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The Morning Standard
Expect warmer winter, lesser rainfall this year
THIS winter from January to March would be warmer in most parts of the country, resulting in less rainfall and fewer cold waves, the Indian Meteorological Department has predicted.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Hindu businessman critically injured in another mob attack in Bangladesh
Rahman thanks Yunus for attending funeral
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
False rape allegations scar accused for life, need close scrutiny, says HC
THE Delhi High Court has said that false rape allegations can inflict lifetime scars on the accused, while calling for \"close scrutiny\" in such cases.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Police complaint over 'teachers to count dogs' claim
THE Directorate of Education of the Delhi government has taken cognisance of information circulating on social and digital media platforms alleging that teachers in government schools were directed to count stray dogs, calling the claims false and fabricated.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
New IPL crorepatis are India’s next-gen hopefuls
BE it mega or mini IPL auction, it has always produced rags-to-riches stories.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Ivory Coast top group ahead of Cameroon
REIGNING champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
GIG WORKERS' PROTEST FIZZLES, DEMANDS STAY UNATTENDED
THE December 31 nationwide strike proposed by gig workers created a minor blip on India's quick-commerce graph.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
From saloon to golden glory: Lifter Yash shows potential
RETURN of India’s star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, a former world champion and Tokyo Olympic silver medallist, to international competition after a long injury layoff stole the limelight during the Commonwealth Championships held at Ahmedabad in August this year.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
New Year eve marks tourism revival in Kashmir
THE New Year arrived on a hopeful note for Kashmir tourism as tourist resorts in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam, along with the historic Ghanta Ghar in Lal Chowk, witnessed grand celebrations, signalling a revival of the sector after last year's setback.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Sabarimala case: Probe team doubtful about seized gold's authenticity
THE Special Investigation Team (SIT) will examine whether the gold plating on Sabarimala temple's door frames was replaced before reinstallation.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
City carries party spirit to New Year
DELHI welcomed 2026 with huge rush at India Gate, Kartavya Path and the zoo, leading to traffic congestion and heightened security across the city.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Faridabad night assault survivor screamed for help in the moving van
A day after a 25-year-old woman was reportedly gangraped inside a moving van and thrown out of the speeding vehicle in Faridabad, chilling details have emerged highlighting the brutality of the assault.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Cigarette cos' shares fall on excise duty hike
SHARES of ITC Ltd fell to the lowest level in nearly three years after the government notified the hike in excise duty on cigarettes and other products.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
1st Vande Bharat sleeper train to run in election-bound states
WITH Assembly polls due in Assam and West Bengal in early 2026, the first Vande Bharat sleeper train is set to begin operations between Guwahati in Assam and Howrah in West Bengal later this month.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Eligible to get houses after verification: K'taka
WITH the opposition BJP raising a hue and cry, the state government on Thursday deferred allotment of homes to the slum-dwellers who were evicted from Kogilu in Yelahanka for a day.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Pernod Ricard remains India's largest alcohol co
WITH consolidated sales of ₹27,445.80 crore in FY25, Pernod Ricard India has retained its position as the largest alcoholic beverage maker in the country by value, ahead of Diageo India (United Spirits Ltd).
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
UNSPARING MIRRORS OF QUOTIDIAN LIVES
CINEMA is a medium made for spectacular, extraordinary and even grotesque narratives.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
India, Pak share nuclear site details
Also exchange prisoners' list in continuation of decades-old practice for building confidence
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
After two bids, regular flights to Israel resume
AFTER more than two years, regular flight operations between India and Israel resumed on Thursday.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Car sales hit new high at 45.5 lakh units in 2025
DOMESTIC passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales reached a record 45.5 lakh units in 2025, up 6% from 43.05 lakh units in 2024.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Israel bans 37 humanitarian agencies from Gaza over 'transparency' issues
ISRAEL on Thursday said 37 humanitarian agencies supplying aid in Gaza had not met a deadline to meet \"security and transparency standards\", and would be banned from the territory, despite an international outcry.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Govt to probe Lalu land details if complaint made, says Bihar deputy CM
BIHAR Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Thursday did not rule out an inquiry into Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad's alleged illegal land property, saying action would follow if a formal complaint is filed.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Gupta directs DMRC to tighten pollution measures
IN a bid to curb rising pollution in the national capital, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is taking active steps.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
T’GANA ANTI-CORRUPTION SWEEP ALL BARK, LESS BITE
WHEN a new year nears, government departments share progress reports showcasing their achievements.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
3 B'deshis held at border for crossing illegally
THREE Bangladeshis and an Indian citizen were arrested near the Indo-Nepal border close to Raxaul in Bihar's East Champaran district on Thursday for allegedly crossing into India from Nepal without valid documents.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
City drank, drove and parked wrongly like never before on New Year eve; 8,400 fined
THE Delhi Police issued over 8,400 challans this New Year's Eve-over 191 per cent more than the previous year.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
IAF gets MiG series veteran as new vice chief & two CiCs
THE Indian Air Force on Thursday witnessed significant changes at the top leadership level with the appointment of a new Vice Chief of the Air Staff and two new Air Officers Commanding-in-Chief, marking an important transition within the force.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
NE border attracts MP, Maha poachers
Wildlife smugglers preferred Nepal-Tibet route earlier, but find Myanmar more conducive now
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Jain site makes way for Ram temple in revised UP textbook for Class IV
UTTAR Pradesh has introduced changes to Class IV NCERT textbooks in over one lakh council-run primary schools from the 2026-27 academic session.
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January 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
DIVIDED HOUSES, POLITICS LIKELY TO CONTINUE IN 2026
AS Parliament heads into 2026, expectations of a calmer, more deliberative legislative year remain muted.
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