Thursday, 31 January 2019

Budget 2019: Fitch warns of fiscal slippage if Modi govt goes for populist interim budget

Budget 2019: Ahead of BJP-led NDA government presenting the final budget of its tenure, Fitch Ratings Thursday warned of a second consecutive year of fiscal slippage in the event of Finance Minister Piyush Goyal resorting to populist spending to win over lost vote base.

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Railway Budget 2019: With Rs 1.6 lakh crore expenditure, Indian Railways may see 148% hike in capex from 2014!

Under the UPA government, the last Railway Budget vote had projected capital expenditure of Rs 64,305 crore while the national transporter had managed to spend nearly Rs 59,359 crore in the fiscal year 2013-2014.

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‘Love Commandos’ head Sanjoy Sachdev arrested for confining, extorting money from couples

The NGO helps in uniting couples whose parents are opposed to their relationship.

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Budget 2019: Has there been higher allocation for higher education in Modi-era? Let’s find out

Budget 2019: PM Modi has reiterated that science and technology will facilitate his ‘New India-2022’ vision. But has his budget allocation been as forthcoming for science and technology as his words?

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Major relief for Rakesh Asthana: SC dismisses PIL challenging appointment as DG civil aviation security

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi refused to entertain the plea filed by lawyer M L Sharma challenging Asthana's appointment in BCAS.

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Soon, pay utility bills, income tax using your feature phone, thanks to govt’s voice bot assistant

The government is looking to extend the reach of its planned artificial intelligence-backed voice bot from smartphone users to feature phone users for access to various government services.

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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu’s appeal to lawmakers ahead of Budget Session: Political considerations should not derail House proceedings

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu Thursday appealed to leaders of various parties that their political considerations should not derail the proceedings of the House in the Budget Session.

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Union Budget 2019 Expert Opinion: Five key expectations of India Inc from Budget 2019

Expert Opinion on Union Budget 2019 Expectations: Given the high expectations and limited fiscal space, meeting the plethora of expectations would be a really daunting task. However, there remained certain issues that India Inc wishes the government would address in its interim budget.

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Budget 2019: Will the FM clean air around some ambiguous tax provisions?

Typically a budget in an election year is presented as a vote on account budget without announcement of gutsy policies and schemes. This time around, however, it may be different.

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Budget 2019 is near; stock market expected to be volatile, here’s when you should buy

The pressure, built up since last August, with Nifty 50 struggling to sustain above the 11,000-mark, is expected to expand further due to the budget season.

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Budget 2019 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Piyush Goyal Union Budget 2019 speech

When and Where to Watch Union Budget 2019 Live Streaming:

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Budget 2019: Not just literacy, education and skilling should be priority, suggest experts

Expectation of Education Sector from Union Budget 2019: While those belonging to the education sector assert that budget should have a larger grant for education, some of them maintain, with foresight, that revamping the current education system to encourage practical skills is direly needed.

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Budget Session: PM Modi hopes for constructive debate, says people watching MPs who do not participate

Ahead of the onset of the Budget Session of Parliament today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media and urged all members to utilise the session for a constructive debate.

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Exercise may boost cognition even in young adults, says study

Aerobic exercise training improves cognition -- acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses -- even in young and middle-aged adults, according to a study.

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NHRC issues notice to UP government over death of three labourers in Bareilly

In a notice to UP's Chief Secretary, the National Human Rights Commission has also sought the details regarding the relief and rehabilitation that has been provided to the families of the deceased.

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New DTH, Cable TV pricing: Here’s how much it will cost to subscribe all channels

According to TRAI’s channel selector application, you would end up paying Rs 6,137 if you were to subscribe to each and every channel offered by DTH and cable operators.

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Kerala budget 2019: From tourism to Sabarimala; key allocations in first budget post flood

Kerala budget 2019: In the first budget post devastating floods, Finance Minister TM Thomas Isaac on Thursday is presenting the state budget for FY20 in the state assembly.

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Programme launched to connect Indian descent high school students to homeland

Aiming to connect high school American students of Indian descent to their homeland, a top Indian-American organisation has announced a three-week fully funded scholarship programme for them to travel to India.

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Donald Trump to make significant announcement on ISIS next week, says Mike Pompeo

The US President Donald Trump will make a significant announcement on the status of the fight against the ISIS in Syria during his State of the Union Address next week, the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said.

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CBI row in Supreme Court: Justice NV Ramana recuses from hearing plea challenging Nageswara Rao’s appointment as interim chief

Supreme Court judge Justice NV Ramana on Thursday recused himself from hearing a plea challenging the Centre's decision to appoint senior IAS officer M Nageswara Rao as interim CBI director.

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Engineering aspirants take note: IIT-Delhi to implement 10% upper caste quota from 2019-20, increase seats by 12.5%

An order by the Ministry of Human Resource Development has directed all central educational institutions to introduce the 10 per cent quota from the new academic session starting in July.

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ICICI Bank shares zoom 2.5% after former boss Chanda Kochhar’s indictment

Shares of India's largest private sector lender ICICI Bank rallied in trade on Thursday, after the indictment of former boss Chanda Kochhar in Videocon loan case.

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DHFL share price falls 17% after government launches probe in Rs 31,000 crore fraud allegations

DHFL shares fell 17 per cent to Rs 134 in early trade Thursday after government launched probe into Rs 31,000 crore fund diversion allegations.

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Index mutual funds in demand: Here’s why and should you invest in them?

Two important developments in the mutual fund's industry have turned the tables in favour of the index mutual funds.

