MLA priority meeting on Thursday said that the MLAs should come with a solution rather than demands and suggestions. All the legislators should propose their plans according and assist in providing good governance.

1 min

41 days after getting bail, Kappan leaves UP jail, says 'happy to be out'

AFTER 41 days of being granted bail by the Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court in connection with a case lodged against him under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Kerala journalist Sidheeq Kappan walked free from Lucknow jail after an incarceration of 28 months to be received by his wife Raihana and eldest son Muzammil, 19, on Thursday morning.

1 min

Guv says drugs available in schools, min accuses Purohit of running parallel govt

IN yet another confrontation between Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and the ruling AAP, the Bhagwant Mann government has objected to Purohit's remarks on law and order and illegal narcotic sale across the border state.

2 mins

'Ram & Rahim are same': Hindus who saved dargah in Surat during Guj riots

A dargah in Punagam, Gujarat's Surat district, has gained attention as a representation of Hindu-Muslim harmony. Although there are no Muslims in the area of the dargah, Hindus have long maintained it.

1 min

US gets access to 4 more Philippines bases

THE United States and the Philippines announced an expansion of America's military presence in the Southeast Asian country on Thursday, with US forces granted access to four more military camps, effectively giving Washington new ground to ramp up deterrence against China. The agreement was made public during the visit of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin.

1 min

Pro-Imran journalist arrested for defaming army, other institutions

SENIOR Pakistani journalist Imran Riaz Khan was arrested on Thursday by authorities for a second time for his statements defaming the country's state institutions, especially the powerful Army.

1 min

Edtech firm Byju's continues to cut jobs

EDTECH company Byju's has started laying off about 1,000 employees over a few weeks now. Many of these employees are from technology, product and engineering verticals.

1 min

Angel tax may affect investments in start-ups

THE start-up ecosystem is already facing a severe funding winter, and the budget has included non-residents investors under the ambit of angel tax, which will be detrimental to funding.

2 mins

LIC's investment in Adani firms falls by half in 6 trading sessions

LIC's investment value in Adani Group Stocks has almost halved in six trading sessions.

1 min

50% of income taxpayers to opt for new regime

Budget made several announcements to incentivise taxpayers under new regime

2 mins

'Higher allocation to rural schemes to offset MNREGS job demand'

AMID the outcry over the reduction in allocation to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGS), the government has said that the overall allocation to rural development other than MNREGS has gone up by ₹40,000 crore.

1 min

Adani Group stocks lose $100 billion in valuation

IN one of the biggest wipeouts ever seen in the Indian capital market, 10 Adani Group stocks lost ₹8.76 lakh crore ($107 billion) in market capitalisation in a span of just six trading sessions.

1 min

Bowlers put MP back in hunt vs Andhra

DEFENDING champions Madhya Pradesh bounced back in contention on the third day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal on Thursday against Andhra, despite conceding a huge first-innings lead, thanks to pacer Avesh Khan's exploits. Set a winning target of 245, MP ended day three at 58 for no loss after bundling out the opponents for 93 in their second innings.

1 min

Man Utd finish off Forest to cruise into League Cup final

MANCHESTER United manager Erik ten Hag said winning trophies is the standard that should be demanded at Old Trafford after beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Wednesday and 5-0 on aggregate to reach the League Cup final.

2 mins

HI KNOWS WHERE TO FIND ME: AIKMAN

Dutchman uncertain about future as India's hunt for coach goes on

2 mins

Read all stories from The Morning Standard

The Morning Standard Newspaper Description:

The Morning Standard is an English-language newspaper published by Express Network Private Limited in India. The newspaper is published in six Indian cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad.

The Morning Standard covers a wide range of news and topics, including:

* National and international news: The newspaper covers the latest news from India and around the world, including politics, business, sports, and entertainment.
* Opinion and analysis: The newspaper features opinion pieces and analysis from leading experts on a variety of topics.
* Features: The newspaper also features features on a variety of topics, such as lifestyle, culture, and travel.

The Morning Standard is known for its in-depth reporting and insightful analysis. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest news and events from India and around the world.