Saturday, 31 August 2019

Can MHADA revive stalled projects?

The panelists in this week's DNA Samwad discussed the government's recent amendment to assign MHADA as a planning authority of redeveloping old and cessed buildings. They also spoke about fraud builders and responsibility of tenants to question the authority

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor spent 3 nights in Dubai with Pak journalist, prosecutor tells court

In Dock: Cops seek framing of charges for abetting suicide

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Passengers say forced to sit in Air India craft without AC

Passengers on board an Air India plane at Shanghai airport took to social media to vent their frustration after the aircraft suffered a delay of over four hours. Without lights or airconditioning, the passengers say they were suffocating inside the plane.

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'Names of my parents are in list, not mine'

The final list of NRC has received a mixed response from locals in Kokrajhar and Barpeta districts in Assam.

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BJP not impressed; AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi says myth of illegal migrants busted

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi slammed the BJP on the issue of National Register of Citizens and said the "so-called myth of illegal migrants has been busted" from which the party should learn a lesson.

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J&K: Restrictions in 11 areas eased, landlines restored

In view of the improving situation in the Kashmir Valley, 29 more landline connections were restored, in addition to the 47 telephonic exchanges which were made operational.

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Madhya Pradesh Congress divided over next state party chief

As the different factions run from Bhopal to New Delhi to make their leader the state's party president, the feud has come out in the open as supporters make statements in the media.

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Traffic violators will have to pay through the nose from today

As many as 63 clauses of the Act, which correspond to increase in penalty/fine for traffic rule violation, will be brought into effect starting September 1.

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Godhra locals stuck in Pakistan brought back to India from Wagah Border

Some local social workers helped the stranded Indians to reach the Wagah border.

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West Bengal: Now, illegal buildings enter Sundarbans

An incident has been reported from Jhodkali where some land has been cleared near the road to lay down the foundation of what seems like a small construction.

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Look Closely for Coco Gauff’s Homage to New York Tennis


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Bengalis suffering due to NRC, says Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee has always maintained that she will never let the government implement the NRC process in the state of West Bengal.

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Indian Army chief Bipin Rawat reviews preparedness along LoC

General Rawat had arrived in Srinagar on Friday on a two-day visit to the union territory.

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BJP can conduct NRC in Parliament too: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the government should conduct NRC in Parliament too.

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Will clamour lead to pan-India NRC?

Updation of NRC in Assam, that marked just 19 lakh people as foreigners, throws up the question of 'what next'

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In an attempt to disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists threaten locals

LeT, Hizbul Mujahideen warn residents against venturing outside, opening shops or plying taxis

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GDP and Hindu growth? Twitterati slams tabloid

According to official data released on Friday, the country's GDP grew at the slowest pace in over six years at 5% during April-June quarter of 2019-20.

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60 kids set to watch Chandrayaan-2 landing with PM Narendra Modi

Moon's The Limit: Two students per state and UT have been selected from an online quiz

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Pencil erases Tamil Nadu woman's judge dream

Hemalathaa had appeared for an examination to qualify for the subordinate judiciary in August 2018.

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Brother refutes Pakistan claim of abducted girl's return

The kidnapping and then conversion of Jagjit Kaur has sparked protests within the Sikh community of Pakistan, which had also threatened to boycott the Sikh convention

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Ahmedabad: No blood test, desi device can detect Vitamin A deficiency for Rs 1

The portable instrument, which costs about Rs 25,000, can bring down the cost of a test to as low as Re 1.

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Friday, 30 August 2019

CBI carries out joint surprise checks at 150 locations

The joint surprise checks were to ensure that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious ease of living plan is actually implemented on the ground.

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2nd Test: Kohli helps India into strong position

Captain Virat Kohli's fighting 76 and opener Mayank Agarwal's half century helped India reach 264 for 5 on Day 1 to take a slight edge over the West Indies in their World Test Championships second match in Kingston, Jamaica on Friday. Hanuma Vihari (42*) and Rishabh Pant (27*) were unbeaten at the crease when umpires called it a day.

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INX Media case: P Chidambaram to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

P Chidambaram has already undergone custodial interrogation for eight days since he was arrested.

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BJP's Bengal chief Dilip Ghosh attacked in Kolkata

Ghosh claims the two BJP supporters accompanying him have suffered injuries.

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Pakistan violated ceasefire 222 times in 25 days

Even in the month of July, at least 296 incidents of ceasefire violations by the Pakistani forces were reported.

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10 PSU banks merged into 4 large entities

The merged entity comprising Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India will become the second largest lender after SBI. The merger of Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank will create the fifth largest lender, with the Union Bank, Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank amalgamation at number six, based on business at the end of March 2019.

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Congress scurries to fight Madhya Pradesh rebellion

Rebellion in top leadership leaves party in precarious situation even as BJP waits in the wings

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Nripendra Misra retires from PMO, Cabinet Secy PK Sinha moves in

The PM took to Twitter to convey his best wishes to Misra for his future endeavours.

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Assam waits for final NRC results today

To give more confidence to the people, the government has increased the time for filing an appeal to the tribunal to 120 from 60 days.

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AYUSH, Yoga are two strong pillars of 'Fit India': PM Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister further says that India has vast and ancient texts highlighting the importance of Ayurveda and Yoga

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OPINION: Recharging system need of hour

The need of the hour is to develop a recharge system in such a way that the rainwater finds its way to the underground table and charge the aquifers.

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Supreme Court takes Centre, Maharashtra to task over deluge

The tragedy claimed 45 lives and affected almost six lakh persons.

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Eye on self-reliance to spur Maharashtra's economy, says Sudhir Mungantiwar

This week's DNA Newsmaker, Maharashtra's Finance and Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, opens up on economy, politics, farmers, and tigers. From boosting the production of eggs to incense sticks, the minister explains the need and the road map for the state to cut imports, in order to realise PM Modi's trillion-dollar economy target

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Countering corruption: Surprise checks by CBI at 150 places

The CBI officials refused to comment if it was a first such exercise in Srinagar since August 5 when the Centre revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370.

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APTEL provides temporary relief to renewable energy firms in Andhra Pradesh

The tribunal has directed the state regulatory commission not to allow the electricity distribution companies (discoms) to withdraw the proceedings pending for approval/adoption of tariff pertaining to the competitive bidding process.

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SC seeks, RBI, government reply on plea of businessman with Rs 1.17 crore scrapped note

A bench led by Justice NV Ramana issued notice to RBI and the Union government on a petition by textile trader K Raman (owner of Ajai Exim) for booking him under the Negotiable Instruments Act for trying to remit Rs 1.17 crore to his vendors on December 30, 2016, (the last day for depositing old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes).

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E-Commerce: CCI study finds deep distrust between sellers, platforms

The report related to the interim findings which was made public on Friday, was conducted by the fair trade regulator to develop a better understanding of the functioning of e-commerce in the country and its implications for markets and competition.

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Patna-born MLA: I'm an example of how Russia accepts outsiders

Russ In Boots: Patna-born doc talks about being an MLA from Putin's party

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Cops mistaken as child-lifters, gheraoed in Uttar Pradesh

However, after someone informed the local police, they came and rescued these police officers

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Bias & Fake News: Must separate views from facts

If a professional has to address facts then he or she needs to segregate facts from opinions.

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Lie Tolstoy' manufactured by a section of media

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri summed up the drama in a tongue-in-cheek tweet: As it turns out the judge trolled all the woke 'war and peace' liberal warriors and in the end, made them look like idiots.

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Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Ahmed Shah Watali faces Rs 62 lakh fine under FEMA

Watali is being probed by the NIA and the ED for allegedly pushing funds from LeT's Hafiz Saeed into Kashmir to fuel unrest in the Valley

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At 5%, GDP growth hits over 6-yr low in Apr-June

The country's GDP growth slowed to an over six-year low of 5% in the April-June quarter, dragged down by manufacturing sector expansion of just 0.6%, sluggish financial services, farm and construction sectors and a slowdown in consumption. “The slowdown in growth is due to endogenous and exogenous factors,” said chief economic adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian.

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Thursday, 29 August 2019

Researchers Identify Second Gene Mutation Linked To HIV Resistance

A rare genetic mutation that causes a form of muscular dystrophy affecting the limbs also protects against HIV infection, Spanish scientists reported Thursday.

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Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections most likely in 2021

The reason is delimitation in J&K

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Enforcement Directorate grills Ahmed Patel's son Faisal Patel in Sterling Biotech case

The agency had summoned Faisal Patel to join the probe in the case

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Four new judges recommended for Supreme Court

This comes within two weeks after the Centre raised the sanctioned strength of 30 to 34 including Chief Justice of India

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Researchers Identify Second Gene Mutation Linked To HIV Resistance

A rare genetic mutation that causes a form of muscular dystrophy affecting the limbs also protects against HIV infection, Spanish scientists reported Thursday.

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Delhi Hospital Resident Doctors On Strike After Colleagues Attacked

Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of Safdarjung Hospital Delhi on Thursday went on an indefinite strike after two resident doctors were brutally thrashed by the attendants of a patient, who died...