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Facebook’s data mining app that paid teens $20 now removed from Apple’s App Store

Apple says Facebook can no longer distribute an app that paid users, including teenagers, to extensively track their phone and web use. In doing so, Apple closed off Facebook's efforts to sidestep Apple's app store and its tighter rules on privacy.

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Chosen for Padma Shri award for my merit, not for transgender identity: Narthaki Nataraj

Narthaki Nataraj, a renowned dancer from Tamil Nadu has become the first person from the transgender community to be honoured with one of the top civi

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Another SC judge recuses himself from hearing plea against appointment of Nageswara Rao as interim CBI Director

Justice N.V. Ramana is the third judge to recuse himself from hearing the plea against Nageswara Rao’s appointment.

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Live: President Ram Nath Kovind lauds demonetisation in his Presidential address

The Budget session of the Parliament, the last session before General Elections, begins on Thursday with the Presidential address.

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Ramgarh election: Congress candidate leads with over 16,000 votes

As many as 20 candidates contested the Ramgarh election on January 28.

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Jind bypoll: Digvijay Chautala of JJP leads

The candidate of the month-old Jannayak Janata Party, Digvijay Singh Chautala, was leading over his nearest BJP rival Krishan Middha, as per early tre

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Food Mahotsava features 27 mouth-watering dishes

Delicious and exquisite cuisine such as Lal Maas of Kashmir, Chicken Chettinad of Tamil Nadu and Hyderabadi Biryani of Andhra Pradesh were part of the

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‘Finalise proposal on science kits to schools’

Regional Commissioner and Hyderabad Karnataka Regional Development Board (HKRDB) Secretary Subodh Yadav directed the officials in the Department of Pu

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Ghataprabha to get new railway station building

MP Suresh Angadi also lays foundation stone for a foot overbridge

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Samiti holds dawn-to-dusk hunger strike in support of Anna Hazare

Condemns rally, demands ordinance

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‘Rise in no. of children born with disabilities’

Rajendra Kumar, associate professor in the Department of Paediatrics, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, said on Monday that minor develop

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Much heat over sand extraction

Shivamogga ZP members unhappy over officials’ failure to tackle menace

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Little protection for heritage structures without regulations

There are at least 235 buildings in Mysuru which have been classified in this category

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ED arrests Rajeev Saxena, Deepak Talwar after being deported from Dubai

The agency has taken their custody and they will be produced before a court here later in the day, the officials said.

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Indians arrested, students detained in U.S. on visa fraud charges

They allegedly assisted foreign 'students' in fraudulently obtaining immigration documents from the varsity and facilitated the creation of false student records.

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‘Pollution from Sterlite plant rose with production’

Tamil Nadu’s contention in SC follows TNPCB’s submission

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Art critic Charukesi passes away at 80

Charukesi, veteran writer-journalist and a critic on performing arts, died here on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 80.A native of Palakkad

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Attributing ‘political colour’ to verdicts amounts to sheer contempt, says SC

The Supreme Court held that attributing “political colours” to judgments amounts to sheer contempt of court.In a 78-page judgment, a Bench of Justice

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‘Odisha tribals being harassed over murders’

OPDR demands high-level inquiry

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Bengal Congress on the back foot with Noor’s exit

Party leaders, workers worried about remaining MPs, MLAs

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Shankaracharya says Ram temple construction to begin Feb 21, ready to `face bullets’

Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati on Wednesday said a ceremony to mark the start of construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya will take place on February 21,

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Court lifts liquor sale ‘ban’ in Mizoram

The Aizawl Bench of the Gauhati High Court on Wednesday set aside the Mizoram government’s notification extending dry days and allowed liquor vendors

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Assam employees join anti-Citizenship Bill stir

Members of the Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad, the largest union of State government employees in Assam, joined the protests against the Citizenship (

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Pvt. schools uncertain over filling 25% of seats

No clarity yet on status of RTE seats

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Apple Was Slow to Act on FaceTime Bug That Allows Spying on iPhones


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State to roll out quota in promotions for SC/ST staff

Implementation is subject to SC verdict

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Ekta Kapoor welcomes baby boy via surrogacy



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‘Centre delaying release of job scheme funds’

The State government on Wednesday said that the Centre has been delaying the release of nearly ₹850 crore of funds to the State under the Mahatma Gand

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HC lifts gag order imposed against Minister for Milk & Dairy Development

The Madras High Court on Wednesday lifted a gag order imposed by a single judge of the court in October 2017 restraining Minister for Milk and Dairy D

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Order justifying nominating only Muslims as head of minorities’ panel withdrawn

HC disposes PIL as govt. to consider afresh issue of not appointing members of other minorities as chairperson

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Cabinet move on reservation in promotion gets mixed reaction

The decision of the Cabinet on Wednesday to implement the legislation on consequential seniority to provide reservation in promotion to Scheduled Cast

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HC reserves verdict on plea to restrain ‘Ilaiyaraaja 75’

The Madras High Court on Wednesday reserved its judgment on a plea by an individual film producer to restrain Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council (TNFPC

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Karnataka High Court stays ban on cultivation of eucalyptus

Ban imposed in February 2017 as eucalyptus plantations found to be one of the reasons for falling groundwater table

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Wednesday, 30 January 2019

Threat to train safety! Indian Railways’ Northeast Frontier zone plagued by 628 unauthorised level crossings

There are 628 unauthorised level crossings in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar, which is posing a big threat to safety of trains and passengers. Though the NFR zone has eliminated all un-manned level crossings in its jurisdiction.

