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Kalpana seeks support for husband, says ex-CM facing risk to life in jail
The Morning Standard

Kalpana seeks support for husband, says ex-CM facing risk to life in jail

AFTER securing all five tribal seats in the state, Kalpana Soren has taken an aggressive stand, warning the people of Jharkhand to firmly support former Chief Minister Hemant Soren. She alleged that the BJP will not hesitate to turn Jharkhand into another Manipur.

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June 07, 2024
BJP's loss across UP regions -from Jatland to Purvanchal
The Morning Standard

BJP's loss across UP regions -from Jatland to Purvanchal

BELYING the claims of political pundits, the Opposition INDIA bloc served a massive blow to the NDA across Uttar Pradesh -from the Jat land of western UP to Purvancha in far eastin the Lok Sabha elections.

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June 07, 2024
Cooks, water carriers promoted for 1st time in CRPF's 85-yr-old history
The Morning Standard

Cooks, water carriers promoted for 1st time in CRPF's 85-yr-old history

A TOTAL of 2,600 cooks and water carriers working with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been promoted for the first time in the 85-year history of the country's largest paramilitary force.

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June 07, 2024
Chorus grows to pitch Rahul as LoP
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Chorus grows to pitch Rahul as LoP

Newly elected Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi says Gandhi’s yatras had huge impact on elections

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June 07, 2024
Murmurs get louder in BJP, AIADMK
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Murmurs get louder in BJP, AIADMK

Friends-turned-foes: After poor electoral show, arguments in AIADMK, BJP over wrong script

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June 07, 2024
Naidu tells TDP MPs to strive hard for interests of Andhra
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Naidu tells TDP MPs to strive hard for interests of Andhra

TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu left for New Delhi on Thursday to attend the NDA's Parliamentary Party meeting on Friday.

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June 07, 2024
AAP loses in 60 Assembly segments of Punjab
The Morning Standard

AAP loses in 60 Assembly segments of Punjab

THE ruling-AAP has seen a significant decline, losing in 60 assembly segments that it had won in the 2022 assembly elections. In the recent 2024 Lok Sabha elections, AAP led in just 32 assembly seats, a sharp contrast to its previous victory in 92 of the 117 Assembly seats in the Vidhan Sabha elections two years ago.

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June 07, 2024
Undertrial stabbed in Tihar jail as gang war breaks out
The Morning Standard

Undertrial stabbed in Tihar jail as gang war breaks out

THE war between Tillu Tajpuriya and Gogi gangs took another victim, when a prisoner was stabbed in a fight that broke out inside the Tihar Jail Number 3, according to police.

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June 07, 2024
Fake cancer drugs sale racket busted
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Fake cancer drugs sale racket busted

Syrian national among four held for distributing counterfeit medicines worth 4 crore

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June 07, 2024
City Congress meets to prepare roadmap for assembly elections
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City Congress meets to prepare roadmap for assembly elections

SENIOR leaders of Delhi Congress met on Thursday to stratigise; discuss the outcomes of the Lok Sabha poll results and formulate a roadmap for upcoming Delhi legislative assembly elections expected to be held early next year..

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June 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

'BJP received support of Dalit, Sikh voters'

THE Delhi unit of the BJP on Thursday said the \"myth\" propagated by opposition parties and media that the BJP can only win triangular contests was shattered by the defeat of the AAP-Congress alliance in the bipolar fight in all the seven seats of the national capital.

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June 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

NIA reply on Baramullah MP Er Rashid's plea for parole sought

A Delhi court on Thursday asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to respond by Friday to an application filed by Engineer Rashid seeking interim bail to take oath as an MP after he won from Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir.

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June 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

AAP says no alliance with Cong, will go it alone in '25 Assembly elections

CONCEDING a nil to seven defeat in the parliamentary polls in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party has decided to go it alone in the Assembly polls, which are months away in the city.

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June 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Arrest warrant issued against Prajwal's mother

A Bengaluru court issued an arrest warrant against Prajwaj Revanna’s mother Bhavani Revanna, who is wanted by the SIT in connection with a woman’s kidnap and harassment case registered in Mysuru district.

