Wednesday, 31 October 2018

No Plan To Privatise Profit-Making Industrial Units: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for India's largest Dry Dock at Cochin Shipyard in Kerala's Kochi and said that the central...

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CBI Officer Probing Rakesh Asthana Could Be Charged For Theft, Extortion

A CBI officer who investigated corruption allegations against the agency's number two Rakesh Asthana may be charged with theft. The CBI told a court on Tuesday that the officer, AK Bassi, and his team...

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Ex-Minister MJ Akbar Who Sued Journalist Over #MeToo In Delhi Court Today

Former union minister MJ Akbar, who filed a defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani, will record his statement in a Delhi court today. Mr Akbar had skipped appearing in court on October 18. If...

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Donald Trump Criticised For Decision To End Birthright Citizenship In US

President Donald Trump's decision to bring an executive order to end the right to the US citizenship for children born in the US to non-citizens has invited widespread criticism, even from his own...

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Was In A Ditch, Heard Bullets For 45 Minutes: Journalist On Maoist Attack

A journalist of national broadcaster Doordarshan, who survived a Maoist strike in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Tuesday, said the sound of bullets and grenades continued for 45 minutes after...

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Dumper Rams Into House, Kills Four Of A Family In Uttar Pradesh

Grandparents and two children were killed while the parents were critically injured when a dumper lost control and rammed into a roadside house in Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh, the police said....

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Bentley Introduces The World's First Super-Fast, Secure In-Car WiFi

The connectivity system is placed discreetly inside the boot lid, with the router connected to the on-board DC power supply. The WiFi router links to a broadband connected hub located at a static...

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In RBI Vs Government, What Section 7 Is And Why It's Taken Centrestage

The central bank has received letters from the government seeking Governor Urjit Patel's views on issues including the authority's handling of weak state-run lenders, tight liquidity in the market,...

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Eating Formalin-Laced Fish Does Not Cause Cancer, Says Goa Cancer Society

Addressing a press conference, Joint Secretary of Goa Cancer Society, Dr. Shekhar Salkar, said eating unwashed and raw fruits and vegetables could be more dangerous than eating fish-laced with...

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Oppo R17 Neo With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Launched

Oppo has unveiled a variant of the Oppo R17 in Japan with an in-display fingerprint sensor, called as Oppo R17 Neo.

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Fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 50 lakh from bank account of ‘Ashok Hotel’, police supect insider hand

The police officials suspect an insider hand in the crime. They have registered a case under different sections of IPC (Indian Penal Code) i.e. sections 420 (cheating) and 468 (forgery for the purpose of cheating).

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Hashimpura murders: Delhi High Court sets aside trial court verdict, convicts all 16 PAC officials

Hashimpura mass murder took place on May 22, 1987. In the incident, it was alleged that the state's PAC personnel picked up about 50 Muslims out of 500 who had gathered outside a mosque.

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Fantastic! Indian Railways plans aircraft-like pressurised coaches for world’s highest rail line

The Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail line will become the highest railway track in the world. The 465-km strategically significant line with a height of 5,360 metres above the sea level, is being built at a cost of Rs 83,360 crore.

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Peacekeeping operations should not be substitute for addressing root causes of conflict: India in UN

UN peacekeeping operations serve primarily as a tool to support a viable political process and should not be used as a substitute for addressing the root causes of the conflict, India has said.

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IDFC to sell controlling stake in IDFC Infrastructure Finance to NIIF II

Private lender IDFC Ltd Wednesday said it will sell controlling interest in IDFC Infrastructure Finance Ltd to National Investment and Infrastructure Fund II, for an undisclosed amount.

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Indian couple that fell to death at Yosemite Park was clicking a selfie

The Associated Press reported that Viswanath and Moorthy had set up a tripod near the ledge on Tuesday evening. However, the next morning, park visitors saw the camera and alerted officials who then used high-powered binoculars to find the couple and used helicopters to airlift the bodies.