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Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to double cargo-handling capacity

The airport currently handles 1.5 lakh tonnes of cargo though the facility was originally designed to handle only one lakh tonnes, chief executive officer of GHIAL SGK Kishore said, while claiming this was possible because of efficient operation.

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Budget 2019: What the government should do in Interim Budget to revive real estate

Here are a few aspects that require consideration by the government in the Union Budget 2019 to revive the real estate industry.

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Solar imports: Solar duty on cheap Chinese imports fails domestic producers as demand dwindles

India, which overtook Japan as China’s biggest solar panel export market in 2017, has been struggling to spur its nascent domestic manufacturing industry that the government estimates can meet just 15 percent of the country’s annual requirement.

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‘Don’t play around with law’: SC permits Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad, but with a warning

The Supreme Court Wednesday allowed Karti Chidambaram, son of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, to travel abroad after depositing Rs 10 crore with its registry.

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No stay on SC/ST Act amendments, rules SC, final hearing on Feb 19

The bench refused to stay the amendments to the SC/ST Act after senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for one of the petitioners who had challenged the changes made to the Act, sought an immediate stay on it.

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Anna Hazare hits out at PM Modi, to begin fast today against dilution of Lokpal law

Anna Hazare said he has been taking part in the movement for the betterment of the society and this one is on the same lines.

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New system translates brain signals into speech

The breakthrough, which harnesses the power of speech synthesisers and artificial intelligence, could lead to new ways for computers to communicate directly with the brain.

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George Fernandes funeral: Former Union minister to be cremated today. Live Updates

Former Defence Minister George Fernandes funeral: Former Defence Minister George Fernandes funeral: Former Union Minister George Fernandes, who passed away today will be cremated today.

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Axis Bank share price jumps 6% after stellar Q3 results; should you buy or sell shares?

Private sector lender Axis Bank shares surged in trade on Wednesday, after the firm reported stellar Q3 results for the period October-December. Axis Bank share price jumped 6% to Rs 703 in the morning trade.

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Swine flu outbreak in Delhi: 532 cases reported in January, 173 tested positive in last six days

The data was released in a report by the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. As per the report, the outbreak has claimed 11 lives in the national capital - 8 of whom are from Delhi while the rest 3 are from other states.

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India needs leaders like Congress president Rahul Gandhi, says Goa BJP MLA

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met the Goa CM at the state Assembly complex here and enquired about his health.

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Modi’s India achieves slight success in improving corrupt nation image in 2018; check least, most corrupt

India jumped by three points to 78 as it improved its ranking on a global index in 2018, a corruption perception index showed.

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ED slaps show cause notice on Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan over FEMA violation

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a show cause notice against Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in connection with an alleged foreign exchange violation case against him, officials said Wednesday.

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2008 Assam serial blasts case: NDFB chief Ranjan Daimary, nine others sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for life

A special court on Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to chief of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Ranjan Daimary and nine others, in

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3 civilians injured in Kulgam blast

The injured were identified as Ayaz Ahmad Bhat, Sabzar Ahmad Hajam and Bilal Ahmad Khatana.

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AP CM calls for protests on budget day; says Centre ‘cheated’ state

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said February 1, the day the Central government will present the budget in Parliament

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'Pariksha Pe Charcha': PM Modi interacts with students, teachers and parents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed students, teachers, and parents about examinations and related stress at Delhi's Talkatora stadium.

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70% of divisions receive lesser rainfall than average in 2018

Of the 36 meteorological divisions in India, 25 (70%) received less rain during the South West monsoon in 2018 than the average precipitation in the l

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Wedding ceremony amid heavy snowfall in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag

A wedding ceremony in snow is rare in Uttarakhand, but one such wedding took place on January 25 at Makku Math in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag after the

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Anna Hazare begins hunger strike over Lokpal

Mr. Hazare had written a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday, saying he would launch the agitation in his village from Wednesday.

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Illegal telephone exchange case: Marans appear before CBI court

Former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and his elder brother, Kalanithi Maran, chairman of Sun Network on Wednesday appeared before a special court for

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Actor Sreenivasan critical, on ventilator

According to sources, he collapsed immediately on reaching the hospital and worryingly none of the vital parameters could be registered.

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Fresh snowfall in Kashmir

Kashmir witnessed fresh snowfall as the minimum temperature rose several notches high, the MeT department said Wednesday. Moderate snowfall in plains

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POCSO provisions slapped on Kerala Congressman for rape of minor tribal girl

The former president of Sultan Bathery panchayat, O.M. George is accused of sexually exploiting a minor domestic help.

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Nation remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary

The nation remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary on Wednesday with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leadi

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Supreme Court refuses to stay amendments to SC/ST Act again

The Supreme Court on Wednesday once again refused to stay amendments to the SC/ST Act that restored the no anticipatory bail provision and said all ma

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SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad, directs him to deposit ₹10 crore

The apex court asked Karti Chidambaram to give an undertaking that he will cooperate with the probes related to the INX Media and Aircel Maxis cases.

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ED issues notice to Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan under FEMA

In 2011, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his associates were found to be carrying an undeclared amount of foreign currency to the tune of $1.24 lakh.

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Polling in final phase of Telangana Panchayat elections begins

Polling began at 7 a.m. and will end at 1 p.m. while counting will start from 2 p.m

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All you need to know about new tariff regime proposed by Trai

With barely two days to go for Trai's new tariff regime to kick in, cable subscribers are still scrambling to finalise their TV packages. A look at what you need to do if you are a customer of any of these platforms.

