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Fate of 33 still uncertain after Kishtwar cloudburst

OVER a month after 70 people died in a devastating cloudburst triggered flash floods in Chesoti village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, the fate of 33 missing people remains uncertain.

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September 20, 2025

The Morning Standard

Homebound is India’s official entry to Oscars

NEERAJ Ghaywan’s Homebound has been chosen as India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature category.

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September 20, 2025

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EPS FACES TOUGH CHOICES IN REJUVENATING AIADMK

ONLY months ahead of the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami is staring at a big challenge.

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September 20, 2025
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The Morning Standard

Kohinoor finds its voice

A diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure,” said Henry Kissinger. The Kohinoor, one of the world’s most famous and controversial diamonds, has passed through such pressures: written off from emperors' treasuries, survived invasions, and ended up in the Tower of London as part of the British crown jewels.

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September 20, 2025

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PRICE WAR VROOMS

MAHINDRA JOINS MARUTI IN PRICE CUTS AFTER GST RATIONALISATION, ADDS BENEFITS TOTALLING ₹2.56 LAKH

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September 20, 2025

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2 held in ₹6 cr stock market fraud, gave bank accounts to cyber gangs

TWO men have been arrested for allegedly providing their bank accounts to organised cyber syndicates that facilitated a multi-crore stock market fraud, police said on Friday.

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September 20, 2025

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ABVP sweeps DUSU polls, wins 3 of 4 key posts; prez wins by over 16k votes

THE ABVP secured a decisive victory in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) election 2025, winning three of the four key posts.

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September 20, 2025

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New media law ratified by Maldives Prez amid protests

MALDIVES President Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday ratified a controversial new media law that allows for hefty fines and the temporary or permanent closure of media outlets deemed to violate its provisions.

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September 19, 2025

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EVM row sparks clashes between NSUI and ABVP during polls

A fresh controversy erupted during the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections on Thursday morning after an electronic voting machine (EVM) with an ink mark was reportedly found at Hansraj College and Kirori Mal College on polling day.

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September 19, 2025

The Morning Standard

GST rate cut: FMCG cos line up offers

Offers range from more distributor discounts to consumer schemes with extra quantities

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September 19, 2025

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Trump eyes return to Af's Bagram Base

DONALD Trump on Thursday suggested that he is working to reestablish a US presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, four years after America's chaotic withdrawal from the country left the base in the Taliban's hands.

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September 19, 2025

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Bartonietz says Walcott like ex-ward, both have their own ideas

THERE is something about Klaus Bartonietz, or so it seems. Last time when he was coaching Neeraj Chopra, his ward became the world champion (Budapest in 2023). In 2024, he began helping Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott.

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September 19, 2025

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Wrestler Antim clinches historic Worlds bronze

ANTIM Panghal turned an otherwise lacklustre Indian challenge eventful when she clinched a bronze medal in the 53kg weight category at the World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Thursday.

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September 19, 2025

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PWD plans to monitor & maintain subways and foot overbridges

e FOR years, pedestrians in parts of the city have had to negotiate poorly lit, crumbling subways and foot overbridges (FOBS) that were meant to keep them safe e from busy traffic. Now, after a series of inspections and past tragedies, the Public Works Department (PWD) says it is considering the implementation of a dedicated monitoring and maintenance plan.

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September 19, 2025

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Delhi Zoo's lone African elephant dies, probe ordered

SHANKAR, the only African elephant at the Delhi Zoo, has died and an investigation has been ordered to determine the cause of death, officials said on Thursday. The 29-year-old male African elephant, died around 8 pm on Wednesday.

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September 19, 2025

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Azam gets bail in land grab case, to walk free after 23 months in jail

THE Allahabad High Court on Thursday granted bail to jailed Samajwadi Party leader and former cabinet minister Mohammad Azam Khan in connection with the Rampur Quality Bar land grab case.

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September 19, 2025
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The Morning Standard

CHAI, CLEAN WALLS & A SHIFT IN POLL VIBES

DELHI University Students' Union (DUSU) elections saw a refreshing departure from the traditional campaigning, with a more laid-back, yet vibrant atmosphere on campus on Thursday. Students, many dressed in an unofficial election uniform of white shirts and blue jeans, swapped the usual sunroof rallies for chai sessions, gathering around round tables and engaging in discussions about the future of their university.

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September 19, 2025
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The Morning Standard

CM inaugurates 3 academic curricula

Students to be empowered with life skills, entrepreneurship and responsible citizenship

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September 19, 2025

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Sindhu and Satchi book quarters berth

PV SINDHU got the better of sixth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand to enter the last-eight stage of the women's singles while doubles specialists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also won their men's doubles tie to book a quarterfinal spot in the ongoing China Masters, a BWF World Tour Super 750 event, in Shenzhen. Sindhu beat her higher-ranked opponent 21-15, 21-15 in 41 minutes on Thursday.

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September 19, 2025

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India weighs Pak-Saudi def pact

NATO-STYLE AGREEMENT TO TREAT ATTACK ON ONE COUNTRY AS ATTACK ON BOTH

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September 19, 2025

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Shah: Rahul's Bihar yatra meant to save infiltrators

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, calling it a campaign to protect Bangladeshi infiltrators.

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September 19, 2025

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Liquor scam: ED conducts raids on firms in Hyderabad

THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) Hyderabad zonal unit conducted raids on Mahadev Jewellers, Capso Legal Services offices, and the residence of the companies' MD and directors in Secunderabad over alleged money laundering connected to the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam.

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September 19, 2025

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Maruti slashes car prices by 24% after GST rate reduction

MARUTI Suzuki India, the country's largest carmaker, has announced price cuts of up to ₹1.29 lakh across its portfolio, with the entry-level S-Presso now starting at ₹3.5 lakh.

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September 19, 2025

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Public transport to go electric by next year, EV policy in the works: Gupta

CM Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that the government is working on a new model Electric Vehicle Policy, affirming that all public transport vehicles in the capital will be electric by the end of 2026.

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September 19, 2025

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Kanpur's Shukla geared up for Kuldeep challenge

THE handshake gate might have taken the centrestage at the ongoing Asia Cup with all eyes now set on the upcoming India-Pakistan Super Fours clash in Dubai on Sunday.

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September 19, 2025

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MCD transfers 109 crore to students' accounts for uniforms and stationery

THE Municipal Corporation of Delhi, in collaboration with IDBI Bank, on Thursday transferred ₹109 crore directly to the accounts of students studying in civic body schools through Direct Benefit Transfer for uniforms and stationery.

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September 19, 2025

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No US visa for Indian biz executives over fentanyl

Move comes after Trump warned countries with narcotics production

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September 19, 2025

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Bad weather hits Rahul's Gujarat visit schedule

RAHUL Gandhi's Gujarat push hit turbulence as bad weather in Delhi grounded his flight, forcing the cancellation of his second visit to Junagadh's Congress training camp today.

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September 19, 2025

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NEPO CHARGE UPENDING NEPAL NAGS INDIA TOO

A new ADR report shows that one in five Indian legislators is from a political dynasty. The share of crorepati MPs has also soared over a decade and a half

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September 19, 2025

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Nepal govt says March 5 elections on track

NEPAL's interim government on Thursday said it is preparing with \"one-pointedness\" to conduct the parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5 next year and assured that the polls will be held on time.

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September 19, 2025