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Friday, January 20, 2017

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J&K passes resolution for return of Pandits
Leader of the opposition Omar Abdullah said 27 years had passed since the Kashmiri Pandits migrated from the Valley and a conducive atmosphere should be created for their return. He also said the House should rise above politics and bring resolution on their return.

'Audio clips reveal chatter on Kanpur derailment'
Sources said two WhatsApp audio clips had been recovered from the phone of an arrested accused, in which two suspects can be heard discussing the November 20 derailment of Indore-Patna Express near Kanpur.

Evidence shows rapes did take place in Murthal, find culprits: Punjab and Haryana High Court to cops
The Punjab and Haryana HC observed on Thursday that the statements of some witnesses and the recovery of women's undergarments indicate that rapes had taken place in Murthal during the Jat quota protests in February 2016.

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Business

Market consolidates, Union budget takes spotlight
Bringing up the second day of gains, equities showed signs of consolidation after the benchmark sensex closed at 27,309 as investors tried to strike a fine balance between new policies of US President-elect Donald Trump and the domestic budget, which is a day away.

Bids for 190 routes received under UDAN scheme: Govt
Bids have been received for as many as 190 routes under the regional air connectivity scheme, where fares would be capped at Rs 2,500 for one-hour flights. The ambitious UDAN scheme aims at boosting air connectivity to and from unserved and under-served airports and making flying more affordable.

Sensex rises 51 points on global cues, oil stocks rally
Equities advanced for a second day as the benchmark sensex climbed nearly 51 points to close at 27,308.60 on across-the-board buying, led by oil and gas and PSU stocks, in line with a firming global trend amid buying by foreign as well as domestic financial institutions.

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Environment

'2 of 10 most polluted cities covered by real-time monitoring'
Only two of India's 10 most polluted cities, Delhi and Faridabad, are covered by the government's real-time air quality monitoring system, leaving more than one billion unprepared for toxic episodes, Greenpeace India said today, asserting that the country's air is now "deadlier" than China.

2016 was hottest year ever recorded: UN weather agency
The world witnessed the hottest year on record in 2016, surpassing the exceptionally high temperatures of 2015, the UN weather agency said, highlighting new records in indicators of human-caused climate change and loss of Artic sea ice.

Climate science bedeviled by 'tipping points'
Ice sheets with enough frozen water to lift sea levels more than a dozen metres; powerful ocean currents that keep bone-chilling winters at bay on both sides of the Atlantic; monsoon rains upon which hundreds of millions in Asia depend for food -- all are at risk of irretrievable disruption.

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World

Donald Trump arrives in Washington to lay claim to White House
Donald Trump jetted into the US capital on Thursday on the eve of the most consequential moment of his life, his inauguration as the nation's 45th president and the setting of a four-year course of American political reform.

Russian business world hopes for relief from Trump
Russian magnates and American investors alike are anticipating a Trump administration that removes punishing sanctions, frees up access to capital and encourages US businesses pursuing profits in Russia's vast market regardless of Russian President Vladimir Putin's policies.

China prepares for Donald Trump's attacks on its businesses
Fearing serious attacks on trade and investments under Trump administration, China is taking preemptive steps to prepare local companies to handle the emerging situation. It announced curbs on overseas investments by 102 state-owned companies, many of whom are giants in their respective businesses.

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Entertainment

Movie Review: Coffee with D
To make a satire on Dawood Ibrahim is a brave effort, no doubt. But is it a successful effort? Barely.

People's Choice Awards 2017: Here's who won big
Priyanka Chopra found herself nominated again, for the second year in a row. Here’s having a look at this year’s big winners.

This throwback picture of Salman Khan is too cute to miss
It’s no secret that Salman Khan and ace producer Sajid Nadiadwala share a deep friendship.

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Science

Isro realigns orbit of Mars mission spacecraft Mangalyaan
Isro has successfully realigned the orbit of its Mars Orbiter Mission Mangalyaan. The correction in the trajectory of Mangalyaan was required to keep the power supply strong during the eclipse so that it could continue to function longer, as Mangalyaan's battery cannot support long-duration eclipse.

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Robot reporter gets its first news article published
A robot journalist made its debut in a Chinese daily on Wednesday with a 300-characters-long article written in just a second. The article focused on the Spring Festival travel rush. Its author, Xiao Nan is able to write both short stories and longer reports.

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Sports

2nd ODI: Yuvraj, Dhoni blast tons as India clinch series
Powered by magnificent centuries from Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni, India recovered to post a massive 381/6 in the second ODI against England to clinch the three-match series with a match to spare.

We had envisioned this effort from Yuvraj and Dhoni: Kohli
"Having won the series, just before the Champions Trophy, the key will be for us to express ourselves and work out what is the best opening partnership. I'd say we are only at 75 per cent of our potential," Virat Kohli said.

Talking points: The Yuvraj-Dhoni show
A look at the major talking points from the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack which the hosts won by 15 runs.

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Technology

Uber plans to open new centre in Bengaluru
The centre will also support Uber’s operations in South Asia since the company is developing India as a regional hub of sorts for the region.