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Tight security for final phase of GP polls

CPI (Maoist) calls for ‘Bharat Bandh’ tomorrow against ‘Operation Samadhan’

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Naidu for New Delhi on Feb. 1 to meet non-BJP leaders

Issue surrounding EVMs, name for Opposition front are on the agenda

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Centre announces ₹900-cr. drought relief for Andhra Pradesh

The Central government on Tuesday announced allocation of ₹900 crore to the State towards drought relief package.The fund allocation is a part of the

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George Fernandes, a revolutionary from his childhood

George Fernandes’ trade unionism began when he organised a strike by employees of CPC Logistics

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Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme gains ground in Thanjavur district

Ryots opting for coverage through cooperatives under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

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‘BJP will forge a strong alliance in Tamil Nadu’

Environment particularly conducive in western parts: Vanathi

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MARKETS LIVE: Sensex, Nifty trade flat; HDFC twins, HUL, ONGC top losers

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High Court summons Thoothukudi SP

PIL petitioner alleges police clampdown on anti-Sterlite protesters, torture of key witness in firing case

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Siddaramaiah calls outburst a ‘non-incident’

Siddaramaiah, former Chief Minister, on Tuesday dismissed his much-publicised outbursts against a woman party worker at Gargeshwari as a “non-incident

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Prajwal Revanna seen using government vehicle

Prajwal Revanna, son of H.D. Revanna, Minister for Public Works, was seen travelling in a government vehicle registered in the name of an Executive En

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Suttur Jatra Mahotsava from February 1 to 6

Thousands of people from different parts of the State are expected to make a beeline to Suttur Srikshetra on the banks of the Kapila in Mysuru distric

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K.R. Hospital to get new OPD block

₹90-cr proposal submitted seeking allocation in the forthcoming State budget

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Pa. Ranjith to be part of Dalit film festival in U.S.

Two of his films to be showcased

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Lok Sabha polls: JD(S) looking to expand its national footprint

Party planning to field candidates in States other than Karnataka and Kerala

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In Critical Brexit Vote, Theresa May Survives


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Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Sales tax cut on aviation fuel only in Kannur airport: CM

Through move, govt. hopes to attract more airline companies to Kannur

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HC rules in favour ofLMV licence-holders

Says they can drive transport vehicles

from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2UufVrd

Toddler falls from metro escalator, dies

Complaint filed against BMRCL; gap between railing and escalator’s handrail being fixed

from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2DEcYi5

Tweets land man in Saudi jail

An Alappuzha native has been jailed for 10 years in Saudi Arabia for his tweets criticising Prophet Mohammed. According to Radhakrishnan Nair, his son

from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2UpcOjV

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5 officers struck in Houston shooting, police say

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Multiple police officers injured in Houston shooting, officials say

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Pelosi invites Trump to give State of the Union address on February 5

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US announces sweeping sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, state-owned oil company

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White House holds first press briefing of 2019

01/28/19 12:15 PM

US authorities go after Huawei; accuse it of stealing trade secrets

The charges are the latest to accuse Chinese govt or Chinese companies of stealing intellectual property from US firms through a combination of cyberattacks, traditional espionage and other means

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2TkWBwe

This techie delivers AI/ML-based solutions to boost yields of small farmers

Krishna Kumar's solutions help in deriving real time insights on standing crop and estimating yields, and soften the blow of unpredictability in farming operations

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2B85IcE

Can Alphabet, FB, Amazon ever escape scrutiny? Maybe Microsoft can teach

Microsoft realised that, more than just obeying the letter of the law, it had to be seen as a positive actor. It turned up the soft diplomacy

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2RTd6D4

Praj Industries rallies 17% on strong Q3 results

The stock surged 17 per cent to Rs 132 after the company reported net profit of Rs 22.43 crore in Q3FY19 against Rs 7.52 crore in the year-ago quarter.

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2G4OUGy

HomeLane's SpaceCraft: Using 3D to put the fun back into interior design

Everything, from wall paint to furniture dimensions to table-top finish, is coded in to look as close as possible to the end product; moreover, the tool offers a great deal of transparency in pricing

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2RkADHP

Huawei case: China decries 'political manipulations' over US charges

'There are strong political motivations and political manipulations behind the actions,' China's foreign ministry said in a statement

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2RomuJU

Why George Fernandes once said 'would like to be reborn as a Vietnamese'

George Fernandes cited Vietnam as an example as to how a country can be determined and innovative and think 100 years ahead

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2WrqOvF

Pariksha Pe Charcha LIVE: Modi discusses depression, importance of exams

'Pariksha Pe Charcha': Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with over 2,000 students, teachers and parents

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2RkwTGh

Govt moves SC to return 67-acre land around Ayodhya site to original owners

In a fresh plea, the Centre said it had acquired 67 acres of land around the 2.77 acre disputed Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid site

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2CPu76D

Apple to fix FaceTime bug allowing iPhone users to eavesdrop on people

In certain situations, the bug also broadcast both video and audio from the recipient's phone

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2FScuHz

Women T20 World Cup: India up against Australia in opening match on Feb 21

The semifinals are scheduled to be held on March 5 in Sydney while the summit clash has been kept for March 8 in Melbourne

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Honor View 20 India launch: Live stream, first impressions, specs, and more

The Honor View 20 boasts Huawei's flagship Kirin 980 system-on-chip, 48-megapixel primary camera, glass gradient design and an Android Pie-based Magic user interface

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2CQqvBt

Samsung Galaxy M20, Galaxy M10 launched: Know price, specs, sale details

The Amazon-exclusive smartphones will be available on the e-commerce platform, besides Samsung's online portal, from February 5

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2RXTuOf

Riding flying taxis sounds fancy, but how will we avoid mid-air collisions?

