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The Morning Standard
B'desh lose to Oz, but show promise
CYCLONE Ditwah seemed to have weakened after hitting Sri Lanka but the rainband moving towards North Tamil Nadu left the city drenched in heavy rain.
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November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Indus Valley Civilisation collapsed after years of drought, says study
A series of prolonged and severe droughts lasting more than 85 years each likely drove the gradual collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), according to a new study published in Nature.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
MFI loan book plunges 17% to ₹3.39 lakh crore
INCREMENTAL loan disbursals by microfinance companies have witnessed a decline for the sixth consecutive quarter as banks and other lenders have curtailed funds to the troubled sector.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Digital banking not must for accessing other services: RBI
THE Reserve Bank of India has said a bank or financial services provider cannot force a customer to use digital banking channels as a precondition for accessing other services and that the lender has to take explicit prior consent from the customer for offering digital banking services.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Sooner ISL starts, the better: Jamil
INDIA men’s senior national football team Khalid Jamil had stressed that the already delayed Indian Super League (ISL) needs to start at the earliest in a press conference in Kolkata on Saturday.
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November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Dumping plastic to adopt bamboo
A Sikkim youth promotes handcrafted bamboo items to earn a living and provide employment to many. His mission is to raise awareness against plastic use, writes Prasanta Mazumdar
3 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
India look to improve against Saudi Arabia
AFTER a dismal show away from home against Saudi Arabia on Friday, where they lost 51-75, Palpreet Singh Brar and Co will look to make amends, in their reverse fixture in Group D of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Round 1 here on Sunday.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Cyclone Ditwah: Red alert for north TN, Puducherry and south Andhra coasts
CYCLONIC Storm Ditwah over the southwest Bay of Bengal continued its slow north-northwesterly drift on Saturday, delivering heavy rainfall across coastal Tamil Nadu.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
The Half-built Ladder of India’s Labour Codes
India loves grand reforms the way it loves grand weddings—loud, glittering, photo-ready, and utterly confusing.
4 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
MODI, CARNEY RESET TIES FROM LOSE-LOSE TOWARDS WIN-WIN
Nold maxim has it that there are years when nothing happens and then there are weeks when decades happen.
4 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
User-friendly app: EC seeks public response
THE Election Commission (EC) has invited all citizens to download the ECINet App and give suggestions to make the application more user-friendly till the 27th of next month.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
In a first in country, Bengal governor renames Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan
WEST Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Saturday renamed the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata to ‘Lok Bhavan’ following a Centre’s directive issued on November 25. The Governor's office issued a notification along with a video in this regard. It said that Bengal is the first state in the country to change the name of the Raj Bhavan.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Mention ‘absent, shifted and dead’ in forms, EC tells DMs
EC learnt of irregularities
2 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Cleric detained from mosque in Haldwani, taken to Delhi
THE Delhi Police has detained a religious leader from Uttarakhand, who is suspected of having links to the operative allegedly responsible for the November 10 Red Fort blast, sources said on Saturday.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
2 Palestinian children killed by Israel: Gaza hosp
Trump says US to shut Venezuelan airspace
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Animal lovers spam Supreme Court
Rights activists term Nov 7 order on stray dogs ‘Inhumane’, call for stay and nationwide stir
2 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Cookware with Clout
Luxury cookware in India today is not just about functionality but also about enhancing the culinary experience by blending aesthetics and performance
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Journalists, social workers recognised at National Excellence Awards 2025
THE Dr Mangalam Swaminathan Foundation on Saturday presented the National Excellence Awards 2025 at New Delhi’s NDMC Convention Centre.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
INFO AT FINGERTIPS FOR THE EXAM HALL
A Bihar-cadre IAS officer set up an elibrary with a reading room for students preparing for govt services. The project has become a major success, with a long list of aspirants using it successfully, says Ramashankar
2 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Software update of A320s delays flights across India
Four Al Express flights cancelled; all updates expected by midnight
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
RISING IN STATURE, ONE SHOT AT TIME
Shooting has grown from strength to strength over the years. After ending Oly hoodoo in Paris, they have had a season to remember
2 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Survivor refutes rape accused MLA’s claims
THE special investigation team probing into the sexual harassment charges against Rahul Mamkoottathil, is set to collect further solid evidence against the MLA, before going to the next step.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Ukraine behind attacks on Black Sea tankers transporting Russian oil: source
UKRAINE was responsible for attacks on two oil tankers in the Black Sea that it believed were covertly transporting sanctioned Russian oil, a Ukrainian security source said.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Cross-LoC trade ‘intra-state’ as PoK part of J&K, bound by GST Act: HC
THE Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that trade conducted between the Union Terrority and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) qualifies as intrastate, since PoK is considered part of J&K and such trade falls within the purview of the GST Act.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Russian attacks kill 3 in Kyiv
RUSSIAN drone and missile attacks in and around the Ukraine’s capital killed at least three people early Saturday, officials said, as the country’s representatives traveled to the US to work on a renewed push to end the war.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
ITC's 24 Mantra to 'organic' growth boost
FMCG major is positioning itself to push growth in a segment growing at 15-20%
3 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
The Peace We Must Reclaim
Global conflict begins in the mind. Transforming attitudes and restoring spiritual clarity can rebuild harmony in families, communities, and nations
3 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Trump says US to shut Venezuelan airspace
US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that the airspace above and near Venezuela should be considered closed, the latest escalation in a standoff with leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Tracking names from '03 voter list huge challenge for many in U’khand
THE office of the Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has released the 2003 voter list for the special intensive revision (SIR) of poll rolls, but tracing names from that period is a challenge for many residents.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Morning Standard
Her Loudest Choice
In an industry powered by perception and promotions, Yami Gautam has mastered the art of letting her quietest choices speak the loudest, The actor has been winning accolades for her nuanced performance as Shazia Bano in the marital drama Haq.
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