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UGC's equality push on campuses angers general category students
A sustained fortnight-long campaign by students and parents opposing the University Grants Commission’s “Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026” is gaining traction and beginning to leave political ripples.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
CIVILIAN HONOURS: CONTINUITY WITH A WIDER EMBRACE
A time of deep political polarisation, India’s civilian honours have quietly emerged as a rare space of continuity and consensus.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Forces prepared to protect citizens: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi, ina series of posts on Republic Day, said the parade offered a glimpse into the strengthening capabilities of India’s security forces, adding that “our forces are truly our pride”.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Centre presses for fully green disposal of fly ash
THE Union Government has issued a draft amendment notification regarding the utilisation of fly ash, a byproduct of coal thermal power plants (TPPs), in an eco-friendly manner.
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January 27, 2026
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Tamil Nadu relaxes insurance clause, other SOPs for organising Jallikattu
TAMIL Nadu government has amended the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for conducting jallikattu by relaxing the mandatory insurance requirement for bull tamers, following demands from the event organisers.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
HOLDER SINNER MARCHES ON, KEYS OUSTED
JANNIK Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarterfinals on Monday but fellow champion Madison Keys was dethroned as Melbourne braced for forecast 45C heat.
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January 27, 2026
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IIT-Delhi constitutes committee after row over caste, racism conference
THE Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has come under criticism over a recently organised conference that examined issues of caste, racism and their intersections in Indian society, prompting the institute to constitute a fact-finding committee to look into the matter.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
CAN AI HELP INDIA BREATHE EASIER?
AIR pollution in India is not only a cause for episodic panic; it is a systemic failure whose costs are staggering— in lost lives, lost productivity, rising healthcare expenditure and irreversible damage to children’s cognitive development.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Punjab deprived of capital, high court; Chandigarh is & will remain ours: CM
SLAMMING the Union government, Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said the state has been unjustly denied its rightful capital and a separate High Court since Independence, and asserted that any attempt to undermine Punjab’s claim over Chandigarh, Panjab University and its water rights would not succeed.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
GEOPOLITICAL SHADOW ON CRICKET BAD FOR SPORT
THERE is no doubt that sport today has become more politicised than ever before.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Nephew of BRS chief gets SIT summon in T’gana mass phone-tapping case
THE Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged phone-tapping case on Monday served a notice to BRS leader and former Rajya Sabha member Joginapally Santosh Kumar, summoning him to appear before it at 3 pm on Tuesday.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Hope to lead West Indies; Sampson, Joseph added to squad
Shai Hope will lead two-time title winners West Indies in next month’s T20 World Cup with the Caribbean squad also featuring rookie batter Quentin Sampson and pacer Shamar Joseph.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Climate risk: 'Green Wall' to fortify north Andhra coastline
WITH rising climate risks and repeated exposure to cyclones, storm surges and coastal erosion, the State government has begun the structured implementation of the Great Green Wall Project along the coast as a long-term coastal protection initiative.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Free trade deal with EU done, signing today
A successful India makes the world more stable, says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
After ‘3 lines’ walkout, K’taka guv delivers full R-Day speech
DAYS after uneasy developments between the Karnataka government and the Lok Bhavan, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, in his Republic Day speech on Monday, said the most-important task before the people is to elect representatives who work with an understanding of the core spirit of the Constitution.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
HC asks police not to disclose survivor details
Issues directions after noting survivor's name mentioned in status report, asks police to strictly comply with law
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
New-age arsenal on display at R-Day parade
THE 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path on Monday brought Operation Sindoor and India’s military might to the forefront with patriotic commemoration under the ‘Vande Mataram’ theme.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Make maximum use of tech to take load off field staff: Naidu
CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has asked the officials to make maximum use of technology to reduce the work burden on employees at the field level.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Kuki village torched in fresh Manipur violence
FRESH violence erupted in Manipur on Monday with a Naga rebel group burning down several houses belonging to members of the Kuki community in Kangpokpi district.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Weeks before polls, tribunal sentences ex-Dhaka police chief, 2 others to death
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Axis Bank profit up 3% at ₹6,490 cr, loan book rises 14%, asset quality improves
AXIS BANK on Monday declared a 3% growth in net profit for the third quarter of the current financial year.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
SUNNY DEOL STARRER COLLECTS A STAGGERING ₹54 CRORE, STORMS INTO A ₹100-CRORE CLUB
AFTER registering impressive figures on its first two days, Border 2 took a stupendous jump on Sunday at the box office.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
VINTAGE SURYA FINDS FORM JUST BEFORE BIG SHOW
Skipper puts behind his lean patch with consecutive fifties against New Zealand
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January 27, 2026
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'Strengthen culture of discussion & dialogue, not disruption'
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says planned interruptions in Parliament harm democracy, cause loss of legislative business and go against people’s interests
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January 27, 2026
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Israel recovers remains of last hostage, opens way for next Gaza truce phase
THE remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered, Israel’s military said Monday, clearing the way for the next phase of the ceasefire that paused the Israel-Hamas war.
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January 27, 2026
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European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok
THE European Union opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X on Monday after his artificial intelligence chatbot Grok spewed nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images on the platform.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Ratlam prof cheating case leads MP police to int'l syndicate, fake NGOs
Authorities say SE Asia-based groups use dummy Indian bank accounts to deposit looted sum
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
WPL: Could this be the year of Gujarat Giants?
THE last 48 hours have been remarkable for franchise teams that don orange jerseys.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Ted Cruz says Trump team resisting trade deal with India
REPUBLICAN Senator Ted Cruz has blamed White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, Vice President J D Vance and President Donald Trump for resisting a trade deal with India, according to a US media report.
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January 27, 2026
The Morning Standard
Police intensify crackdown under Kavach
THE Delhi Police has carried out Operation Kavach 12.0, intensifying its crackdown on organised crime and leading to significant arrests and seizures across northwest Delhi.
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