There's a big difference between a helicopter-style charter service and a fully operational fleet of flying taxis - whether they're automated or piloted by humans

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2CPKpg4

Oil hovers near $52 as slowing global growth outweighs Venezuela sanctions

Oil has rallied this year as the OPEC+ coalition started a fresh round of output cuts to ease a glut, with Saudi Arabia pledging to pump below the limit it agreed in December

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2RT5q3I

Did this India-born billionaire bribe doctors to push opioid painkiller?

Kapoor is accused of paying doctors millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks in order to boost sales for Subsys, which is meant for cancer patients with severe pain

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2G7KwXj

Former defence minister George Fernandes dies at 88 after prolonged illness

Fernandes was India's defence minister in the NDA government headed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2WtMEib

Goa govt sets up special court for speedy trials of illegal mining cases

The Special Investigation Team of Goa Police has been probing various cases of illegal mining in the state

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2RSZmrU

Escorts skids 6% on lower volume growth guidance for tractor industry

The stock was down 6% to Rs 634, falling 16% in past two weeks, as compared to 2% decline in the S&P BSE Sensex.

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ONGC share buyback opens today. Should you tender your shares?

On business front, ONGC's Q2FY19 result was above market expectation with net realisations at US$73.1/bbl with nil subsidy burden

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2MC5teb

Lok Sabha polls LIVE: Amit Shah to counter Rahul's allegations in Odisha

Amit Shah will cover four Lok Sabha segments of Cuttack, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara. PM Modi will interact with 2,000 students. Catch LIVE updates on Lok Sabha elections 2019 campaigns

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2G4vJg2

US indictments against Huawei are 'unfair, immoral', says China

US Justice Department charged Huawei and its chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou with conspiring to violate US sanctions on Iran

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2CNTvd3

Interim Budget 2019 must focus on skilled labour to tackle unemployment

Unless skill development programmes receive impetus, the numbers of the unemployable will only rise

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2sSqSHi

MARKETS LIVE: Mid, small-cap indices trade flat; Praj Industries jumps 17%

Catch the live market action here.

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Global cues, Q3 earnings and FOMC meet to steer market today

Fresh tensions between the US and China, Fed monetary policy meeting and movement of crude oil prices are some of the major factors that are likely to guide domestic stocks on Tuesday.

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2Un1tRF

The IL&FS soap opera has now created more drama; this time for Zee

The implosion of the highly rated lender raised financing costs for everyone who had borrowed short-term funds to invest in long-term assets such as roads, power stations, waste-management plants

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2RTGBog

Top trading calls by Anand Rathi: Buy TCS, sell IndusInd Bank

Nifty outlook and top trading ideas by Jay Anand Thakkar, CMT - Assistant Vice President - Equity Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2MDpoJV

Priority is to end war in Afghanistan, says White House on US-Taliban talks

The Pentagon has not been asked to prepare for a full withdrawal from Afghanistan, said acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2B7PsZg

Why BofA-ML expert sees Budget 2019 surprising market on fiscal front

The concerns about the health of India's finances have coincided with a rebound in prices of oil -- India's top import -- and below-average revenue from goods and services tax and asset sales

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2Uq65Xe

Alibaba braces for nervous customers as China'a slowing economy trims sales

Alibaba shed about $120 billion of market value through Friday since peaking in June as uncertainty from US-Chinese tensions spooked investors in front-line sectors such as technology

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Pakistan appoints first Hindu woman judge



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Monday, 28 January 2019

Watch: Varun Dhawan’s spectacular performance at Attari-Wagah Border on 70th Republic Day

Varun Dhawan delivers a spectacular dance performance with the BSF this Republic Day at India-Pakistan Wagah Border.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G6bdvQ

India replaces Japan as second top steel producer

India has replaced Japan as world's second largest steel producing country, while China is the largest producer of crude steel accounting for more than 51 per cent of production, according to World Steel Association (worldsteel).

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FSjNyX

Colossal replica of Lord Venkateswara temple built at Kanyakumari now open for devotees

TTD’s JEO Pola Bhaskar, board members Sri Krishna, Peddi Reddy and Rudraraju Padma Raju, Chief Vigilance and Security Officer Gopinath Jatti took part in the ceremony.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G6bajE

Jet Airways sale: Grab up to 50% discount on domestic, international flights; check details

In a bid to woo customers, full-service carrier Jet Airways has announced a sale under which customers can grab a 50% discount on domestic and international flights.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FSFsH1

Watch out! A tax-saving bank FD is not a tax-free investment

You should not make any wrong investment in a hurry, just to reduce your TDS or taxes, which you may get back as a refund after filing income tax return (ITR), if excess taxes are cut.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G6b37I

AIIMS jumps to control damage after seeking caste and religion data of senior doctors

The country's premier medical institute All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has sought details like caste and religion from its faculty, invoking sharp reactions from its staff including the Director.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FU6IVM

INX Media, Aircel Maxis cases: SC asks ED to provide date for interrogating Chidambarams

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the ED, to seek instructions and give the date on which the probe agency wanted to quiz Karti.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G1hh8N

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das meets PSU bank MDs, CEOs; here’s what all was discussed

Three days ahead of union budget, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday met the MDs and CEOs of public sector banks to take stock of the banking sector’s health.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FTq0us

It’s a first for Indian Railways! India’s first bullet train service to say ‘sorry’ for over 1 minute delays

India's first bullet train network plans to say ‘sorry’ to its passengers if the train gets delayed, even by a couple of minutes. NHSRCL will integrate this feature from the customer service manual of Japan’s Shinkansen bullet train network.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G1T95U

