Friday, 31 May 2019

UGC sanctions ₹100 crore to Andhra varsity under RUSA

University will get ₹1,000 crore in the next five years, says V-C

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State slips to fourth place in potential investments

Karnataka had been on top of the list for the last three years

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ACB traps sanitary inspector ‘accepting bribe’

The officials of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) have trapped a sanitary inspector working in the Public Health Wing of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal C

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VST a trendsetter in sponsoring sporting events

It was sheer passion by Vazir Sultan Tobacco top brass which saw it enter all events

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Kerala Tourism plans to bowl over cricket fans in U.K.

12-day campaign to air recently released global campaign ‘Human by Nature’

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The Hindu lensmen bag prizes

The Hindu photographer at Vijayawada, Ch.V.S. Vijaya Bhaskara Rao, won second prize in the third edition of photo contest for photo journalists conduc

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New arrest in Kalburgi murder case

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) made a new arrest in the M.M. Kalburgi murder case on Friday. The arrested has been identified as Krishnamurthy f

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BJP’s 2021 game plan?

Muraleedharan’s elevation seen as a primer for Assembly polls

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Ettumanur-Chingavanam doubling gets a boost

Deputy Collector to expedite land acquisition

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‘Sanjay Dutt’s release a point to consider in Rajiv convicts’ remission case’

In the interest of justice and fairness, similar cases should be treated similarly, says ex-CBI official

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AMMK plans meet to take stock of post-poll situation

The party drew a blank in the elections, netting about 5% of the votes polled

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Alagiri alleges ulterior motive for keeping T.N. out of Cabinet

This raises doubts about whether the Centre is planning to ignore the State, says TNCC chief

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T.N. denied Cabinet berth because BJP is angry over poll defeat, says Stalin

Flays Centre on greenfield corridor

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Centre moves SC in greenfield corridor case

Challenges HC order quashing land acquisition

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Trump Says His "Nasty" Critic Meghan Markle Will Be "Very Good" Princess

Meghan Markle, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, will make a "very good" princess, U.S. President Donald Trump said ahead of a state visit to Britain.

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Trump Says Leading Brexiteer Boris Johnson Would Be An "Excellent" PM

U.S. President Donald Trump threw his weight behind Boris Johnson's campaign to be Britain's next prime minister and urged all candidates to pledge boost defence spending, in a striking intervention...

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Trump Says His "Nasty" Critic Meghan Markle Will Be "Very Good" Princess

Meghan Markle, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, will make a "very good" princess, U.S. President Donald Trump said ahead of a state visit to Britain.

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At least 11 dead, six wounded after shooting in Virginia: police

A gunman went on a shooting spree at a government building complex in Virginia Beach, Virginia, killing 11 people and wounding six, police said. The gunman, a longtime public utilities employee, was also killed after trading fire with responding officers, police chief James Cervera told a news conference on Friday. The shooting happened just after […]

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Thursday, 30 May 2019

US-UAE defense agreement comes into force

Bolton said Iran was almost certainly behind recent oil tanker attacks that sent Gulf tensions soaring. Riyadh's regional rival Tehran dismissed the accusation as "laughable".

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US diplomat Clarke Cooper to visit to India for talks on defense issues

Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Clarke Cooper will travels to Singapore, India and Sri Lanka from May 29 to June 7.

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Anil Ambani’s BIG FM is music to the ears of Radio City; key benefits for Music Broadcast from deal

After Anil Ambani led Reliance Broadcast Network’s deal with Music Broadcast to sell BIG FM radio channel, analysts say that the deal is attractively valued for the Jagran Prakashan group firm.

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Pakistan extends closure of airspace along India till border till June 15

Pakistan fully closed its airspace in February after an Indian Air Force strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror camp in Balakot.

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10% EWS quota cannot be applied to PG medical courses in Maharashtra for 2019-20, says SC

A vacation bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Aniruddha Bose said 10 per cent EWS quota cannot be granted at the cost of others unless additional seats are created by the Medical Council of India.

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Who’s in, who’s out? NDA allies to get one berth each in new Modi cabinet

While Nitish Kumar's JD(U) that won 16 seats, the Shiv Sena won 18 seats. Both the parties are likely to get cabinet rank ministers

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Can Rahul Gandhi win elections like Modi? Yes, if he can learn from the BJP campaigns

If Rahul Gandhi is indeed serious about the Congress posing a real challenge to the BJP in 2024, it needs to emulate the latter's winning tactics

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Kolkata ex-top cop Rajeev Kumar moves Calcutta High Court, seeks quashing of CBI notice in chit fund case

Justice Pratik Prakash Banerjee granted leave to Kumar's counsel for filing a petition in the registry of the court and moved the matter for hearing at 2 pm.

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Gandhi family in crisis: Modi’s big win not only surprised the world but also put 134-year-old Congress on life support

Congress president Rahul Gandhi himself campaigned hard but his efforts were in vain, and the way forward is uncertain.

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State Bank of India sees opportunities in shadow loan crisis

The crisis has forced non-banking financial companies to sell assets and restrict new loans, giving state-owned lenders an opportunity to claw back market share they have lost over the past decade.