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Corporate FDs shine again, but should you go for them or bank fixed deposits? Check out the latest interest rates

With equity markets being in a bearish phase combined with low returns on bank deposits and debt MF schemes, corporate fixed deposits have become the latest buzzword with investors. However, should you opt for them?

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Rafale case hearing: Submit pricing, strategic details of fighter jets in 10 days, Supreme Court tells Centre

The Supreme Court which is hearing a batch of petitions seeking probe into the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France today asked the Centre to submit before it the pricing and strategic details of the fighter jets in a sealed cover in 10 days.

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Huawei’s triple-camera phone Mate 20 Pro to launch alongside new tablets, PCs in India

Chinese tech major Huawei plans to bring new tablets and PCs to India in addition to the planned launch of its flagship Mate 20 Pro smartphone, a top company official said at its headquarters here.

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Jet Airways Diwali offer: Now, grab up to 30% off on flight tickets; check details

Jet Airways offer: In line with other airlines, budget carrier Jet Airways has announced its sale offer as festival of Diwali nears. Under the latest ‘Happy Diwali’ offer, Jet Airways is offering up to 30 percent discount on both domestic and international flight tickets.

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Sniper group eliminated! JeM chief Masood Azhar’s nephew among two terrorists killed in encounter

The forces have recovered an M-4 Carbine which they claim was used for carrying out sniper attacks on security personnel. A total of two terrorists were gunned down in the encounter.

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UN rights chief calls for impartial investigation into Jamal Khashoggi’s murder

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet stressed that a full examination of, and accountability for, human rights violations committed against Khashoggi be conducted.

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SEBI cautions investors against dealing with foreign websites, trading portals; key things to know

SEBI cautioned investors against dealing with foreign websites and online trading portals that are offering a variety of financial products including various types of derivatives, which are traded on overseas platform.

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Delhi BJP organises ‘Rashtriya Ekta Daud’ on Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary

The BJP's Delhi unit organised a run -- 'Rashtriya Ekta Daud' -- in the national capital on Wednesday morning to celebrate the 143rd birth anniversary of India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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Indian-American couple honoured in US for contribution to literacy, education, healthcare

An Indian-American couple has been honoured in the US for making significant contributions to the areas of literacy, education and healthcare in India.

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Rupee slips below 74 per US dollar again; falls 38 paise in early trade

The rupee dropped by 40 paise to 74.08 against the US dollar in early trade Wednesday, amid increased demand of the American currencies from importers and sustained foreign fund outflows.

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India known for diversity, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ensured it remains united with this uniqueness: Rajnath Singh

India is known for its diversity and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had ensured that the country remains united with its uniqueness, Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

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Apple iPad Pro 2018, MacBook Air 2018 price in India announced: How much you spend

Apple on Wednesday confirmed the price of its newly-launched iPad Pro, MacBook Air and Mac Mini in India.

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World Bank Ease of Doing Business ranking: India nearing Modi’s ‘Top 50’ dream? We’ll find out today

If India manages to break into top 80s this year, Narendra Modi’s dream of making India one of the best countries to do business and rank in the Top 50 countries on the World Bank Ease of Doing Business may not be far away.

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Noida man orders phone from Amazon, receives bar of soap; FIR filed

According to reports, the police have arrested the delivery agent in the alleged case of fraud. The police have lodged the complaint against the accused under sections 420 (cheating), 406 (breach of trust) and 120B (criminal conspiracy).

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Has become Pakistan’s habit to misuse any forum for narrow political gains: India

First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Paulomi Tripathi was responding to Pakistani envoy Maleeha Lodhi's remarks at the session that the struggle of the Kashmiri people for their right to self-determination has been suppressed for decades.

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Statue of Unity vs Statue of Liberty: Key facts

Statue of Unity, which is twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty in New York, is dedicated to ‘Iron man of India’ Sardar Patel.

