The Morning Standard - April 13, 2025

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April 13, 2025

Giant Leap: State T20 Leagues to IPL

FLOWING mane, a bowling run up resembling West Indian spinner Sunil Narine and the 'infamous' Notebook celebration — that's Digvesh Rathi, who until last year was plying his trade in the shadows, quiet and unknown. Things have changed this season during the Indian Premier League.

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Sukhbir back as SAD president for 4th time

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), which is grappling to maintain political relevance in Punjab, re-elected former chief Sukhbir Singh Badal as its president at an organisational election in Amritsar on Saturday.

1 min

ED bid to seize Herald assets

THE Enforcement Directorate on Saturday issued notices to acquire possession of immovable assets valued at ₹661 crore that were previously attached as part of a money laundering probe into Congress-linked National Herald newspaper and Associated Journals Limited (AJL).

1 min

Age Cap Lift for Jobs to Guj Riot Victim Kin Off

Union home ministry withdraws 18-year-old provision

1 min

K'taka caste census report 'leaked', split data shows Muslims at No 1 position

IF the leaked data of castes in Socio-economic Educational Survey (SES) 2015 is to be believed, Muslims make the single largest community in Karnataka with a population of 76,76,247 (12.83%).

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Centre asks Mann govt to pay up for toll plaza losses

Another confrontation appears to be brewing between the Centre and Punjab.

1 min

3 Cases of Robbery, Stabbing Solved

Confession during grilling

1 min

New EV Policy May Generate 20k Jobs in City: Sirsa

The new EV policy may create 20,000 jobs by establishing a city-wide network of charging and swappable battery stations, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Saturday.

1 min

Property Tax Collection Drop Due To Exemption Confusion

In a fresh bout of tussle between the political and executive wings of the AAP-ruled MCD, the civic agency has alleged a drop in revenue due to the property tax waiver announcement.

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Atal canteens near slums soon: Gupta

₹100 cr in Budget for canteens; CM Inaugurates automatic chapati maker that rolls 1,200 rotis/hour

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'Akshee' pink barrack for female staff at IGI airport

IN a bid to provide a safe and rejuvenating space for its women personnel, Delhi Police inaugurated 'Akshee The Pink Abode', a state-of-the-art barrack exclusively for female staff at the Delhi Airport unit, an official said on Saturday.

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Dedicated unit to monitor key infrastructure projects in city

THE Delhi Government has constituted a dedicated Project Monitoring Unit to oversee major infrastructure and environmental schemes in the capital.

1 min

Legacy of ancient magic

Assam's magic tradition, tracing its roots to ancient myths & mysticism, is inspiring magician Anuj whose passion for the art is captivating audiences of all ages, says Prasanta Mazumdar

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If life gives lemons, make pickles

UTTAR PRADESH

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Congress: Sankalp Without Strategy

In the searing heat of Gujarat, under the shadow of two towering legacies—Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel—the Indian National Congress assembled once more.

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Human Rights in New Era of Dog Love

Sharing rotis with cows, dogs, or birds before you eat yours is a principle that many Indians follow. Living harmoniously with animals naturally comes with defined boundaries. They do not enter your house, and you take care of their basic food needs.

2 mins

Disruptive Don Digs In

The second coming of the orange messiah has been nothing less than a cataclysm—for his own flock as well as unwitting swathes of the animal kingdom.

2 mins

No panel meeting since 2019 on forming medical service cadre, says RTI

Despite the initial enthusiasm ten years ago, the Centre's proposal to launch an Indian Medical Service cadre on the lines of the Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service is yet to take off.

1 min

High level of dissolved lead in Indian Ocean: Study

A study by the National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, and the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad has found higher concentrations of dissolved lead (dPb) in the northern and central Indian Ocean (IO), which is much higher (23-114 pM) compared to other ocean basins such as the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, with a clear north-south decreasing gradient.

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54 Air Coolers to Bring Relief for Taj Visitors as Mercury Soars in Agra

WITH the mercury soaring in Agra, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has placed over 50 high-capacity portable air coolers at key points in the Taj Mahal complex to comfort the visitors as high temperature poses a significant challenge.

1 min

Guv's office must act as per parliamentary democracy: SC

IN a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court said that if the President withholds assent on a bill sent by a governor for consideration, the state governments have the liberty to approach the Supreme Court directly.

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NIA asks Rana about meeting in Dubai

THE NIA investigators, who continued interrogating extradited 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana for the second day on Saturday, are trying to establish the identity of the man whom Rana had met in Dubai, sources aware of the development said.

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Karni Sena stir against Akhilesh MP's remarks

AROUND 80,000 Karni Sena activists from Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat descended upon Agra on Saturday to hold a massive 'Rakt Swabhiman Sammelan' in honour of Rajput king Rana Sanga's birth anniversary.

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3 Maoists shot dead by forces in Bijapur gunfight

THREE cadres of CPI (Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces in the Indravati region of the strife-torn Bijapur district, distant about 420 km south of Raipur on Saturday, the Bastar police said.

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Power play at BJP office amid leadership rejig buzz

A BJP meeting at the party's Gujarat headquarters on Saturday focused on key national issues, including the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), One Nation, One Election, and the Waqf Act, party sources said.

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Rahul Reads Riot Act, Asks Leaders to 'Be Race Horses'

In a no-holds-barred intervention in Gujarat, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sent shockwaves through the party, warning state leaders to deliver or make way for others.

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Protests Over Waqf Act Turn Violent, 3 Killed in Bengal Dist

Three people were killed in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Saturday as fresh protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent.

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JCO killed in Akhnoor, 3 JeM terrorists gunned down in J&K's Kishtwar

A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army was killed as troops foiled an infiltration bid in Akhnoor sector along the LoC on Saturday, while three Jaish militants were gunned down by security forces in the mountainous Kishtwar district of J&K, official sources said.

