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Stalin slams opposition for 'cheap politics' over hill lamp lighting row
TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the opposition parties over the Kathigai Deepam row at the Thirupparankundram temple, charging that creation of division for political gain is not spirituality but cheap politics.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
₹1.5 crore for cricketer Pratika for World Cup feat, DDCA adds ₹50L
CHIEF Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a reward of ₹1.5 crore for right-handed opener Pratika Rawal, who was part of India's title-winning squad at the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Boosting ties with India top agenda of US official's visit
A top US official is scheduled to visit New Delhi and Bengaluru from December 7 to 11.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Mumbai complete miracle run, capture IPBL crown
MUMBAI
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND YOUR MONEY
It is that time of the year when you can review your finances.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Over 10,000 prisoners in Kerala jails out of SIR
MORE than 10,000 prisoners lodged in jails across the state will not be part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the office of the Chief Election Officer has said.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Argentina coach lashes out at referee
ARGENTINA'S fraught relationship with the men's junior World Cup continued on Sunday as their coach launched a staggering attack at the officials after seeing his young wards go down 1-2 in a tense, scrappy first semifinal.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
LESSONS FROM YESTERDAY
OCIAL media had some wounding snippets of news this week: a bridegroom cruelly trolled for being dark, young people despairing of getting an education, and parents working themselves to the bone for their children’s sake.
4 min |
December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Delhi Police wakes up to fire safety norms in city bars, nightclubs
IN the wake of the Goa incident and ahead of Christmas and the New Year, the Delhi Police has made a comprehensive plan to tighten security across the city's busiest nightlife hubs.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
WHAT IS A ‘DIGITAL ARREST’ SCAM?
DIGITAL arrest is a cyber fraud where scammers impersonate law enforcement officials, such as police, CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), ED (Enforcement Directorate), or customs officers, to extort money from victims.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Trump stamp on country road to US consulate in T'gana
THE Telangana government has decided to name the road alongside the US Consulate General in Hyderabad after US President Donald Trump.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
HOW IS THE DRILL, SIR?
As the revision of electoral rolls starts across two NCR districts of Gautam Budh Nagar & Ghaziabad, there is confusion on the ground, with some people not being able to find the right documents and BLOS facing pressure of tight deadlines
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Flyers’ rights in case of flight cancellations
Passenger Charter ensures aid, refreshments, refunds; airlines must notify cancellations at least 2 weeks ahead
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Army to get 40K Israeli light machine guns in five years
THE infantry of the Indian Army will get a firepower boost beginning next year, as an Israel-based defence firm confirmed it will supply 40,000 light machine guns (LMGs) to India starting from early next year.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Japan says China locked radar on its fighter jets
Chinese J-15 fighters twice locked radar on its jets, says Tokyo amid tensions over Taiwan
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
IndiGo flight ops stabilising, cancellations down to 650
AIR travel chaos due to IndiGo's operational disruptions continued on Sunday, though the situation appeared to improve with the country's largest airline set to operate 1,650 flights until midnight – up from 1,565 on Saturday and 706 on Friday.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
CRIMES AGAINST CAB DRIVERS THREATEN OUR MOBILITY
STEP TREATMENT
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
CONG DESTROYED LEGACY OF PATEL, AMBEDKAR: BJP
THE Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday criticised Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi over her allegation that the BJP is attempting to erase Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
K’TAKA CONGRESS TRUCE HOLDS, CRISIS UNSOLVED
HE joust for power in Karnataka may have paused, but tension between the two main players of the Congress remains.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Haryana top grain wasting states in FCI storage godowns
PUNJAB has earned the unfortunate distinction of registering the maximum foodgrain losses within the Food Corporation of India (FCI) stocks in the past five years.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Several people attacked with pepper spray at UK airport
A man was arrested on suspicion of assault at the Heathrow Airport on Sunday after police were called to reports of a number of people being attacked with pepper spray, with the incident causing major travel disruptions.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
GOA FIRE 'CRIMINAL FAILURE OF GOVERNANCE': RAHUL
My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. This is not just an accident; it is a criminal failure of safety and governance. A thorough, impartial and transparent probe must fix accountability
1 min |
December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Toll in strikes on Kordofan school, hospital climbs to 80
A recent paramilitary drone attack on the army-held town of Kalogi in Sudan's South Kordofan state hit a kindergarten and a hospital, killing dozens of civilians including children, a local official told AFP on Sunday.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Dhanbad residents resist admin's relocation efforts away from gas leak area
THE Dhanbad administration has intensified its efforts to relocate 10,000 families from Kenduadih after a toxic gas leak left two women dead and several others ill on Wednesday.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Could have caused more harm, but was restrained during Op Sindoor: Singh
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said Operation Sindoor was a historic success due to strong connectivity, and while the forces could have achieved much more, they did only what was necessary.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Energy declaration paused amid ongoing IndiGo crisis
Odisha says national policy can't be finalised in absence of all voices
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
'17 actor assault case: Kerala trial court to deliver verdict today
OVER eight years after the traumatic incident and nearly five years since the start of trial, the long-awaited verdict in the 2017 actor abduction and sexual assault case is set to be delivered on Monday at 11am.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Bars, restaurants review safety protocols after Goa fire tragedy
FOLLOWING a deadly blaze at a nightclub in Goa that claimed 25 lives, bars and restaurants across the capital are stepping up preparations to prevent a similar disaster.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Will move to second phase of Gaza ceasefire agreement soon: Israel PM
ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday he expected the second phase of the US-sponsored ceasefire plan for Gaza to begin soon, and said he would meet Donald Trump this month.
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December 08, 2025
The Morning Standard
Germany rout India, enter final
Seven-time world champs trounce hosts 5-1; \"Had plans but couldn't execute well,\" Sreejesh
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