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India’s long term growth story robust but challenges remain; here’s what’s needed

Even as global headwinds, rupee fall and rising crude oil prices taking toll on economy’s health, India’s growth story remains robust, said a report by Dun & Bradsheet.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit the WETA designed UK War Memorial

At almost five metres tall, the monument joins together two of the UK and New Zealand’s most iconic trees

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Indonesia Plane Crash: Possible seabed position of crashed Lion Air jet located

The 2-month-old Boeing plane plunged into the Java Sea on Monday just minutes after takeoff from Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board.

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Petrol prices slashed by over Rs 3 in Delhi, Mumbai in last two weeks; check latest prices for all metros

Fuel prices have been on a decline in recent times, oil marketing firms slashing petrol prices by over Rs 3 in national capital Delhi in the last two weeks alone.

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Indian-origin man ordered to pay USD 8.6 million for launching cyber-attacks on US university

An Indian-origin man has been ordered to pay USD 8.6 million in restitution and serve six months of home incarceration for launching a series of cyber-attacks on the computer network of a leading US university.

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Facebook shares roller coaster as it rides change

Facebook announced plans Tuesday to adapt to users sharing more privately as the leading social network pours money into an ongoing battle with "bad actors" out to misuse its service.

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Sardar Patel birth anniversary: President Kovind, VP Venkaiah Naidu, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to India’s Iron Man

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and a host of dignitaries Wednesday offered floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birthday anniversary.

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Indira Gandhi death Anniversary: Manmohan Singh, Sonia, Rahul pay tribute to former PM

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid tributes to late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary.

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ISL 2018-19: When and where to watch two-time winners ATK vs Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru sit in third spot after three matches while ATK in the fifth spot with seven points from five games

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Tech Mahindra gains 8% as margins impress in Q2

The stock moved higher by 8% to Rs 741 on the BSE after the company's Ebitda margins in September quarter expanded 240bps at 18.8%

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Asia Bibi blasphemy case: Pak SC overturns Christian woman's death sentence

Chief Justice Saqib Nisar overturned the conviction by the Lahore High Court that had sentenced Asia Bibi, a mother of four, to death in 2010

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ISL 2018-19: Resurgent ATK face formidable Bengaluru FC challenge

ATK and Bengaluru have faced each other twice and the Sunil Chhetri-led team won on both occasions

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Rafale deal: SC asks Centre to file affidavit on pricing within 10 days

The court also asked the Centre to share information which can be brought in the public domain with the petitioners

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What ails Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved?

According to a recent IIFL report, sales of Patanjali products have halved from two year earlier levels.

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'Investors may get an opportunity to buy banks, NBFCs at lower levels'

Saravana Kumar, chief investment officer at LIC Mutual Fund tells Puneet Wadhwa that investors should focus on large-cap schemes in these uncertain times

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Govt may have invoked never-used powers in talks with RBI Governor

The RBI has received letters from the government seeking Governor Urjit Patel's views on issues ranging from the authority's handling of weak state-run lenders to tight liquidity

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PM Modi unveils 'Statue of Unity', says lakhs of farmers helped build it

The Rs 23.89 billion monument is a tribute to Patel who played a major role in integrating the princely states into the Indian Union after the partition of 1947

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Market sentiment may take a hit again if Urjit Patel resigns, say analysts

Government officials have recently called for the RBI to relax its lending restrictions on some banks, and the government has also been trying to trim the RBI's regulatory powers.

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Cummins India surges 14% as Q2 earnings beat estimates

The stock surged 14% to Rs 769 on the BSE after the company reported a better-than-expected 39% Y-o-Y jumped in net profit at Rs 2.12 billion in September quarter, on back of higher revenue.

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Statue of Unity: An open letter to Sardar Patel by activist Medha Patkar

Your generation was aware of two vices - corruption and communalism. The spirit behind your then sermons is needed today

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Facebook shares rise 3.1%, give Zuckerberg time to pursue new initiatives

Earlier this year, the company said revenue growth rates would decline in the third and fourth quarters, sending shares plummeting

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US sanctions on Iran: Not only India, many other US allies may seek waivers

America's two closest allies in Asia are ahead of the curve: Both scaled back their purchases of Iranian crude to zero recently, but that may not last

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Rupee falls 38 paise to 74.06 over strengthening US dollar, RBI-govt rift

A stable crude oil prices, however, restricted the rupee fall to some extent, forex traders said

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Dr Reddy's slips 7% following 8 USFDA observations for Duvvada plant

The stock slipped 7% to Rs 2,425 on the BSE after the pharmaceutical company said US health regulator issued eight observations after inspecting its formulations plant at Duvvada, Visakhapatnam.

