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A BROADER VIEW OF EDU BUDGET
WHEN the Union Budget is presented every year, we hear a familiar argument: education is underfunded.
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January 29, 2026
The Morning Standard
Suspect held for attacking Dem rep Ilhan Omar
A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic US Rep Ilhan Omar and was tackled to the ground on Tuesday during a town hall in Minneapolis, where tensions over federal immigration enforcement have come to a head after agents fatally shot an intensive care nurse and a mother of three this month.
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January 29, 2026
The Morning Standard
Public-safety concerns due to pilot fatigue can’t be brushed aside, says court
THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought DGCA’s response by January 29 on a plea against its decision to relax the mandatory fatigue-management regulations for pilots considering a recent massive disruption in the operations of IndiGo.
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January 29, 2026
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J&K govt orders inquiry as doctors ‘misbehave’ with MLA during meet
THE J&K government has ordered an inquiry after some doctors at the Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur, reportedly misbehaved with an MLA during a review meeting on operational challenges held on Tuesday.
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January 29, 2026
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Maha shocker as Ajit Pawar dies in jet crash
4 others, including 2 pilots perish; state’s ruling MahaYuti coalition in turmoil; last rites to be held in Baramati today
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January 29, 2026
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Some sellers but lots of potential buyers — explaining the IPL paradox
IN the world of commodities, precious metals like gold and silver are enjoying a record-breaking rally because of a combination of factors.
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January 29, 2026
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Putin supports Syria rebuild as al-Sharaa visits
SYRIA's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Moscow on Wednesday for the second time in less than four months, and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasised his readiness to help the country rebuild its war-battered economy.
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January 29, 2026
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Will balance China ties with security needs, says Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that his country doesn’t have to choose between relations with the United States and China as he started a four-day trip to China aimed at repairing ties and expanding opportunities for British companies in the world’s second-largest economy.
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January 29, 2026
The Morning Standard
'I OWED IT TO THE TEAM'
Former team India captain and coach Rahul Dravid reflects on his bond with Rohit Sharma - who was recently conferred with the Padma award - during a conversation that chronicled Sharma's journey from his early days to his current status as a legendary player
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January 29, 2026
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China expands def footprint in B'desh with UAV factory
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January 29, 2026
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TVS Supply Chain acquires Swamy & Sons
COUNTRY’S leading supply chain solutions and freight forwarders TVS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) on Wednesday announced acquisition of Hyderabad-based third-party logistics company Swamy & Sons for ₹88 crore, expanding its footprint into FMCG and FMCD sectors.
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January 29, 2026
The Morning Standard
INDIA-EU PACT OPENS WINDOW TO ENDING U.S. TRADE HEGEMONY
AFTER negotiations stretching almost two decades, India has finally inked a far-reaching trade pact with the European Union.
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January 29, 2026
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Didi makes little promise for 'abandoned' Singur Nano unit
AHEAD of the upcoming state Assembly polls, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday addressed a public meeting in Singur of Hooghly district and stressed the need for coexistence of both agriculture and industry in the state.
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January 29, 2026
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Lucky Djokovic advances after Musetti retires
NOVAK Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great into his 13th Australian Open semifinal and a showdown with reigning champion Jannik Sinner.
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January 29, 2026
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UK moves to let websites opt out of Google AI use
BRITAIN’s competition watchdog proposed on Wednesday that websites be allowed to opt out of having content used by Google’s “AI Overviews” feature as it tackles the technology giant’s dominance in online search.
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January 29, 2026
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Govt launches new food security rules
THE Delhi government has implemented the Delhi Food Security Rules, 2025, following cabinet approval, which was a statutory requirement under Section 40 of the National Food Security Act, 2013.
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January 29, 2026
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Ahead of Budget, Sitharaman to table Eco Survey today
THE government will table the Economic Survey 2025-26, an annual report on the economic health of the country, on Thursday ahead of the Budget on February 1.
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January 29, 2026
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16 hours for debate on Prez address in RS
THE government has allotted 16 hours in the Rajya Sabha for discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address to the joint session of Parliament.
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January 29, 2026
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Man stabbed to death over matchstick tiff to light bidi
A 21-year-old man was stabbed to death in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj following a dispute over passing a matchstick to light a bidi, police officials said on Wednesday.
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January 29, 2026
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Norms notified to skip test licences for R&D to boost pharma research
TO reduce regulatory burden and promote ease of doing business, the Centre has amended the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019, with the aim to boost pharmaceutical research and innovation.
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January 29, 2026
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Time running out for Iran to do deal on N-weapons: Don
Points to armada in Wasia; Iran refuses to hold talks under duress
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January 29, 2026
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Dwarka court receives hoax bomb threat
CHAOS erupted at the Dwarka court complex on Wednesday morning as the area was evacuated following a bomb threat received via email, police said.
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January 29, 2026
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After Tuesday loss, Gukesh beats Erdogmus
WIJK AAN ZEE (THE NETHERLANDS): D Gukesh’s mixed Tata Steel masters continued as he took out rising 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus with the black pieces on Wednesday.
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January 29, 2026
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Seifert, Black Caps’ McCullum-like hitter at the top
WHEN Tim Seifert took guard against Jasprit Bumrah in the fifth over of the match at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, the last thing he would have wanted was a repeat of what happened in Guwahati.
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January 29, 2026
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PWD to pilot with 4 dust-free roads to combat air pollution
IN a bid to scrub city’s air of road dust, the Public Works Department of the Delhi government has decided to transform four stretches into model roads that officials claim will be entirely dust-free.
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January 29, 2026
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Airlines in India, South Asia to require 3,300 new aeroplanes by 2044: Boeing
AIRLINES in India and South Asia will require 3,300 new aeroplanes by 2044 to cater to the growing demand for air travel, as per Boeing's Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for South Asia.
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January 29, 2026
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EU FTA: 90% of auto mkt remains protected
Opening up auto sector to bring high-end manufacturing processes, quality standards, R&D practices, says govt
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January 29, 2026
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'DADA' LEAVES MAHA PAWAR VOID
NCP LEADER'S DEATH IN PLANE CRASH THROWS SPANNER IN THE WORKS AMID PARTY MERGER AND SUCCESSION TALKS
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January 29, 2026
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City leaders express grief over Ajit’s death
LEADERS across party lines in Delhi expressed deep grief on Wednesday over the untimely and tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Anant-rao Pawar in a plane crash.
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January 29, 2026
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PAWAR LOSS LEAVES PARTY, FAMILY UNITY UP IN THE AIR
THE shocking demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, 66, in a plane crash brought the glare back on the muddled civil aviation sector that is yet to recover from last year’s Dreamliner accident that killed over 270 people in Ahmedabad.
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