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Education minister acts on waterlogging in city schools
TAKING cognizance of severe waterlogging in six schools of Nithari and in some schools of Kirari in the city, Education Minister Ashish Sood issued strict directions on Wednesday to the Education Department to coordinate with concerned departments and ensure immediate resolution of waterlogging and related issues.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
Chhattisgarh edge past Maharashtra, Hyd win
CHHATTISGARH beat Maharashtra by 35 runs in the first round of the All India Buchi Babu invitation tournament held at Gurunanak College grounds here on Wednesday.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
India, EAEU Free Trade Talks Commence in Moscow
INDIA and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) comprising Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation signed terms of reference (ToR) on Wednesday in Moscow, marking the formal commencement of free trade agreement talks.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
Post gaming bill, questions aplenty for Indian cricket
INDIA's burgeoning real money online gaming industry faces one of its biggest challenges after the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday, passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
Around 50 city schools get fresh bomb threats
AROUND 50 schools in the capital received bomb threats via e-mail on Wednesday, prompting police and other emergency agencies to launch a search operation, officials said.
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August 21, 2025
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MCD Panel Issues Directives on Civic Amenities, Sanitation & Public Welfare
The Standing Committee of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday held discussions and issued directions on key issues to strengthen civic amenities, sanitation and public welfare.
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August 21, 2025
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BSF Steps Up Border Vigil on Boats as Sutlej Waters Inundate Punjab Villages
The BSF has intensified boat and foot patrols along the Indo-Pak border after floodwaters from the Sutlej River entered Indian territory, marooning villages and even a Border Out Post (BoP).
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
Three killed as building collapses in Daryaganj
THREE workers were killed after a portion of a building near Sadbhavna Park collapsed in central Delhi's Daryaganj area on Wednesday, police said.
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August 21, 2025
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Govt Will Prioritise Society Over Profit, Ban Money Games
In a rebuke to online money gaming platforms, the government on Tuesday said it would rather address a major social problem than protecting a small segment of the gaming industry.
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August 21, 2025
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OPD services to be launched for stress management in govt hospitals: Officials
IN a first-of-its-kind move to address mental well-being, the government will roll out dedicated OPD services for stress management in government hospitals from next month, an official said.
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August 21, 2025
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Civic body cracks down on encroachments in Janpath's mini market
THE New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Wednesday morning launched a targeted eviction drive at the mini market adjoining Connaught Place, aiming to remove illegal vendors and encroachments from the bustling Janpath area.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
Will Protect India From Any U.S. Sanctions: Russia
Amid rising tensions between New Delhi and Washington over India's continued purchase of Russian oil, Moscow has put in place a \"special mechanism\" to protect its energy ties with India from possible US sanctions, Russian Charge d'Affaires Roman Babushkin said on Wednesday.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
'My son upset over civic drive against stray dogs'
CHIEF Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public hearing at her residence on Wednesday morning in a reported breach of security.
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August 21, 2025
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'People will decide': Shah mounts attack on Oppn
Amid a ruckus in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as Home Minister Amit Shah introduced a Bill aimed at bringing the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Union or state ministers under the ambit of law, Shah launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Opposition, saying the people of the country must decide whether it is right for a leader to run the government while in jail.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
Macron rebukes Bibi over antisemitism claims
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron denounced Netanyahu's remarks as \"abject\" and \"erroneous\" in response to Israel Prime Minister's accusations that his intention to recognise a Palestinian state is fueling antisemitism.
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August 21, 2025
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'Back to medieval times': Rahul on bill to remove PM, CMs
LEADER of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday tore into three new bills that allow the Prime Minister and chief ministers of states and union territories — to be removed if they have been jailed on 'serious criminal charges' for 30 consecutive days.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
NGT seeks action on coal-based sponge iron units
'Phasing Out' DRI Plants
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August 21, 2025
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BJP, AAP & Congress Condemn Attack on CM
Leaders from the BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and the Congress have strongly condemned the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
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August 21, 2025
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JNU bars two ex-students from entering campus
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration has barred two of its former students from entering the campus for allegedly inscribing derogatory slurs onto a desk inside the Dr B R Ambedkar central library, officials said on Wednesday.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
Dalit Student Killed, Set Afire in Karnataka
A 20-year-old Dalit college student was murdered and burnt to death by her boyfriend in Chitradurga.
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August 21, 2025
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Will Bowl A Lot More This Year, Says Ramandeep
On Tuesday, all-rounder Ramandeep Singh was bowling his first over for Punjab against Hyderabad here at the Murugappa Cricket Ground during the All India Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament when the BCCI announced the T20 Asia Cup squad.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
Youth held in Jaisalmer over spying for Pak
INVESTIGATION agencies in Rajasthan have arrested a young suspect on charges of espionage in the Army area along the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur road.
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August 21, 2025
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Tata Motors Re-enters South African Car Market
HOMEGROWN auto-major Tata Motors has re-entered the South African passenger vehicle market through an alliance with Motus Holdings, the country's leading automotive group.
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August 21, 2025
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Kinnaur Kailash Yatra called off amid downpour
THE Kinnaur Kailash Yatra has been called off with immediate effect due to incessant rain. A pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh died after a shooting stone hit him on the yatra route, taking the toll to five to date.
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August 21, 2025
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Tamil Nadu to Conduct 1st Migrant Workers' Survey
Aims to understand migration patterns, health & living conditions
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August 21, 2025
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DU Releases Schedule for Upgrade Round of UG Admissions
The DU has released the detailed schedule for the upgrade round of admissions under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG) 2025-26.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
22-Yr-Old Man Kills Parents, Brother; Police Looking for Absconding Son
A 22-year-old man allegedly killed his parents and elder brother in their house in south Delhi's Maidangarhi area, police said on Wednesday, adding that he has been absconding since the incident.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
Speaker, police chief review security arrangements
DELHI Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review the security and logistical arrangements for the upcoming All India Speakers' Conference, scheduled for 24-25 August 2025.
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
Trump Focuses On Peace, Europe On The Pieces
Though Europe has inserted itself into the Ukraine peace process and may raise a force to ensure it, Trump is clear he and Putin are the main deciders
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August 21, 2025
The Morning Standard
GoM backs zero GST on insurance
States broadly favour a full exemption of GST on individual life and health insurance
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