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Extreme heatwave spells to prevail over city, warns IMD
The Morning Standard

Extreme heatwave spells to prevail over city, warns IMD

A day after the national capital witnessed its hottest day of the season so far, with maximum temperature soaring to 42.5 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday warned Delhi to brace for the most extreme spell of heatwave conditions in the coming days.

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May 18, 2024
CM aide 'assaulted' me, says Maliwal; AAP calls her 'BJP agent'
The Morning Standard

CM aide 'assaulted' me, says Maliwal; AAP calls her 'BJP agent'

FIR says RS MP was thrashed and kicked by Bibhav Kumar at CM’s residence; she was present to frame Kejriwal in a false case and making stories, counters AAP

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May 18, 2024
Clash of surprise picks in Mumbai North Central
The Morning Standard

Clash of surprise picks in Mumbai North Central

MUMBAI North Central Lok Sabha constituency, home to several celebrities and spread across many posh areas including Bandra and Vile Parle, is witnessing a close contest between renowned lawyer Ujjwal Nikam of the BJP and Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad.

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May 18, 2024
Fight gets nasty as Maliwal, AAP trade charges on assault
The Morning Standard

Fight gets nasty as Maliwal, AAP trade charges on assault

FOLLOWING a case of molestation and attempt to commit culpable homicide registered against CM Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar on the complaint of AAP MP Swati Maliwal, Delhi Police on Friday carried out probe with Kumar, too, filing a counter-complaint.

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May 18, 2024
The Morning Standard

SC SEEKS EC'S RESPONSE ON BOOTH-WISE TURNOUT DATA

THE Supreme Court on Friday sought the Election Commission of India’s response on a plea seeking directions to the poll body to upload polling stationwise voter turnout data on its website within 48 hours of polling for each phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. It gave the poll body a week to file its affidavit.

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May 18, 2024
Supplementary ED chargesheet names CM, AAP
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Supplementary ED chargesheet names CM, AAP

Eighth chargesheet in the money laundering case linked to excise policy scam case so far

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May 18, 2024
Sonia hands Rae Bareli fight to son
The Morning Standard

Sonia hands Rae Bareli fight to son

STRIKING an emotional chord with the voters in Rae Bareli, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said on Friday that she is handing over her son to the people of Rae Bareli with the promise that her son won’t disappoint them.

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May 18, 2024
The Morning Standard

Indian boxer in danger of losing Olympic quota

BOXING is in danger of losing an Olympic quota spot. One of the quota earners is allegedly facing sanctions from World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) due to whereabouts failure, which has led to the predicament.

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May 17, 2024
Manu in search of bigger distance
The Morning Standard

Manu in search of bigger distance

AMID the hullabaloo of Neeraj Chopra at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday, one can be forgiven for missing DP Manu's performance in the same event.

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May 17, 2024
Ignoring IMD's advice, fans brave rains to support SRH
The Morning Standard

Ignoring IMD's advice, fans brave rains to support SRH

HEAVY rains lashed Hyderabad on Thursday afternoon with the highest recorded rainfall being over 51 mm as of 4 pm according to the Telangana | State Development Planning Society (TSDPS). The downpour led to flooding in several parts of the city.

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May 17, 2024
Last hurrah: Face of Indian football set to walk into sunset
The Morning Standard

Last hurrah: Face of Indian football set to walk into sunset

Chhetri announces retirement, WC qualifier against Kuwait on June 6 to be his last game

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May 17, 2024
Vi loss widens to ₹7,674 cr; eyes 25K cr fundraise
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Vi loss widens to ₹7,674 cr; eyes 25K cr fundraise

TELECOM service provider Vodafone Idea reported a net loss of 7,674 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2024.

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May 17, 2024
$700 MILLION ZOHO TO INVEST IN CHIPMAKING
The Morning Standard

$700 MILLION ZOHO TO INVEST IN CHIPMAKING

The proposal is being reviewed by a panel and that the IT ministry has reportedly asked the firm to provide more clarity on the same

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May 17, 2024
The Morning Standard

Spectrum bid: Jio pays EMD of ₹3K cr

RELIANCE JIO, India's largest telecom service provider submitted the maximum earnest money deposit (EMD) of 3,000 crore for the upcoming spectrum auction on June 6. This is despite none of Jio's licences need renewal.

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May 17, 2024
Market recovers as rate cut prospect improves; Sensex, Nifty gain over 1%
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Market recovers as rate cut prospect improves; Sensex, Nifty gain over 1%

DOMESTIC equity market made a swift recovery from last week's aggressive sell-off which was triggered by concerns related to the outcome of 2024 General Elections.