Reliance Jio users, free services are not 'ending' on March 31
The operator is working out a new tariff plan which will be valid till June 30, said people familiar with the developments in Jio as well as analysts.

Currency ban has made India vulnerable to cyberattack: F-Secure
Post demonetization, India is expected to be a key target for cybercriminals using malware to attack point-of-sales (POS) devices and mobile wallets this year, security software firm F-Secure said today.

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Education

J&K govt orders appointment of VCs of 2 cluster varsities
Setting the ball rolling to make cluster universities functional from the current academic session, Jammu & Kashmir government on Thursday ordered appointment of vice-chancellors and Registrars for two new varsities in the state.

MP to evaluate academic achievements of 78 lakh students
The School Education department of Madhya Pradesh has started a three-day campaign - Pratibha Parv - from today to evaluate the academic achievements of 78 lakh students of class one to eight.

Delhi govt to come up with more vocational training centres
In order to promote skill-based education, Delhi govt is in process of opening new vocational training centres, Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said on Monday. "There are priority areas like retail, hospitality & travel tourism wherein students need skill training, he said.

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Mumbai

At medical meet, pharma company offers freebies if doctors prescribe vaccines

Milestone for Mumbai-Nagpur E-way: 40% of land-holders give consent

Mumbai's only forensic college in poor shape

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Delhi

Cop hit by speeding car, critical

Next round of odd-even unlikely before October

Dawood link in Kanpur rail tragedy?

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Bangalore

Bhatkal man in coma for 9 months in Riyadh
An Indian working with a courier company in Saudi Arabia has been lying comatose in the Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Riyadh for nine months following a road accident, even as his family's efforts to bring him back to India have been stymied by the bill for treatment of about 5 lakh Saudi riyals (around Rs 1 crore).

87% international flyers happy with customs at Kempegowda International Airport
About 87% of international flyers have satisfactory levels of experience with the customs department at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru, a survey has found.

Experts capture the pulse of Bengaluru in transition
According to data released by the department of economic and social affairs of the United Nations, there will be 13.2 million people living in Bengaluru in 2050. Efficient urban planning and equitable distribution of resources will have a direct bearing on how we live in future.

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Hyderabad

A win in Hyderabad takes Thane girl to Donald Trump's inauguration
In 2014 Oishika Neogi had participated in the Harvard Model United Nations India Conference from their office in 'White House', a commercial building in Begumpet to the US Capitol, for the inauguration of the President of the US.

Government defends KBR tree axing in NGT
The state government has informed the Chennai bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it obtained permission from forest authorities to cut or translocate 1,394 trees in and around KBR Park, Road No.

Not just tech: English labs to give campus cutting edge

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Chennai

Man drinks acid by mistake, dies

30% of Class 8 students can't read Class 2 Tamil

For these Sri Lankan refugees hope still remains a mirage

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Ahmedabad

Demonetisation costs city's realty sector Rs 500 crore: Report
Sales Down By 43%, New Launches By 69% In 4th Quarter

ISRO realigns orbit of Mangalyaan
Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation have successfully realigned the orbit of the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) Mangalyaan on Tuesday

CM Vijay Rupani may dole out largesse in his government's first budget on February 21
Deputy chief minister and finance minister Nitin Patel will present the state’s budget on February 21. This in going to be the first budget of Vijay Rupani government

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Allahabad

Love in the air, as couple get engaged in hot air balloon over Magh mela

What has been done for safety of Hindus in Kairana, HC asks UP govt

Magh Mela sadhus take the 'smart' route to bhakts

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Bhubaneswar

Odisha rural poll: 2.7 lakh nominations valid
After scrutiny of nomination papers, the State Election Commission on Thursday found 2, 07,180 valid nominations of total 2, 17,873 papers filed during January 11 to January 17.

Safety of Americans tops agenda in Odisha meeting

364 empty LPG gas cylinders seized from Odisha's Angul

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Bhopal

Bhopal police claims to 'have control' with 100 patrolling cars
With 100 patrolling cars, including 50 first response vehicles Bhopal, Police claim to have effective control of the city.But citizens say patrolling needs to be more intensive to rein in crimes against women.

H1N1 to make a comeback? 23 suspected cases reported
Dip in temperatures has led to an increase in respiratory problems among the city residents over the last few days.Experts indicate that H1N1 suspected cases are also on the rise.

Post-jailbreak, Indo Tibetan Border Police to guard jails in Madhya Pradesh
Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) may take over security of jails in the state in a move that is aimed at tightening security after the Bhopal jailbreak incident in October last year.

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Chandigarh

PM Modi's rallies in Jalandhar and Ludhiana
PM Narendra Modi will canvass for the Akali Dal-BJP candidates in Punjab by addressing two election rallies in Jalandhar on January 27 and Ludhiana on January 29.

Rat gets a trader from Jind arrested
Little did a Jind-based trader know that his efforts to rid his shop of pesky rats would get him arrested.

Sarpanch booked for abetting boy's suicide in Bathinda
Railway police on Thursday booked an Akali Dal Sarpanch of Bhai Bakhtaur village in Bathinda for abetting the suicide of a Class IX student, who jumped before a train after being thrashed by the sarpanch on Wednesday .

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