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Money laundering case: Robert Vadra appears before ED again

Vadra was dropped by his wife and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi outside the agency's office near India Gate here at about 10:30 AM.

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Kajol’s mother and veteran actor Tanuja hospitalised, to undergo operation

Hospital sources told PTI, the actor will be operated for diverticulitis, a condition which results in the inflammation or infection of small pouches called diverticula that develop along the walls of the intestines.

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Cheating in school assignments? Novel AI to detect who really wrote it

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark have been working on ways to detect cheating on assignments through writing analysis by way of artificial intelligence have been underway for a few years.

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Fuel retailers cut diesel, petrol prices across major cities; petrol selling at this much in Delhi

The state-run oil companies have cut the fuel prices across major cities on Thursday. The petrol and diesel prices fell across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. Petrol and diesel prices declined by 6 paise per litre in Delhi.

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YouTube Premium, YouTube Music for students now available in India, start at Rs 59 per month

YouTube Music and YouTube Premium were launched a few days after Spotify entered India in February

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E-commerce success: After mobile phones, clothes, now online medicine market to grow multifold

The factors driving e-pharma business are smartphone ownership and the increasing internet access across India, a report by EY said.

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SBI makes these 3 changes for its customers in May: Check details

State Bank of India has brought about three major changes across its lending and deposit rates as well as in rules determining the rate of interest in the savings account.

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Total M&A, PE deal value drops 79 per cent to USD 4,579 million in April, says report

April saw 46 per cent increase in deal values in private equity, while volumes remained muted, according to the findings by Grant Thornton's Monthly PE Dealtracker.

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Starting with your first job? 5 money moves you need to make to become rich

In case you have just begun with your first job and are still figuring out what financial planning means to you, here are a few smart money moves to get you started.

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Aircel-Maxis case: Delhi court extends protection from arrest to P Chidambaram, Karti till August 1

A Delhi court Thursday extended till August 1 the interim protection from arrest granted to former Union Minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti in the Aircel-Maxis cases by the CBI and the ED.

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PM Modi swearing-in ceremony Live: Modi-Shah meet to finalise Cabinet names ahead of oath

PM Narendra Modi Oath Taking Ceremony Live Updates: Narendra Modi and BJP president are currently holding a close door meeting at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg to finalises names who will take oath in the evening.

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BJP MP Santosh Gangwar appointed pro-tem Speaker in 17th Lok Sabha

The 17th Lok Sabha will hold its first sitting on June 6. On the first two days, newly elected MPs will be administered the oath by Santosh Gangwar. The election of a full-time Speaker is expected to take place on June 10.

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Glycine import from India, China and Japan hurting US industry

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) said it had determined the US industry was materially injured by imports of glycine from India and Japan.

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Mizoram CM Zoramthanga not to attend Modi’s swearing-in ceremony

Zoramthanga, who is also the president of the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), will not be present at the oath-taking ceremony due to "tight official engagements", Lalhmansanga, personal secretary to the chief minister, said.

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Boeing CEO on 737 MAX problems: ‘We clearly fell short’

The sensors provide data to the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, a flight handling system connected to the deadly crashes of Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines MAXs.

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G20 countries eye tax policy for internet giants: Nikkei

The basic policy is likely to be signed by finance ministers from the Group of 20 countries when they meet next month in the Japanese city of Fukuoka ahead of the main G20 meeting in Osaka, the Nikkei said.

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Impairment hit: GMR Infra’s Q4 loss at Rs 2,341 cr

GMR Infrastructure suffered Rs 2341.25 crore loss on consolidated basis during the quarter ended March 31, owing to impairment losses of some of the power assets, the infra major said in a filing with bourses Thursday.

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Will Apple’s roots in China hold fast amid political storm?

Trump has said that Huawei's fate could be included in any deal to resolve their trade war, but such a deal has proved elusive, and in the interim, tensions remain high.

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Rupee opens stronger at 69.72 per dollar against the previous close of 69.83

The Indian rupee opened higher at 69.72 per dollar on Thursday morning against the previous close of 69.83 per dollar. Yesterday, the rupee came under pressure amid global growth concerns.

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China accuses US of ‘naked economic terrorism’

China has hit back with its own tariff increase while state media has suggested that Beijing could stop exports of rare earths to the United States, depriving Washington of a key material to make tech products.

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DNA IMPACT: Civic chief Praveen Pardeshi tells officials to clean Poisar River

The Poisar River passes through one of the densest slum networks and despite repeated requests, people keep dumping all the garbage

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Hawkers are not problem, they are part of our system: BJP MP Gopal Shetty

Shetty says implementation of hawkers policy, development of amusement park in the city and removal of red tape for the realty sector will be his priorities

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Bizmen pin hopes on pharma expo to boost exports from Gujarat

The three-day expo, IPHEX, will begin on June 10 at Helipad ground in Gandhinagar

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Ahmedabad: 17-year-old molested by biker in Sola

The accused has been identified as Parshav Shah (38), a resident of Thaltej, says DH Ghadvi

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Maharashtra government to tackle ragging: Girish Mahajan

Girish Mahajan, medical education minister told DNA that all possible help will be extended to Payal's family.

