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Modi hails defence reforms, reviews battle readiness
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the security situ ation and the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces as he inaugurated the 16th Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) in Kolkata on Monday.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Ex-Tihar official to be tried for custodial torture
THIRTY months after the custodial violence in which former Ambasamudram ASP Balveer Singh and 13 other police personnel allegedly removed the teeth of suspects with pliers and crushed the testicles of two of them, and nearly two years after a magistrate court started hearing the matter, the four cases registered against the IPS officer and the others will enter trial on October 13.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
NORTHERN RAILWAYS GEARS UP FOR FESTIVAL RUSH
WITH the festive season around the corner, the Northern Railways is preparing to better manage the expected passenger surge at New Delhi Railway Station.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
THE MANY MALADIES OF MANIPUR CAN'T BE HEALED IN A DAY
The PM's belated visit to the strife-torn state couldn't be expected to solve all ills. Lasting peace can't be achieved without addressing friction along the state's many faultlines
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
I BEGGED DRIVER TO TAKE HIM TO CLOSEST HOSP: WIFE
A day after a BMW car hit and killed a senior finance ministry official in Dhaula Kuan, a 38-year-old Gurugram-based woman was arrested and booked on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and causing disappearance of evidence on Monday. She was produced before a Delhi court, which sent her to two-day judicial custody.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
'Sheesh Mahal is like white elephant'
THE Sheesh Mahal bungalow is like a \"white elephant\" and the Delhi government is yet to decide its fate, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday. It was the official residence of the ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Russia, Belarus carry out joint military drills amid regional tensions
EXPLOSIONS rang out, artillery shells screeched and jets roared as a few dozen men― including US military officials -watched through binoculars as Belarusian and Russian troops charged across a training ground.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Duleep Trophy: Central Zone in seventh heaven
CENTRAL Zone survived some nervous moments to beat South Zone by six wickets and clinch the Duleep Trophy after a hiatus of 11 years here on Monday.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Wrestlers Sujeet, Vicky in repechage round
INDIAN wrestler Sujeet Kalkal (65kg) lost a close bout against the 2024 Paris Olympics silver medallist Rahman M Amouzadkhalili of Iran but stayed in medal contention at the ongoing World Championships in Zagreb on Monday. Similarly, Vicky, 97kg, also made it to the repechage round. The repechage and bronze medal bouts will be held on Tuesday.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
CBSE issues new rules for Class 10 & 12 board exams
THE Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that students appearing for the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams in 2026 will be required to maintain at least 75% attendance to be eligible for results.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Funds idle, boards defunct, workers unsafe in Gujarat
A CAG report has exposed a deep-rooted governance crisis in Gujarat's Building and Other Construction Workers' (BOCW) welfare mechanism.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Post on Prophet triggers tension in Shahjahanpur
AMID communal tensions, Shahjahanpur police registered a case on Monday against 200 unidentified people for protests that broke out on Friday following objectionable social media posts against Prophet Muhammad and the Quran.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Who paid bill? BJP chief mum as Rupani's funeral fund row shakes Gujarat
A political storm has broken out in Gujarat after it emerged that the BJP has refused to bear the expenses of the grand funeral of former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, leaving his shocked family to settle bills of nearly 25 lakh. State BJP President and Union Minister CR Patil dodged direct questions on the controversy.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Khattar says Bhalswa landfill will be cleared within 1 year
THE Centre on Monday announced to adopt the Bhalswa landfill site in the national capital and said that legacy waste from the site would be cleared within a year.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
US to take TikTok ownership under deal with China
Framework agreement reached at Madrid talks; Trump to speak with Xi on Friday
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
DRIVER BOOKED FOR TAMPERING OF EVIDENCE
THE wife of Navjot Singh, a Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance, killed in a collision between their motorcycle and a BMW car on the Ring Road near the Delhi Cantonment Metro station had repeatedly pleaded with the accused couple to get them admitted to a nearby hospital, but to no avail, according to the FIR lodged in the case.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Aug goods exports to US fall 14% amid tariff hike
Goods exports decline 6% in Aug to $35.10 bn from $37.24 bn in July
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Final hearing on October 7, SC verdict for pan-India SIR
THE Supreme Court on Monday said it was presuming that the Election Commission, being a constitutional authority, was following the law during the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and cautioned that the entire exercise would be set aside in case any illegality is found at any stage.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
'Killer' who fled Nepal jail during recent riots arrested
THE Delhi Police has arrested a man at the Indo-Nepal border for allegedly killing his girlfriend eight years ago in the city. Thirty-one-year-old Arjun Kumar, alias Bhola, had been imprisoned in a Nepal jail for a similar offence and managed to escape during the recent agitation in the country, officials said on Monday.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Karan Johar moves HC, seeks action against misuse of name and photos
FILMMAKER and television personality Karan Johar has moved the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights, following similar petitions filed by actors Aishwarya Rai and Ab-hishek Bachchan.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Eliminating Hamas crucial, Israel can count on US support: Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that Washington was steadfast in its support for its ally Israel’s pursuit of the Gaza war and called for the eradication of Hamas.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Signature View residents vacate flats as DDA offers rent aid ahead of razing
RESIDENTS of Signature ‘View Apartments in Mukherjee Nagar have begun moving out after the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) rolled out a rent assistance scheme for those vacating the unsafe housing complex.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Pakistan threatens to pull out of Asia Cup if match referee not removed
A day after India refused to shake hands with Pakistan after recording a comprehensive win in the Asia Cup match, the issue snowballed into a major controversy.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
US team arrives for trade talks today
US chief negotiator and Assistant Trade Representative for south and central Asia Brendan Lynch arrived in Delhi on Monday night to revive the trade talks that were stalled after the Trump administration waged a tariff war on Indian goods ostensibly to penalise India over its trade ties with Russia.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign defence pact with eyes on China
A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Far-right makes big gains in German local polls
CHANCELLOR Friedrich Merz’s party finished first in municipal polls in Germany’s most populous state, but the biggest winner in the first electoral test since Merz’s government took power was the far-right Alternative for Germany, which nearly tripled its showing compared with five years ago.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Maruti launches Victoris at ₹10.49L, sales commence from September 22
MARUTI Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has priced its new SUV Victoris at a starting range of ₹10,49,900 that goes up to %19,98,900 for the top-end strong hybrid option.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Circular asking students to make birthday cards for PM sparks controversy
A circular issued by a Delhi Public School has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread criticism from parents and the public.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Ginger: The Spice Rack's Secret Weapon for Lazy Gardeners
VER wondered why every self-respecting plant professional, from your ancient neighbour to the recent plant guru and me, always sneak ginger (Zingiber officinale) somewhere in the garden? It’s because ginger is the original multitasker.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
IndiGo to launch India’s 1st Airbus A321XLR in 2026
INDIGO on Monday announced Athens as the inaugural destination to be served by its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
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