The Morning Standard - April 12, 2025

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April 12, 2025

Grilling of Rana focuses on ISI, Lashkar's role

NIA gets 18-day custody, aims to unravel the conspiracy behind the 26/11 attacks in 2008

1 min

Why U.S. Tariff War Hurts China

The US is one of the biggest trading partners of China. It makes China particularly exposed to tariff pressures.

1 min

Debut of Pasmanda Muslim in Modi ministry possible in the next reshuffle

AMID Opposition criticism over the lack of a Muslim face in the Union ministry, the BJP-led NDA government is reportedly looking to address it in the upcoming reshuffle, expected between May and July.

1 min

BJP seals poll deal; AIADMK to lead bloc

Shah bats for coalition govt & common minimum programme in 2026, says BJP won't interfere in AIADMK affairs

1 min

Industrial output slows to 6-month low of 2.9%

INDUSTRIAL output growth slowed to a six-month low of 2.9% in February, down from 5% in the previous year, amid growing concerns over the impact of the ongoing tariff war on economic growth.

1 min

DMRC: No mandate on ticket pricing as fare fixation committee decides it

WITH some students' organisations demanding for passes, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has said it doesn't have the mandate of fixing fares.

1 min

BJP Likely To Win MCD Polls On April 25, Eyes Triple-Engine Govt First Time In City

WITH the announcement of the MCD mayoral election on April 25, the BJP sees the opportunity to form its triple-engine government for the first time in Delhi.

1 min

Dust storm throws city traffic out of gear

A powerful dust storm hit the capital on Friday evening, causing widespread disruptions across the city.

2 mins

Inclement weather disrupts take-offs and landings at IGIA, 15 flights diverted

OVER 15 flights were diverted at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport on Friday evening due to a dust storm that ripped through the city and its surrounding areas.

1 min

Property dealer shot dead in Paschim Vihar

A property dealer was shot dead in the Paschim Vihar area of west Delhi on Friday morning while he was on his way to the gym, police said.

1 min

Nose pin helps police solve woman's murder case, 2 held

'Familial and financial disputes main motive'

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Hanuman Jayanti: Past clashes no bar to religious processions, says HC

THE Delhi High Court has held that past incidents of violence cannot automatically justify blanket prohibitions on traditional religious processions.

1 min

April Deadline Set for Action Taken Report on CAG Findings: Speaker

The Delhi assembly held a review meeting on the latest CAG audit reports on Friday, emphasizing the importance of timely action and accountability in governance.

1 min

JNUSU polls on April 25, nominations next week

THE Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) elections for the academic year 2024-25 are scheduled to take place on April 25, with the nomination process set to begin next week, the university announced on Friday.

1 min

Desilting of drains: NGT summons Chief Secretary, MCD commissioner

AHEAD of the monsoon season, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has summoned Chief Secretary and the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) over delays in desilting operations in the city.

1 min

Verma Orders Vigilance Probe Into Govt Schools

PWD Minister Parvesh Verma on Friday ordered a vigilance inquiry into the construction of government-run schools.

1 min

IndiGo Flights to Operate from T1 Starting April 15

INDIGO will relocate all its flights operating from Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 in Delhi starting April 15, the airline said on Thursday.

1 min

Metro to Extend Last Train Timings for IPL Matches

TO facilitate spectators during the T-20 matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) scheduled to be played on April 13, 16, 27, and 29, and May 11, 2025, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, New Delhi, the Delhi Metro has made changes to its last train timings on all lines (including the Airport Express Line).

1 min

43-Year-Old Man Stages Robbery To Escape Debt

A 43-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was arrested on Friday for allegedly staging a fake robbery of ₹2 lakh to avoid repaying loans in northwest Delhi's Narela Industrial Area, police said on Friday.

1 min

Govt grants ₹183 cr for flyover near Civil Lines to ease traffic

IN order to reduce traffic congestion and provide seamless connectivity for commuters, the Delhi government's Public Works Department (PWD) has decided to build a six lane flyover from Majnu ka Tila to Chandgi Ram Akhara T-point, also known as Metcalf House Crossing on Outer Ring Road.

