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Cong takes swipe at PM’s address, says current GST reforms not adequate
TAKING a swipe at Prime Minister Modi’s address to the nation on GST reforms, the Opposition parties said that the new rates are a ‘mere band-aid after inflicting deep wounds’ and that the reforms are inadequate.
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September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
‘Strong commitment from Sweden side to further invest in India’
WITH India and the European Union aiming to conclude negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year, Sweden is positioning the India-EU FTA as the “anchor” for bilateral ties in an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
States' salary bills balloon 2.5 times in 10 years: CAG
THE salary bills of states have ballooned 2.5 times in the 10 years to 2022-23, reaching 16.6 lakh crore, while subsidy bills have more than trebled to 23.09 lakh crore, according to a report published by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
K’taka BC panel begins caste survey today amid opposition from ministers
AMID strong opposition from some ministers, Opposition parties and religious heads, the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes is all set to begin the SocioEconomic and Educational Survey-2025 from Monday by masking 33 Hindu castes with the Christian religion identity from the mobile application developed for the survey.
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September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Kidnapped 4-year-old dies after being thrown off Anand Parbat cliff, teen held
A 15-year-old boy has been apprehended on Sunday for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a four-year-old boy in Central Delhi's Anand Parbat area, a police offical said.
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September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
BJP slams AAP for sharing edited clip on EVM remarks
THE BJP on Sunday accused AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal of circulating an edited portion of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's interview to create political controversy.
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September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Gurugram landfill triggers environmental hazards, says NGT
THE Bandhwari Landfill site, one of the largest waste dumping sites in the Delhi-NCR region, located in Gurugram, has become a significant source of uncontrolled leachate discharge contaminating nearby forests, agricultural land, and water bodies, according to the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
2 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
'It's just a matter of time': SatChi mull title miss
SATWIKSAIRAJ Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's chase for that elusive title in 2025 continues.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
AHPI, Star Health to restore cashless services at hospitals
THE Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) and Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. (Star Health) on Sunday announced after extensive discussions they have mutually decided to restore cashless services at AHPI member hospitals effective October 10.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Performance special
A sportscar from one of the world's premier manufacturers focuses on performance and driver involvement in a front-engine format
2 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
U'khand dual report card: Secondary level dropouts dip, primary a concern
UTTARAKHAND has achieved a significant milestone in reducing school dropout rates at the upper primary and secondary levels, emerging as the second-best performing state nationally in secondary education after Jharkhand.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
With 42 squadrons, IAF weighs more firepower for 2-front war
FORTY-TWO combat squadrons may not be enough to handle the likely two-front war, given the rapid technological changes and the increasing number of platforms being added to the military services of both China and Pakistan, sources in the Indian Air Force (IAF) said on Sunday.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
'Strong commitment from Sweden side to further invest in India'
WITH India and the European Union aiming to conclude negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year, Sweden is positioning the India-EU FTA as the “anchor” for bilateral ties in an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment. A recent visit by Swedish officials explored partnerships across sectors-from renewable energy to pharmaceuticals-during a four-day trip to India. In an interview with Pushpita Dey, Sofia Högman, Trade Commissioner of Sweden to India, spoke about how Sweden plans to strengthen its partnership with India. Edited excerpts:
2 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Aavin refuses to pass on GST cut benefit to consumers, retains MRP
EVEN as leading public sector dairy cooperatives Amul and Karnataka Milk Federation's Nandini have announced price cuts following the GST reduction on dairy products from 12% to 5%, Aavin - the country's third-largest public sector dairy federation - will not be passing on the benefit to consumers.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Over 9K kids with acute malnutrition in Odisha
Dy CM says measures initiated to tackle malnutrition
2 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Discounts galore as new GST rates kick off
THE GST 2.0 reforms have come into effect from Monday, ushering in a wave of discounts and price cuts this festive season.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
SLAYER OF DARKNESS
HARAD Navaratri begins today, commemorating the battle fought by the Goddess Durga against the titan Mahishasura, a shape-shifter long before the advent of the Harry Potter books.
4 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Panels seek green crackers, extended Ramlila timings
WITH Ramlilas set to begin, organisers have urged the government to permit the use of green firecrackers during Ravana effigy burnings on Dussehra.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
FOUR YRS AFTER BECOMING ADMINISTRATOR, J&K’S MANHAS SET TO LEAD BCCI
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3 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
EC asks poll officials of states to be ready for roll revisions by Sept 30
State CEOs instructed to keep voter lists ready
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Culture ministry to prepare separate SOPs for preservation of manuscripts
THE Culture Ministry has set itself a mammoth task of locating, preserving, and decoding India's vast manuscript wealth, scattered across states and written on everything from palm leaves and birch bark to copper plates and cloth.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Swiatek fights back to win Korea Open
IGA Swiatek battled back from a disastrous start to win the Korea Open on Sunday, beating Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5 in the final.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
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September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Sha’Carri, Lyles help US dominate 4x100m races at Worlds
SHA'CARRI Richardson and Noah Lyles blasted through the anchor legs of back-to-back wins in the rainy 4x100s Sunday night to close out world championships with a relay sweep for the U.S. Richardson received the baton with a .01-second deficit against Jamaica, but made it up and then held on for a .04-second margin.
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September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Sikh charities, NRIs chip in for Punjab flood relief efforts
FLOOD-ravaged Punjab is steadily getting back on its feet, thanks to the tireless efforts of individuals and organisations from all walks of life, including global Sikh charities, local volunteers, actors, singers and NRIs. NGOs like Global Sikhs, Khalsa Aid, and United Sikhs have been on the ground since day one, providing immediate aid and beginning rehabilitation efforts.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Drug syndicate busted, ₹4 crore smack seized
DELHI Police has busted a major interstate drug syndicate operating from Bareilly,UP, seizing nearly 2 kilograms of smack valued at around ₹4 crore, officials said on Sunday.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
States' salary bills balloon 2.5 times in 10 yrs: CAG
THE salary bills of states have ballooned 2.5 times in the 10 years to 2022-23, reaching ₹16.6 lakh crore, while subsidy bills have more than trebled to ₹3.09 lakh crore, according to a report published by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Russia-Ukraine cross-border attacks kill 3 as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump
UKRAINIAN attacks on Russia's Belgorod border region killed two civilians while Russian shelling of eastern Ukraine left a man dead, officials said on Sunday.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Arsenal score late to earn draw vs Man City
GABRIEL Martinelli rescued Arsenal as the Brazilian's last-gasp equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw against Manchester City on Sunday when Pep Guardiola's defensive tactics backfired at the Emirates Stadium.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
The Morning Standard
Cong takes swipe at PM's address, says current GST reforms not adequate
TAKING a swipe at Prime Minister Modi's address to the nation on GST reforms, the Opposition parties said that the new rates are a 'mere band-aid after inflicting deep wounds' and that the reforms are inadequate.
1 min |