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Bihar Government Bans Jeans, T-Shirts In Secretariat

The Bihar government has put a ban on wearing jeans and T-shirts in the state secretariat, irrespective of the employees' ranks.

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Andhra To Keep Finances In Mind For Amaravati Works

Hinting that resumption of construction works in state capital Amaravati will take more time, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday said it would keep in mind the state's financial position while...

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Delhi Hospital Resident Doctors On Strike After Colleagues Attacked

Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of Safdarjung Hospital Delhi on Thursday went on an indefinite strike after two resident doctors were brutally thrashed by the attendants of a patient, who died...

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Bihar Government Bans Jeans, T-Shirts In Secretariat

The Bihar government has put a ban on wearing jeans and T-shirts in the state secretariat, irrespective of the employees' ranks.

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Uttar Pradesh cops fall back on traditional method to put end to rumours

All Ears Here: After rise in mob violence, police spreads public awareness through a town crier

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Indian Air Force plans to buy 30 new fighter aircraft

A proposal in this regard by the IAF is likely to be taken up before a high-level meeting of the Defence Ministry in the next few weeks, government sources said.

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DNA POSITIVE: Mumbai bus conductor's son makes it to India cricket U-19

BEST MOM: Vaidehi Ankolekar took over spouse's post after he passed on

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Meet with bankers: Piyush Goyal calls for easier export credit flow

According to the latest RBI data, banks’ export credit shrank as much as 36.1% year-on-year as of June 21, even on a low base (it had contracted 42.7% a year earlier).

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Crisil sees 3-5 percent fall in Kharif output

Rice production is likely to fall by 7% from 102.13 million tonne in 2018-19, Crisil said.

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Regulatory bodies need to upgrade, say experts

“A lot of tribunals which were created as a special body of adjudicators have become havens for retired bureaucrats and judges. It is also time the people who man these bodies are experts in the field,” Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul said, participating in the debate ‘Regulatory Vision for Naya India’.

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Government plans to ease process of converting primary agriculture cooperatives into FPOs

“We also hope to form 10,000 new farmer producer organisations to ensure economies of scale for farmers over the next five years,” finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said in her maiden Budget speech.

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Government kicks off exercise to check discrepancies in PM-Kisan

The government has disbursed over Rs 20,000 crore under PM-Kisan so far.

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First gear: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's e-buses on the run

Home Minister flags off 8 of 50 electric vehicles

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With FDI rules eased, Apple to sell iPhone, iPad online in India

Escalating trade tensions between the US and China, and New Delhi's latest investment rules could provide a boost to Apple

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Bihar MP Baidyanath Mahato's car rolls right onto train platform

The incident took place on Wednesday when the divisional railway manager was conducting an inspection of the station.

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S-400 missile system by '23, advance pay to Russia done

Russia is ready to take all necessary efforts to follow the time parameters of this agreement, says Roman Babushkin

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Wednesday, 28 August 2019

Never supported J&K blockade: PCI Chairman

‘Willing to resign if proved wrong’

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ED summons Ahmed Patel’s son

“He was examined twice last week and has also been called on Thursday,” said a senior official.

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Fundraising: IRFC, ONGC explore dollar bond market to raise $1 billion

The IRFC issue is likely to be a “144A/Reg S” one so that US investors can participate along with investors from other regions, the persons said.

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Fox News advertisers get direct line to viewer-in-chief Donald Trump

Fox’s political-ad spending reports filed at the Federal Communications Commission show robust spending on programs that figure in Trump’s viewing.

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BEST Employees Sit On Indefinite Hunger Strike In Mumbai

Some employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) sat on an indefinite hunger strike on Wednesday after no breakthrough emerged in talks with the administration for a new wage...

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Businessman Shot Dead In Delhi's Karol Bagh

A 25-year-old businessman was allegedly shot dead in central Delhi's Karol Bagh after an altercation with another businessman on Tuesday night.

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BEST Employees Sit On Indefinite Hunger Strike In Mumbai

Some employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) sat on an indefinite hunger strike on Wednesday after no breakthrough emerged in talks with the administration for a new wage...

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Statue of Unity & Soho House make TIME 100 list

PIECE OF PIE: The Guj and Maha attractions are part of the greatest places compilation

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Changes in liquidation process under IBC not retrospective: IBBI

Amendments will be applicable to those cases that commenced on or after July 25, which is when the changes came into effect

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah stresses on scientific investigation

He also said that their government is planning to set up Police University and Forensic Science University at the national level.

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LeT setting up base in PM Narendra Modi's constituency: Intelligence agencies

The Pakistan-based terrorists seem to be exploring new targets in India to carry out terror attacks

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Bihar: 13 hurt as 'molesters' hurl acid on villagers gathered to discuss them

The police are not clear whether they are also the perpetrators, as both sides have lodged complaints against each other.

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1.5 lakh gold artisans leave Gujarat due to lack of work

The overall dip in sales has affected wholesalers, retailers and artisans alike, and the sector is hoping the government will introduce relief measures just as it has for automobile and real estate sectors.

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Mamata Banerjee's campaign helpline turns into job-hunt portal for youth

Ever since the campaign was launched, there have been a lot of calls on the campaign helpline.

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Odisha teachers to lose raises over bad results

After issuing the letter, Minister of School and Mass education, Sameer Dash says that the government is trying to strengthen and systematise the Odisha educational system

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Train half empty for railways, glass half full for public

Quarter Down: 25% off on poor-performing routes to improve earnings

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Justice Akil Kureshi's file back with Collegium

While the contents of the letter will be taken up in the Collegium meeting - scheduled for Wednesday evening - its arrival has ended the wait for the Gujarat High Court Advocates Association

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Supreme Court to hear petitions against Article 370 revocation by Oct

Article 370 permitted J&K to have its own Constitution, flag and laws, distinct from that of India.

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Gujarat government to use Rs 1500 crore CAMPA fund to increase forest cover

Patel said the fund will be used for compulsory afforestation, developing cultural forest, ensuring moisture preservation through model plots.

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Sitaram Yechury, a local get conditional Supreme Court nod to visit Kashmir

Meanwhile, The apex bench also sought an affidavit from the Centre on the two petitions that have questioned the clampdown, within a week

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Transparency: A step towards digitisation

The problem lies in implementation. Around 10 years ago, there was talk of property tax for individual flat owners. This has not been done so far. The database of the land records & registration departments must be linked to reflect changes in ownership immediately. At the time of issuing property cards, a problem may arise over documents expected from flat owners & transactions during the transitory period, & issues of legal heirs & encumbrances.

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Maharashtra set to issue ownership cards for apartments

The new decision will grant ownership rights to verticle structures and ensure easier transactions on immovable properties.

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Arpinder falls centimetres short



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Tuesday, 27 August 2019

Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank compromised fiscal prudence for politics: NABARD

NABARD raises alarm over bank's questionable decisions on loan disbursements

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Odisha teacher dances his way to kids' lessons

The clip, that is now going viral on social media, was captured in Lamtaput upper primary school of Odisha's Koraput district.

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Jharkhand: Woman beat up by mob for suspected kidnapping

The police, who came in to rescue the woman, Lilavati Devi, also faced attacks by the mob and had the windows of their vehicle broken due to stone-pelting.

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Not opposing deity’s plea: Nirmohi Akhara

Nirmohi Akhara on Tuesday dropped its strong opposition to deity Ram Lalla’s suit claiming ownership over the 2.77 acres of Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land in Ayodhya to settle for a conciliatory approach where it said it would never seek relief at the cost of the deity’s interests.

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Indian-Origin Man Agrees To Plead Guilty To Money Laundering Charges

A 25-year-old Indian-origin man has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges for owning and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business where he exchanged up to USD 25 million in...

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Man Sentenced To Life Term For Murdering Wife On Suspicion Of Affair

A 50-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for strangulating his wife to death on suspicion of her having an affair with someone else.

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Hearing, Speech Impaired Woman Gang-Raped In Chhattisgarh; 5 Arrested

A 22-year-old deaf and mute woman was allegedly raped by five men in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, police said on Tuesday.

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Role Of Media Important For Social Awareness: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Tuesday termed the role of media important for social awareness and social conversation.

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CCTV Will Help Police Nab Accused In Mobile Snatching Case: Manish Sisodia

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday tweeted images of a mobile snatching incident in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar and said footage from CCTV cameras installed by the AAP government will help...

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Indian-Origin Man Agrees To Plead Guilty To Money Laundering Charges

A 25-year-old Indian-origin man has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges for owning and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business where he exchanged up to USD 25 million in...

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Man Sentenced To Life Term For Murdering Wife On Suspicion Of Affair

A 50-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for strangulating his wife to death on suspicion of her having an affair with someone else.

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Hearing, Speech Impaired Woman Gang-Raped In Chhattisgarh; 5 Arrested

A 22-year-old deaf and mute woman was allegedly raped by five men in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, police said on Tuesday.

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Role Of Media Important For Social Awareness: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Tuesday termed the role of media important for social awareness and social conversation.