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Sardar Patel unified India in 70 days through bloodless revolution: Rajnath

He said the first home minister of the country had inculcated the spirit of nationalism across India and always believed in taking everyone along in the march towards progress

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Ball tempering row: Australian cricket's 'culture' has returned to haunt

An independent review of Cricket Australia's culture was released, concluding that "winning without counting the costs" has been an entrenched habit of the Australian team for decades

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How are US sanctions affecting Iran? This Dubai hotel has the answer

The restaurant occupies the first floor of an old building in Deira, Dubai's original commercial center and for decades the heart of the Iranian business community

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Sardar Patel was synonymous with trust and integrity, writes PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offering a special tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, says the great unifier was also responsible for building India's great cooperative sector

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Coal India extends fall as share sale begins

The stock was down 4% to Rs 265, extending its previous day's 4% decline on the BSE after the company's OFS of its equity shares began at price of Rs 266 per share today.

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RTI confirms Rajan sent PM Modi list of bank defaulters in February 2015

Asked what action was taken after receiving Rajan's list of NPA defaulters suspected of fraud, the PMO replied that this information does not fall within the scope of RTI

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Possible seabed position of crashed Lion Air jet located: Indonesia

The 2-month-old Boeing plane plunged into the Java Sea on Monday just minutes after takeoff from Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board

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Right to be forgotten: How to protect privacy in times of blockchain

At its core, blockchain is a database that is jointly managed by a distributed set of participants

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Statue of Unity could have paid for 2 IITs, 5 IIMs and many agri projects

The construction cost could have been used to irrigate 40,192 hectares of land, cover repair, renovation & restoration of 162 minor irrigation schemes and the construction of 425 small check-dams

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Ten years of Bitcoin: How it started and what the future might hold

With Bitcoin, we have seen extraordinary hype, with astronomical price booms and busts, and thousands of spin-off cryptocurrencies and private blockchains that are all just variations of the original

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From politics to social activism: How hashtag changed the world in a decade

The humble "#" is now powerful enough to infiltrate social media networks and launch grassroots campaigns against state and non-state actors alike

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Statue of Unity: How environment, Adivasi rights lost again to Patel's name

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is often thought of as the inspiration for the Sardar Sarovar dam which faced a lot of environmental and humanitarian protests

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Trump faces widespread criticism for his US birthright citizenship proposal

Senator Lindsay Graham said that he intends to introduce a legislation in the Senate to bring a constitutional amendment in this regard

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RBI governor may consider resigning after rift with government: CNBC TV18

The RBI was not immediately available for comment

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Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting


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Corrections: October 31, 2018


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President Wants to Use Executive Order to End Birthright Citizenship


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Tuesday, 30 October 2018

After years of global success, Reliance Industries faces oil shock at home

The price shock, driven by soaring crude import costs, angered consumers and triggered riots by farmers.

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K Chandrasekhar Rao, K Jana Reddy set to break M Baga Reddy record

All three leaders have won Assembly polls 7 times; 2019 will decide who will march ahead.

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Income-Tax raids began after NDA exit, says N Chandrababu Naidu

He added that Centre was trying to create hurdles in the state and demoralise the state government.