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Gujarat Board: Failed IX, XII? Take re-test in June

To be conducted in the first week of June, the result of the re-test will be declared by June 15

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Stormwater drain on Dadar-Kurla stretch yet to become reality

The reason being a proposed stormwater drain planned last year, which still remains a plan on paper.

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Gujarat: Panel refers 50% fee revision cases to FRC

214 schools had filed appeal with Fee Revision Committee and sought changes in fee structure

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Mumbai: Railways to install more pumps ahead of monsoon

Sources said that as compared to last year, this time around more number of high powered pumps shall be placed.

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10% EBC quota ups Gujarat's medical seats by over 6,000

Total no. of seats in various med courses will increase from 31,890 to 38,694

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Shiv Sena Names Arvind Sawant For PM Modi's New Cabinet

Arvind Sawant has been proposed by the Shiv Sena for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government, the party's Sanjay Raut said today hours before the oath ceremony on Thursday. Arvind Sawant won the...

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16 Women Sue FBI Over "Good Old Boy Network, Sex Discrimination": Report

Sixteen women filed a lawsuit against the FBI on Wednesday, claiming sexual discrimination and accusing it of running "a good old boy network" in its training program, the New York Times reported.

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Assam List: Top Court Instructs Officials, Cites Disturbing Reports

The Supreme Court today told officers handling the Assam citizens' list to be accurate instead of rushing through verifying people to meet the July 31 deadline after which the final list will be...

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DU To Begin Online Registration Process For Undergraduate Admission Today

DU Admission 2019: Delhi University will begin online registration process for undergraduate admission today.

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No EWS Quota For Maharashtra PG Medical Courses This Year: Supreme Court

In its order, the Supreme Court overruled the Maharashtra state government's argument that EWS quotas had already been filled and must not be disturbed, pointing out that admissions began in November...

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7 Dead, 21 Missing As Boat Capsizes After Hitting Cruise Boat In Hungary

Seven South Korean tourists died and 21 others were missing after a sightseeing boat capsized and sank on the Danube in Budapest, Hungarian and South Korean officials said Thursday.

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South Koreans Say Sorry To China As Player Celebrates With Foot On Trophy

South Korea's victorious under-18 footballers apologised to "all the people in China" after a picture emerged of one of their players celebrating with his foot on the Panda Cup.

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Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory For PM Modi's Swearing-In

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take oath this evening for a second straight term after he led the BJP to an impressive victory in the Lok Sabha elections. Nearly 8,000 guests, including leaders...

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"National Security Our Priority": PM After War Memorial Visit Before Oath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the National War Memorial this morning, before he takes oath for a second term in office this evening, paid his tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in...

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Trinamool Workers Broke Tubewells After Defeat In Bengal Villages: BJP

The BJP has accused West Bengals ruling Trinamool Congress of breaking tubewells and snapping water lines in three areas of West Burdwan and Birbhum districts soon after the results of the national...

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Special Gallery For 250 Guests From Varanasi For PM Modi's Oath Today

A special gallery called "Kashi Sankul" is being set up at the Rashtrapati Bhawan to accommodate the 250 special guests who have been invited from in Uttar Pradesh to attend the swearing-in ceremony...

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Cows Escape Slaughterhouse In Poland After Public Outcry

A herd of free-roaming cows in Poland, whose intended slaughter upset animal-lovers and created a national outcry, have secured a last-minute reprieve.

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P Chidambaram, Son Karti Granted Protection From Arrest Till August 1

A Delhi court Thursday extended till August 1 the interim protection from arrest granted to former Union Minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti in the Aircel-Maxis cases by the CBI and the ED.

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4 Killed As Military Helicopter Crashes In Ukraine

A Ukrainian Soviet-designed military helicopter Mi-8 crashed late on Wednesday in western Ukraine, killing all four crew members, Ukrainian land forces said on Thursday.

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New Zealand Unveils New "Wellbeing" Budget With $2.5 Billion Spending

New Zealand on Thursday unveiled a $2.5-billion-dollar spending package under its 'wellbeing' budget, prioritising mental health and alleviating child poverty, as it rolled out a new approach to...

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Nancy Pelosi Links Facebook's Refusal To Remove Video To Russian Meddling

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday that Facebook Inc's refusal to remove a heavily edited video that attempted to make her look incoherent had convinced her the company knowingly...

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Shiv Sena Slams Mamata Banerjee For Declining Invite For PM Modi's Oath

The BJP's ally Shiv Sena has slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her decision to skip Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony.

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Ganga River Water Unfit For Drinking, Bathing: Pollution Control Board

The Ganga River water is absolutely unfit for "direct drinking" and only seven spots from where it passes can be consumed after disinfection, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has said.

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New Ministers Called To PM Modi's Home At 5 pm Ahead Of Grand Oath Event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn in this evening for a second straight term after his BJP's incredible victory in the national election. Amid intense speculation hours before the oath...

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What BJP's Youngest Parliamentarian Spoke With Top Scientist CNR Rao

The BJP's youngest parliamentarian Tejasvi Surya was congratulated by the country's top scientist Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, popularly known as CNR Rao, for winning the national election from...