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CCTV Will Help Police Nab Accused In Mobile Snatching Case: Manish Sisodia

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday tweeted images of a mobile snatching incident in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar and said footage from CCTV cameras installed by the AAP government will help...

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Now, PG in medical science planned in Jammu and Kashmir

The course will offer studies in five areas of medical science - Anesthesia, Medicine, Gynae, Surgery, Pediatrics - and involve the best-in-class education and training.

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Finally, after Supreme Court rap, Uber starts 24x7 safety helpline for women

This is in addition to the already present in-app SOS button, available in the safety toolkit that allows riders to connect with law enforcement authorities in case of an emergency

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Ex-minister Chinmayanand booked for abduction

Three days after a 23-year-old LLM student went missing, the Shahjahanpur police has lodged an FIR against former Union minister Swami Chinmayanand, for allegedly kidnapping and threatening to kill her. The former minister is the chairperson of the SS Postgraduate College of the city where the girl is pursuing post-graduation in law.

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Inter-caste marriage: Chief Minister Vijay Rupani vows to untangle NOC knot

Dr Savita Ambedkar Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme gives aid if one partner is a Dalit

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No direct proof: Bombay High Court upholds Jigna Vora's acquittal in J-Dey murder case

While convicting Chhota Rajan and eight others for the killing of Jyotirmoy Dey, who was the then crime and investigations editor at Mid-day

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Nitin Gadkari says funds under roads & highways tied up

Gadkari explains his plans to promote road transport, green vehicles, curb accidents and also boost growth in roads, highways, and MSMEs

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'Ambulance Dada' seeks financial aid for treatment

Following his appeal, Trinamool Congress leader and state Food and Supplies Minister, Jyotipriyo Mullick, has stepped up to provide assistance

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Fine not enough: Private buses to lose licence for illegal parking in Mumbai

Private buses could get deregistered if parked illegally, with the BMC stepping up its efforts to clear city roads of congestion. School buses will be spared the punishment.

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Monday, 26 August 2019

Mumbai: 38 crimes registered against Kamala Landmark Group, 1000 buyers duped

The home buyers who either paid by cash or cheque to the builders or any of their sister companies on August 29 and 30 can meet the EOW officers, and file complaints along with relevant documents against the accused.

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Gujarat High Court questions multiple pleas against Rajya Sabha poll victory

According to Mangukiya, candidates can file an election petition against the returned candidates pitted against them and cannot challenge the election of other winner candidates

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Cobra found inside parcel box sent to Odisha man

According to a forest department official, the length of the cobra was 3 to 4 feet.

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Mumbai: Stone-pelting cases on rail lines remain unsolved

118 stone-pelting cases reported in 7 years, cops arrested just 7

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Mayawati slams Rahul & Co for Srinagar trip, gets BJP pat

BSP chief denounces Oppn leaders for playing into hands of India's rivals

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BMC to strip layers off 16 South Mumbai road-over-bridge

Suggested by IIT experts after Andheri bridge collapse

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Enough measures taken to prevent lion deaths: Gujarat govt

The state's submission came in response to a petition initiated by the HC

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JeM training for 'underwater' attack; India prepared: Indian Navy

Terror outfit JeM had carried out the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Februrary 14, killing 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in it.

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs sacks 22 more senior officers on charges of corruption

The move is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on Independence Day.

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Whatever Rahul Gandhi said is being misused by Pakistan leaders, says J&K Guv Satya Pal Malik

Governor Malik's remarks came even as Pakistan Foreign Minister Mahmood Qureshi made a war cry in Islamabad, saying "Pakistan is ready for every kind of war".

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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, you buried Congress in grave: J&K Guv Satya Pal Malik

Malik says Cong MP has dealt a major blow to his party and his statement would be quoted in elections to come

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Bihar MLA Anant Singh struggles to adapt prison life

The Independent legislator was remanded to judicial custody for two weeks in connection with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case lodged against him by a Patna court on Sunday.

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Supreme Court admits govt's plea against ban on diesel vehicles

The Tribunal order putting a cap of 10 years for diesel vehicles and 15 years for petrol vehicles was attacked by the Centre for being without any legal basis.

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Congo fever death rings alarm bells across Gujarat

75-year-old woman from Limbdi taluka died during treatment

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First Gujjar girl clears AIIMS entrance exam

VALLEY OF FLOWERS: J&K resident Irmim Shamim walked 10 km daily to her school

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Conservation: Tortoise wins race to get star protection, otter hops on too

Star tortoise, smooth-coated and small-clawed otters up-listed for protection globally at India's behest

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Jal Shakti min pushes to improve 'recharge'

This is necessary as groundwater levels are dangerously declining due to continuous withdrawal that caters to increased population, industrialisation and urbanisation along with increasing vagaries of rainfall

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Ganpati 'boards' a train to Jammu and Kashmir for soldiers

Lord on LoC: Ghatkopar woman takes 6-ft idol, Bordercha Raja, to Poonch

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INX Media Case: CBI gets P Chidambaram's custody till Aug 30 to 'unearth' conspiracy

CBI has alleged that Chidambaram and his family members' assets and bank accounts are spread across 14 countries and most of them are linked to his son Karti Chidambaram.

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Sunday, 25 August 2019

J&K state flag off Srinagar Secretariat, Tricolour flies proud

With Article 370 being revoked from Jammu and Kashmir earlier in August, the erstwhile state was integrated with India in the truest sense

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RBI board meets today, may discuss reserves level

RBI's central board will meet in Mumbai on Monday to take up the annual accounts. With the Bimal Jalan report on an ideal level of reserves to be maintained by the RBI having been submitted, the meeting is also likely to discuss the same. The August board meeting finalises the central bank’s accounts for the year and also decides on surplus to be transferred to the government.

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Mumbai: Groundwater recharge pit to be mandatory for housing societies

Many housing societies in the city use groundwater as an alternate source to fulfil their daily requirements, hence having groundwater recharge pit becomes an extremely important step

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J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik refutes reports on shortage of medicines

Says situation in the region peaceful, no shortage of any essential items

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Pizza, pasta and architecture of CADs

Architect has become akin to that of a fashion designer today as his/her success depends more and more on how he/she can be different in look-and-feel than the flavour of the last season

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Post rains AQI improves to 'good' in Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) says in a press release that the maximum temperature in Delhi was 33.9 degrees Celsius

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As Amazon Burns, Fires in Next-Door Bolivia Also Wreak Havoc


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Maharashtra sets up council to promote investments

The surge in investment, the government believes, will help achieve the $1 trillion economy target by 2025 from the present level of $475 billion

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Heavy rainfall ends spectre of drought in nine Rajasthan districts

It is reported that many of the dams in the state which either had no water or very little levels are now almost full to the brim

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Mumbai: Man posing as journo held for extorting money from shopkeeper

According to the Bhoiwada police, Ramesh Nanda owns a store in Dadar

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Narcotics cell wants more coordination among state units

The anti-drug trafficking federal agency has decided to deploy addition manpower across the states, especially those which shares international border with Pakistan, to stop trafficking of drugs in the India

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Maharashtra: Tigress dies of poisoning, wild boar carcass found nearby

The poisoning could be intentional or unintentional, says a senior forest official

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Arun Jaitley's final journey: Nation mourns, tributes continue to pour in

The leaders from Opposition parties were also friends with him. He left an impression even on senior leaders like JP Narayan, says Murli Manohar Joshi

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BMC plans vertical gardens on pillars

Plan is to beautify pillars of Metro rail, flyovers and Monorail, and avoid political banners

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Free Mother India of plastic: PM Narendra Modi

In his monthly radio address, Prime Minister says a new revolution against plastic must start from Oct 2

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Cadet Komalika hits bullseye in Spain



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Trump’s Paradigm of the Personal


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Maharashtra to lure herbivores to give tigers square meals

FAIR GAME: Forest dept plans meadows to translocate prey to sahyadri reserve

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Crocodile escapes cage to wander off, captured

No injuries were reported in the incident

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Jharkhand: 'Panchayat' strips woman nude after she was abused by nephew

The 'panchayat' at Dengidoh village in Jharkhand's Koderma district held the woman guilty, though she is the alleged victim

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Before festival rush, Railway Protection Force cracks down on touts

Starting August 22, the RPF has begun raiding touts across all five divisions who black market tickets as part of "Operation Thunder"

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Saturday, 24 August 2019

Bombay High Court raps Podar Mills for gender discrimination

The petition stated that this distinction between the male and female employees was 'wholly arbitrary' and 'violative'.

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The King’s Decree



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Mumbai: FIR against errant auto-rickshaw driver

Following the DNA story on Wednesday, the police called Bhatia the next day to register a case.

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Mumbai: After DNA's campaign, more commuters share their ordeal

In yet another DNA campaign, an auto driver refused to ride a female banker for just 1 km at Andheri.

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Remarks by Niti Aayog VC forced govt to announce package this week

Though Rajiv Kumar clarified his remarks on Friday, the view that uncertainty over the government’s response should not linger grew stronger. The economic package, already in an advanced state of readiness, was given the final touches and word went out that finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will speak to the media — a detailed briefing that lasted 100 minutes.

