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The Morning Standard
SIR exercise all set to begin in K’taka from April
THE Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, has begun the background work for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), mapping 4.08 crore of the total 5.57 crore voters, which constitutes 73.2% of the total electorate.
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March 03, 2026
The Morning Standard
India, Canada finalise ToR for trade negotiations
INDIA and Canada have final-ised the Terms of Reference (ToR) for launching negotiations of the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the aim of deepening bilateral economic ties.
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March 03, 2026
The Morning Standard
IYC president gets third-time lucky
HC stays session court order against bail granted to Chib by magistrate in Al summit case
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March 03, 2026
The Morning Standard
Iran-Israel war: Govt assures exporters of help
Exporters fear sharp rise in logistics costs
1 min |
March 03, 2026
The Morning Standard
T’gana families worry about safety of Gulf immigrants
State Bhavan in Delhi gets 24x7 control room facility
1 min |
March 03, 2026
The Morning Standard
President launches four women empowerment schemes
Meri Punji, Mera Adhikar 2100.25 crore has been transferred via DBT to 40,642 girls under the Ladli Scheme, with funds credited directly into their bank accounts. Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana: 261,000 deposited in stages, expected to grow to over 21 lakh by age 21, subject to conditions such as completion of graduation or vocational training. Saheli Pink Mobility Card: Enables free travel for women in DTC buses, with plans for integration across Metro and RRTS networks. Free LPG Cylinder Scheme: Free LPG cylinders on Holi and Diwali for ration card holders, with benefits transferred directly through DBT.
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March 03, 2026
The Morning Standard
Himachal faces cash crunch, Sukhu meets Sitharaman and seeks package
AHEAD of the 2026-27 Himachal Pradesh Budget, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday and warned of an “imminent fiscal collapse” following the 16th Finance Commission’s decision to scrap the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) for 2026-31.
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March 03, 2026
The Morning Standard
'Manjummel Boys' director faces sex abuse charge; case filed
KOCHI city police have registered a sexual assault case against Chidambaram S Poduval, director of the hit Malayalam film 'Manjummel Boys'.
1 min |
March 03, 2026
The Morning Standard
FBI investigates terrorism angle in Texas bar shooting
A gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words “Property of Allah” killed two people and wounded 14 early on Sunday at a Texas bar, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
1 min |
March 03, 2026
The Morning Standard
Frenetic Modi diplomacy for de-escalation in W Asia
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other Gulf leaders on Monday as West Asia plunged deeper into crisis following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike and Tehran's sweeping retaliation.
1 min |
March 03, 2026
The Morning Standard
JNU student leaders come out of jail amid cheers
FOURTEEN students, including three office-bearers of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU), were released from Tihar Jail late Sunday night after a court granted them bail in connection with the February 26 “Long March” protest at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
1 min |
March 03, 2026
The Morning Standard
POWER PROTEST & PUNISHMENT
City's university campuses are changing. Students of yore feel nostalgic about how everyday interactions shaped campus cultures. Old universities have a new set of students now, who bring their own preferences for dealing with the administration. New cultures are shaping contemporary times, but the past continues to return, causing a tension that sometimes takes the shape of discord, says the city team.
7 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
LOTS AGAINST A PEOPLE
TODAY marks the start of the ancient Jewish festival of Purim, which begins at sunset and ends at nightfall tomorrow.
3 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
RJD holds meet amid Tejashwi candidature buzz
RJD chief Lalu Prasad and the party's national working president Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Sunday were authorised to make final decisions on the selection of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Self-reliance in focus at ThinkEdu 2026
THE ThinkEdu Conclave returns to Chennai for its 14th edition, bringing together over 45 voices from diverse fields to examine the forces transforming India's education landscape.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Arsenal down Chelsea to maintain title charge
ARSENAL pulled off a crucial 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea to maintain their hunt for the Premier League title on Sunday.
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March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
MAHA TRAGEDY Blast at explosives plant kills at least 17
AT least 17 people were killed and 18 others critically injured in a major explosion at an ammunition manufacturing company near Nagpur on Sunday morning.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
AAP delivered no development in states: BJP
DELHI BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday said that the problem with Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP is that the moment they get a little political space, they begin making statements blaming the BJP.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
CFC earn point versus Odisha
CHENNAIYIN FC got their first points of the 25/26 Indian Super League season, drawing away at Odisha FC 1-1 on Sunday.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
DBSA honours late Pulsirivong
THE Delhi Billiards and Snooker Association (DBSA) held a condolence meeting to honour the memory of Sindhu Pulsirivong, the former head of the Asian and Thai cue sports bodies, who passed away at the age of 91.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
COORDINATE, INTEGRATE, OPTIMISE TO MOVE SMOOTHLY
THE entry point to a city is the gateway to creating a perception about the city's makeup.
2 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Windies’ muscle-power in vain
A few years after the first edition of the T20 World Cup was organised in 2007, West Indies single handedly changed the face of the game with their sheer brute power.
2 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Iran's mission asks countries to condemn leader's death
AMID the crisis between Iran and the US-Israel that led to the killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian embassy in India on Sunday requested governments around the world to strongly condemn the Israel-US attack on Iran and the killing of their supreme leader.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
INVESTING LESSONS AMIDST VOLATILE TIMES
THE surge in conflict in the Middle East put financial markets in a tizzy.
2 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
What new MF classifications mean for you
Experts say nothing much has changed for investors, portfolio allocation definitions have become more uniform now
2 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Tehran bombards major enemy lines with swarm of drones and missiles
IRAN has responded to the US-Israel strikes with missile and drone attacks targeting US allies and assets across the Gulf.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
President to launch free LPG cylinder scheme
AS approved by the cabinet, the Delhi government will roll out a scheme to provide two free LPG cylinders annually to all ration card-holding families in Delhi on the occasions of Holi and Diwali.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Kejriwal back to politics, predicts downfall of BJP
FORTY-eight hours after being discharged by a Delhi court in the liquor policy case, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, claiming that the countdown of the BJP’s removal from power has begun.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Algerians struggle to afford Ramzan feasts as prices rise
AS Algerians fast, pray and gather for the holy month of Ramzan, a worry lurks inmany minds: how to afford the holiday feasts this year.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Morning Standard
Kabul says it thwarted Pak's bid to strike Bagram
AFGHANISTAN thwarted attempted airstrikes on Bagram Air Base, the former US military base north of Kabul, authorities said Sunday, while cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan stretched into a fourth day.
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