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May 17, 2024
The Morning Standard

Armenia gives up four villages to settle border dispute with Azerbaijan

ARMENIA and Azerbaijan said on Thursday they had agreed a deal on disputed sections of their shared border, a new step towards normalising ties between the historic rivals.

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May 17, 2024
Xi, Putin hint at political deal to end Ukraine war
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Xi, Putin hint at political deal to end Ukraine war

CHINESE President Xi Jinping on Thursday hinted at a political settlement to end the Ukraine war, saying he expects peace and stability will return to the European continent, shortly after his talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as the two leaders vowed to counter any attempt by the US to hinder their strategic ties.

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May 17, 2024
The Morning Standard

Declare Gaza war as genocide, South Africa urges UN court

Israel response today; Pretoria seeks urgent order to halt war, send aid, allow media access

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May 17, 2024
The Morning Standard

Bahubalis hold sway in cradle of democracy

VAISHALI Lok Sabha constituency, considered the cradle of democracy, is set to witness an electoral battle between a 'Bahubali' (strongman) and wife of a JD (U) MLC known for his muscle power in north Bihar. The seat will go to polls in the sixth phase on May 25.

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May 17, 2024
Modi's 'Babbua' & new 'Bua' jibe at Akhilesh and Mamata
The Morning Standard

Modi's 'Babbua' & new 'Bua' jibe at Akhilesh and Mamata

IN a whirlwind election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on the Opposition bloc on multiple issues, ranging from appeasement politics, pseudo-secularism, dynastic politics, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and \"vote jihad,\" while addressing four poll rallies in Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Bhadohi, and Pratapgarh in UP on Thursday.

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May 17, 2024
'Rahul for Rae Bareli' in Gandhi family stronghold
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'Rahul for Rae Bareli' in Gandhi family stronghold

Sister Priyanka, who has been spearheading campaigns, promises to do away with GST on education as well as scrap Agniveer scheme

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May 17, 2024
Notable shift: BJP opts out of co-op polls after infighting in Gujarat unit
The Morning Standard

Notable shift: BJP opts out of co-op polls after infighting in Gujarat unit

THE rise in BJP's influence in Gujarat is traced to its collaboration with the state's cooperative sector. Ironically, the sector, which has historically kept Congress at bay in the state for three decades, is now challenging the party's dominance.

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May 17, 2024
Ad agency owner arrested from Jaipur in Mumbai billboard crash
The Morning Standard

Ad agency owner arrested from Jaipur in Mumbai billboard crash

THE Mumbai Police on Thursday arrested the main accused in the hoarding collapse incident, Bhavesh Bhinde, from Rajasthan capital Jaipur.

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May 17, 2024
PoK slipped away from India temporarily, to be back soon: Jaishankar
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PoK slipped away from India temporarily, to be back soon: Jaishankar

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, on Thursday reaffirmed his stance on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), stating that it is an integral part of India and will return to India.

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May 17, 2024
The Morning Standard

ED needs court permission to arrest PMLA accused: SC

THE Supreme Court on Thursday said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot arrest an accused under section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a special court has taken cognisance of the complaint against the accused.

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May 17, 2024
NC rebel has edge in 3-way close contest in Ladakh
The Morning Standard

NC rebel has edge in 3-way close contest in Ladakh

Demands for statehood and 6th Schedule dominate the narrative following a string of agitations in the cold desert, which will go to polls on May 20

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May 17, 2024
SAFEGUARDING INDIAN INTERESTS IN FOREIGN LANDS
The Morning Standard

SAFEGUARDING INDIAN INTERESTS IN FOREIGN LANDS

India’s renewed thrust on military diplomacy is significant. Given our growing geopolitical interests, it is imperative to calibrate engagements and develop leverages to promote national interest

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May 17, 2024
TMC protests against CAA in Matua stronghold of Bongaon
The Morning Standard

TMC protests against CAA in Matua stronghold of Bongaon

A DAY after 14 people were given citizenship certificates for the first time under Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Matua community belonging to of several TMC-backed outfits in Bongaon protested against the move.

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May 17, 2024
Shah promises grand Sita temple in Sitamarhi in line with Ayodhya
The Morning Standard

Shah promises grand Sita temple in Sitamarhi in line with Ayodhya

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Thursday that the next NDA government at the center would develop the 'Punaura Dham Mandir' in Bihar's Sitamarhi district into a massive temple dedicated to Goddess Sita, believed to be her birthplace.

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May 17, 2024
UDDHAV FACES TOUGH TEST IN OLD MAHA BASTION
The Morning Standard

UDDHAV FACES TOUGH TEST IN OLD MAHA BASTION

THE biggest test in the fifth and final phase in Maharashtra on May 20 is of Uddhav Thackeray. The results would tell which Sena is real-Uddhav's or CM Eknath Shinde's.

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May 17, 2024