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Jagan Mohan Reddy swearing-in ceremony live updates | Jagan, accompanied by mother, wife, leaves home

Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress won 151 out of 175 seats in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

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Politics live: Shiv Sena's Arvind Sawant to get ministerial berth in Narendra Modi's Cabinet

Here is a look at political developments of the day.

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Congress not to send spokespersons for TV debates for a month

Party president Rahul Gandhi is learnt to have told senior leaders to look for a replacement for him within a specific time frame.

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Almatti water reaches crisis-ridden dists.

To meet water requirements in Kalaburagi, Raichur and Yadgir districts that faced a severe water crisis in the recent past, the authorities have relea

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Elections to local bodies in Bidar peaceful

Basavakalyan City Municipal Council registers a voter turnout of 66.77 %

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Priority to tank-filling projects in Chitradurga, Davangere districts

Sincere efforts will be made, says MP

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Navalgund, Alnavar and Kalghatgi local bodies record an average 72 % polling

Counting of votes in the elections to the local bodies will be taken up at 8 a.m. on Friday

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Pramoda Devi proposes restoration of Mysuru palace

Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile royal family of Mysuru said that the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Foundation (SNWF) will submit a proposa

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Good turnout in Alur, Arkalgud

The polling to elect representatives of urban local bodies of Alur and Arkalgud Town Panchayats was held on Wednesday. Barring heated arguments among

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ULBs: Peaceful polling in Shivamogga

Security personnel deployed in large numbers to avoid clashes

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KSOU did not have to wait for new V-C, unlike Mysore varsity

Successor appointed to the State’s only open university even before the end of incumbent’s term

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Stakeholders in Mysuru demand flights to Kochi, Goa soon

UDAN restores air connectivity between Mysuru and Bengaluru

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Morning digest: Kargil war veteran declared a foreigner, Amit Shah’s potential role in Cabinet, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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A few takers for MGU’s ‘job-oriented’ courses

Option count for 70 programmes remains less than 1,000

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Votes as seedlings to tackle climate change

#Margin Tree Challenge to get all MPs plant trees equal to their victory margin

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West Bengal govt. to go on a statue spree

Tagore, Vidyasagar figures planned

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NIT-T gets Space Technology Incubation Centre

It will enable start-ups to build applications, products for space missions

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HC stays G.O. on establishing meadow garden in Nilgiris

Petitioner had claimed that the project would impact the catchment area of a river

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Agriculture and industrial sectors get priority in annual credit plan

Collector says there has been 22% increase in the plan amount

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Mobile phone tower inside HC campus soon

Poor mobile phone connectivity inside the Madras High Court campus may become a thing of the past when the court reopens after summer vacation on June

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Facing dip in demand, Maharashtra approves ‘realistic’ ₹4.24 lakh cr. annual credit plan

Poor loan offtake in agricultural sector necessitates move

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Some MLAs skip CLP meet, 72 make it

Some MLAs skipped the crucial Congress Legislature Party meeting convened here to discuss various issues confronting the coalition government and to i

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Outgoing RCU V-C regrets delay in transfer of forest land to university

The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Rani Channamma University has expressed regret that he could not ensure Union government’s approval for the transfer o

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‘Blasting activity in Yettinahole project damaged houses’

Residents of Edehalli in Belur taluk, on Tuesday, staged a protest alleging that blasting activity conducted as part of the Yettinahole project damage

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Intense speculation over several opposition leaders joining BJP

However, Congress, NCP leaders from western Maharashtra deny any such move

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Youth sentenced to life for sexually abusing minor

He kidnapped the girl after promising marriage and sexually abused her

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Construction workers stage protest

Construction workers staged a protest in the city on Wednesday seeking fulfilment of various demands.Addressing the protest meet, E. Palani Kumar, sec

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Kalaburagi records 44.70 Celsius

Tuesday turned out to be the season’s hottest day yet this month

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Raj Thackeray meets Sharad Pawar

Sets off talks on MNS joining Opposition front for Maharashtra Assembly polls

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Former ISRO chairman expresses need for interdisciplinary courses

K. Kasturirangan, chairman of Karnataka Knowledge Commission and former chairman of ISRO, has favoured the introduction and proliferation of interdisc

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Wednesday, 29 May 2019

Message For Mamata Banerjee In "Special Invitees" For PM Modi's Oath

The families of over 50 BJP workers allegedly killed in political violence in West Bengal have been invited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath ceremony, in what is seen as a piercing political...

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Married Girls In India In Age Group 15-19 Years Down 51 Per Cent: Report

The number of girls in India in the age group of 15-19 years who are currently married is down 51 per cent since 2000, and the country's average performance across a set of indicators related to child...

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Main Accused In UP Spurious Liquor Tragedy Arrested After Encounter

Pappu Jaiswal, the main accused in the Barabanki spurious liquor tragedy that has claimed 16 lives, was arrested early on Wednesday after an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Police.