1 min

Will handle 24 million passengers annually in two years, says DIAL

DELHI airport expects to handle more than 24 million passengers annually in the next 1-2 years and is working on having more connectivity to the Asia Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand, a top official said on Friday.

1 min

Safety First as Gupta Tells Officials to Take Measures

Special focus on transport, shelter infra & improving women's safety

2 mins

EV Policy 2.0: Govt May Offer Up to ₹36k Subsidy to Women for 2-Wheeler

The Delhi government is likely to provide a subsidy of up to ₹36,000 on the purchase of an electric two-wheeler to women under its proposed Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0, officials said on Friday.

1 min

Signature View residents demand pending rent after building condition worsens

THE Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of Signature View Apartments in north Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar has once again raised the alarm over the unsafe condition of the housing complex and urged the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to release pending rent assistance for residents who have vacated their flats.

1 min

Political slugfest ensues over cow deaths at Goshala

ALLEGATIONS regarding the deaths of over 100 cows at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Goshala have triggered a political face-off between the YSRCP and the ruling NDA partner BJP.

1 min

Drug supplier having international links hurt in exchange of fire with cops

A notorious drug supplier with international links, identified as SK Jamshed, was allegedly hurt during an exchange of fire with the police in the city late on Thursday night.

1 min

CPM Has Amasssed Huge Wealth: ED

Multiple bank accounts opened to collect funds, later closed to evade tracking, HC told

2 mins

Varkala floating bridge may shift to Kovalam beach

THE controversial floating bridge at Varkala, which was shut down in March last year following an accident that injured around 15 people, including children, collapsed yet again in the rough waves on Friday at Papanasam Beach in Thiruvananthapuram.

1 min

MUDA scam: ED claims influence by Siddu aide; Lokayukta police deny

WHILE the ED claimed that there was undue influence by CM Siddaramaiah's then personal assistant SG Dinesh Kumar aka CT Kumar in the allotment of 14 compensatory sites to his wife BM Parvathy, the closure report submitted by the Lokayukta police in the MUDA case stated that no such influence was established in probe.

1 min

Spl K'taka cabinet meet on April 7 on caste census

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that a special cabinet meeting will be held on April 17 to discuss the socio-economic and educational survey report, popularly known as caste census, conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes.

1 min

Ponmudy Stripped of Party Post Over Remarks on Women

Chief Minister and DMK supremo M K Stalin on Friday removed senior party leader and minister K Ponmudy from the post of party deputy general secretary after his remarks on Shaivism and Vaishnavism with sexual overtones drew widespread criticism, including from DMK MP Kanimozhi and BJP state president K Annamalai.

2 mins

Strict action will be taken against those spreading false propaganda: Naidu

CHIEF MINISTER Nara Chandrababu Naidu has warned that stern action will be taken against those misusing social media for character assassination and misinformation.

1 min

CRYING WOLF: TIME CAPSULES NEEDED, NOT TIME MACHINES

HE most exotic animal seen since Herodotus wrote of India's gold-digging ants used to be Devil, the 'Bengal mountain wolf' of the Lee Falk universe. Phantom often corrected ignorant people about his companion's status: \"Not a dog, a wolf.\" Now, Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences of the US has brought an even more exotic wolf into the world.

3 mins

Busting Myths About The Odds For An Even Deal

Some are projecting Trump's tariffs as an opportunity. Experience shows it won't be easy to sign a trade deal with the US by autumn. And it's not clear how it will help India

4 mins

Court orders 48-hour medical checks, restricts legal counsel for Rana

A NIA special court in Delhi has imposed stringent conditions on the custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror accused Tahawwur Rana, as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) pressed forward with its explosive claim: Rana may have conspired to orchestrate terror attacks in other Indian cities beyond Mumbai.

