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The Morning Standard
US mission warns students of stern action, says 'visa a privilege, not right'
THE US embassy in India has issued a stern warning to international students, cautioning that violations of US laws could result in visa revocation, deportation, and future ineligibility for American visas.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Unholy Maha micro pacts embarrass BJP, Cong
UNHOLY micro level political alignments became a major talking point after Maharashtra's recent local body polls, embarrassing the BJP and the Congress leaderships.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Bangladesh to resume direct flights to Pak
BANGLADESH's flag carrier will resume direct flights between Dhaka and Pakistan's largest city Karachi from January 29, restoring nonstop air connectivity between the two countries after over a decade, officials said on Wednesday.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
‘Munak Canal project likely to be handed over to NHAI'
The PWD is likely to hand over the Munak Canal elevated road project to NHAI, which is to be constructed at the estimated cost of ₹4,700 crore as part of efforts to decongest northwest Delhi, PWD minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Wednesday.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Naidu urges flexibility to implement VB- G-RAM-G
Objections to the Polavaram Irrigation Project unjustified, says CM
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
7-km tunnel to be built to cut travel time to Kedarnath
IN a major push to improve safety and reduce travel time for Kedarnath pilgrims, the Central government is fast tracking a plan to build a new seven kilometre tunnel in Uttarakhand, alongside the recently cleared ropeway project.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Except one, all Gujarat MPs get richer in a decade
A decade of repeated electoral victories has led to sharp growth in the declared assets of most of Gujarat's reelected Members of Parliament, claims an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Drive only after survey & as per HC directions: MCD
THE MCD on Wednesday released an official statement after carrying out an encroachment removal exercise near the century-old Syed Faiz Elahi mosque at Ramlila Maidan, following directions from the Delhi HC.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Nepal's youth-led anti-corruption revolt gives way to anger and regret
MUKESH Awasti was all set to leave for Australia to pursue a degree in civil engineering on a sunny day in September, but instead he joined a youth revolt against corruption in Nepal and lost his leg after being shot by security forces.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
1st phase of Census to start on April 1 with house survey
Enumerators will visit households to obtain data on basic amenities
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Credit card spends surge 11.5% in Nov to ₹1.89 lakh crore
CREDIT card spending rose by 11.5% year-on-year to ₹1.89 lakh crore in November, driven by higher card penetration and e-commerce spending but declined 11.9% from October, largely due to the normalisation of post-festive demand.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Jewellery shops ban clients with covered faces
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Bihar following jewellery shop owners' decision of not selling ornaments to customers with their faces covered, including hijab and naqabs.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
China probes Japan chip imports amid trade tensions
CHINA escalated its trade tensions with Japan on Wednesday by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors, a day after it imposed curbs on the export of so-called dual-use goods that could be used by Japan's military.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Shreyanka ready to roar for RCB again
THE last time Shreyanka Patil took the field for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, she won them their first WPL title, taking 4/12 in the final against Delhi Capitals.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Ex-caretaker held for double murder
Nabbed from Rajasthan's Sikar for killing & robbing elderly couple, ending 500-km chase
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
CAQM reviews inspections undertaken in 16-day drive
THE Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas conducted the 123rd meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) on Wednesday to review the inspection activities carried out across the NCR since December 22 last year.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
In Praise of Fuss-Free Dining
DINING out has quietly become a slightly anxious affair.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Boost for Punjab’s war on narcotics as 2nd phase of anti-drug drive launched
WITH the goal of reining in drug abuse, the Punjab government on Wednesday launched the second phase of its flagship anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh,' saying it will employ a multi-pronged approach to tackle the menace.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
COLD CONDITIONS PERSIST IN CITY; AIR QUALITY ‘VERY POOR’
THE air quality in the city was back in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday with an AQI reading of 336, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
BJP, AAP clash over Gupta’s ‘martyrs’ remark’
DELHI BJP has condemned the controversy raised by AAP MLAs Gopal Rai, Sanjeev Jha, and others over a slip of the tongue by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, calling it an attempt to cover up the insult to Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur by Leader of Opposition Atishi on Tuesday.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
India concerned about Venezuela: EAM
NEW Delhi continues with its cautious, tightly worded response to the dramatic political upheaval in Venezuela, where former president Nicolás Maduro has been jailed in New York following a US military operation.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
DJB told to carry out stringent checks for water contamination prevention
IN view of recent deaths after consuming contaminated water in Indore, Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma has directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to carry out stringent checks to prevent any such tragedy in the national capital, officials said on Wednesday.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
HC orders takedown of posts linking Gautam
THE Delhi HC on Wednesday directed the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party to remove within 24 hours social media posts linking BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam to the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Standing tall & proud: Poonam’s basketball diaries
POONAM Chaturvedi stands out from the rest, literally.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
UP Oppn preps local units to enrol voters in poll rolls
AFTER 2.89 crore voters or 18.70% of the electorate were deleted from UP's rolls under SIR, political parties have deployed their office-bearers to get names of eligible voters added to the final list which will be out on March 6.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Relief to get some points on board: Pooran
WHEN the showers returned after the powerplay with Joburg Super Kings cruising at 69/2 at Newlands on Tuesday evening, it seemed like MI Cape Town’s campaign would be all but over.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Bethell savours 'very special' maiden century
ENGLAND’S Jacob Bethell called it “very special” after cracking a flawless maiden century during the fifth Ashes Test against Australia on Wednesday in front of his family.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Six-yr-old raped, murdered in B'luru after trivial row; body recovered from drain
A six-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and murdered by her migrant neighbour over a trivial dispute with her family.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Economy to grow at 7.4% in FY26 despite tariff heat
Govt's first advance estimate says services sector will drive growth
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Morning Standard
Violence will not be tolerated, warns Home Minister
DELHI Home Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday said stone pelting during the removal of encroachment near Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Turkman Gate area was \"unfortunate\" and warned that violence will not be tolerated.
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