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Arun Jaitley: A sharp mind and a large heart

For a person battling multiple illnesses, Jaitley fought till the end, but succumbed to a third cardiac arrest after being revived twice. His passing was deeply and spontaneously mourned by leaders across the ideological spectrum and by people from all walks whose lives he had touched in the course of a sterling legal and political career spanning 45 years.

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Mumbai ka Manifesto: 'Create infrastructure to cater to growing housing demand', says Expert

The upcoming elections may bring some relief for a common man who dreams of buying a home, say industry experts

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Mumbai: Govinda partially paralysed as human pyramid crashes on him

City witnesses 119 Dahi Handi-related injuries; OPD ward at civic hospitals sees jumbo crowd

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Speakeasy: Shape of Things



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Prince Andrew Denies Knowing of Sex Trafficking by Epstein


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4 Killed In Plane Crash In Ecuador's Amazon Region

A Cessna 182 airplane crashed in Ecuador's Amazon region, killing all four people aboard, authorities said Saturday.

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India Inc mourns demise of 'reformer-friend'

Jaitley had worked towards easing the norms of foreign direct investment (FDI) in India

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'Jaitleyji cared for journo friends', says Ravindra Singh

A towering leader, Jaitleyji was always there for journalists.

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EU Leaders Round On Donald Trump Over Trade Threats At G7 Summit

EU leaders rounded on US President Donald Trump over his trade threats on Saturday as they arrived in the chic French seaside resort of Biarritz for a G7 summit overshadowed by trans-Atlantic tensions...

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A few days ago sister Sushma left us, today my friend Arun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM is on a three-nation tour of France, UAE and Bahrain. He has already visited UAE and France and is currently in Bahrain.

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In Arun Jaitley the BJP loses a gentle giant who was a consensus builder

In Jaitley, the saffron party loses a gentle giant who had admirers across the political spectrum, and one of its foremost strategist?-intellectual and a consensus builder

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'Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's name was a byword for patriotism'

These were the words, not of any BJP or RSS leader, but of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi spoken on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's death on February 26, 1966.

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Rajneeti, In the age of hashtags

Twitter may not admit to banning people based on their political viewpoints, but our panelists refuse to buy this argument. This week's DNA Samwad discussed the drawbacks of the micro-blogging site and called for bringing in regulations to end hate-mongering

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Friday, 23 August 2019

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation cracks down on shops with uncontrolled parking

According to an official, around 16 shops and establishments have been sealed on Friday.

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Mumbai: Plot worth Rs 600 cr up for grabs in Napean Sea Road

MSRDC-owned land measuring 1.54 acre is situated at Napean Sea Road

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Plastic ban rattles Surat textile traders

Merchants claim that materials used neither harm nature nor human life; seek details of banned plastic products from civic body

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We will eliminate terrorism by year's time: MoS PMO Jitendra Singh

The Union Minister says that earlier Article 370 could not be repealed because BJP never had the numbers

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Riding on NITI Aayog's Rajiv Kumar comments, Congress attacks govt

As the Congress' social media cell took to splash it, Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari in a news conference attacked the government claiming that more than three crore jobs were at risk.

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Five die as Kolkata temple wall collapses on Janmashtami

The wall collapse further led to a stampede-like situation

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SC asks ED not to arrest Chidambaram till Mon

The Congress leader, who was sent to CBI custody by a trial court on Thursday, will however remain with the investigating agency till Monday when the lower court as well as the apex court will hear the case. As he is already remanded in custody, the court did not hear his plea for bail in the CBI case and took up only the ED matter.

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No Rulebook For Trade War: Jerome Powell Vows To Sustain US Expansion

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell vowed Friday to act to ensure the American economic expansion continues, but warned the central bank has no "rulebook" for dealing with the US-China trade war that...

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UP Woman Given Triple Talaq For Giving Birth To Girl Child

A case has been registered against a man for giving instant triple talaq to his wife allegedly after she gave birth to a girl child in Ayodhya district in Uttar Pradesh, police said on Friday.

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Four-Storey Building Collapses In Maharashtra, 15 Feared Trapped

A four-storey building collapsed in Shanti Nagar area of Bhiwandi city near Mumbai in the wee hours of Saturday.

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UP Woman Given Triple Talaq For Giving Birth To Girl Child

A case has been registered against a man for giving instant triple talaq to his wife allegedly after she gave birth to a girl child in Ayodhya district in Uttar Pradesh, police said on Friday.

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Judge hearing Babri Masjid demolition seeks security, benefits

The Supreme Court had earlier granted an extension to the judge and asked him to complete the trial latest by April 2020.

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Mumbai: Andhericha Raja idol sponsors in queue till 2062

NO SHORTCUT: Organisers say names picked for the next 43 years through lottery

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Ayodhya Dispute: Supreme Court at odds as Nirmohi Akhara argues against title of deity Ram

Sushil Kumar Jain accepted this proposition formulated by the bench but then put the judges at odds to understand his next submission that the deity cannot claim title over the entire Ram Janmsthan.

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OPINION: Parliament has rightly asserted its powers

The final hearing would happen before the Supreme Court, which would decide on its Constitutional validity

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Supreme Court agrees to hear triple talaq law, but...

...Asks petitioner, 'Why can't the practice be criminalised like child marriage & dowry laws, if it is still prevalent'

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Congress needs to admit that they are organisationally weak, says VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar

Outspoken and upfront, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar was the Newsmaker of the week. He unflinchingly spoke about reservations, caste-based politics, Bhima Koregaon violence, Congress-NCP alliance, and the government's failure in tackling the economic slowdown

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Thursday, 22 August 2019

Polavaram project: Andhra Pradesh High Court stays re-tendering process

The contract, which was awarded by APGENCO, is estimated to be Rs 3,400 crore of civil works, apart from Rs 3,000 crore of hydel power project on the engineering, procurement and construction basis.

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Jaitapur Nuclear Project Discussions Later This Year: President Macron

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (local time) said France and India will hold discussions on Jaitapur nuclear project by the end of this year.

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P Chidambaram not cooperating, says CBI in court; defence argues only 6 questions asked

The senior Congress leader, who was arrested by the CBI late on Wednesday amid high drama, was kept overnight at the probe agency's headquarters and produced before a special CBI court on Thursday afternoon.

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In a bind, Congress turns to late Rajiv Gandhi for help

Her refrain comes at a time when Congress veteran leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram has been sent to CBI custody for four days on money laundering charges in INX Media case.

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Congress cup of legal woes spills over

Grand old party has many top-rung leaders who are facing criminal cases and out on bail

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Punjab: Ferozepur water poses health risk

Adding to the misery of these residents, the water level has been drastically increased as wastewater from tanneries in Kasur, Pakistan has been discharged into the river.

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WADA suspends India dope testing laboratory



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Rabindra Sangeet to wake up Dum Dum

MUSIC TO EARS: Public loudspeakers will play songs by poets

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Directorate General of Civil Aviation to probe Uttarkashi chopper crash

A team of the DGCA has already reached the state to initiate a probe into the matter.

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Punjab govt seeks Rs 1,000-Cr flood relief package

The request from the CM came amid reports that 326 villages across the state had been adversely impacted, with loss of standing crops on nearly 1.20 lakh acres of area submerged underwater.

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Jaitapur Nuclear Project Discussions Later This Year: President Macron

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (local time) said France and India will hold discussions on Jaitapur nuclear project by the end of this year.

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Nirav Modi's judicial custody extended till September 19

The 48-year-old businessman appeared before the court via video link from Wandsworth prison in south-west London, where he is currently lodged

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Punjab to canalise all its state rivers

CM Captain Amarinder also announces dedicated village-relief in flood-affected Sultanpur and Jalandhar areas

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Ghatkopar family's share gamble brings it on road

Curve Of Fortune: Bad investments render woman, middle-aged children homeless

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Jawan's son, farmer's daughter top Indian Police Service list

Interestingly, 57 engineering graduates and 11 medicine graduates are among the 92 probationers.

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Jyotiraditya Scindia to head Maharashtra Congress screening panel

The screening committee will finalise the candidates for the assembly polls and make its recommendations to the party's Central Election Committee

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Ayodhya Dispute: 'Muslim faction has accepted a temple stood before masjid'

First petitioner had produced about 20 affidavits from local Muslims who said there was a temple at the site

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Triple life: Man holds 3 govt jobs for 30 years in Bihar

Suresh Ram lived a triple life as an Assistant Engineer in the Office of Building Construction of Kishanganj, the Department of Water Resources in Banka district's Belhar block and in Bhimnagar East Embankment of Supaul.

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Wednesday, 21 August 2019

WhatsApp traceability: Madras HC to take up next hearing on September 19

The division bench, which heard the case, in oral remarks said it was looking at how the social media companies could work together with the law enforcement agencies in a bid to curb the cybercrimes and it would not entertain the plea for Aadhaar linkage.

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Nippon Life becomes largest RNAM shareholder

As per the share purchase agreement, Reliance Capital, which has been monetising its assets to get through troubled times, will completely exit from RNAM and Nippon shareholding in the asset management company will further increase to 75%.