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Interim HC premises in Amaravati by Dec. 15: AP

SC bench to issue formal orders soon

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Focus on development of railway stations

MP takes up issues with Southern Railway General Manager

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Union govt inimical towards State, says CM

Foreign assistance for rebuilding State post-deluge

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Noted director Rajashekar dead

He directed as many as 35 films in his three-decade career

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We are not scared of the raids, says Naidu

‘Centre resorting to arm-twisting tactics’

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SC cancels admissions to 4 medical colleges

Allows MCI appeal against HC order

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No Aurobindo Bhavan access to Bangladesh yet

Five months after the promise of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to allot space to Bangladesh on the premises of Sri Aurobindo Bhavan — whe

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Scant rainfall triggers rice price hike in Manipur

Pest attack adds to farmers' woes

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Odisha launches disaster alert system for its coast

EWDS would warn coastal communities about cyclones, floods

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Transperson gets admission into nursing course

A two-year struggle finally bears fruit for Tamilselvi

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Day before Deepavali is a public holiday

November 10, a second Saturday, has been declared a working day

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Former BSP leader booked for misusing Mayawati’s name

Jai Prakash Singh was expelled in July; had joined Bhim Army

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Dengue cases mount, count hits 2,676

Late referrals causing concern

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Pak. acceptsIndia inviteto SCO meet

India will host Pakistan and representatives of seven member countries that are part of the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on handling ur

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India shines bright again! Tops as Asia’s most investment savvy economy, shows StanChart study

Saving for their children's education, which is also the top savings priority across the markets, was the number one financial goal for India's emerging affluents, the study showed.

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Golden Langur Habitat Conservation project taken up in Assam

A habitat conservation project has been taken up for the golden langurs - an endangered species - adjacent to Manas National Park in Assam, an organisation involved in the initiative said.

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Trouble in SAD: Why some Shiromani Akali Dal leaders want Sukhbir Singh Badal out

The recent crisis triggered after the Justice Ranjit Singh Commission, set up to look into Kotkapura police firing on anti-sacrilege protesters, tabled its report earlier in August. The commission indicted Parkash Singh Badal in the case.

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Bangladesh orphanage graft case: Court doubles jail term for Khaleda Zia; ex-PM gets sentenced for 10 years

In a stunning decision, a Bangladeshi court on Tuesday doubled former prime minister Khaleda Zia's jail term from five to 10 years in a corruption case.

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Sabarimala Temple row: Hindus to unite with NDA Rath Yatra, SNDP stands with devotees, says BDJS state president Thushar Vellapally

Rubbishing rumours around SNDP's stance, Thushar Vellappally said that Vellapally Natesan and SNDP are with the Ayyappa devotees but the SNDP will not be at the forefront of leading the protests.

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Delhi Pollution: Air quality worsens as smog envelops NCR, authorities say next 3 days critical

As the temperatures continue to fall in the national capital, the residents are witnessing the worst air pollution of the season as air quality reached very poor levels.

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Partying on tracks, 3 men get run over by Delhi-Bikaner Express, probe initiated

In an unfortunate incident, a party of three men turned fatal when they were mowed to death by the Delhi-Bikaner Express in the early hours of October 29.

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan threatens to drag Rahul Gandhi to court over Panama papers remark

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has threatened to file a criminal defamation case against Congress president Rahul Gandhi

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AK Bassi’s claim in Supreme Court: ‘Have incriminating evidence against Rakesh Asthana’

CBI officer A K Bassi, who was probing the case against agency's joint director Rakesh Asthana, Tuesday told Supreme Court that he has incriminating evidence against the latter.

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IL&FS crisis: Normalcy to return to system in couple of weeks, says SBI Chief Rajnish Kumar

Kumar said that the Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) was a “unique institution” operating in the infrastructure financing and construction space.

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Pharrell Williams sends legal notice to Donald Trump for playing ‘Happy’ at rally

Williams' lawyer sent a cease-and-desist letter to the POTUS for using the "Despicable Me 2" song at a gathering in Illinois' Murphysboro, hours after 11 people were killed in the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue.

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CBI row: SC directs Hyderabad Police to provide adequate security to complainant against Rakesh Asthana

The Supreme Court Tuesday directed the Hyderabad Police to provide adequate security to businessman Satish Sana, complainant in the alleged bribery case against CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana.

