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No fuel price hike till crude prices cross $130: Govt
Govt officials say OMCs can absorb losses until crude prices cross $130/barrel; Trump says price will come down soon
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
'HC stay raises doubt over excise case verdict'
BJP welcomes decision on CBI officer, AAP leaders find court's refusal to stay entire order setback for probe agency
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
IRAN LAUNCHES FRESH STRIKES ON GULF OIL SITES
On first day in power, Iran’s new supreme leader targets regional rivals as oil prices surge
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Punjab to borrow ₹40k cr next year, debt burden to be one of the highest
THE AAP-led Punjab government is estimated to borrow around ₹39,971 crore during the coming fiscal, taking the state’s total debt liability to ₹4,47,754 crore by March 31, 2027. The debt-to-gross state domestic product (GSDP) ratio is projected to be 45.65 per cent, among the highest in the country.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Dispute on the spur, not racial attack: NE case accused to court
THE couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their neighbours from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur told a Delhi court on Monday that it was \"merely a spontaneous dispute\" between two neighbours, not a case of racial discrimination.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Court verdict major blow to criminals: CM
CHIEF Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said the Delhi High Court's stay order in the alleged liquor policy scam was a \"major blow to criminals\", asserting that those accused of corruption would eventually have to face the law.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
MCD moves to regularise temp employees
MUNICIPAL Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Standing Committee chairperson Satya Sharma held a meeting with the additional commissioners and heads of various departments during which detailed discussions were held regarding the regularisation of employees working on a contractual basis on compassionate grounds.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
10-day interim bail granted to Sharjeel Imam
A Delhi court on Monday granted 10 days' interim bail to Sharjeel Imam, accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, to participate in his brother's wedding and to take care of his ailing mother.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Darsheel Safary signs up for crossover film
ARSHEEL Safary of Taare Zameen Par (2007) fame has official-ly joined the cast of a yet-to-be-titled cross-border international feature film starring Mohit Raina and Priyamani.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
SC lets Unnao rape survivor be party in CBI's Sengar plea
THE Supreme Court on Monday allowed the request of the Unnao rape survivor to be a party in the appeal filed by the CBI challenging the suspension of life imprisonment of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The court said that the victim has a right to be heard in the proceedings.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
City to move from 3-tier to unified organ donation system
THE Delhi government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of India under the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP), paving the way for the establishment of the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) in the city, the official said.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Macron warns on Cyprus hit, plans Hormuz escort mission
PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that an attack on Cyprus was an attack on all of Europe and said France and its allies were preparing a “defensive” mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the West Asia war entered its second week.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Why gold, silver demand missing despite war?
PRECIOUS metals, especially gold and silver, are traditionally known as the safe-haven assets when macro issues dog large economies or geopolitical tension rip off traditional assets like equities and currencies, but have been surprisingly missing investor attention this time around despite one of the worst wars that has engulfed the entire West Asia and has entered the 10th day on Monday.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
T20 CRICKET WORLD CUP: INDIA WHITE-BALL GIANTS, DOMINANCE INEVITABLE
ND then there was one—India. Back-to-back T20 World Cup champions. Not really a surprise if you have fol- lowed the men’s team in this format over the last 18 months. Their planning and detailing were obsessive, leaving little to chance. If their triumph in 2024 came ina loaded field with a couple of favourites, this crown felt more inevitable, even if there was an unexpected stumble against South Africa. Their body of work leading up to the tournament was superior to that of any other team ina format known for its fickle, unpredictable nature.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Pak shifts to WFH, 4-day week to tackle oil crisis
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a slew of measures to offset the impact of the war on Iran, including work from home and a four-day working week.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
WEST ASIA CRISIS TESTS INDIA'S POLITICAL RESOLVE
XTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday briefed Parliament on the rapidly escalating conflict in West Asia, outlining the government’s diplomatic outreach, evacuation efforts and contingency planning as hostilities intensify across the region.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
HC stays 'erroneous' remarks against CBI
THE Delhi High Court on Monday stayed the adverse observations made by a trial court against the CBI and its investigating officer in its verdict discharging 23 accused, including Arvind Kejriwal, in the excise policy case.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
INDIAN COS TIGHTEN CYBER DEFENCES
AS tensions rise in West Asia, Indian companies are tightening their cyber defences to counter Al-generated deepfakes.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Concern over toxic cloud from Iran, IMD monitors wind patterns
AMID concerns of a toxic cloud of black rain drifting towards India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is closely monitoring wind patterns. Currently, the wind patterns and their elevation have kept India safe while affecting regions more heavily in Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, China, and Southeast Asian countries.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
POLICY MOMENT: CASE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA AGE LIMIT
Karnataka’s plan to limit social media for children reflects rising concern among parents and teachers about online distraction and calls for a wider national discussion and action
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Jwala gives birth to 5 cubs, cheetah count 53...
Neerja gives birth to four cubs in Etawah
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Rupee slides to all-time closing low of 92.35
THE rupee fell to an all-time closing low of 92.35 against the greenback on Monday, shedding 53 paise or about 0.70% as crude global prices skyrocketed 29% earlier in the day to near $120a barrel, coupled with a strengthening dollar amid the worsening conflict in West Asia.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
BJP seals deal with BPF in Assam, pact with AGP awaits leadership's nod
PRASANTA MAZUMDAR @ Guwahati
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Iran war disrupts Gulf trade routes
Threatens Totapuri mango pulp exports from Rayalaseema, raises fears of sharp price crash
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Abhijit wins prestigious IOC award
IT is not always Assam figures on the international forum associated with sports.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
J'KHAND CM Soren sets eyes on tribal seats, to visit Assam today
AFTER being denied a seat in Bihar by the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ during the Assembly elections last year, the Jnarkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has begun exploring political opportunities in other tribal-dominated states.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Farmers anxious as shrimp exports from Andhra dip
THE ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to impact the aquaculture sector, particularly the Vannamei shrimp industry, causing concern among farmers and seafood exporters.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Neerja gives birth to four cubs in Etawah
BRINGING glad tidings for wildlife enthusiasts, a lioness named Neerja at the Etawah Lion Safari gave birth to four cubs on Sunday night. The lioness and her litter are reported to be healthy and are being continuously monitored through CCTV cameras.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Didn't want to play 160-180 runs cricket, says Gambhir
West Indies and South Africa cricket teams are scheduled to leave India for their home on Tuesday after being stuck in the country following their T20 World Cup campaigns due to travel restrictions owing to the West Asia turmoil. West Indies coach Darren Sammy was expected to leave on Monday while the rest of the squad is scheduled leave on Tuesday via a chartered flight. South Africa squad will leave for Johannesburg from Kolkata.
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March 10, 2026
The Morning Standard
Sunshine after period of toil for Ishan, Abhishek
\"I think I can give a better answer to this question,\" quips Abhishek Sharma as Ishan Kishan laughs, sitting next to him.
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