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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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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
India adopts techno-legal path for AI safety, different from other countries
INDIA has chosen a different path on artificial intelligence (Al) safety compared to many other countries in the world, said Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Fly ash atlas, app for disposal of industrial waste
FACED with serious concerns over environmental damage caused by unscientific and unsafe disposal of industrial waste, the state government on Monday announced it will soon come up with a fly ash atlas and a citizen reporting app for its appropriate management.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
RUG-GED IT
If there is one element in the design process that is underrated and can make or break any space, it’s area rugs.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
FISCAL ROADMAP TO GREEN GROWTH
WHEN India pledged net-zero emissions by 2070 at COP26, it was a blueprint for anew development model where growth and sustainability rise together.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Influenza surge in Delhi-NCR, 69% of households report flu symptoms
AS the monsoon rains recede, Delhi-NCR is battling a sharp spike in viral illnesses. From influenza to H3N2 infections, residents across Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad are reporting fevers, coughs, and respiratory issues in large numbers.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Country will be free from Naxalism very soon: Shah
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reiterated that the country will soon be free from Naxal menace.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
AHPI asks Star Health to restore cashless facility for policyholders
DAYS after the Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) warned suspension of cashless services to Star Health Insurance policyholders, it has demanded immediate restoration of cashless facilities by the insurance company.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
TIGER DANCE: FROM GANJAM TO DELHI
Artist, teacher, and photographer Kannu Behera of Odisha grew up watching family members perform the tiger dance as ritual, folk form, or to fulfill a promise to the gods to ensure a loved one's recovery. His upcoming exhibition in Delhi is nostalgia, cultural pride and a tribute rolled into one.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Pilot leads NSUI’s DU campaign...
IN a bid to energise the student electorate and reclaim its hold over Delhi University’s political landscape, the Congress-backed National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) is making a powerful pitch for change—led from the front by senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
HC slams govt for failing to give jobs to those who gave up land for project
THE Andhra Pradesh High Court has strongly criticized the state government for failing to honor a three-decade-old promise of offering employment to those who surrendered land for a public project.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Rlys to allocate Ist 15-minute time slot for Aadhaar-authenticated user IDs
THE Ministry of Railways has announced an update to its online ticket booking system aimed at reducing fraudulent practices. From October 1, 2025, the first 15 minutes of general reserved ticket booking on the IRCTC website and app will be open only to Aadhaar-authenticated user IDs.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Wholesale inflation turns positive in Aug
WHOLESALE price index (WPI)-based inflation returned to positive territory in August 2025, after two consecutive months of deflation, as per the data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Monday.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
AI agrees to fatigue norms, pilot body concerned
WITH the DGCAs deadline for airlines and other stakeholders to respond to its advisory on the Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) for pilots ending on Monday, Air India has decided to adopt the new system.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
Maoist with ₹1 cr bounty among 3 killed in J'khand
IN yet another achievement for the second consecutive day, three Maoists, including Shahdeo Soren, carrying a bounty of %1 crore on his head, were gunned down during a police encounter in Jharkhand.
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September 16, 2025
The Morning Standard
HC plea seeks free spectacles for poor students
SOCIAL Jurist, a civil rights group, has filed a public interest litigation in the Delhi high court seeking directions for the city government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhito provide free spectacles to underprivileged students in government and MCD schools.
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