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Mann blames it on polls, triggers slugfest with BJP
A political row has erupted following the twin low-intensity blasts in Punjab, with CM Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday blaming the BJP for the incidents, prompting a sharp response from the party.
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May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
Vijay’s game paid off to upend Dravidian duopoly
WHEN actor-turned-politician Vijay started Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, which entered the electoral arena two years ago with the decision to face the 2026 elections, the Dravidian giants — DMK and AIADMK — said that decades of grassroots organisation could not be achieved in such a short time.
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May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
HC order mandating strict safeguards against disclosure of victims’ identities
IN a significant move to strengthen the protection of privacy in sexual offence cases, the Orissa High Court has issued a comprehensive standing order mandating strict safeguards against disclosure of victims’ identities.
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May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
Dip in crimes against women, kids
THE national capital recorded 21,058 cases of crimes against women and children in 2024, a marginal decline from 21,097 cases in 2023.
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May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
Push for under-16 e-commerce ban in Indonesia
INDONESIA'S government is mulling an e-commerce ban for under-16s, the communications minister told AFP Wednesday, hot on the heels of Jakarta imposing a sweeping social media prohibition for teens.
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May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
Gupta rolls out 13 mobile heat relief units for quick assistance during summers
CM Rekha Gupta on Wednesday flagged off 13 Mobile Heat Relief Units from the Delhi Secretariat to provide immediate assistance to people during the ongoing heatwave and extreme summer conditions.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
Revanth seeks Khattar’s nod for Hyderabad Metro Phase II
TELANGANA CM Revanth Reddy on Wednesday urged Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar to approve the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II project and expedite pending clearances.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
US, Iran closing in on deal: Report
US officials say agreement to end war within reach; Iranian ship attacked
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May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
The Art of Uncertain Times
At Thapar Contemporary, 'Wild, Ordinary, Enchanting, Excruciating Beauty' brings together contemporary artists to explore how global conflict, politics, and ideology influence everyday life
3 min |
May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
Salman Khan's superhero film to have The Avengers' VFX team on board?
WHILE the makers are yet to officially announce the project, Salman Khan has reportedly signed a superhero film with director duo Raj-DK.
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May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
Anganwadi centres to get new look
Ministry plans to revamp over 10,000 facilities with child-friendly furniture and better layout
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May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
Parents get priority in revised norms for school management committees
ENHANCED community participation in school education and a more inclusive and equitable education for the holistic development of children are the salient aspects of the new guidelines for School Management Committees (SMCs) 2026.
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May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
Criticism rises against Suresh Gopi as BJP vote share declines in Thrissur
Party leadership under fire, leaders surprised over huge vote dip in Thrissur constituency
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May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
Two blasts in a day, Punjab DGP says ISI-backed forces in Pak responsible
HOURS after twin explosions shook Punjab on Tuesday night, State Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday that the attacks appear to be the handiwork of ISI-backed forces in Pakistan, ahead of Operation Sindoor’s first anniversary.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
Capital saw 1,267 crimes against senior citizens, leaves behind big cities
DELHI recorded a total of 1,267 cases of crimes against senior citizens (aged above 60 years) in 2024, the highest among 19 metropolitan cities.
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May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
ISL: CFC suffer narrow loss against Punjab FC
CHENNAIYIN FC suffered their sixth defeat of the season as they lost (0-1) via an own goal from Lalrinliana Hnamte against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
BENGAL FALLOUT: AKHILESH CALLS OFF I-PAC PACT, SAYS TOO COSTLY
IN a ripple effect of the drubbing of the Trinamool Congress in the recent West Bengal polls, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has called off its pact for the 2027 UP assembly elections with political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC).
1 min |
May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
SEMICONDUCTOR Musk’s SpaceX to invest $55 bn on chip project
US billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to invest at least $55 billion to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas, according to a public notice on Wednesday, producing chips for artificial intelligence, robotics and data centers in space.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
KING OF THE ROAD
The new MG Majestor is the largest vehicle in its segment and is loaded with the latest technology
2 min |
May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
'Cong's alliance with TVK shouldn't be seen as formal break with DMK'
CONGRESS MP from Tamil Nadu Manickam Tagore, one of the vocal supporters of the Vijay-led TVK, spoke to Preetha Nair on why the party extended support to the actor’s party and the road ahead.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
1.5L saplings to be planted in central Ridge
THE Delhi Forest Department will launch a high-density plantation project in the Central Ridge to transform around 10 acres of degraded forest land into a dense native forest ecosystem.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
The Morning Standard
Amici curiae in excise policy case
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma says 3 counsels to be appointed for Kejriwal, Sisodia and others
1 min |
May 06, 2026
The Morning Standard
Court code
Years of elite badminton left a lasting impact on Pullela Gopichand-who's coached the likes of Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu - which he explores in his latest book, The Longevity Code
2 min |
May 06, 2026
The Morning Standard
Vietnam Prez arrives on state visit to India
PRESIDENT of Vietnam To Lam arrived here on Tuesday, marking the beginning of his first State Visit to India since assuming office earlier this month.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
The Morning Standard
A 'lost' Irrfan-Balan film on YouTube
CAN you imagine an Irrfan Khan film having its release quietly?
1 min |
May 06, 2026
The Morning Standard
Garment racket in Vasant Kunj busted
DELHI Police has busted a counterfeit branded garments racket operating out of a luxury hotel in Vasant Kunj and arrested a 51-year-old man, police said.
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May 06, 2026
The Morning Standard
Army seals ₹1.4K cr deal, says will strengthen anti-drone capability
THE defence ministry on Tuesday inked a ₹1,476 crore contract with the state-run Bharat Electronics Limited for five ground-based mobile electronic warfare (EW) systems to bolster the Indian Army’s capabilities in the electromagnetic domain.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
The Morning Standard
US forces ready to resume combat ops when ordered
Pentagon warns of devastative response to Iran’s attacks on ships
1 min |
May 06, 2026
The Morning Standard
Strength of SC judges goes up to 37
Union Cabinet approves price support for cotton, sugarcane growers and rail infra projects
2 min |
May 06, 2026
The Morning Standard
'A CHILDLIKE CURIOSITY KEEPS ME CREATIVE'
MUSICIAN Dhee seems to be having the best of both worlds.
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