The Morning Standard - April 14, 2025

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April 14, 2025

NIA Seeks Voice Samples of 26/11 Co-Conspirator

Probe team also plans to take Tahawwur Rana to Kochi to confront 'mystery witness'

1 min

Trump Tariff Fiat Gives Indian Electronics 20% Advantage Over China

INDIA'S exports of iPhones and other electronics items — such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets — to the United States will be 20% cheaper compared to those from China, according to the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA).

1 min

Govt Lines Up Flyovers, Underpasses To Ease City Traffic Snarls

To ease traffic flow in the national capital, the Delhi government is planning to construct new flyovers and underpasses.

1 min

AIADMK's induction gives NDA comfortable majority in the RS

WITH the AIADMK joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) a few days ago, the ruling alliance now has a comfortable majority in the Rajya Sabha.

1 min

Capital crime graph dips, women's safety up

THE capital registered a marginal decline in overall crime levels up to March 31, 2025.

1 min

7 Months On, Law Commission May Get New Head in Retd SC Judge Maheshwari

AFTER remaining headless for over seven months, the 23rd Law Commission may get a new chief this week.

1 min

Man held for murdering wife, staging suicide

A suspected suicide case in Mahipalpur turned out to be a murder after the post-mortem report revealed a different cause of death.

1 min

AAP Succeeds at Trapping BJP in Narrative Snare

Politics today is in a big way about narratives.

3 mins

BJP Hits Back After AAP Leaders Say CM's Husband Holds Official Meetings

Amid an ongoing political spat, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has reiterated claims of an internal power struggle within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) between leaders Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj.

1 min

Schools to organise special sessions on Ambedkar's life

CHIEF Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that special 'Assembly Sessions' will now be organised in all city schools to educate students about Baba Saheb Ambedkar's life, struggles, and contributions.

1 min

Some AAP councillors may vote for BJP in MCD polls

Anti-incumbency grows over stalled projects and absence of panels

2 mins

City set to enforce fuel ban on overage vehicles by April-end

The Delhi government is just weeks away from enforcing its long-planned policy to deny fuel to overage vehicles—a move aimed at tackling the capital's persistent air pollution.

1 min

Groundwater extraction through illegal borewells no less than 'sin': High Court

THE High Court has likened the rampant extraction of groundwater through unauthorised borewells to a \"sin\" and warned of strict action against those who deplete groundwater.

1 min

A CATALYST OF CHANGE IN URBAN TRANSPORT AND COMMUTER CULTURE

Delhi Metro has redefined urban commuting in the city, shaping not just transportation but also public behaviour and civic consciousness. With its growing network and socio-economic initiatives, it remains a key pillar of city’s infrastructure. Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director of DMRC, reflects on the complexities of building a metro system, reports Ifrah Mufti

6 mins

Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan raises concern over police visit

JOURNALIST Siddique Kappan, who was previously jailed under UAPA charges in Uttar Pradesh and is currently out on bail, has raised serious concerns over a 'midnight' police visit to his residence in Vengara, Malappuram.

1 min

Toddler Stolen From Blind Mother's Arms

AN unidentified miscreant allegedly stole an 18-month-old boy from the arms of his visually-impaired mother near Ram Mandir late on Saturday night.

1 min

Ex-BJD MLA attacked, his car vandalised in Jajpur dist

BJD leader and former Dharmasala MLA Pranab Kumar Balabantaray was attacked and his car vandalized by some miscreants at Aruha village in Jajpur district on Sunday.

1 min

8 Killed in Andhra Cracker Unit Blast

CM Naidu instructs officials to ensure best care to injured, orders probe into cause of accident

2 mins

Telangana to implement SC sub-categorisation from Apr 14 after Guv nod

TELANGANA is set to implement the Scheduled Caste (SC) sub-categorisation starting April 14, coinciding with Ambedkar Jayanti.

1 min

TN Sees 30% Rise in Govt Students in Higher Edu

Career guidance programme

2 mins

5-yr-old girl murdered in K'taka, suspect shot dead

IN a shocking incident, a five-year-old girl was found dead inside a toilet of an under-construction building in Adhyapak Nagar of Hubballi on Sunday.

1 min

Multilateral Tariffs Are The Answer

Trump's tariffs have caused global apprehensions. The order established through a controlled multilateral trading system has dissipated, and confidence is low

4 mins

Awakened by a slap: A child's first brush with caste

The two fault lines in Hinduism are caste and gender. Speaking from within the faith—and not at all as an outsider with a hostile agenda—I would like to share a few personal observations on how this widely affects us as a society, of whatever creed.

4 mins

The Landmark Ruling

Reserve the bill for the President's consideration. However, the Article does not prescribe a timeline, allowing room for ambiguity.

2 mins

Women Unemployment Down: Survey

The recent Quarterly Bulletin of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) published in February depicts a minor increase in urban male unemployment in the third quarter (October to December) of 2024 when compared to the data from the corresponding period of the previous year.

1 min

Solar power for village where jawan died in ops

IN a tribute to Colonel Santosh Mahadik, Shaurya Chakra, the Indian Army has launched a solar electrification and LPG distribution initiative in Simari, a remote border village near Tithwal in Kashmir's Karnah Valley.

2 mins

MHA Mulls Review Plea as Verdict Sets Timeline for Prez

In view of certain ‘infirmities’ in the points of law with regard to the April 8 Supreme Court verdict in the Tamil Nadu government v Governor R N Ravi case, mandating a timeline for Governors and the President in matters of assent and recommendations to bills, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is preparing to file a review petition to get them corrected, officials said on Sunday.