Chennai Metro phase 1 nears completion, to be thrown open soon! Phase 2 already in works; details here

The entirely underground corridor stretch will cover 6 metro stations between Washermanpet and AG DMS, namely, Mannadi, High Court, Central Metro, Government Estate, LIC, and Thousand Lights metro stations.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FSFtuz

India’s video OTT market to become one of the world’s top-10 markets by 2022: Survey

By 2022, the Indian media and entertainment industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.7% to reach $52,683 million (about Rs 3.73 lakh crore), led by rising population, disposable income and content consumption across all formats.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G2umyA

Shashi Tharoor ups the ante: Congress wants ‘defenestration’ of PM Modi, BJP

The Congress will not hold back its big guns and will pull out all the stops before the general elections, senior leader Shashi Tharoor said, asserting his party wants “defenestration” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FR8arX

Ready to step down, Kumaraswamy warns Congress after MLAs pitch for Siddaramaiah as CM

Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has said that he is ready to relinquish his role if the Congress MLAs and ministers doesn't consider him as their leader.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G6wo0z

Reveal info on detention centres in Assam, number of foreigners held there: SC directs Centre

The Supreme Court Monday directed the Centre to provide it various details including number of functional detention centres in Assam and the number of foreigners detained there during the last 10 years. A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna was hearing a petition filed by activist Harsh Mander on the condition […]

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FSkqIO

IRCTC scam: Lalu Prasad, wife Rabri and son Tejashwi get bail in money laundering case

In a major relief for RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family, a Delhi court on Monday granted bail to the former CM along with his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav in a case of alleged money laundering related to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G1IKqG

Yet to choose your DTH, cable TV channels? Hurry up! Services may get disrupted from 1 February

Are you among those who are yet to migrate to TRAI's new DTH or cable TV plan? You might consider getting your choices registered as TRAI does not intend to extend the deadline of 1 February 2019.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FTpwEn

Beating Retreat ceremony: Traffic restrictions imposed in Delhi – Roads you must avoid today

For general traffic, Vijay Chowk will remain closed from 3.30pm to 9.30pm on Monday.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G9fT3I

‘Jhansi Ki Rani’: Congress wants Priyanka Gandhi to take on Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur

The district unit of the party raised the demand in two posters that came up in the stronghold of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who represented Gorakhpur between 1998 and 2017 in the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th Lok Sabha.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FVoN5C

Budget 2019: How raising Section 80C limit by the FM will give much-needed relief to taxpayers

The last time the Section 80C exemption limit was updated was in the 2014-15 Budget when it was raised from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G2AXcq

People thrash leaders who show dreams but fail to fulfil them: Nitin Gadkari

Senior BJP leader and Union minister Nitin Gadkari has warned politicians against showing dreams to people that they can't fulfill.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FSpQDo

ICICI Bank shares fall to seven-week low, extends losses after CBI registers FIR in Videocon loan case

ICICI Bank shares plunged in trade on Monday morning and extended losses to a seven-week low after CBI registered an FIR against former CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar and Videocon group MD Venugopal Dhoot.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2WhrLGC

Faster carbon dioxide rise expected this year, says study

The forecast by researchers from the UK Met Office and University of Exeter is based on a combination of factors including rising anthropogenic emissions and a relative reduction in the uptake of carbon-dioxide by ecosystems due to tropical climate variability.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G4ZQ75

Zee Entertainment share price jumps over 20% after firm denies demonetisation-linked deposits

Shares of Zee Entertainment rebounded Monday from a 33.5 per cent fall in the last session, after the Subhash Chandra-backed firm denied any role in demonetisation-related deposits being probed by SFIO.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2Rg1yVj

ISIS-linked plot: Maharashtra ATS makes fresh arrest in Thane, 10 held so far

The 34-year-old-man was arrested after the probe agency conducted raids in continuation with the investigation of the case.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FTpxbp

Goa Assembly: Three-day session begins Jan 29, Manohar Parrikar likely to present budget on Jan 30

A Bill amending the Tourist Trade Act, to curb liquor consumption and nuisance in public spaces including beaches, will be tabled in the House.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G1hcSx

National Herald case: Delhi HC to hear AJL’s plea against Centre’s order to vacate ITO premises

The Delhi High Court is slated to hear an appeal by Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), the publisher of Congress' mouthpiece National Herald, on Monday challenging a single judge order asking it to vacate its premises at ITO in the hear of Delhi.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FSpNHI

Cauvery row: Withdraw permission to Karnataka for Mekedatu dam, Tamil Nadu tells PM Modi

In a 92-page memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister, he also requested the Centre to cancel the permission given for conducting a survey for building a new dam in Mullaiperiyar by the Kerala government .

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G6axXk

Will Saif Ali Khan and daughter Sara Ali Khan team up for Love Aaj Kal 2? Here are the details!

Saif Ali Khan has finally cleared the air around starring together with daughter Sara Ali Khan in Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal 2.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2FU1AAN

Share Buyback: How do shareholders benefit from a company’s offer to buy back shares?