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Soldier records video, pleads officials to help mom, save land

Havildar T Chandra Babu, in the video, appeals to local officials and public to help his mother from encroachers and help family protect their land in Yellapally village near Tirupati

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Army retaliates to Pakistan firing

This comes just days after a Pakistani post was destroyed after Indian Army retaliated to unprovoked heavy shelling and ceasefire violation in Rajouri district on Saturday

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3 dead as rescue copter crashes in Uttarakhand

The helicopter was carrying relief materials for people stranded in the flood-hit region.

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Share info with rating agencies on time: Sebi

Sebi also eased rules for registration of foreign investors by categorising them into just two from three now and allowed easier transfer of shares by these entities in case of unlisted companies or stocks which are illiquid or suspended from trading. The Sebi chairman also hinted at a delay in implementation of the government proposal to hike minimum public shareholding limit to 35% from the current level of 25%.

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Signs of weakening of service sector: RBI guv

The repo is the key policy rate at which the RBI lends to banks. The MPC revises this rate in order to send a signal to banks and also to bring down their cost of funds. In its latest meeting on August 7, four of the six members of the MPC voted to reduce the policy rate by 35bps. In an unusual move, the RBI’s internal members were more aggressive in supporting a higher rate cut, according to the minutes of the MPC released by the central bank on Wednesday.

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We aim to solve water woes by 2024: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Water conservation, its reuse will also help the Centre to achieve its ambitious target of $5 trillion economy by 2025, says Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

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Traffic resumes on Delhi's iron bridge as Yamuna water levels starts receding

The government had issued emergency helpline numbers 21210849, 22421656 in case one needs to call for help.

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BJP set to launch Jan Sampark Abhiyan

Sources close to the party revealed that the movement will aim to erase the prejudices, myths and notions about Article 370 and enlighten people about the benefits due to its removal

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Congress stands by P Chidambaram

Most BJP leaders largely maintained stoic silence on the issue

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BJP membership up by 3.8 cr

Drive to get new members held between July 6 & Aug 20, has shattered all previous records

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Violation of traffic rules to pinch hard from September 1

As per the amended Act, a fine of Rs 10,000 will be imposed if one fails to give way to emergency vehicles. The same fine will be imposed if a driver is driving despite being disqualified.

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Gujarat: Police mistake two students for feared terrorists from Afghanistan

Earlier in the month, there were reports from the Intelligence Bureau of four terror-suspects with Afghani passports having infiltrated the state.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approves reform of Army HQ

Proposal of reorganisation measures came with the twin purpose of improving the teeth-to-tail ratio and reducing salary bills in force

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Ayodhya Dispute: Can the Ram Janmasthan be considered a deity, asks Supreme Court

The question was posed by the five-judge bench during the concluding arguments of senior advocate CS Vaidyanathan, who was appearing for Lord Ram.

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Digital India? Bihar village forbids mobile phone for girls

Unanimously passed bans include: Students roaming out after dusk, girls using mobile phones, girls going out for toilet at night, drinking/sale of alcohol, gambling

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Village on LoC cheers up after Article 370 scrapped

The 2,000 residents of Machhal have borne the brunt of numerous cross-border attacks and ceasefire violations erupting from neighbouring Pakistan since Independence.

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Zambia's president Edgar Chagwa Lungu visits India, inks six MoUs

Lauding India's role in his country's development Edgar Chagwa Lungu says, India is an important and strategic partner in Zambia's enhanced quest for socio-economic development

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Tuesday, 20 August 2019

Cops nab Bihar MLA Anant Singh's aide in AK-47 rifle smuggling case

A picture of Singh and Mohammad Parvez Chand came out in which both can be seen in Singh's house, which confirms their link

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Marriage off over NRC

A family at Silchar in Assam has called off the wedding of their daughter when the groom failed to provide citizenship credentials.Dilwar Hussain Lask

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Reservation will continue, says Ramdas Athawale

There will be no debate on that, says Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment.

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3 NIA officers transferred on extortion charge

Action on a complaint of misconduct

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Railways plans to interlock all manned level crossings

System will provide for control over gates where manual intervention is not needed

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Exploring ways to fight disinformation

Readers should not depend on one source for news, says Dan Shelley

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Division of princely states' property docs missing

The Rajasthan High Court had issued an order to the Centre in 2015 to make this list public and has once again on Wednesday asked to do the same in four weeks

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Parliament House Complex now plastic-free zone

Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day to rid the society of plastic, the Ministries are preparing to ban the use of single-use plastic from October 2.

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States battle to stay afloat as floods worsen

Cabinet secys of Punjab, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Delhi chair National Crisis Management Committee meet

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Mumbai: After snub, woman gets abuses from auto

Auto-Cratic: Woman narrates ordeal with abusive driver, tweeple join her

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Supreme Court notice to Centre on plea by Facebook, WhatsApp on data sharing

The bench allowed the High Courts to continue with the hearing of the individual petitions but ordered that no final order be passed till the apex court takes a call on the transfer of petitions to it.

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Italy’s Government Collapses, Turning Chaos Into Crisis


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Walmart Sues Tesla For Negligence After Repeated Solar System Fires

Walmart Inc on Tuesday sued Tesla Inc, accusing it of "widespread negligence" that led to repeated fires of its solar systems and asking a court to force Tesla to remove solar panels from more than...

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Facebook Hiring Journalists To Curate Its New News Tab

Facebook on Tuesday confirmed plans for a News Tab that will be edited by seasoned journalists, in a departure from its longstanding practice of letting algorithms dictate a user's experience.

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Walmart Sues Tesla For Negligence After Repeated Solar System Fires

Walmart Inc on Tuesday sued Tesla Inc, accusing it of "widespread negligence" that led to repeated fires of its solar systems and asking a court to force Tesla to remove solar panels from more than...

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Facebook Hiring Journalists To Curate Its New News Tab

Facebook on Tuesday confirmed plans for a News Tab that will be edited by seasoned journalists, in a departure from its longstanding practice of letting algorithms dictate a user's experience.

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OPINION: 'Time to get Zakir Naik back to India'

Maharashtra police have also reported instances of youths being influenced by Naik's speeches and undergoing training to make explosives and weapons.

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Engine chugs along for 10 km before driver realises rest of train is missing

The bizarre incident occurred when the engine of the Visakha Express got detached from the coaches due to damaged link rods

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Fugitive preacher Zakir Naik muted all across Malaysia

The controversial Islamic preacher apologised for making racially sensitive remarks after the police questioned him for hours over the comments on Monday.

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis keeps Shiv Sena out of BDD chawl revamp

The cost of redeveloping 92.82 acres of BDD chawls in Worli, Naigaon and NM Joshi Marg is around Rs 16,000 crore.

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Monday, 19 August 2019

Pollution board slaps notice to Vadodara Municipal Corporation over debris dumping

Citizens say act led to losing of wetland, aggravating floods in Vadodara

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Party cries foul over Raj Thackeray's summon by Enforcement Directorate

The ED summons to Raj may be part of a larger game plan by the BJP to generate sympathy for the MNS chief, whose party is facing a tough time after a series of electoral setbacks and desertions from the ranks.

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Mumbai: Churchgate's JS Hostel in bad state, lament students

Allege the 5-storey building at Churchgate has had several instances of slab collapsing in rooms, lobby and loos

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Delhi meet bullish, sceptic Congress frets

Doval, intel agencies brief Shah on Jammu & Kashmir situation; BJP leaders slam Azad remark on Article 370

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Gujarat High Court tells govt to clarify parallel probe against suspended IAS Gaurav Dahiya

The query came in response to a petition filed by Dahiya demanding that the court should quash the proceedings initiated by the police inspector of Gandhinagar's Sector 7 police station on the basis of the complaint filed by the woman.

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Kohinoor Mills case: MNS chief Raj Thackeray may come out unscathed

It won't be a cakewalk for Thackeray's aide Rajan Shirodkar & partner Unmesh Joshi

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Himachal Releases Rs 15 Crore For Restoration Work After Heavy Rain

The Himachal Pradesh government has released Rs 15 crore to different departments for restoration work after rain wreaked havoc during the last two days in the state.

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Flash floods continue to claim lives, property in many states

Weatherman says let-up in situation unlikely in several pockets as rescuers race against time

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A Lara-Sarwan partnership



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3 victims of Madhya Pradesh botched cataract surgeries flown to Chennai hospital

Earlier, 11 patients lost their eyesight after they underwent cataract surgery in Indore and were later admitted to Choithram hospital.

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Madhya Pradesh: Kanha National Park jumbos freshen up at week-long camp

India is home to over 50% population of Asian elephants in the world, making it the last strong-hold of the species

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Mumbai: 'Papa', 'BOSS' come under cops' scanner

According to MTP, among the various traffic-related offences such as drunken driving, driving without a licence and lane-cutting, fancy number plates have been a headache for the officers.

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Security units on high alert as 4 Afghan terrorists sneak into Gujarat

The alert was issued at the beginning of August and the police, as well as the Border Security Force, has been notified since to be prepared for any contingency.