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June 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

'Existential problem': HP govt told to release surplus water to Delhi

THE Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water to the national capital and asked Haryana to facilitate its flow.

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June 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

AMID SUSPENSE OVER CM, ODISHA BJP PLANS OATH CEREMONY ON JUNE 10

AMID suspense over who will be named the chief minister of Odisha, preparations have begun in full swing for the swearing-in ceremony of the first BJP government in the state on June 10.

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June 07, 2024
Rahul seeks JPC probe into 'stock market scam'
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Rahul seeks JPC probe into 'stock market scam'

CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah, and finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's alleged role in the \"biggest stock market scam\" that wiped out retail investors' wealth to the tune of ₹30 lakh crore.

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June 07, 2024
CISF constable 'slaps' Kangana for rvot stir jibe
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CISF constable 'slaps' Kangana for rvot stir jibe

BOLLYWOOD actor and BJP MP-elect Kangana Ranaut said on Thursday that she was slapped by a woman CISF constable during security check at the Chandigarh airport.

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June 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

Sunday date for Modi to take oath

New govt to consider special financial package for Andhra, Bihar; NDA Parliamentary Party meet today

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June 07, 2024
The Morning Standard

IT'S 7-0 - BJP CLEAN SWEEP YET AGAIN

AAP-Cong alliance suffers drubbing though AAP’s vote share rises to 24% from 18% in 2019; national issues figure more prominently

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June 05, 2024
BJP's Maha Rout: Fadnavis Offers To Quit As Deputy CM
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BJP's Maha Rout: Fadnavis Offers To Quit As Deputy CM

After the BJP drubbing in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha elections, party leader Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday offered to resign as the state's deputy chief minister taking responsibility for the losses.

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June 06, 2024
Govt Urges Rooftop Tree Plantations To Combat Heatwave And Pollution
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Govt Urges Rooftop Tree Plantations To Combat Heatwave And Pollution

The Delhi government on Wednesday urged residents to combat the severe heat wave and pollution gripping the city by planting trees on their rooftops on the occasion of World environment Day.

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June 06, 2024
People Rejected Dictatorship, BJP Strength Reduced: AAP
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People Rejected Dictatorship, BJP Strength Reduced: AAP

The AAP on Wednesday hailed its performance in the Lok Sabha polls, asserting that despite challenging circumstances, AAP's concerted efforts, along with Arvind Kejriwal's extensive campaigning post release on interim bail, significantly contributed to the INDIA bloc's performance against the BJP.

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June 06, 2024
Submit Report On Desilting Of Drains: Bharadwaj To CS
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Submit Report On Desilting Of Drains: Bharadwaj To CS

As the monsoon season approaches, Delhi Urban Development Minister saurabh Bharadwaj has written to the Chief secretary, seeking the status of the desilting of various drains within seven days.

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June 06, 2024
Sunak, Starmer Spar Over Tax, Inflation In TV Debate
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Sunak, Starmer Spar Over Tax, Inflation In TV Debate

Farage contesting July 4 polls is bad news for the Conservatives

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June 06, 2024
Focus on strong start & endurance: Panghal
The Morning Standard

Focus on strong start & endurance: Panghal

BOXER Amit Panghal was at the peak of his prowess heading into the Tokyo Olympics.

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June 06, 2024
Different pitch, but same story in New York
The Morning Standard

Different pitch, but same story in New York

Uneven bounce on NY pitch once again comes under scanner, multiple batters get hit before India get home

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June 06, 2024
Not just spectrum auction, other telecom reforms likely to be delayed
The Morning Standard

Not just spectrum auction, other telecom reforms likely to be delayed

AFTER the postponement of the spectrum auction, other initiatives within the telecom ministry, such as rolling out regulations for the Telecommunication Act 2023 and implementing other telecom reforms, are likely to be delayed.

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June 06, 2024
Markets gain as Modi 3.0 looks certain now
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Markets gain as Modi 3.0 looks certain now

Market capitalisation of all BSE-listed firms surged to ₹408 lakh crore, making investors wealthier by ₹13 lakh crore

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June 06, 2024
Slovenia recognises Palestinian state
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Slovenia recognises Palestinian state

SLOVENIA is the latest European country to recognise a Palestinian state.

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June 06, 2024