1 min

In a 1st, WHO brings guide to meningitis care

THE World Health Organization (WHO) has rolled out its first-ever global guidelines for meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care, aiming to expedite diagnosis and treatment, and improve long-term care for those affected.

1 min

SC asks Centre, Bihar on measures against encroachments along Ganga

CONCERNED with the alarming state of encroachments on the banks of the Ganga River, the Supreme Court has asked the Centre and Bihar governments to file status reports on the steps taken to clear illegal constructions on its banks.

1 min

Rana sought top Pakistani awards for 26/11 terrorists, says US intelligence report

AN intercepted conversation of Tahawwur Rana has revealed that the terror conspirator wanted Pakistan's highest military honour, the Nishan-e-Haider, to be posthumously conferred to the nine Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists killed during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

1 min

'Day has come for justice': Rubio hails extradition

THE US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India, calling it a long-overdue moment of justice for the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

1 min

World Heading For Eco Disruption: EAM

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday cautioned that the world is heading towards significant turmoil and economic disruption, driven by rising tensions between the United States and China over tariffs.

2 mins

Rahul, BJP in war of words over Employment Linked Incentive

ATTACKING Prime Minister Modi over the government's 'Employment Linked Incentive' scheme, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said while he creates new slogans everyday, the youth are still waiting for real opportunities, and asked if it was \"just another jumla\".

1 min

Maoist Awarded 9 Years in Jail by Lucknow Court

A special NIA court has sentenced Rajendra Munda, an alleged member of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), to nine years of imprisonment for conspiring against the nation and attempting to disrupt India's unity, integrity, and sovereignty here late on Thursday.

1 min

Grand-alliance decision on CM only after results of assembly polls: Pilot

CONGRESS general secretary Sachin Pilot on Friday criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his \"failure\" to prevent migration and create jobs opportunities for the people of the state.

1 min

Himanta, Gogoi spar over poor board results in Assam

CHIEF Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Friday clashed over the pass rate of Assam's High School Leaving Certificate examination, which dipped from 75.7% in 2024 to 63.98% this year, raising concerns.

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BJP Sounds Poll Bugle in Gujarat, Meet Fuels Buzz of Leadership Shake-up

AFTER the Gujarat Assembly and local body elections, the BJP has called a high-stakes meeting this Saturday, fuelling speculation of an organisational shake-up or a cabinet expansion.

1 min

J'khand forest officials tell rlys to slow train speed to protect wild elephants

AMID reports of wild elephants moving near railway tracks in the Chandil area of Saraikela, Jharkhand forest officials have cautioned station masters of five stations to run trains at reduced speeds in the area to avoid hitting the animals.

1 min

Mass migration in 9 Uttarakhand mountainous districts

A significant demographic shift is under way in Uttarakhand.

2 mins

Modi Says Varanasi Gang-Rape Deeply Disturbing, Seeks Action

PM Meets Police Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner & DM Soon After Reaching Airport

2 mins

In tit-for-tat, China increases levy on imports from the US to 125%

Slams Trump's policy as 'economic bullying', vows countermeasures, new tariff from Saturday

1 min

EU, Beijing mark 50 years of ties, to hold summit in July

Brussels

1 min

Trump Urges Russia To Act On Ukraine As Witkoff Meets Putin

US President Donald Trump on Friday told Moscow to \"get moving\" on ending its \"senseless war\" with Ukraine, moments before his envoy Steve Witkoff began talks with Vladimir Putin in Russia on the conflict.

1 min

Nuclear deals: Iran's officials push Khamenei to allow US talks

In a rare intervention, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was urged by top officials to allow negotiations with the United States on the regime's nuclear program or risk the fall of the Islamic Republic, The New York Times reported Friday.

1 min

Art museum unveils new wing with Renoir exhibit

SAO PAULO is marking the opening of its famed art museum's new building with a Renoir exhibit and art lovers are already flocking to the Brazilian city.