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Rs 1 crore for Rs 60: Pupil repays alma mater

Keen Fee-Lings: NRI was helped by school trustee to continue studies

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DNA IMPACT: Railway colony misuse - Western Railway suspends 4, sacks 1

Commercial units like diners and shops being run out of railway staff quarters in Prabhadevi

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Chattel trade: With panchayat's nod, man exchanges wife for 71 sheep

Meanwhile, even as the police was investigating the case, the woman refused to return to her husband, and reiterated her choice to live with Umesh

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Schools, govt offices reopen in Kashmir

Schools, colleges and offices were shut for 15 days in the Valley, in the wake of elaborate security arrangements put in place by the Centre following the abrogation of Article 370.

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India's 'barefoot Bolt' fails trial

It was an anti-climatic end, as Rameshwar Gurjar finished the speed test last - clocking 12.9 seconds to run 100 metres

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Sunday, 18 August 2019

No conditions apply should be the rule

Conditional relationships are always transitory in nature

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Builders to pay interest for delayed projects: MahaRERA

The developer back in 2018 had said that the project had got delayed because of various reason including demonetisation and implementation of RERA act

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Journalist shot dead in Uttar Pradesh

The incident is being called a matter of personal enmity. It took place after the victim's neighbours tried to dump cow dung near their house

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RCC: A love marriage turning foul?

As we are on a spree of making cheap homes for economic weaker section, we need to ensure that they don't turn into death traps after thirty years as the ones that we have inherited have now become

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Mumbai: Youth duped of Rs 30,000 by fake travel agent

The accused identified as Mohammed Hanif Mehboob Khan was arrested earlier this week by Sahar police

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Watchdog approved failed drugs for bribes: CBI busts racket

The CDSCO, a national regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, is now on the agency's radar for the assent it granted to samples that failed testing

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Iran Tanker Departs After Gibraltar Rejects US Demand

The Iranian oil tanker at the centre of a diplomatic dispute has departed from Gibraltar after the British overseas territory rejected a US demand to seize the vessel.

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Tiger Woods Watches His Season End at BMW Championship


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Where Went My Empty Nest?


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BMC's incubation centre receives State approval

According to official, the incubation centre will have space for 12 startups which can work at a time

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Their own houses submerged, Sangli cops waded out to save flood victims

Houses of nearly 240 policemen have been damaged due to floods

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Congress for triple talaq due to votes: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah launches a scathing attack on the party for its opposition to the bill

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FYJC admissions: 80K seats up for grabs, but 9K students don't pick any

College authorities advise students to not let go of seats they have already been allotted

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Coercive recovery: Gujarat High Court equates state's tax recovery tactics with 'extortion'

Orders state to refund the sum recovered from company along with 6% interest

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Walkway linking Noida Metro opened

The walkway, built by the Noida Metro Rail Corporation, was inaugurated by Durga Shankar Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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Off-track business: Western Railway staff quarters in Parel house eateries & hotels, says plaint

The commercial outlets run till late night. When DNA visited the place, the residential quarters barely resembled one amid the hectic business activity

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51 years later, Army traces its missing aircraft

NOT FORGOTTEN: An-12 military craft went silent over Rohtang Pass in Feb 1968

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Jawaharlal Nehru University should be renamed after Modi, says MP Hans Raj Hans

He says the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir was necessary to fix the "mistakes" committed by "our ancestors"

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Arun Jaitley still critical; VVIPs visit AIIMS

Sources had told Zee Media on Saturday that Jaitley was put on Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, which is applicable for patients whose lungs and heart do not function properly

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800 infants died in two years in Palghar, Maharashtra insists it's not malnourishment

The state government claims they occurred due to factors like premature birth, asphyxia and heart ailments

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Saturday, 17 August 2019

Rubbles at Girgaum Chowpatty raises eyebrows, BMC assures probe

Marine activists claim it is from reclamation sites where Coastal Road project was on

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NIT Rourkela professor, wife found dead at their residence

The deceased, Professor R Jayabalan, and his wife Malini Kesavan hailed from Tamil Nadu.

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On fast lane, Railways to cut cost with 100% electrification

Mission 2022: Average speed of trains to go up, operational cost to come down

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Dozens dead or hurt in wedding party blast in Kabul

The blast occurred near the stage where musicians were and "all the youths, children and all the people who were there were killed," witness Gul Mohammad said.

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Pehlu Khan's family relieved as Raj govt constitutes SIT

Pehlu Khan, a cattle trader, was beaten to death allegedly by self-proclaimed cow vigilantes on suspicion of cow smuggling in Alwar district 2017

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Rajnath Singh clears panel to review defence buys

The committee will revise and align the procedures with the aim of ensuring a seamless flow from asset acquisition to life cycle support, a Defence Ministry release said.

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WhatsApp terror 'warzones' IT capital

The police took up positions across the city on Friday evening, only confirming the news that Bengalureans already knew.

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Won't scrap Siddaramaiah's Bhagyas: BS Yeddyurappa

In a press release here, he clarified that he had already signed the file to continue the scheme.

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Grand opening to 9-day Aadi Mahotsav in Leh

Speaking on the occasion, the Tribal Affairs Minister said the Centre would extend all possible help to protect the aspirations of Ladakh people.

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Jawan martyred as Pak violates ceasefire on LoC

Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation along the line of control (LoC). In the exchange of fire, Lance Naik Sandeep Thapa attained martyrdom

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Jammu and Kashmir gets back to work, Pak worked up

Frustrated neighbour violates ceasefire along LoC on a day restrictions were eased across Jammu & Kashmir

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Dugout Antics Lead to Another Brett Gardner Ejection


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Massive blaze contained at AIIMS; minister orders special fire audit

Fire broke out on the first and second floor of the hospital building; no casualties reported

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Mumbai: Thanks to wife, sister, man gets 2-kidney gift

Kiran Pandey has his family members - wife and sister - to thank who donated their kidneys on both occasions to save his life.

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Friday, 16 August 2019

Despite Pak attempts, no single death in J&K: BVR Subrahmanyam

Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam says phones to ring from today, schools to reopen post weekend

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Ahmedabad: Cops nab two, seize 52 fake HSRPs

According to police, a person identified as Kiran Gulzar (43), a resident of Ranip was held from Vastral crossroads and seized 42 fake High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) from him.

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Caste-igated teacher files plaint against duo

Protesting the incident, around 10 school staff stepped of the school in the rains.

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In fresh woes, Azam Khan has his resort walls razed

The state's canal division department had earlier served a notice to Azam Khan stating that his luxury resort was built on a drainage channel owned by the department

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Gujarat: 2 dead, 4 injured in SG highway mishap

Two people were killed and four others were injured in a road accident when a mixture truck and Gujarat State Transport bus rammed into each other on SG highway near Karnavati club during the wee hours of Thursday.

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Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority expects Rs 1,033 crore from lease of BKC plot

MMRDA has fixed the reserve price at Rs 3.44 lakh per sq mt.

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Loo & Behold: Train users at Kalupur see red

There are a total of nine toilets at its seven platforms, out of which only three are functional, while the rest are locked by the authorities claiming to be under maintenance.

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MP's son in cops' custody; no favours pls, tweets mom Roopa Ganguly

Akash Mukerjee was booked for reckless driving and causing damage to property

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No flooding in Dholera: Officials

Farmers say the Dholera Smart City will destroy agriculture and villages in the area

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Mumbai: Dining out is a 'perilous' affair in Kurla

Over 200 hotels are operating illegally without adequate permissions like fire NOC, trade license, blgd permission

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Decision on Justice Akil Kureshi in a week's time: Centre

"The decision of the Centre will be informed to the Collegium," the Solicitor General told the court

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Article 370 ruled 70 years, Cong's poll-itics to blame: Amit Shah

'Modi did away with it in 75 days', says Shah at 1st rally after govt's J&K move

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Donald Trump Says He Will Meet Apple CEO Tim Cook For Dinner

US President Donald Trump said he would be having dinner on Friday with Apple Inc Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook.

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Stimulus package talk still going on: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

A number of sectors like the automobile and realty have urged the government to come up with a package

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Ex-FM Arun Jaitley critical at AIIMS, say doctors

The 66-year-old BJP leader, who held important portfolios during the first tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, has not been keeping well for some time

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Donald Trump Says He Will Meet Apple CEO Tim Cook For Dinner

US President Donald Trump said he would be having dinner on Friday with Apple Inc Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook.

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Mumbai: Jogeshwari woman loses Rs 4 lakh gold, cops get it back

Like all sisters, Prity too had gone to visit her brother at Santacruz to tie Rakhi. In the melee she left her 10 tola (100 grams) gold ornaments worth Rs 4 lakh in the auto-rickshaw she was travelling in.

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Rape accused Kuldeep Sengar features in Independence Day advertisement

The advertisement wishing the local people on Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan was given by the Ugu Panchayat chairman and advocate Anuj Kumar Dikshit

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PM Narendra Modi on two-day visit to Bhutan from today

Bhutan was Modi's first foreign destination after taking charge as PM in 2014

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Thursday, 15 August 2019

Maharashtra: Hysterectomies rise in Beed, govt sets treatment protocol

Beed, located in drought-affected Marathwada, sees distress migration by around 3 lakh people who work as sugarcane cutters for mills across Maharashtra and even other states like Karnataka

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Maharashtra Woman Allegedly Tries To Kill Husband With Friend's Help

The Maharashtra Police on Thursday arrested a woman and her friend for allegedly attempting to kill the former's husband in Vasai's Manickpur area.