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Mercury May Soar To 45 In Delhi This Week As Heat Wave Sweeps North

From Delhi to Puducherry, several parts across India have been gripped by heat wave. The national capital and other parts in the country are unlikely to get a respite from the scorching heat in the...

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SpaceX Satellites Pose New Headache For Astronomers

It looked like a scene from a sci-fi blockbuster: an astronomer in the Netherlands captured footage of a train of brightly-lit SpaceX satellites ascending through the night sky this weekend, stunning...

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Army Arrests 2 Suspects Near Ratnuchak Military Station In Jammu

Army arrested two people for moving in a suspicious manner near the military station in Ratnuchak area of Jammu late on Tuesday.

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"Don't Say We Didn't Warn You": China Media Hints Payback In US Trade War

China's Communist Party newspaper warned the United States on Wednesday that the country was ready to use rare earths to strike back in their bitter trade war, saying in an extremely strongly worded...

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India Removed From US Currency Monitoring List, China Stays

The US Treasury Department has removed India from its currency monitoring list of major trading partners. It, however, continued to keep China on its watch list, while urging the Asian nation to take...

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To Break Taboo, Mural Installed In Guwahati On Menstrual Hygiene Day

To create awareness on menstrual hygiene and break the societal silence over the "taboo subject" of menstruation, a mural "Bleed with dignity" was installed in Guwahati on the World Menstrual Hygiene...

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Robert Vadra Summoned By Probe Agency Tomorrow In Money-Laundering Case

Businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has been called by the Enforcement Directorate, to appear before it tomorrow, as part of investigation into alleged illegal...

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US Yoga Instructor Recounts 'Spiritual' Ordeal Of Survival While Lost

The yoga instructor rescued after 17 days lost in a Hawaii forest reserve recounted on Tuesday sleeping in wild boar dens, trudging shoeless through a rocky stream and dining on plants to survive a...

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Your Tales of Subway Oddities: Dog in a Bag Edition


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Elizabeth Warren Gains Ground in 2020 Field, One Plan at a Time


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ICC World Cup 2019: India's 'Virat' expectations set for acid test

Can Kohli & Co bring back the World Cup that India has won twice - in 2011 and 1983? There is Australia, the current world champions which has recovered from the ball-tampering controversy and is set to give India have a tough job on hand. New Zealand poses as a tricky and troublesome opponent while with Pakistan, India is sure to engage in a battle of nerves.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WuSrqj

Naveen Patnaik sworn-in as Odisha chief minister

The 73-year-old BJD president made a departure from the usual practice of holding the swearing-in ceremony at the Raj Bhavan. He took oath in an open ground in the presence of hundreds of BJD workers, prominent personalities from business and other fields and leaders from across the political spectrum. Governor Ganeshi Lal administered the oath of office and secrecy to Patnaik .

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Govt formation: Modi, Shah hold marathon meet

There is a view within the BJP that Amit Shah may join the govt after playing a crucial role in the party's return to power. The meeting lasted about five hours and while there was no official word on what transpired in the meeting but the PM and Shah are believed to have discussed the formation of the second Modi government, including choices for ministerial berths.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MeU8nO

US removes India from its currency monitoring list

The Trump administration on Tuesday removed India from its currency monitoring list of major trading partners, citing certain developments and steps being taken by New Delhi which address some of its major concerns.

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On Politics: Supreme Court Sidesteps Abortion Question


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San Diego Tops Yankees With a Bullpen Parade


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Michael Conforto’s Grand Slam Lifts the Mets Over the Dodgers


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The Leader Who Was ‘Trump Before Trump’


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Metta World Peace Is Ready for His Close-Up. Again.


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Corrections: May 29, 2019


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Should You Be Able to Disinherit Your Child?


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Tornado Warning and Storms Jolt New York Region


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Elephant calf electrocuted

A three-year-old male elephant calf was electrocuted when it came in contact with live electric fence erected around a farm close to the Western Ghats

from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2W8S5q6

European Elections, Germany, Japan: Your Wednesday Briefing


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Bonded labourers rescued in Katpadi

The four families were grossly underpaid and their movement was restricted

from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2I6EntM

Enhanced social security pensions from June

First major decision taken by government is part of the TRS manifesto

from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/30RXdxC

Cultural events at Rajangana from June 1

Prabhat Kalavidaru to present dance performances; ‘Shoba Yatre’ from Jodu Katte

from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2HGqR1c

Corporation’s mPOS machines to make tax collection simple

The Kollam Corporation has introduced mPOS machines to make tax collection a simple and hassle-free affair.Bill collectors deployed by the Corporation

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

Share market LIVE: Sensex down 50 points, Nifty near 11,900; Sun Pharma, Yes Bank among top gainers

Latest Share Market News: The Sensex and Nifty opened  lower on Wednesday morning, tracking global cues.

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

Databank of educated tribal youths to be compiled soon

To ensure job opportunities to qualified youths in Wayanad

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

Amend criteria for ration cards, says rights panel

‘Social situation warrants changes’

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

Three-day Spanish film festival inaugurated

The Indo-Cine Appreciation Foundation inaugurated a Spanish film festival on Tuesday at the Alliance Française. “This Spanish film festival is very im

from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2JIOJ6u

4 teams to nab culprits who stole ₹1.70 cr.