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Property clauses included, Raj mess in scholarship scheme to study abroad

STUDENTS aspiring to pursue higher education abroad through the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Rajasthan are facing significant challenges due to recent directives by the state government.

1 min

Not a single candidate qualifies for HC exam on Higher Judicial Service cadre

IN a stunning outcome, not a single candidate cleared the examination conducted by the Nainital High Court for Higher Judicial Service cadre.

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Poor nations will be hit big time: Beijing

CHINA's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao told the head of the World Trade Organization that US tariffs will \"inflict serious harm\" on poor nations, according to a ministry statement released Saturday.

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Poor nations will be hit big time: Beijing

BEIJING

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Gabon Holds First Election Since 2023 Coup

Voters in the oil-rich Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday in a presidential election that the country's military rulers hoped would legitimize their grip on power.

1 min

Iran says US rushing nuclear agreement after tense talks

Trump threatens Iran with military action if they fail to reach a deal

1 min

UK Parl Holds Urgent Session for Rescue of British Steel

UK lawmakers returned to Parliament from their Easter break on Saturday to approve an emergency rescue of the country's last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch.

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Trump hails new tariffs as China hits back on US goods

Donald Trump insisted Friday that his tariff policy was \"doing really well\" despite China hiking levies on US goods to 125 percent in the spiraling trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

1 min

Conservationists Turn Vultures From Villains to VIPs in Africa

VULTURES have an image problem. Seen as ugly and associated with death, they are among the least loved animals in the world. But conservationists in Africa are trying to change that.

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Israel seizes key Gaza corridor, to expand offensive

ISRAEL announced on Saturday that its military had completed the takeover of a new corridor in southern Gaza, advancing its efforts to seize large parts of the war-battered Palestinian territory.

1 min

UPI payments server down for third time in two months

THE Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued to face interruptions for the second time this month, with thousands of customers reporting payment failures on their platforms like PhonePe, Googlepay and Paytm, among others.

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Trump's 'Getting Jobs Home' Is A Pipe Dream

A recent Reuters story details how 6 years ago, in President Donald Trump's first term, LVMH's billionaire and CEO Bernard Arnault joined the US president to open a designer handbags factory for the Louis Vuitton luxury brand in rural Texas.

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Smartphone industry gets relief from reciprocal tariff

Relief for India's exports

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Trump Yields to Bond Market Threats?

US treasury bonds are viewed as safe havens during turmoil, but recent sell-off has shaken that belief

2 mins

IPL's Happy Breeding Grounds

Like past editions, the ongoing season is also witnessing several uncapped players doing well with most of them scouted from various state T20 leagues. Firoz Mirza tries to understand how these state meets have aided IPL scouts

4 mins

Boundary-crazy Punjab Kings

PUNJAB Kings' new methods with the bat lit up Hyderabad as their boundary-crazy batting line-up mustered 245/6 in 20 overs (18x4, 16x6).

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Pooran shines again: LSG end GT's winning streak

WITH their explosive batter Mitchell Marsh opting out of the match against Gujarat Titans to take care of his unwell daughter, skipper Rishabh Pant opened the batting for Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday for the first time this season.

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McIlroy and DeChambeau charge but Rose stays top

JUSTIN Rose clung to a one-stroke lead over Bryson DeChambeau after Friday's second round of the 89th Masters while Rory McIlroy leaped into contention with a stunning back-nine charge at Augusta National.

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De Bruyne looking to end on a high

KEVIN De Bruyne inspired Manchester City's 5-2 rout of Crystal Palace as the Belgian admitted he wants to lead them into the Champions League before saying an emotional farewell.

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Quality tennis in store: Chennai set for WTA 250 event in October

BIG-TIME tennis is set to return to the city after a hiatus of three years.

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WHY RANA ISA REALLY BIG CATCH

EXTRADITED terrorist of Pakistani origin Tahawwur Hussian Rana's antecedents were revealed in copious detail in a US court when he was tried by a federal jury in 2011.

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HEAT ACTION PLANS NEED BETTER FOCUS

THE Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in March predicted an increase in heat wave days and higher-than-normal temperatures from April to June, on the lines of last year's record-breaking temperatures that caused significant distress across North and Central India.

4 mins

The Child Storytellers are Here

Bengaluru teen Vidhi Golchha has created Cleverbox, a creative writing kit that guides young learners through the process of writing stories

3 mins

Small is the New Big

Miniature art is gaining momentum with artists taking it to more experimental territories

2 mins

A Survival Strategy for Shocks and Setbacks

MILLENNIALS AT WORK

2 mins

Reforms Needed to Eliminate Misuse of Gubernatorial Powers

The Supreme Court gave a landmark verdict on the Governor's power in the Tamil Nadu case. It ruled that Governor RN Ravi's decision to withhold assent to 10 key bills was 'illegal' and 'arbitrary'. It also declared that the bills were deemed to be cleared from the date it was presented to the governor.

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Sadfishing for Sympathy

The trend of sharing a sad tale online, intentionally or unintentionally, that elicits attention and compassion from others

3 mins

The Short and Long of Stories Well Told

The author's mastery challenges the notion that short-format fiction lacks the ability to hold a reader's attention for long

2 mins

Between Despair and Devastation

The author traces Gaza's centrality to world politics and the history and never-ending tragedy of this troubled territory

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A Language of the Soul

A new jewellery collaboration shines light on heritage and sustainability

2 mins

Return of the Legend

As Sharmila Tagore makes her comeback to Bengali cinema with Puratawn, there is more to celebrate with her iconic film Mausam completing 50 glorious years

3 mins

The Director's Cut

Boman Irani speaks about The Mehta Boys and how writing shaped him as an actor

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