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CPWD to strengthen govt buildings for earthquake safety
THE Central Public Works Department (CPWD) is set to launch a comprehensive structural safety audit of government buildings under its jurisdiction, with a primary focus on high-risk structures in the national capital such as hospitals, schools, colleges, and institutional buildings.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
Accenture revenue rises 7% to $17.6 bn
ACCENTURE reported revenue of $17.6 billion for the fourth quarter ended August 31, a 7% year-on-year rise , the IT services company said on Thursday.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
Despite Kerala opposition, Raja re-elected gen secy of CPI for third straight term
THE Left party veteran D Raja has been reelected as the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI) for a third straight term, as he gets an exemption from the age limit rule for all members of the party secretariat.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
Entire nation celebrating GST festival: Modi in Raj
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged people to adopt ‘Swadeshi’ in their buying-selling culture to strengthen local industries and make India self-reliant.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
Satellite images show that Iran conducted missile test
IRAN has likely carried out an undeclared missile test at its Imam Khomeini Spaceport, satellite photos analysed by The Associated Press showed Thursday, underlining Tehran’s effort to maintain its weapons program despite the 12-day war with Israel in June.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
Day after, FCRA licence of Wangchuk’s NGO axed
MHA cites financial irregularities and violation of norms by SECMOL
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
Begin talks, don't leave ‘void’ in Ladakh, Oppn tells govt
A day after violent clashes in Ladakh, Opposition parties urged the Centre on Thursday to engage with the people of Ladakh to address their concerns, warning that if a void is left in the border state, someone else would try to fill it.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
75% of 425 additional CAPF companies to join fight against Maoists
FOLLOWING recent successes against Left Wing Extremists in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to move over 75% of the 425 additional Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies—originally deployed for Amarnath Yatra and then kept in Jammu & Kashmir—to Naxal-affected areas for a final offensive against the extremists.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
Bandmate detained, SIT raids houses of Zubeen’s manager, S’pore fest organiser
A Special Investigation Team (SIT), set up to probe the death of Assam’s music legend Zubeen Garg, has detained his longtime bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
CLEARING THE AIR NOT INTERESTED IN ASSERTING OURSELVES ON KASHMIR, SAYS U.S.
KASHMIR is a \"direct issue\" between India and Pakistan and the US has no interest in \"asserting\" itself between the South Asian neighbours on the matter, a senior State Department official said here on Wednesday.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
5 rob cab driver, flee with vehicle in Haryana dist
FIVE people allegedly robbed a cab driver at gunpoint near Hilalpur toll in Nuh area of Haryana early on Thursday and fled with his vehicle, police said.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
Contract for 97 Tejas Mk1A firmed up
IN the face of fast depleting combat squadrons of the Indian Air Force, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has inked a deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft (68 fighters & 29 twin seaters) with associated equipment for the Air Force (IAF) at ₹62,370 crore.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
Paris court jails Sarkozy for 5 years in Libya funds case
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison after finding him guilty of criminal conspiracy in a scheme to finance his 2007 campaign with funds from Libya, a verdict that the still-influential conservative leader denounced as “a scandal.”
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
Siddu proposes, Azim Premji disposes: No trespassing through Wipro
NO, MINISTER
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
Keeping up with collagen for skin
KIN, the body’s largest organ, is a protective barrier against the outside world and a mirror of health, lifestyle, and age.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
At G20 meet, EAM calls out ‘double standards’ in global response to conflicts
SPEAKING at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting on the sidelines of the United Nationals General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called out “double standards” in the global response to conflicts and urged the world to show zero tolerance for terrorism.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
In a 1st, Agni-Prime missile testfired from railway-based mobile launcher
SHOWCASING advanced launch platform capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), has successfully launched the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher in a full operational scenario.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
TELCOS TO GOVT 'Resolved cyber security, call quality issues'
INDIAN TELECOM providers on Thursday informed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) that they have resolved key issues related to cyber security, spam control, standards, and technology interoperability.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
Russian warplanes found flying near Alaska for 9th time this year, says US
US fighter jets scrambled to identify and intercept four Russian warplanes flying near Alaska, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said on Thursday.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
In Patna, Rahul spells out INDIA bloc's EBC outreach
BIHAR’S Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), comprising 36.01 per cent of the state’s population, are going to play a significant role in the assembly elections as the pattern of voting among them is likely to undergo significant change this time.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
E-commerce push: Govt mulls inventory-based export model for MSMEs
TO facilitate greater participation of MSMEs in global e-commerce exports, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has proposed introducing an inventory-based e-commerce export model.
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September 26, 2025
The Morning Standard
GST rate cut: Officials keeping watch on retailers
IN a move aimed at ensuring the businesses pass on the benefits of GST rate cuts to consumers, officials from the government have begun field inspections, confirmed a source from the Ministry of Finance.
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September 25, 2025
The Morning Standard
Ministry lays out strict selection criteria for Asiad
ATHLETES with \"real chance of winning medals\" will be the only ones considered for inclusion, stated the sports ministry as it unveiled a stringent selection criteria for the 2026 Asian Games, which focusses on continental rankings and bars additional coaches and support staff even at no cost to government.
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September 25, 2025
The Morning Standard
Principal bench of GSTAT to act as national appellate authority, says FM
WITH the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) coming into effect, the principal bench of the tribunal will be functioning as the national appellate authority for advanced ruling, confirmed finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the launch of the Goods and Services Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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September 25, 2025
The Morning Standard
Iran rebuilds missile sites after Israeli strikes
IRAN has begun rebuilding missile-production sites targeted by Israel during its 12-day war in June, satellite images analysed by The Associated Press show, but a key component is likely still missing large mixers needed to produce solid fuel for the weapons.
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September 25, 2025
The Morning Standard
Loan demand from younger borrowers declines to 6% in June quarter: Cibil
LOAN demand from younger consumers has slowed to a low of 6% in the June quarter, down from 9% a year ago, but loan origination volumes surged 9% year-on-year in semi-urban and rural markets, helping overall credit market clip at 10%.
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September 25, 2025
The Morning Standard
Grand opening of Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala
THE annual Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara commenced grandly at Tirumala with the sacred Dhwajarohanam ritual, drawing thousands of devotees to the hill shrine. The ceremonial hoisting of the Garuda flag, a spiritual invitation to deities across 14 worlds, marked the start of the nine-day festival with a spectacular display of devotion and tradition.
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September 25, 2025
The Morning Standard
Opener Abhishek powers India into final
In-form southpaw slams second straight half-century as Men in Blue overcome Bangladesh by 41 runs in Dubai
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September 25, 2025
The Morning Standard
Kannada philosopher Bhyrappa no more
Last rites will be held with full state honours in Mysuru on Friday; his literary works translated into all languages
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September 25, 2025
The Morning Standard
'Come to me, will take you abroad'
POLICE said a complaint was received on Aug 4 at the Vasant Kunj North police station from PA Murli, administrator of Sri Sringeri Math, against Saraswati regarding sexual harassment of students. \"Statements of 32 students were recorded, of which 17 alleged abusive language, obscene messages and physical contact by the accused.
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