Over ₹1.50 crore recovered on Monday after robber drops it on road while fleeing

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

Muslims want Modi to walk the talk

PM’s comments about winning the trust of minorities find resonance in the community

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

Police searching for Mugilan as rape accused

Probe shows he was active on Facebook till he went missing

from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2K91C9u

Mugilan’s family raises questions about CB-CID investigation

Ask why the probe agency did not interrogate police officials

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

Varsity gives students two more chances

The exams will be held in Nov/Dec 2019 and April/May 2020

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

DGE denies issuing notices to teachers engaged for evaluation

Variations in evaluation were reported

from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Maokk2

New V-C for Mother Teresa University

Vaidehi Vijayakumar, a former professor of Anna University, has been appointed the new Vice-Chancellor of the Mother Teresa University for Women, Koda

from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2MdcOo8

BIMSTEC leaders confirm attending swearing-in

Presidents and PMs to grace function

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

TNCC to push for Rahul to stay on as party leader

‘He’s the only one the cadre will accept’

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

Saradha case: CBI summons police officers

The Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned West Bengal Police officers Arnab Ghosh and Dilip Hazra for questioning on Wednesday in connection wi

from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2QwVg4T

Tuesday, 28 May 2019

Surat-Based Ice-Cream Parlour Introduces ''Narendra Modi Sitafal Kulfi''

Vivek Ajmera, owner of an ice-cream parlour in Surat, Gujarat is celebrating the landslide victory of the BJP in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections by introducing ''Modi Sitafal Kulfi'', which...

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In "Message Of Peace", 93 Pak Hindus Felicitated At Puri Jagannath Temple

A Hindu team of 93 people from Pakistan on Monday visited the Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri.

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Jagan Reddy meets bureaucrats, party leaders; transfers expected

News reports suggested that Gautam Sawang will be made the DGP of Andhra Pradesh.

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Priyanka, Sachin Pilot meet Rahul Gandhi at his residence

This meeting came after Gandhi had offered to step down from his party post at the CWC meeting.

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Kerala police on high alert after ISIS threat

The Navy and Coast Guard are keeping a close eye off Kerala and Lakshadweep coasts.

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Siddaramaiah says Karnataka coalition strong, dismisses Yeddyurappa's claim

'Yeddyurappa has been saying that the govt will fall,' Siddaramaiah said.

from Deccan Chronicle - Latest India news | Breaking news | Hyderabad News | World news | Business news | Politics | Technology news http://bit.ly/2VPi3tD

61 personnel, 11 civilians killed in J&K till April 2019: MHA

The statement by Sulekha, Director, MHA came in response to an RTI plea filed by social activist Rohit Choudhary of J&K.

from Deccan Chronicle - Latest India news | Breaking news | Hyderabad News | World news | Business news | Politics | Technology news http://bit.ly/30MTr8H

Hyderabad Airport authorities respond to Riteish Deshmukh's tweet; read here

The 40-year-old actor took to his Twitter handle to share a video from the Airport Lounge where he got stuck after the power went off.

from Deccan Chronicle - Latest India news | Breaking news | Hyderabad News | World news | Business news | Politics | Technology news http://bit.ly/2VQPkEJ

3 Haryana police officials sacked after video surfaces showing cops beating woman

A spokesman of police department said that the incident happened in October last year and was not reported to police by the woman.

from Deccan Chronicle - Latest India news | Breaking news | Hyderabad News | World news | Business news | Politics | Technology news http://bit.ly/30Mx7fn

'I have no plans to join BJP,' says Gujarat MLA Alpesh Thakor

Last month, along with Alpesh Thakor, MLA Dhavalsinh Thakor and MLA Bharatji Thakor also resigned from the Congress.

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I just know who won and who lost: Karnataka minister Shivakumar

Earlier Siddaramaiah said BJP got mandate to run the government at the Center and not to destabilise the government in Karnataka.

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Dr Payal suicide case: Head of Gynaecology dept suspended until further notice

Ling along with the other three doctors suspended by MARD will not be allowed to take part in any activity in hospital.

from Deccan Chronicle - Latest India news | Breaking news | Hyderabad News | World news | Business news | Politics | Technology news http://bit.ly/2VPGqYl

Decomposed bodies of West Bengal minister's family members found at home

The bodies were found after their neighbours complained to the police of foul smell emnating from their house.

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15 security personnel injured in IED blasts, airlifted to Ranchi

IED is suspected to have been buried under the dirt track.

from Deccan Chronicle - Latest India news | Breaking news | Hyderabad News | World news | Business news | Politics | Technology news http://bit.ly/2VSYCA3

UP woman forced to take child's body home after ambulance denied

The deceased's father said his child was taken to a hospital here earlier today after he was diagnosed with a high fever.