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"Will Have Fantastic And Big Trade Deal" With Post-Brexit UK: Trump

President Donald Trump on Thursday again signalled his desire for close trading ties with Britain once it leaves the European Union, saying a "fantastic" deal was in the works.

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The Fragrance Lingers



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MahaRERA asks developer to pay interest over delayed possession

The complaint pertains to a development work carried out in Mulund East by a builder named Vaibhav Joshi, of Harihareshwar SRA.

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Mumbai youths help Haripur victims with supplies

The village has not yet received any relief funds nor help yet, they said. Around 20,000 families from the village were affected.

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Maharashtra govt likely to get 19 new colleges affiliated to Mumbai University

In a first, the university wants to set up a college for skill development

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Maharashtra govt to construct houses for flood victims

19L houses to be built by 2022 under PM Awas Yojana, says an official

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Bringing out the Baskets



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Donald Trump Says September Trade Talks With China "Still On"

President Donald Trump said Thursday the planned trade talks with China set for September will go ahead, and the sides continue to negotiate by phone.

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'Modi hai to mumkin hai', says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at Nagpur function

Speaking on the occasion of I-Day celebration at the RSS headquarters in Nagpur, Bhagwat said, "Modi hai to mumkin hai".

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North Korea Fires 2 'Unidentified Projectiles': South Korea

North Korea fired two "unidentified projectiles" into the sea on Friday, the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said -- the latest in a series of such launches by Pyongyang.

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Donald Trump Says September Trade Talks With China "Still On"

President Donald Trump said Thursday the planned trade talks with China set for September will go ahead, and the sides continue to negotiate by phone.

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DNA SPECIAL: House your cops, Centre tells states

Provision of housing for police personnel is an important aspect of police welfare which directly and positively impacts their professional output.

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Twitter hails PM Narendra Modi appeal to tour 15 places

There is a "huge" scope to improve our tourism sector and India has much to offer, PM Modi on Thursday said during his I-Day speech.

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12-year-old Karnataka boy awarded for guiding ambulance cross flooded bridge

Nearly 60,000 houses have been destroyed due to the natural calamity and state's Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the family members of those who died.

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Jammu and Kashmir incomplete without Pandits, says Guv Satya Pal Malik

The Governor asserted that 3,000 vacancies out of 6,000 in the public sector were established for the Kashmiri migrant Pandits and these vacancies will be filled soon.

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North Korea Fires 2 'Unidentified Projectiles': South Korea

North Korea fired two "unidentified projectiles" into the sea on Friday, the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said -- the latest in a series of such launches by Pyongyang.

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Rs 100 lakh-cr infra fund will boost growth: Experts

Modi's move comes at a time when the RBI has scaled down the growth forecast for 2019-2020 from 7% to 6.9%

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OPINION: Why the CDS post is a game-changer

As many as 66 countries have adopted this and are integrated.

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High Courts running parallel governance: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad slams judicial activism, seeks in-house mechanism to hold judges accountable

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Independence Day 2019: Now, PM Narendra Modi integrates military

After his move on Jammu and Kashmir, the PM announces CDS - Chief of Defence Staff - for tri-services

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Coaches run off in Uttar Pradesh, stones used as brakes

Driverless: Coaches of a train without engine hit tracks

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Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Bigamy allegation: IAS officer Gaurav Dahiya suspended

"Gaurav Dahiya has been suspended based on the findings of the probe committee's report," Chief Secretary JN Singh told the media.

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Mumbai: Motilal Nagar residents torn between self-redevelopment & Mhada

Bigger homes and open spaces are factors that lure dwellers to go for self redevelopment of bldgs

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Deluge over, now Maharashtra braces for aftermath

State government counts on Mumbai Civic Chief Praveen Pardeshi's Latur earthquake experience to deal with flood mitigation and rehabilitation efforts

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Rajasthan court acquits six men of killing Pehlu Khan, says no evidence

Three minors, who allegedly took part in the 2017 mob violence, to be tried in a juvenile court

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J&K: Celebrate Independence Day 'dabake', says top police officer Munir Khan

Munir Khan, the Additional Director General of Police in Jammu and Kashmir, said on Wednesday that restrictions have been lifted in Jammu and are being eased out elsewhere in the union territory. When asked what was his message for Kashmiris, he replied, "Celebrate 15th August, dabake (grandly)."

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Indian Army leads in mega competition

Besides India, the other eight countries participating in the event are - Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Sudan, Zimbabwe and China

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Kupwara wants progress and peace

Citizens in Langet constituency of the district are filled with optimism following removal of J&K's special status

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CBI Officers Who Led Saradha, 2G Probe Awarded President's Police Medals

CBI officers who are probing the Saradha ponzi scam and the 2G telecom spectrum allocation scam are among the 32 personnel from the agency awarded the coveted police medals on the occasion of...

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India's Independence struggle, built on the backs of forgotten bravehearts

FREEDOM FERVOUR: Descendants of freedom fighters from Pindra village in MP recall their struggles, call for recognition

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Two couples end lives, probe on: UP Police



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Now, Malaysian minister turns up heat for action against Zakir Naik

Naik is an outsider who is a fugitive and has little knowledge of the Malaysian history, therefore, he should not be given such privilege to run down Malaysians, what more question their loyalty to the country, says M Kulasegaran

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Ahmedabad: Schoolkids make 250-ft rakhi for martyrs in Pulwama attack

Pulwama Tribute: Students hope to send it to soldiers posted in Pulwama

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Act on Hirakud Dam to avoid disaster: Bargarh MP Suresh Pujari

The Hirakud dam covers the Mahanadi River, about 15 km from Sambalpur, and is the world's longest earthen dam

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On Guard: Maintain order at all costs

Security forces have pointed out that preventive custody is preferable to igniting violence in a situation like this.

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CBI Officers Who Led Saradha, 2G Probe Awarded President's Police Medals

CBI officers who are probing the Saradha ponzi scam and the 2G telecom spectrum allocation scam are among the 32 personnel from the agency awarded the coveted police medals on the occasion of...

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Tuesday, 13 August 2019

DNA EXCLUSIVE: Centre's aid sought for flood relief

To avoid foul play, cash component of the compensation to be paid based on Aadhaar and ration cards

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Hong Kong Airport Resumes Flights After Protests

Flights were departing Hong Kong airport largely on schedule on Wednesday morning, a day after pro-democracy protesters caused chaos with a disruptive sit-in that paralysed the busy transport hub.

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Facebook Paid Contractors To Listen, Transcribe Users' Talks: Report

Facebook has paid hundreds of contractors to listen to and transcribe snippets of users' conversations, US media reported on Tuesday, amid heightened scrutiny of the social network's data collection...

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Braveheart FRO chosen for gold medal

She will receive K.V.S. Babu IFS Memorial Gold Medal on Independence Day

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Major reservoirs in Telangana continue to get heavy inflows

Water receding in 5 villages in Narayanpet, Gadwal districts

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J&K delimitation process kicks off

2011 census to form basis for redrawing constituencies with seven extra seats

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‘Panchamirtham’ of Palani temple gets GI tag

First prasadam in T.N. to get the status

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Pakistan seeks emergency meeting of UN Security Council over Kashmir

In video message, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that he sent a formal letter to the president of the UNSC through Permanent Representative Maleha Lodhi to convene the meeting

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CJI Ranjan Gogoi advocates more autonomy to CBI

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Tuesday recommended a comprehensive legislation to make the Central Bureau of Investigation functional as an ef

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Illegal immigrants may get into NRC, says NGO

Assam Public Works, the NGO whose petition made the Supreme Court start the exercise to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in 2013, has re

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Sushma always took up challenges: PM

She transformed External Ministry into one that heeds people’s call

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TMC holds protest against IT notices to Durga Puja organisers

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched an attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party for its allegation that she does not allow Durga Pujas in the State.

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Facebook Paid Contractors To Listen, Transcribe Users' Talks: Report

Facebook has paid hundreds of contractors to listen to and transcribe snippets of users' conversations, US media reported on Tuesday, amid heightened scrutiny of the social network's data collection...

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Trump Blasts CNN Anchor Over Video Threatening Man Who Called Him 'Fredo'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted Chris Cuomo for a profanity-laced video showing the CNN anchor threatening to throw a man down the stairs. Trump said the journalist resembled a "total...

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Now, forest officials use drone to shower seeds, plant trees in Uttarakhand's Tehri

Green Move: Foresters join hands with NGO to save environment

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Trump Blasts CNN Anchor Over Video Threatening Man Who Called Him 'Fredo'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted Chris Cuomo for a profanity-laced video showing the CNN anchor threatening to throw a man down the stairs. Trump said the journalist resembled a "total...

