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Holiday Row Erupts in J&K, Omar Slams L-G's Decision
A row has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after the Lieutenant-Governor administration declared a public holiday for Eid-e-Milad un Nabi (birthday of Prophet Muhammad) a day earlier and failed to reschedule it, prompting sharp criticism from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who said the decision by the \"unelected government\" is \"inconsiderate and designed to hurt sentiments of people\".
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Boxing Worlds: Neeraj, Sumit advance with contrasting wins
NEERAJ Phogat and Sumit Kundu delivered contrasting victories in their respective Round of 32 contests in the ongoing World Boxing Championships at the M&S Bank Arena, in Liverpool on Friday.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Jagadeesan misses out on double ton
N JAGADEESAN missed out on a well-deserved double hundred by three runs as South Zone reached an imposing first innings score of 536 despite a dull second day in their Duleep Trophy semifinal against North Zone here on Friday.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Mob smashes Ashok emblem at Hazratbal shrine in J&K
TENSION gripped Srinagar when a mob smashed the Ashok emblem on the foundation of the revered Hazratbal shrine after the Friday prayers.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Kerala Cong's 'Biharis, bidis' jibe irks Tejashwi
Tweet on GST reforms reducing tax on bidis to 18% deleted quickly
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
We will continue to buy Russian oil, says FM
Energy policy is driven by national interest, affordability rather than external geo-political pressure, says Sitharaman
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
In a first, women mounted police to be deployed during Ganesh idol immersion
For the first time, women constables will saddle up as mounted police in Hyderabad, joining security duties during the Ganesh idol immersion procession on Saturday.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Don's drivel: Lost Russia & India to China
US President Donald Trump has sounded a stark warning about shifting geopolitical allegiances, claiming the United States has \"lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China,\" just days after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit where images of camaraderie between President Vladimir Putin, President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi made global headlines.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
18-Year-Old Girl Stabbed to Death, Accused Arrested
AN 18-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed by a 24-year-old man in northeast Delhi's Mustafabad, police said on Friday.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Retail push: Apple's India sales hit record $9 bn
IPHONE MAKER Apple's India sales reached a record high of nearly $9 billion in the last fiscal, showing strong demand for its products as the company grows its retail presence in the country.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Forex reserves jump by $3.51 bn to $694.2 bn
In the week that saw rupee touching a record low of 88.36 (last Friday) amid tariff jitters, foreign exchange reserves rose by $3.51 billion to $694.2 billion in the same week ending August 29, as per the weekly RBI data released on Friday.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Using ballot papers not challenging: SEC
STATE Election Commissioner GS Sangreshi on Friday said switching back to paper ballots from electronic voting machines (EVMs), to conduct elections to local bodies, is not a regressive move as it is one of the best practices in democracy.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Delhi Airport to Launch First Luxury Bus Service to Noida and Greater Noida
DELHI airport operator DIAL will soon launch India's first luxury bus service connecting the airport with Noida and Greater Noida in the National Capital Region.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
ROOTING FOR RED
Seema Gujral's latest couture and bridal collection, 'Vows', is an extravagant celebration of love and traditional craftsmanship in bridal crimson red.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
India tapping new markets for tariff-hit sectors: Goyal
INDIA is in talks with countries like Singapore, African nations, UAE and European Union to help exporters diversify their markets.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Banks Expect Loan Demand Surge Due to GST Rate Cut, Boost in Consumption
WITH credit growth remaining anemic so far this fiscal, printing in at 9.5%, down from 15% in the year-ago period, banks are now hoping to ride on the likely consumption boom being spawned by the GST cuts announced this Wednesday.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Gupta takes stock, promises 24X7 help
CHIEF Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said her government is providing round-the-clock assistance to flood-affected people in Delhi and assured that the administration remains on full alert until normalcy returns.
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Tata Motors 1<sup>st</sup> off the blocks to pass GST cut to customers
Advantage buyers
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September 06, 2025
The Morning Standard
Is IPL a luxury? GST Council thinks so
After bracketed in highest tax slab, teams may face challenges to adjust price; fans may end up shelling more
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September 05, 2025
The Morning Standard
1st Telugu runner to win one of most challenging endurance races in world
VISWABHARATH Allamsetti, a native of Andhra Pradesh, has become the only Telugu runner to complete the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), regarded as one of the most challenging endurance races in the world.
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September 05, 2025
The Morning Standard
Peace Deal Done With Kuki-Zos
After over 2 years, NH-2 to be opened for the free movement of commuters and essential goods
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September 05, 2025
The Morning Standard
How GST will work
FROM next year, watching Indian Premier League games from Stadia around the country is going to get more expensive after the centre came out with a more streamlined GST 2.0 on Wednesday night. A look..
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September 05, 2025
The Morning Standard
Modi Says NextGen Reforms Reflect Vision of a 'Swasth Bharat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday hailed the GST cut on lifesaving medicines and medical devices, and the raised taxes on pan masala, tobacco products, cigarettes and sugary drinks.
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September 05, 2025
The Morning Standard
DUSU candidates told to submit affidavit and bond, no deposit needed, says CEO
THE Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Election Commission clarified on Thursday that candidates contesting the upcoming student union elections will only be required to submit an affidavit and a surety bond of Rs 1 lakh.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
The Morning Standard
The Paperback Revolution
I felt a sense of triumph when I received the paperback edition of my book, Shelf Aware. It was a clear sign of the publisher's belief that the book deserved a wider readership.
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September 05, 2025
The Morning Standard
Yamuna swells past 207 metres, third-highest level in six decades
THE Yamuna in Delhi touched 207.48 metres at the Old Railway Bridge on Thursday morning, marking its third-highest water level since 1963, according to the Irrigation and Flood Control Department.
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September 05, 2025
The Morning Standard
CIVIL LINES. KASHMIRI GATE. RING ROAD FLOODED
Chaos due to massive traffic snarls on both sides of the road | Poor visibility affects flight operations, airport officials urge passengers to check flight status.
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September 05, 2025
The Morning Standard
GST Exemption to Help Achieve Target of Insurance for All
The insurance sector has welcomed the government's decision to exempt individual life and health policies from 18% GST, despite opposing the plan earlier, citing a loss of input tax credit.
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September 05, 2025
The Morning Standard
Happy start for Gukesh, Pragg held by Xiong
SEEKING to prove himself across formats, reigning world champion D Gukesh of India began his campaign in the FIDE Grand Swiss here with a crushing victory over France's Etienne Bacrot in the first round.
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September 05, 2025
The Morning Standard
Next-Generation GST: From Transition to Transformation
When India rolled out the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in July 2017, it was not just a new tax—it was a new architecture for the Indian economy.
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