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Nguyen Thai Binh: Pioneering 'snowboarding' in the deserts of Southeast Asia

The Vietnamese snowboarder is trying to push winter sports where snowfall is unheard of.

from Deccan Chronicle - Latest India news | Breaking news | Hyderabad News | World news | Business news | Politics | Technology news http://bit.ly/2VSAZb9

Surat fire tragedy: Lapses on part of civic body, builder; finds preliminary probe

Devastating fire at a Surat coaching class claimed lives of 22 students last week.

from Deccan Chronicle - Latest India news | Breaking news | Hyderabad News | World news | Business news | Politics | Technology news http://bit.ly/30OuGJl

Who wants to be Britain's next prime minister?

British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will quit next month, triggering a contest that will bring a new leader to power.

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2 Dead, 17 injured in Japan mass stabbing

The fire department said 17 others were injured in the attack, among them more children.

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Iran lambaste US after Trump's nuclear weapon comment

The Trump administration was 'hurting the Iranian people and causing tension in the region,' Iran FM Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote on Twitter.

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Pune man booked for derogatory post on Urmila Matondkar

No arrest has been made in the case so far.

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Gambhir criticises attack on Muslim youth, Tiwari calls comment 'innocent'

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari condemned the incident but added that people should be cautious while reacting to such reports.

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Romania’s Most Powerful Man Is Sent to Prison for Corruption


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She Thought She’d Married a Rich Chinese Farmer. She Hadn’t.


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Trump Administration Hardens Its Attack on Climate Science


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Rahul tried very hard, but you can see the results: Naveen Patnaik

Naveen Patnaik won a record 5th term as Odisha CM in the recently held assembly polls, at a time when regional parties are not faring well. Patnaik spoke to TOI and said that BJD won again because of its development programmes for the poor. When asked about Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, the Odisha CM said, "I think he tried very hard. But you can see the results."

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2I56eL9

Nadda, Pradhan may be BJP president options

Speculation has been rife that Amit Shah may join the next Modi cabinet. Sources said Shah might get the finance ministry in case Arun Jaitley decides to take a break for health reasons. Names of Union ministers for health & petroleum, JP Nadda & Dharmendra Pradhan, were discussed as possible replacements amid unanimity that filling Shah’s boots will not be easy.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2VSiuDI

Rahul firm on offer to quit, CWC may take call

Rahul Gandhi is set to leave on a thanksgiving trip to Wayanad, even as his offer of resignation as Congress president has triggered uncertainty. Rahul has not yet budged from his resignation offer. However, sources said there was a possibility of him coming around, with the CWC having given him its nod to carry out drastic changes in the party.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Qp6KHs

Indians ready for warm-up game vs Bangladesh

Robbed of time and confidence in the middle after they were skittled out cheaply by New Zealand in their frst warm-up game, India will play Bangladesh in their second and final practice match at the Sofia Gardens in the Welsh capital on Tuesday. It would be the final audition before they kick off their campaign against South Africa at Southampton on June 5.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HFdfTL

Live: Priyanka, other Cong leaders meeting Rahul

The Lok Sabha elections are over but political circles are still busy, from retrospection of results to charting the road ahead, and speculations about the composition of the next govt. Stay with TOI for all updates.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HFgTx5

Beyond Hotels! Indians now prefer staying in home-stays, cabins, tree-houses, boats and bed and breakfast

43 per cent of Indian travellers said they will consider listing their homes on a travel website (as an accommodation), as against 21 per cent globally.

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

Save 30 minutes! Mumbai-Pune Intercity Express becomes fastest mode of transport between two cities

Indian Railways Central Railway zone recently conducted a successful trial of the Mumbai-Pune Intercity Express, reducing the travel time between the two cities to 2 hours and 35 minutes.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K7jnGc

SC refuses to direct UP police to further probe Hapur lynching case

Declining the plea, the bench asked Samiuddin to approach the trial court which will take a decision in accordance with the law.

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

E-cigarette not safe! May increase risk of deadly disease, says study

Human iPS cells can become many different cell types, and they provide an ideal way for researchers to closely study cells that would be difficult to isolate directly from a patient.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K9cIey

After IndiGo’s stellar Q4 result, should you buy or sell stock?

After Interglobe Aviation (IndiGo) reported a five-fold jump in its Q4 profit, the stock is trading higher in the intraday trade today.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2JKK0RF

Anil Ambani’s Reliance Capital uses ‘Green-Shoe’ option to sell more stake in RNAM after robust OFS

After receiving a strong response for its offer for sale (OFS), Anil Ambani-led Reliance Capital has exercised the “Green-Shoe” option to sell further stake in Reliance Nippon.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K8x1bX

Good News for EPS 95 Members! Delhi High Court judgment on higher pension for employees of exempted organisations

The High Court of Delhi on the 22nd of May has delivered a judgment that is in favour of the employees of the exempted organization governed by the EPFO.

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

Pakistan downplays India’s decision not to invite Imran Khan for Modi’s swearing-in; pitches for dialogue

The government on Monday announced in New Delhi that it has invited leaders from BIMSTEC countries to Prime Minister Modi's inauguration, leaving out Pakistan, which is not a member of the regional grouping.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K9iZH9

Shiv Sena MPs to take oath of 17th Lok Sabha in Marathi

The BJP-led NDA, of which the Sena is the oldest constituent, is now gearing up for Assembly elections in Maharashtra, which are due in October this year.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2JILU5z

67 MLAs in Odisha Assembly facing criminal charges: Report

The report maintained said that the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD has more number of newly elected MLAs with criminal cases.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K7gjd3

Kerala to levy 1% calamity cess on GST; becomes first state to impose it

Imposed on inter-state movement of goods, the cess will help the government to provide help to the flood-affected people by “reconstruction, rehabilitation and compensation”.