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Jharkhand: Farmer's jugaad turns scooter into plough

DESI PROWESS: Jharkhand man spends Rs 6,000 to develop tilling equipment

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Maharashtra govt quietly pulls VIP security out of RTI's purview

In a recent reply, the state home department included the police's protection and security arm in a special branch and exempted it from the purview of the transparency Act.

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Centre must have Aadhaar-like secrecy for NRC data, says Supreme Court

This direction from the SC came on a report prepared by the Assam NRC Coordinator Pratik Hajela who apprehended possible leakage of the data after some portions of the list to be released on August 31 was revealed in the state assembly

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Monday, 12 August 2019

In Short-Staffed Jail, Epstein Was Left Alone for Hours; Guard Was Substitute


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The Day Jeffrey Epstein Told Me He Had Dirt on Powerful People


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Givenchy, Coach Join Versace To Apologise To China Amid Hong Kong Unrest

As tensions in Hong Kong continue to escalate after months of political unrest, China has sought to rein in international brands that have mistakenly identified the semiautonomous territory - and...

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MLA sees conspiracy behind cow deaths

Seeks veterinary hospital at shelter

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Schools making children wear caste bands face action

Senior officials asked to act against the guilty institutions

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Heavy rain warning issued in Odisha

Landslide reported near Harishankar Temple in Balangir district; no one injured

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Army expo on ammunition & arms a big hit

They informed the public about these weapons and equipment, adding how the country's soldiers use them to best guard India's borders

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Border Security Force exchanges Eid fervour with Border Guards Bangladesh

Senior officers and jawans of border guarding forces greeted each other, exchanged pleasantries and sweets reflecting the bond between the two nations

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House collapses after flash flood hits Chamoli in Uttarakhand

Life in Uttarakhand has been thrown out of gear as parts of the state is witnessing torrential downpour as monsoon is unleashing its fury

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DNA SPECIAL: CBI fails to book errant cops in Ryan school murder case

Almost two years, the CBI had arrested a 16-year-old student of Ryan International School for killing a junior student

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2.60 Lakh Kg Rice Worth 85 Lakh Stolen Using Scooters, Bikes: Police

In a bizarre incident, some officials of the Food Corporation of India and a private company allegedly stole over 2.60 lakh kilogram rice worth about Rs 85 lakh by falsely showing that the consignment...

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2.60 Lakh Kg Rice Worth 85 Lakh Stolen Using Scooters, Bikes: Police

In a bizarre incident, some officials of the Food Corporation of India and a private company allegedly stole over 2.60 lakh kilogram rice worth about Rs 85 lakh by falsely showing that the consignment...

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Rover on moon will be a fitting tribute to Vikram Sarabhai, says PM Narendra Modi

Recalling Sarabhai's vision for India's technological needs, his son Kartikeya said his father had said that India needed investment to develop technologies of internal combustion engine and electric traction engine.

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Offshore vessel Coastal Jaguar catches fire off Vizag, 28 saved

The Indian Coast Guard swung into action after a massive blaze engulfed the vessel.

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3 killed, 6 injured as dilapidated water tank collapses in Ahmedabad

The tragedy unfolded when more than 10 people were working at a catering unit operating from a shed near the water tank.

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Clay cups, bottles in vogue at govt meetings in Chhattisgarh

Village Industries Minister Guru Rudra Kumar said that the purpose of the department is not only to promote environmental protection through this experiment but also to provide employment to the potters in the village

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Former jihadist Tania Joya says she hopes Islamic State is dismantled

HARD LESSON: 'I don't want my children to be like their dad or their dad's friends for the way they treat their women'

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Maharashtra: Dry village soaks up third prize in water-saving contest

Aanore, which bagged the third place in the Water Cup and a cash reward of Rs 13 lakh, intends to use the sum to further its development.

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Whistleblower lawyer gets Supreme Court cover in 'fake' molestation case

The lawyer who barely has seven years of experience got whiff of the racket involving dummy lawyers while appearing before the City Civil Court in Dindoshi in July 2013

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue damaged in Lahore

The king ruled the Sikh empire in the first half of the 19th century.

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Sunday, 11 August 2019

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Kerala; to visit rain-hit areas

Rahul Gandhi will also hold a review meeting of the rescue operations with the district administration.

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Floodwaters recede in Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada

With the water level slowly receding in the Netravathi, Kumaradhara and Phalguni rivers, the city and other parts of Dakshina Kannada are limping back

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CBSE hikes board exam fees for SC/ST pupils by 24 times, general category to pay double

SC/ST students will have to pay ₹1,200 for five subjects while general category will pay ₹1,500.

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World Heritage Site monuments flooded in Hampi

Most monuments at the World Heritage Site of Hampi that sits on the banks of Tungabhadra in Ballari district are flooded after over 3 lakh cusec water

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CRPF’s ‘madadgaar’ helpline in Kashmir notifies new number for people in distress

Its standard official number 14111, officials said, is not working due to the communication clampdown in the Kashmir Valley.

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Allegations of EVM tampering made with criminal intent, says CEC

The CEC, however, admitted that there were a few “black sheep”, who had to be replaced.

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Two killed, 20 injured in tanker-bus collision in Maharashtra

Accident happened around 8.45 a.m. on the Pen-Khopoli road in Raigad district

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Kartarpur Corridor: Punjab CM asks Pakistan not to back down on commitment

Any move to slow down project’s development would hurt Sikh community’s sentiment, says Amarinder Singh

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Pinarayi Vijayan asks public not to be misled by fake news against relief fund

Baseless allegations being spread that funds collected for flood relief in 2018 were diverted, says Kerala Chief Minister

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Kerala rains live updates: Death toll increases to 67; over 2 lakh people in relief camps

Red alerts in place for Kannur, Wayanad and Kasaragod districts.

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Kerala flood toll touches 60, heavy rain likely for two more days

Over 2 lakh people evacuated to 1,551 camps, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

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Kochi airport reopens, operations resume smoothly

The airport authority had announced that operations would resume three hours ahead of the schedule announced earlier.

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Removal of special status will result in end of terrorism in Kashmir, says Amit Shah

Article 370 was not beneficial for the country, says Union Home Minister.

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Kerala landslip: body of child found in Malappuram district

11 bodies recovered so far, search resumes with support of 30-member Army team

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Anurag Kashyap deletes Twitter account, says parents and daughter were getting threats

The director, who has been one of the most vocal Bollywood celebrities on social media, said if he is not free to speak his mind on the platform he would rather leave it.

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15-Year-Old Hangs Self After Being Raped, 2 Arrested: Telangana Police

A 15-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide on Sunday, a day after she was raped in Telangana's Warangal district, police said.

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Not just Article 370, it was against terror too: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

HM Shah says was certain the move by Modi govt would lead to peace in UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

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Take that: Pak PM Imran Khan has the gall to talk of 'ethnic cleansing'

Despite snubs by nations, Pak's hate campaign goes on

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Saturday, 10 August 2019

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar quoted out of context, trolled

The CM was talking about the increased sex ratio of Haryana, which is the example of successful implementation of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign.

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BJP meet devises plans to capture West Bengal

The convention discussed strategies for the upcoming Assembly elections and is being attended by the BJP's state as well as national leaders.

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Mumbai: Family forced to sell flat due to losses, Matunga woman hangs herself

Madhuri Lapasia, 56, was upset that her family had suffered huge losses in business

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AIIMS: Arun Jaitley is stable, responding to treatment

Arun Jaitley was admitted to AIIMS on Friday morning and is currently undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) under the supervision of a multidisciplinary team of doctors.

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Pakistan mum on Kartarpur, India sends reminder

India had earlier sought another technical level meeting with Pakistan on Kartarpur Corridor in the first week of August - the fourth this year.

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Former Samajwadi Party MPs Sanjay Seth, Surendra Nagar join BJP

The two leaders joined in the presence of senior party leader Bhupendra Yadav.

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NSA Ajit Doval takes Delhi's goodwill to Kashmir Valley

NSA Doval's visit to J&K's Anantnag town holds significance as it is considered to be the hotbed of several Pakistan-backed terrorists.

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Uttar Pradesh: Man gives 'triple talaq' on court premises

Triple talaq, the practice of instant divorce, has been made a punishable offence in India

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10,000 evacuated in Gujarat, rain toll at 19

Incessant heavy rains across Gujarat forced the administration to evacuate over 10,000 people in the state, even as 19 people were reported killed in various rain-related incidents.

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Driver allowed narco test in Unnao case

The UP Police filed a case of murder against expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar and nine others in connection with the accident.

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Valley gives up 370, gets industries, hospitals, jobs...& growth: Ram Madhav

Speaking exclusively to Zee Media, the senior leader outlined his party's vision for the region post abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A.

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Congress elects Sonia Gandhi as interim president

The decision comes as a surprise to everyone, as Rahul Gandhi who resigned from the party leadership after Lok Sabha elections debacle, had earlier said that no member from the Gandhi family will become President.

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Maharashtra floods: Water starts receding in Sangli, Kolhapur

Over 4.5 lakh people in Sangli, Kolhapur and Satara districts have been shifted to safer locations, while teams with 100 doctors each have been deployed in every district

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