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Realty sector seeks affordable housing cap hike
THE real estate sector is pushing for changes to the affordable housing definition, eased liquidity for buyers and developers and industry status in the upcoming Union Budget, amid sales pressure over the past year from soaring property prices.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Russell hat-trick as HIL GC tame Shrachi Bengal Tigers
Hockey India League’s (HIL) Governing Council (GC) team won a high-scoring thriller against defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3, while last year’s runners-up Hyderabad Toofans rallied to beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 in the Hockey India League at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Sunday.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
GDP GROWTH BUOYANT, BUT GLOBAL TENSIONS WEIGH ON THE FUTURE
THE Indian economy is expected to grow by 7.4 percent in 2025-26 as against 6.5 percent the year before, according to the first advance estimates.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
'Road accidents caused by strays kill people too'
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the people in the country were dying not only of dog bites but also due to accidents caused by stray animals on roads, making it a major cause of concern for everyone.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
PM, NETANYAHU TALK GAZA PEACE EFFORTS
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on phone, who briefed him on the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan, as the two leaders reiterated their shared commitment to combating terrorism and strengthening the India-Israel strategic partnership.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Benefits of guarantee schemes reaching the poor of all communities: Siddaramaiah
CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday emphasised that empowering the poor economically and socially is the need of the hour.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
FIR against 4 for letting squatters in Karnataka
IN the latest development related to the contentious land at Kogilu, a first information report (FIR) has been registered at the Yelahanka police station against four persons for allegedly collecting money and let families build houses illegally at Kogilu village on Survey Number 99.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Court rap for Railways authorities over stampede
THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Indian Railways authorities for failing to file an affidavit in connection with the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 last year that claimed 18 lives.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Didi raises pitch, says EC notice to Sen insult to Bengal
THE Election Commission on Wednesday served a notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen in connection with the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, seeking a hearing of the 92-year-old economist on January 16 at his residence.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
REAL ESTATE Supertech ORB revival plan gets NCLT approval
IN a major relief to the allottees of the Supertech ORB project in Noida, the NCLT AlJahabad bench has formally approved the resolution plan submitted by Brickboss Infra to revive the stalled real estate firm.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Israel clears final hurdle for West Bank settlement near Jerusalem
ISRAEL has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a contentious settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut the West Bank in two, according to a government tender.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Rahul compares Trump remarks on Modi with Indira's moment in '71
AGAINST the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's recent remarks on his ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tariffs, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a dig at the Government alleging that Modi \"surrendered\" after a call from Washington during the India-Pakistan military conflict in May.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
BJP ready with massive rejig plan as Nabin seeks to bring in young faces
WITH the appointment of the youngest working national president, Nitin Nabin, aged about 45, a position never held by someone so young in the party earlier, the BJP is likely to make several key organisational changes between midJanuary and February, both at the national level and across some state units, to make the organisational system more effective and streamlined for future challenges.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
US mission warns students of stern action, says 'visa a privilege, not right'
THE US embassy in India has issued a stern warning to international students, cautioning that violations of US laws could result in visa revocation, deportation, and future ineligibility for American visas.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Unholy Maha micro pacts embarrass BJP, Cong
UNHOLY micro level political alignments became a major talking point after Maharashtra's recent local body polls, embarrassing the BJP and the Congress leaderships.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Bangladesh to resume direct flights to Pak
BANGLADESH's flag carrier will resume direct flights between Dhaka and Pakistan's largest city Karachi from January 29, restoring nonstop air connectivity between the two countries after over a decade, officials said on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
‘Munak Canal project likely to be handed over to NHAI'
The PWD is likely to hand over the Munak Canal elevated road project to NHAI, which is to be constructed at the estimated cost of ₹4,700 crore as part of efforts to decongest northwest Delhi, PWD minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Wednesday.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Naidu urges flexibility to implement VB- G-RAM-G
Objections to the Polavaram Irrigation Project unjustified, says CM
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
7-km tunnel to be built to cut travel time to Kedarnath
IN a major push to improve safety and reduce travel time for Kedarnath pilgrims, the Central government is fast tracking a plan to build a new seven kilometre tunnel in Uttarakhand, alongside the recently cleared ropeway project.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Except one, all Gujarat MPs get richer in a decade
A decade of repeated electoral victories has led to sharp growth in the declared assets of most of Gujarat's reelected Members of Parliament, claims an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Drive only after survey & as per HC directions: MCD
THE MCD on Wednesday released an official statement after carrying out an encroachment removal exercise near the century-old Syed Faiz Elahi mosque at Ramlila Maidan, following directions from the Delhi HC.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Nepal's youth-led anti-corruption revolt gives way to anger and regret
MUKESH Awasti was all set to leave for Australia to pursue a degree in civil engineering on a sunny day in September, but instead he joined a youth revolt against corruption in Nepal and lost his leg after being shot by security forces.
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January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
1st phase of Census to start on April 1 with house survey
Enumerators will visit households to obtain data on basic amenities
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Credit card spends surge 11.5% in Nov to ₹1.89 lakh crore
CREDIT card spending rose by 11.5% year-on-year to ₹1.89 lakh crore in November, driven by higher card penetration and e-commerce spending but declined 11.9% from October, largely due to the normalisation of post-festive demand.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Jewellery shops ban clients with covered faces
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Bihar following jewellery shop owners' decision of not selling ornaments to customers with their faces covered, including hijab and naqabs.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
China probes Japan chip imports amid trade tensions
CHINA escalated its trade tensions with Japan on Wednesday by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors, a day after it imposed curbs on the export of so-called dual-use goods that could be used by Japan's military.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Shreyanka ready to roar for RCB again
THE last time Shreyanka Patil took the field for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, she won them their first WPL title, taking 4/12 in the final against Delhi Capitals.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Ex-caretaker held for double murder
Nabbed from Rajasthan's Sikar for killing & robbing elderly couple, ending 500-km chase
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
CAQM reviews inspections undertaken in 16-day drive
THE Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas conducted the 123rd meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) on Wednesday to review the inspection activities carried out across the NCR since December 22 last year.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
In Praise of Fuss-Free Dining
DINING out has quietly become a slightly anxious affair.
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