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

Boost for BJP, NDA likely to get majority in Rajya Sabha by 2021

Assembly polls are due in some states like Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand later this year and the BJP's show in the Rajya Sabha polls, slated for 2020, will depend on its numbers garnered in these state elections.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K3yQqK

Credit card fees and charges you need to know

Credit cards are a lot more than being just another payment tool, but it’s better to have complete clarity on their various fees and charges to make the most of them.

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

Alibaba plans $20 billion Hong Kong listing, biggest follow-on sale in 7 years, say sources

A Hong Kong-based analyst said while Alibaba is not in need of cash, the listing could help it improve its access to loans from Asian banks. "It means closer access to Chinese investors, and maybe Chinese investors are more bullish than the global investors in Alibaba," the analyst added.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K3yuAq

Will China dump US bonds as a trade weapon? Not so fast

Also, since the financial crisis of 2007-2009, U.S. Treasuries have consistently yielded more than bonds issued by other large developed economies such as Japan and Germany, which has been another lure.

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

RINL aims to produce 6.4 MT of liquid steel; 5.8 MT of saleable metal in FY20

The public sector undertaking (PSU) will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard, with its administrative ministry -- Ministry of Steel -- likely by the first week of June, the official said.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2Ka6Zp0

Modi 2.0: PM faces tough foreign policy choices in dealing with US, China

During the Cold War, India didn't have open relations with Israel, leaning heavily in favor of the Palestinians. But over the last 25 years, ties between the two countries have warmed.

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

Fuel retailers hike petrol, diesel prices on Tuesday; petrol selling at this much in Delhi

The state-run oil marketing companies have raised the diesel and petrol prices on Friday across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K9gPaq

Asian equities buoyed by China, auto merger but gains capped

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 0.31%, and U.S. S&P 500 e-mini futures rose 0.19% to 2,837.25.

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

No end to post-poll violence in West Bengal: Bomb hurled at BJP’s victory march in Birbhum, four injured

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that BJP workers in Mamata Banerjee's West Bengal were being killed only for their political ideology.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K7GTTh

Sensex rises over 100 pts; Nifty above 11,900

The benchmark BSE Sensex advanced over 100 points in early trade Tuesday amid positive domestic and global cues and unabated foreign fund inflow. The 30-share index was trading 98.04 points, or 0.25 per cent, higher at 39,781.33. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty rose 24.75 points, or 0.21 per cent, to 11,949.50. In the previous session […]

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

Rupee opens lower at 69.65 per dollar against the previous close of 69.49

The Indian rupee opened lower at 69.65 per dollar on Tuesday morning against the previous close of 69.49. Yesterday, the Indian currency opened higher at 69.40 and further rose to hit the day’s high of 69.34.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K7Gtwb

Australia’s form ahead of World Cup is no fluke: Usman Khawaja

The 32-year-old is hopeful that their positive dressing room would translate to victories on the biggest stage of all when the defending champions begin their campaign against Afghanistan in Bristol on June 1.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2JHLE6y

Surat fire tragedy: Preliminary inquiry finds second exit was blocked, tyres used as chairs

The Friday’s incident on the fourth floor of Takshashila Arcade in Sarthana area where a coaching institute was located claimed 22 lives, including 18 girls.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K7Gdxd

Colorado climber dies after reaching top of Mount Everest

There are 41 teams with a total of 378 climbers permitted to scale Everest during the spring climbing season. An equal number of Nepalese guides are helping them get to the top.

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

What will drive share market today: SBI on Q4 GDP, other key factors to watch out for

The Indian headline indices- Sensex and Nifty are likely to open flat ahead of F&O expiry and Q4 GDP numbers to be announced this week on Friday.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K7G6lh

Share market LIVE updates: Sensex off highs, Nifty near 11,900; Yes Bank, Coal India top gainers

Latest Share Market News: The Sensex and Nifty opened mildly higher on Tuesday morning, tracking global cues.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2JH5D5x

1 CRPF, state police personnel injured in IED blast in Jharkhand

The injured troops, eight of the CoBRA and rest belonging to the state police, have been airlifted to state capital Ranchi, they said.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K7G2C3

Australian shares up as iron ore rally backs miners, NZ lower

Financial stocks, with their heavy weightage in the Australian market, gained 0.6% after spending three consecutive sessions in the red.

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

Piyush Goyal may become full-time Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley ‘Minister Without Portfolio’: Report

Piyush Goyal, one of the best performing ministers in the previous Modi government, had presented the interim Budget during his term as Finance Minister.

from The Financial ExpressThe Financial Express http://bit.ly/2K7FYCj

On Politics: Trump Hardens Attack on Climate Science


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Google’s Shadow Work Force: Temps Who Outnumber Full-Time Employees


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