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Rahul Gandhi’s damage control after goof-up: ‘I am confused over BJP’s brashtachaar’

"BJP mein itna brashtachaar hai ki main kal confuse ho gaya tha. Madhya Pradesh ke CM ne Panama nahi kiya unhone to e tendering aur vyapam scam kiye hain," Gandhi said.

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AAP government’s move to allot shelter home to party MLA to run office hits Delhi High Court hurdle

The Delhi High Court on Monday restrained the city government from allotting a night shelter to AAP MLA Asim Ahmad Khan to run his office.

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Facebook Digital Literacy Library launched in India, available in Hindi, Bengali, four other Indian languages

The announcement was made at Facebook's South Asia Safety Summit here in the presence of Union Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi.

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Micromax Bharat 5 Infinity Edition, Bharat 4 Diwali Edition Android Go phones launched in India: Price, specifications

Domestic handset maker Micromax on Monday launched two new Android Go smartphones in India -- Bharat 5 Infinity Edition and Bharat 4 Diwali Edition.

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No inter-country pact this! It took 18 years for these two states to allow inter-state bus movement

Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Monday signed an agreement for inter-state bus services.

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Sri Lanka political crisis: President Maithripala Sirisena sacks PM Ranil Wickremesinghe; country braces for protest

Sirisena is under increasing political and diplomatic pressure to reconvene parliament and resolve the constitutional crisis.

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Why Xiaomi is the king in Rs 10,000 – Rs 15,000 segment in India

One in three Indian users are planning to purchase their next mobile phone in the Rs 10,000-Rs 15,000 price range, a new survey said on Monday, adding that Xiaomi is the most preferred brand for consumers' next purchase in this segment.

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Apple event October 2018: iPad Pro 2018, MacBook Air 2018, and everything else you can expect

The event is being held at an opera house in Brooklyn, suggesting Apple is pushing products focused on creativity and the arts.

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6.1-magnitude earthquake rattles New Zealand as royal couple Prince Harry and Meghan visit

The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution.

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China allows trade in tiger, rhino products

China says it will allow trading in products made from endangered tigers and rhinos under "special circumstances," reversing a previous ban and bringing condemnation from conservation groups.

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India to double tax base during 2014-19, says Arun Jaitley; this many people will file income tax this FY

Key reforms such as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and demonetisation have brought about moral quotient, which was badly needed in India, Arun Jaitley added.

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Apart from scenic beauty, world’s tallest Chenrezig statue in Sikkim to woo tourists from November

According to the Sikkim government, the pilgrim site at Pelling, West Sikkim, will play host to the tallest Chenrezig statue in the world at an elevation of 7200 metres.

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4 simple steps to prioritize your investments needs and meet financial goals

While the awareness around the importance of financial planning for a better future is rising, there still prevails confusion around how to go about it. Here is a 4-step guide that will help you plan your future.

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Tata, Adani Power share prices rise up to 4% after SC allows re-negotiation of power tariffs in Mundra project

Shares of power majors Tata Power and Adani Power gained on Tuesday, after the Supreme Court allowed state-run discoms and power producers move Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to seek amendment in PPA.

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Sabarimala temple row: Temple is not a government office or school where state can intervene, says K. Muralidharan

The Congress party in Kerala has come out strongly against the CPM-led Pinarayi Vijayan government and the RSS in connection with the Sabarimala temple issue.

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28 khaps join Haryana Roadways staff stir, over 2 lakh government employees may go on strike

As many as 28 khap panchayats and several other organisations on Monday joined an ongoing stir by the state roadways' staff against the government's decision to hire 720 private buses on kilometre bases.

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Apple Watch supplier under fire over China student labour

SACOM interviewed 28 students at the plant in Chongqing municipality over the summer, and all of them said they had not voluntarily applied to work there, according to the report published last week.

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NASA’s historic Parker Solar Probe closest ever to Sun

NASA's historic Parker Solar Probe -- enroute to the Sun to unravel its mysteries -- has become the closest spacecraft to it.

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Video: Tej Pratap Yadav Plays The Flute, Dressed As Lord Krishna

Tej Pratap Yadav, the eldest son of Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav, has shared on Instagram a video which shows him as Lord Krishna, complete with a flute and peacock feathers in his headgear.