1 min

Fixing deadline for Guvs not judicial overreach: SC

THE Supreme Court, in its April 8 verdict, held that although it has fixed a timeline for Governors to give their assent or recommendations to bills passed by state assemblies, its directive did not amount to \"judicial overreach\".

1 min

Pact with dairy board will double milk collection in MP co-op sector: Shah

THE National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the MP Dairy Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Bhopal on Sunday, in the presence of Union Minister for Cooperation Amit Shah and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

1 min

NDA cracks out as Manjhi party seeks 40 seats

INTERNAL bickering over seat-sharing within NDA surfaced after union minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) patron Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday contended that his party would contest at least 35-40 seats in upcoming Bihar assembly elections.

1 min

Judge Gets Death Threat, Jailbreak Warned to Free Maoist Leaders

A judge of the NIA court in Ranchi has received a death threat in a letter, while another letter warned of a jailbreak to free the top Maoist leaders Prashant Bose and Sheela Marandi.

1 min

Battle against Maoists in its last phase, says Soren

JHARKHAND CM Hemant Soren said on Sunday that the battle against the Maoists is in its last phase in the state.

2 mins

Bajwa booked after claim on '50 bombs' sparks row

A political controversy has erupted following Partap Singh Bajwa's claim that 50 hand grenades had entered the state.

2 mins

Anti-Waqf protests turn violent in Assam's Silchar; cops resort to lathicharge

A rally against Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent in Assam's Silchar town in Cachar district on Sunday.

1 min

J&K cracks down on drug peddlers; 2,800 held in 1,978 cases in 15 months

AS J&K continues to grapple with the menace of drug abuse, authorities in the union territory have revealed that an alarming 1,978 drug-related cases have been registered in the last 15 months alone and over 2,800 persons have been held in connection with them.

1 min

Silkyara Tunnel Set for Breakthrough on April 16

The Silkyara Tunnel on the Yamunotri Highway, a crucial part of the Char Dham Yatra route, is set for a breakthrough on April 16.

1 min

This Spanish zoo helps elephants find peace in their final years, to age gracefully

AT the Barcelona Zoo, a 40-year-old African elephant places her foot through the metal barrier where a zookeeper gently scrubs its sole — the beloved pachyderm gets her \"pedicure,\" along with apple slices every day.

1 min

Italian PM Meloni to Host US VP Vance on April 18

ITALIAN Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will host US Vice President JD Vance in Rome on April 18, a day after she visits US President Donald Trump in Washington, her office said on Sunday.

1 min

China Urges US To Completely Cancel Reciprocal Tariffs

CHINA on Sunday called on the United States to \"completely cancel\" its reciprocal tariffs after Washington announced exemptions for consumer electronics and key chipmaking equipment.

1 min

Israel Intensifies Gaza Strikes, Hits Hosp

Israel struck a hospital in northern Gaza early Sunday, forcing patients to evacuate as attacks intensified.

1 min

Over 30 killed, 117 injured in Russian attack in Sumy

Two ballistic missiles hit city around 10.15 am during Palm Sunday

1 min

Tariff-induced uncertainty will be short-lived

K Krithivasan, the chief executive and managing director of TCS, believes that the tariff moves-induced uncertainty impacting the sector will be \"short-lived\" and expects it to get resolved within \"months\".

1 min

When One Should Worry About Money

If you are faint-hearted, financial markets could scare you right now.

2 mins

ON A GIANT WHEEL RIDE...RIGHT NOW

OME years back, I started a series in this column titled 'Right Now', which was the title of a popular rock song released over three decades ago by the music group, Van Halen.

2 mins

Here's How EMIs Can Be Less Burden For You

In case if your home loan is on a fixed rate, you can reprocess loan rate by paying a nominal processing fees

2 mins

India's auto component output to double by 2030 to $145 bn

INDIA'S auto-component manufacturing would double from $70 billion in 2022 to $145 billion in 2030, according to a report by Niti Aayog.

1 min

Foreign investors hit the sell button amid market rout; offload ₹31,988 cr

A sharp decline in Indian equities, triggered by US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, has led to a renewed sell-off by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) after a brief buying spurt in late March.

1 min

McLaren's Piastri wins Bahrain GP

OSCAR Piastri won the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday from George Russell's Mercedes with the Australian's McLaren teammate Lando Norris in third.

1 min

Liverpool inch closer to title, Man Utd thrashed

LIVERPOOL are within touching distance of the Premier League title after Virgil van Dijk sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham, while Newcastle climbed into the top four with a 4-1 thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday.

1 min

TN surfers clinch 8 medals

SURFERS from Tamil Nadu were on song during the International Surf Festival held in Varkala, Kerala — the inaugural stop of the 2025 National Surfing Series.

1 min

Too much Salt for RR's liking

PHIL Salt's explosive 33-ball 65 laid the foundation and Virat Kohli's 100th T20 fifty provided the finishing touch as Royal Challengers Bengaluru cruised to a dominant nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL on Sunday.

2 mins

Learning from someone like Narine, says Moeen

BOWLING on a surface that is spin-friendly is an art by itself. One needs to plan, bowl at the right angles and speeds, in order to get purchase.

1 min

French toast: Maiden Monte Carlo crown for Alcaraz

CARLOS Alcaraz won his first Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory over the Italian Lorenzo Musetti.

1 min

Crunch hour: Spotlight on Dhoni

Aiming to lift CSK from the bottom, captain spends a lot of time playing spinners in nets

3 mins

Age Smart: Keep Your Joints Healthy

We use our joints every moment of our lives.

2 mins

Off the beaten path

The market leaders in this segment fire yet another salvo to make sure that they retain their dominance in this segment

2 mins

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