1 min

UN Denounces Myanmar Army Attacks Despite Truce

The United Nations rights office decried Friday attacks by Myanmar's military despite a ceasefire declared following last month's devastating earthquake, which killed more than 3,600 people.

1 min

UN slams Israeli strikes on Gaza as women and children bear the brunt

DOZENS of Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed \"only women and children\" after a cease-fire collapsed, the UN said, as an Israeli attack in the territory's south on Friday left a family of 10 dead.

1 min

Spot gold hits $3,240/oz as global trade war intensifies

AS the trade war is taking murkier turns by the day, the safe haven rush for gold has taken the spot price of the yellow metal to a new high on Friday.

1 min

Expert Dojo Launches $100 mn Global Fund

SOUTHERN California-based early-stage venture capital and growth accelerator firm Expert Dojo will invest $15 million in Indian start-ups as part of its newly-launched $100 million global fund.

1 min

Spot gold hits $3,240/oz as global trade war intensifies

AS the trade war is taking murkier turns by the day, the safe haven rush for gold has taken the spot price of the yellow metal to a new high on Friday.

1 min

Forex reserves swell by $11 billion to $676 billion; INR up 61 paise to 86

THE foreign exchange reserves continued to rise for the fifth consecutive week, adding $10.8 billion to the kitty at $676.26 billion for the week to April 4 as the dollar continued to lose and the rupee remains more or less steady.

1 min

Benchmarks gain about 2% on US tariff pause

Broader market indices Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 also see strong gains of 1.90% and 2.80%, respectively

2 mins

Decision to not join RCEP vindicated by global trends: Goyal

INDIA is well-positioned to engage in bilateral partnerships with countries that value reciprocity, trust, and fair play, Minister of Commerce and Trade Piyush Goyal has said amid heightened tension between the US and others over reciprocal tariff.

1 min

MF assets jump over 23% in FY25 to ₹65.74L cr

THE SIP STORY

1 min

Finish caller identification trials by Apr 14: DoT

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mandated that all telecom service providers complete inter-operator trials for caller name presentation (CNAP) by April 14 and submit reports by April 18.

1 min

Maharashtra land sold by General Motors to Hyundai attracts 18% GST, says ruling

THE transfer of Talegaon, Maharashtra, land by General Motors India to Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is liable to 18% GST, the advance ruling authority of the state has said in a recent order.

1 min

Funding in late-stage deeptech start-ups sees 69% decline in 2024 to $52 million

Though the country's start-up ecosystem is focusing on deeptech (more into innovation), the overall funding in the late-stage has come down drastically in the last few years.

1 min

More cloud over boxing as HP HC warns BFI

THINGS are getting more and more complicated for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and its election.

1 min

Comfortable Knight for Narine & Co

BAD turned to worse for Chennai Super Kings, a team which has seemed to run out of ideas in the IPL so far. In front of the jam-packed loyal fans at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday, the team that is considered to be a giant in the decorated league, slumped to their fifth straight loss of the season. Up against Kolkata Knight Riders, the five-time champs put up a meek batting performance to suffer a big defeat.

1 min

We wanted Norway meet to be Champions League for chess

W events in the chess calendar have risen to prominence in Norway Chess. First starting in 2013, the annual Classical tournament has grown from strength to strength over the past decade.

2 mins

Missing in action: Energy, creativity and identity

CSK, known for home dominance, suddenly looking listless and lost

3 mins

Man Utd, Spurs draw in Europa League

MANCHESTER United conceded in stoppage time to draw 2-2 away to Lyon on a bad night for goalkeeper Andre Onana in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal on Thursday, while Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers held Athletic Bilbao.

1 min

Gen Z Ditches the 'Office Siren'

Imagine fitted blouses tucked into pencil skirts, with heels and chic handbags—the confident corporate look screaming \"office-siren-aesthetic\" that lit up the internet last year.

4 mins

Pitch-perfect Swing

For generations, children in India have grown up and continue to grow up being inducted into cricket by their elders, peers, or the country's perennial love for the game.

2 mins

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