Buyback of shares is a very effective way of using the reserves of the company to enhance shareholder wealth.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2G6alr4

L&T share price zooms 4% after strong Q3 results

Shares of Larsen & Toubro jumped in early trade Monday after the infra major reported robust Q3 results.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2WqJHim

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Louisiana shooting suspect arrested after rampage leaves 5 dead, police say

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Novak Djokovic tops Rafa Nadal in straight sets to win Australian Open men's title

01/27/19 2:58 AM

2019 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Launched In India, Prices Start At Rs. 5.45 Lakh

The 2019 Maruti Suzuki Baleno gets a revised face along with Maruti's new Smartplay infotainment system.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2FSj0hs

Jet Airways Seeks Shareholder Nod To Convert Loan Into Shares

At a shareholder meeting scheduled for February 21, Jet Airways said it will seek approval for their lenders to appoint a nominee director to the board.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2UhsNk0

Nitin Gadkari Meant Congress Of Course: BJP on "Spinning Dreams" Dig

As Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's comment is interpreted by the opposition as veiled criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ruling BJP has put out a clarification. Nitin Gadkari meant the...

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2sPpOUz

Some OnePlus 6T Users Are Reporting a New Rapid Battery Drain Issue

Many OnePlus 6T users have taken to the official OnePlus forum to report a new, unexplained battery drain issue

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2G6ipYv

Best Protein-Rich Foods To Eat Before And After A Workout For Muscle Recovery

Foods rich in proteins and carbohydrates can give the body the fuel it needs to build muscle, promote quick recovery, boost immunity, replenishes glycogen and burns fat all of which are important...

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This word means: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya



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Shaadi Shopping Spree: Grooms all the way



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Sunday, 27 January 2019

Crocodiles Near Statue Of Unity To Be Relocated For Tourist Safety

Crocodiles from two ponds near the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Narmada district are being relocated for the safety of tourists visiting the Sardar Patel memorial, officials said Sunday while...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2To3nRG

Russia Marks 75th Anniversary Of End Of Leningrad Siege

Russian President Vladimir Putin will on Sunday preside over ceremonies marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the World War II siege of Leningrad that claimed over 800,000 lives.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DBusvl

PM Modi To Announce Rs 16,504 Crore Investment In Kerala As Polls Near

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive in Kerala's Kochi later today, will announce Rs 16,504 crore for the southern state when he unveils an integrated Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2UiWhht

Case Against Assamese Singer For Alleged Remarks On Bharat Ratna

Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, whose campaign song was credited for the BJP's win in 2016 assembly elections, has been charged for allegedly making derogatory remarks on the Bharat Ratna amid protests...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DCCoN8

CBI Officer Probing Chanda Kochhar Case Transferred Day After Complaint

A CBI officer who was investigating the case against former ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar and Videocon head Venugopal Dhoot, was transferred a day after he signed the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sLWiPt

Fog Delays 13 Trains To Delhi, Air Quality Poor

India's capital Delhi woke up to a cold and foggy Sunday morning with the minimum temperature recorded at 5.2 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average, the weather office said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MAKDw2

"Maan Ki Baat", PM Modi announces ''Pariksha Pe Charcha'' Session On January 29

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the first edition of his popular monthly radio broadcast 'Mann ki Baat of the year 2019 today. This is his52nd episode of his Mann Ki Baat.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sO9kvN

Live Updates: PM Modi Addresses Public Rally In Tamil Nadu's Madurai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Tamil Nadu and Kerala today. In Tamil Nadu, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Madurai.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Rf2eu4

21 Dead, 71 Injured As Bombs Hit Church In Philippines

Blast in Philippines Church: Twin bombings during a church service in the southern Philippines killed at least 21 people and wounded 71, security officials said, days after a referendum on autonomy...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FPNnoB

Sanctions, Peace Deal On Cards For New US-North Korea Summit

As Donald Trump seeks progress with North Korea at a second summit, the United States has a series of cards it can play including easing sanctions, signing a peace declaration or even pulling troops...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TdKKzW

"Will Get 10 From Them": Congress On Alleged Poaching Bid In Karnataka

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said that the BJP and its ideological mentor, the RSS, were trying to destabilise the Karnataka government ahead of the Lok Sabha elections and...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SecS8K

15 Cars Gutted As Fire Breaks Out In Parked Cab Near Mumbai

A fire broke out inside a parked cab in Vasai near Mumbai early thismorning, news agency ANI reported. More than 15 other cars were caught in the fire that spread rapidly.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sONics

In Peace Deal, Foreign Troops To Quit Afghanistan In 18 Months: Officials

Taliban officials said U.S. negotiators on Saturday agreed a draft peace deal stipulating the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan within 18 months of the agreement being signed.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CNDdRj

Mann Ki Baat: Modi praises Shivakumar Swami, urges youth to vote in polls

Narendra Modi during his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme also praised ECI for setting up a polling booth in Gir forest for just one voter

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2sWX8sR

Govt's new proposal: Pay fine for full batch if one drug found substandard

The provision will apply if the drug is found substandard or broken or if the bottle containing the drug in liquid form is damaged or leaking

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2SgmvEh

FPIs pull nearly Rs 6,000 cr in Jan on global headwinds, upcoming elections

This comes following a collective net inflow of Rs 8,584 crore in the equity markets by FPIs during November and December 2017

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2SgkibX

Ex-finance panel chief Kelkar for setting up Niti Aayog 2.0 with more power

The eminent economist, however, added that he is not suggesting for a moment that the new Niti Aayog should take the form of the old Planning Commission

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2HHl4uu

Interim Budget: Three PSU insurers may get Rs 4000-cr to shore up capital

Depending on the capital that Budget provides, individual allocation would be made

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2RTcaOQ

Kerala's largest investment: Modi to unveil Rs 16,504-crore BPCL refinery

Later in the evening, Modi will address a state meeting of the Yuva Morcha in Thrissur after which he will return to Delhi

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2Rf7vBS

Coal India's supply to power sector up 8% at 360 mn tonne in Apr-Dec 2018

The PSU giant's coal supply in December 2018 was 1.9 per cent higher at 42.4 MT, over 41.6 MT in the corresponding month a year ago