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Intel's Mobileye, Volkswagen Plan Israel's First Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service

Volkswagen and Intel Corp's Mobileye are planning to roll out Israel's first ride-hailing service using self-driving cars starting early next year. Volkswagen will provide the electric vehicles and...

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Twitter Considers Removing 'Like' Button but Not So Soon

Twitter said it was considering removing the 'Like' button but it will not "happen soon".

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UP Student Arrested For "Barging Into Classroom, Thrashing Teacher"

A college student and his three friends have been arrested for allegedly thrashing a teacher at Kandhla town in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, police said today.

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Want To Get Rid Of White Spots On Your Teeth? Try These 6 Home Remedies Right Now!

White spots can develop on the teeth due to many reasons like fluorosis, poor dental hygiene, acidity, loss of mineral in the teeth, nutritional deficiencies specially calcium, excessive consumption...

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How Hasan Minhaj's Netflix Series Is Different From Other Comedy Shows

Here are a few ways Patriot Act departs from the pack

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Sivakumar Explains Why He Knocked The Phone Out From Fan's Hand

Sivakumar was at a public event when he snapped a phone out of a fan's hand

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"Hello, Want Ice-Cream?" Rahul Gandhi's Evening Out With Congressmen

After a day of campaigning in Madhya Pradesh, during which many bitter words were spoken and exchanged, Rahul Gandhi took an ice-cream break in Indore city.

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iOS 12.1 to Be Released Today With Group FaceTime and More: How to Install

Apple will on Monday release iOS 12.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (sixth generation) users.

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Selena Gomez Dethroned As Most-Followed On Instagram By...

Selena Gomez is no longer the most followed person on Instagram. The 26-year-old, who held the honour for two years, has now been pushed to the second place by football star Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Cricket Australia Chairman Urged To Quit After Ball-Tampering Review

Cricket Australia chairman David Peever faced growing calls to quit after a damning review slammed the body's conduct.

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OnePlus 6T India Launch Today, How to Watch Live Stream

OnePlus 6T India launch is set for today, and it will take place at the KDJW Stadium in New Delhi at 8:30pm IST

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Centre, Central Bank, SBI Trying To Control IL&FS Crisis: Rajnish Kumar

"Because of the IL&FS default, there is pressure on mutual funds. The corporates who were providing liquid funds to mutual funds have become very cautious. In turn, the mutual funds have become...

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Rahul Gandhi To Address Rallies In Madhya Pradesh Today

On the second day of his Madhya Pradesh tour, Congress President Rahul Gandhi will visit a number of places and will address two rallies.

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Dengue Spreads Tentacles In Delhi: 4 Home Remedies To Prevent And Treat Dengue

Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the Aedes mosquito infected with a dengue virus. It is a seasonal menace that many cities in India face every year. Here are some genius home remedies to...

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In Middle Of RBI's Spat With Government, Arun Jaitley's Big Reprimand

"The central bank looked the other way when banks gave loans indiscriminately during 2008 to 2014," Jaitley said while speaking at an event.

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Petrol And Diesel Prices Continue To Witness Downward Trend

Providing relief to the consumers, the fuel prices continued to fall on Tuesday with petrol and diesel now being sold at Rs 79.55 and Rs Rs 73.78 per litre respectively in the national capital.

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Taimur In Nappy Ads? 'Don't Be Cheap,' Saif Ali Khan Told By Kareena

Saif Ali Khan wants Taimur to feature in nappy ads but...

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93% Children Breathe Toxic Air Globally, Says WHO: 4 Foods To Combat Air Pollution

The WHO also revealedthat 600,000 children died from acute lower respiratory infections caused by polluted air in 2016.

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Khaleda Zia's Jail Term In Corruption Case Doubled To 10 Years

A Bangladesh court on Tuesday doubled a jail term for imprisoned opposition leader Khaleda Zia from five to 10 years following a prosecution appeal. The decision came the day after Zia, 73, was...

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