The Morning Standard - February 06, 2025

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February 06, 2025

Hold your breath minutes for 3,720

THE clock must tick for 3,720 minutes from Wednesday 6 pm till Saturday 8 am for Delhiites to know whom they have voted into power for the next five years.

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Pollsters predict BJP 'capital gain'

AS the high-stakes assembly election in Delhi concluded on Wednesday, several pollsters predicted the BJP's return to power after 27 years with a clear majority. If these predictions are accurate, it would be a huge setback for the ruling AAP, which is seeking a third consecutive term.

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19 women among 104 deportees in 1st batch from US reach Amritsar

A US air force aircraft carrying 104 Indian immigrants from different states landed in Amritsar on Wednesday, the first such batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump dispensation as part of the crackdown against illegal immigration in that country.

1 min

18 Non-Hindu TTD Staff Face Stern Action

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has barred 18 employees practicing non-Hindu rituals from all religious programmes and functions of the temple body until further orders.

1 min

New UGC regulations contradict NEP, says K'taka home minister

THE University Grants Commission's (UGC) growing influence over education policies, from primary to higher education, is a cause for concern, says Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara.

1 min

Odisha Bill to Check Pvt Coaching Centres Soon

A new bill drafted by the Odisha government to regulate private coaching centres and hostels proposes mandatory registration certificates for operation of such facilities.

1 min

The X-factors in AAP-BJP battle for capital control

THIS NEWSPAPER REPORTERS CRISS-CROSS CONSTITUENCIES IN URBAN VILLAGES, SLUMS AND TALK TO WOMEN TO GAUGE THE VOTING PATTERN

5 mins

Concerns over civic amenities and freebies for middle class

THE middle-class vote, just like in previous elections, appears to be influenced more by the status of civic amenities and economic concerns rather than caste considerations.

1 min

'Want change for next gen': Elderlies step out to cast vote

Senior citizens in large number reach polling booths to motivate young voters

2 mins

AAP or BJP — who has got crucial Purvanchali votes? -

PURVANCHALI voters, who favoured the ruling AAP in the last two assembly elections, appear divided between the AAP and the BJP this time.

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On poll day, capital covered under thick security blanket

Over 30K police, 220-company paramilitary forces deployed

1 min

5 recommended as permanent judges in HCs

THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday sought an action taken report from the Maharashtra DGP on the casting couch incidents in the Hindi film industry.

2 mins

Need for reformed multilateralism, Jaishankar tells UNGA president

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Philemon Yang, the President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on Wednesday in New Delhi.

1 min

4 HD versions of DD channels added to mandatory list for cable operators

THE local cable operators (LCO) will have to carry four new channels of Doordarshan (DD) as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has modified the list of mandatory channels.

1 min

More cheetah cubs released in wild at Kuno

IN a first, three cheetah cubs were set free into the free-range forests of Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) after more than seven decades on Wednesday.

1 min

In a 1st after UCC, live-in couple gets legal stamp

IN a groundbreaking development, Uttarakhand has officially recognised one of three applications for registration of live-in relationships under the newly implemented Uniform Civil Code.

2 mins

Deported Indians had entered US via Mexican border

Thousands waiting for deportation along Canadian border, identification continues

1 min

Over 65% voting recorded in Milkipur by-election, surpasses 2022 turnout

THE bypoll to Milkipur assembly constituency under Faizabad parliamentary segment broke all previous records since independence with 65.25 per cent voters exercising their franchise till 5 pm on Wednesday.

1 min

US pulls out of UNHRC, to review ties with UNESCO

President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council, prohibiting any future funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

1 min

Russia Says It Captured 2 More Ukrainian Villages

RUSSIA on Wednesday said its forces have taken two more villages in east and northeast Ukraine as the conflict between the two countries nears its third anniversary and both sides try to press a ground advantage ahead of possible peace talks.

1 min

Google Drops Pledge to Not Use AI for Weapons

GOOGLE on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance.

1 min

Ananya Birla to enter beauty, personal care mkt

Co to launch range of personal care products

1 min

GCC sector to generate 1 million employment by 2030

GCCs generating $64.6 billion in revenue

1 min

Gold demand up 5% to 803 tonne in 2024 amid trade war

DESPITE the yellow metal rallying by over 22%, the country consumed an additional 802.8 tonne of gold in 2024, up 5% over the previous year.

1 min

Swiggy loss up at ₹799 cr; co's revenue surges 31%

FOOD delivery platform Swiggy on Wednesday reported a net loss of ₹799 crore in the third quarter ending December 2024, compared to ₹575 crore loss it had reported in the year-ago period.

1 min

Carlyle-backed Hexaware to launch ₹9,500 cr IPO next week

AMERICAN private equity major Carlyle-promoted Hexaware Technologies is launching the country's largest-ever IPO in the IT services & enterprise technology space next week.

1 min

Good day at the office for Indian doubles pairs

IT was a fruitful day for the Indian doubles pairs as Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth and the duo of Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni, the defending champions, advanced to the quarterfinals of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger played at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam here on Wednesday.

1 min

England looking to begin series with same aggressive approach

JUST as head coach Brendon McCullum dispersed the England team huddle at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur on a hot Wednesday afternoon, an already padded-up Harry Brook walked straight to the batting nets outside.

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'Different' Rohit hopes to hit form

In the spotlight for his recent struggles, India captain says he is intent on doing well in ODIs

3 mins

Atletico Madrid in Copa semis

ATLETICO Madrid coach Diego Simeone's son, Giuliano, scored two early goals as the team eased into the Copa del Rey semifinals with a 5-0 home victory over Getafe on Tuesday.

1 min

Markram's industry powers SEC

DEATH, taxes and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) finding a way. Or something like that.

2 mins

You have to demand your freedom

At the recently-concluded Jaipur Literature Festival, TMS attended Amol Palekar's media address on his book Viewfinder: A Memoir and how he wears many hats as a non-conformist

3 mins

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