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2CQ6g6Q

Videocon loan case: CBI officer who lodged FIR against Kochhar transferred

On Jan 24, CBI booked former Chanda Kochhar, her businessman husband Deepak Kochhar and Videocon MD Venugopal Dhoot in a case of alleged irregularities in the sanctioning of loans by the ICICI bank

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2DAVGlU

Railways' 1st Make in India metro coaches by 2021; Rs 150-cr tender floated

While metro coaches for Kolkata Metro are being manufactured in Chennai, those produced at MCF will be the first which will have international technology and design, thus making them far superior

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2S71dJ0

Coldest place in India: This town recorded a temperature of -28.7 degree C

Yesterday, even the maximum temperature did not rise above the freezing point as it settled at minus 10.1 degrees celsius

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2B69SSl

Cold morning in Delhi today, minimum temp at 5.2 degree C; air remains poor

The maximum temperature in Delhi is likely to hover around 19 degrees Celsius

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2Umbz5o

Saudi's economy revamp plan: Seeking $427 billion via industrial programme

At a later stage, Saudi Arabia plans to announce projects in the military, chemicals and small businesses industries worth $50 billion

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2UiBdI7

Will robotaxis really take off? The flying-car future looks like a dystopia

Flying cars may have their share of whizz-bang charm for those who can afford them. For the rest of us, more down-to-earth solutions look a lot more attractive

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2MynZ7q

Venezuela revokes order giving US diplomats 3 days to leave the country

Maduro gave American diplomats three days to leave the country, but the Trump administration refused to obey his order, arguing that the leftist leader was no longer Venezuela's legitimate president

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2TfD14n

Trudeau sacks envoy to China after comments on Huawei CFO's extradition

The sacking comes after McCallum criticised the US' request for extraditing Meng, following which he issued an apology, and then commented on the case yet again

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2BgbGID

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi to address nation in first edition of 2019 today

The radio podcast, which is the first one in 2019, will be broadcasted on the entire network of All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan at 11 am

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2Tmbqih

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Shivpal Yadav to contest from UP's Firozabad

Akshay Yadav, the son of SP leader Ramgopal Yadav, is presently the Member of Lok Sabha from Firozabad parliamentary seat

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2S4Lni4

Venezuelan FM rejects EU's 8-day ultimatum for new election, slams US

Britain, France, Germany and Spain told Maduro that he had eight days to organise elections or they would recognise opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president

from Latest News http://bit.ly/2sOQLaY

5 Arrested For Robbing Son, Killing Father In Thane

Five people were arrested for allegedly killing a 58-year-old man after they had robbed his son earlier in Gokul Nagar area of Maharashtra's Thane district, police said Sunday.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2DzxMXO

3rd ODI Preview: India Look To Continue Dominance, Clinch Series vs NZ

India take on New Zealand in the third game of the five-match ODI series at the Bay Oval on Monday.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2HysEY1

New Zealand Police Warns Public About Team India With Hilarious Post

The Eastern District Police made the post on their Facebook account after New Zealand lost the second ODI against India.

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Box Office: 'Manikarnika' Gets Its 'Much-Required Boost' On Day 2

Manikarnika has witnessed "remarkable growth" on the second day of its release

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Mobile Phone Of UP Cop Killed In Mob Violence Found At Home Of Accused

More than a month after a police officer was attacked and killed in mob violence in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandhshahr, his mobile phone was found on Saturday night at the home of the man who allegedly shot...

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IRCTC Ticket Booking: 10 Things To Know About Online Reservation

The railway administration reserves seats, berths, compartments, or carriage in accordance with the rules and conditions published in the coaching tariff, said IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and...

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India, Pak In Contact On Kartarpur Corridor Issue: Envoy In Islamabad

Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria has said that the two sides were in contact on the Kartarpur corridor issue and that New Delhi has already appointed a focal person for the purpose.

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Drass Coldest In Jammu And Kashmir At Minus 28.7 Degrees

Jammu and Kashmir's Drass town in Ladakh was coldest in the state on Sunday with a minimum temperature of minus 28.7 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.

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Rishi Kapoor Opens Up About His Medical Treatment In New York

Rishi Kapoor is currently undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed disease in New York

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SSC CGL, CHSL 2018: Tier 1 Computer Based Tests In June-July

SSC CGL 2018 tier 1 exam will be held from June 4 to June 19 and the CHSL 2018 tier 1 exam will be held from July 1 to July 26.

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21-Year-Old Man Shoots Parents, Three Others In US: Cops

At least five people were killed in two shooting incidents in the US state of Louisiana, police said, adding a manhunt was underway to arrest the suspect.

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Former Punjab Cop Arrested In 2015 Police Firing

A former Punjab Police officer was arrested on Sunday in connection with the 2015 Behbal Kalan police firing in Faridkot which claimed the lives of two people.

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Osaka Embraces Pressure, Eyes "Naomi Slam"

Naomi Osaka said she was not satisfied with back-to-back majors Sunday and hoped to complete a "Naomi Slam".

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UK's Prince Philip Apologises To Woman Injured In Car Crash: Report

Britain's Prince Philip has said he is "deeply sorry" about the injury suffered by a woman in a car crash he was involved in over a week ago, according to a report in the Sunday Mirror.

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Crocodiles Near Statue Of Unity To Be Relocated For Tourist Safety

Crocodiles from two ponds near the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Narmada district are being relocated for the safety of tourists visiting the Sardar Patel memorial, officials said Sunday while...

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