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BMW crash case: Victim's son gets one final birthday gift from father
DELHI Police on Tuesday confirmed that Gaganpreet Makkar, the driver involved in the fatal BMW crash near Dhaula Kuan, tested negative for alcohol consumption.
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September 17, 2025
The Morning Standard
Apollo Tyres India team jersey sponsor
THE BCCI has managed to plug some of that gaping ₹1,000 crore hole the change in government policy created last month after banning real money gaming companies.
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September 17, 2025
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Govt to deploy QRVs at 24 fire-vulnerable locations
IN a move aimed at improving fire safety in the capital, the Delhi government has announced the deployment of 24 Quick Response Vehicles (QRVS) at fire-prone areas across the city.
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September 17, 2025
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GST 2.0: 'T'gana will lose 5K cr revenue'
DEPUTY Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday said Telangana will lose around ₹5,000 crore annually in revenue following the revision of GST rates under GST 2.0.
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September 17, 2025
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Kirori Mal College sees violence ahead of UP Cong president's visit
TENSIONS flared at Delhi University's Kirori Mal College (KMC) on Tuesday afternoon as a violent clash broke out between supporters of the ABVP and NSUI just ahead of Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai's scheduled visit.
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September 17, 2025
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Jindal Steel International looks to acquire Thyssenkrupp German unit
JINDAL Steel International (Jindal Steel) said on Tuesday that it will enter into discussions with Germany's Thyssenkrupp AG to acquire its steel segment, Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (TKSE). The Naveen Jindal-led company has also submitted a non-binding agrrement (NBA) for TKSE.
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September 17, 2025
The Morning Standard
PM MODI: A LIFE OF RESOLVE, A NATION’S JOURNEY
PROGRESS belongs to every Indian, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi embodies this spirit of inclusive growth and national confidence. His life journey, from humble beginnings in Gujarat to guiding India on the global stage, mirrors the rise of a nation determined to secure a brighter future.
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September 17, 2025
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Raj youth studying in Russia claims he was forced into Ukraine war
A medical student identified as Ajay has alleged in a video that he was compelled to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
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September 17, 2025
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Afghanistan’s voice amongst stalwarts
RAVI Shastri, Ian Bishop and Harsha Bhogle are few of the names celebrated for their vivid descriptions of cricket matches in recent memory.
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September 17, 2025
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HC disqualifies election of KY Nanje Gowda as Malur MLA, he will approach SC
SETTING aside the election of Congress leader KY Nanje Gowda as MLA of Malur constituency of Kolar district as the District Election Officer (DEO) failed to provide the video recording of counting of votes for verification, the Karnataka HC on Tuesday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to recount the votes and declare results afresh within four weeks.
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September 17, 2025
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REACH, REFORMS AND RELATABILITY—MODI WAY
PM's direct communication with people through various platforms creates a form of political messaging that is both emotionally resonant and politically sharp
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September 17, 2025
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Gems & jewellery exports surge 9.67% in August
THE exports of gems and jewellery have grown by 9.67% on year-on-year basis from ₹16,896.04 crore in August 2024 to ₹18259.08 crore, said the data released by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on Tuesday.
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September 17, 2025
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NIT Silchar suspends five B'deshi students
THE National Institute of Technology (NIT), in Silchar, Assam, has suspended five students from Bangladesh for one year for their alleged involvement in the September 8 campus violence.
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September 17, 2025
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₹6k monthly aid to caregivers of disabled persons
THE Delhi government on Tuesday announced a special financial assistance scheme for caregivers of persons with disabilities requiring high support, aiming to provide them and their families with economic relief and social security.
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September 17, 2025
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Punjab panchayats toe Maha line, ask migrants to leave state in 1 wk
Villages pass resolutions saying they would not issue verification of residence to migrants
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September 17, 2025
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Govt won't raise ethanol blending beyond 20%
PETROLEUM minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said the government will not raise percentage of ethanol in petrol beyond 20% as of now.
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September 17, 2025
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Urban Company set for robust market debut
URBAN Company shares are poised for a robust stock market debut on Wednesday, with listing gains of over 50% indicated by grey market trends.
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September 17, 2025
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‘I don’t keep diaries, memories just flood back’
“F you write the truth, you are a rebel,” says acclaimed Hindi novelist Mridula Garg, popularly known for questioning societal stigmas in her literary compositions.
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September 17, 2025
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Cos from various sectors raise concerns over ITC
WITH the September 22 deadline for rolling out goods and services tax (GST) reforms getting closer, several sectors pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, textiles, and confectionery continue to raise concerns over the likely build-up of input tax credits (ITC). Industry players say the rate rationalisation has created inverted duty structures, squeezing working capital, making it particularly challenging for smaller firms.
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September 17, 2025
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DCC seeks clarity on satcom spectrum pricing
THE Digital Communications Commission (DCC), highest policy-making body of Department of Telecommunications, has decided to seek clarifications from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on the pricing issue of satellite spectrum recommended by TRAI in May 2025.
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September 17, 2025
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PM's birthday campaign to focus on self-reliance
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi will launch a fortnightlong nationwide campaign, Sewa Pakhwada, on September 17, which also marks his birthday. The campaign will run till October 2 and focus on two central themes Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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September 17, 2025
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Centre unveils civil drone bill, says make DGCA regulator
SC seeks states’ reply on anti-conversion laws
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September 17, 2025
The Morning Standard
NEPAL'S LESSON: USE YOUTH FURY FOR RENEWAL
The simmering social tensions in Pakistan make it susceptible to an upheaval like the recent one in Nepal. Dhaka, Kathmandu and the Arab Spring can teach us how not to handle such uprisings
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September 17, 2025
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28 minors' death: HC seeks Kerala response on plea
THE Kerala HC on Tuesday sought response of the state on a petition demanding the constitution of a special investigation team (SIT), headed by a senior IPS officer, to probe the alleged deaths of 28 minor children under suspicious circumstances in Palakkad district between 2010 and 2023.
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September 17, 2025
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CAT defers transfer of IAS officer
Exposes power struggle within Kerala IAS cadre and delivers a setback to Pinarayi govt
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September 17, 2025
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Trump greets PM hours after ‘positive’ trade talks
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Tuesday held their first direct conversation since the US imposed 50% tariffs.
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September 17, 2025
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Pak cancel PC amid India handshake row
PAKISTAN cancelled a pre-match press conference at the Asia Cup on Tuesday as the fallout rumbles on from a handshake row with arch-rivals India.
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September 17, 2025
The Morning Standard
Tackling obesity and malnutrition head-on
POSHAN Abhiyan was launched in 2018 as a flagship scheme to transform Bharat’s nutritional landscape. With its emphasis on inclusive growth and social development, the Abhiyan has emerged as a key driver in our journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047.
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September 17, 2025
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EXTEND PROTECTION TO INDIANS ABROAD
WE are in an era when the open-minded lack conviction, while the bigoted are full of passionate intensity.
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September 17, 2025
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SC pulls up poll panel over Maha local body polls
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that all local body elections in Maharashtra be conducted by January 31, 2026, pulling up the state election commission (SEC) for noncompliance of its order.
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